Constipation is a common condition in which a person has fewer than 3 bowel movements in a week. The stool is often firm and lumpy, and it can be painful to pass. Some people are interested in trying home remedies before turning to medication to relieve constipation. Read on to discover more about the effectiveness […]
How does manganese enter the brain? Research offers clues to neurological disorder
New information from the University at Buffalo on how manganese, an essential nutrient, gets into the brain, is helping shed light on a neurological disorder usually associated with industrial overexposure to the metal. In June, Brittany Steimle, a doctoral candidate in biochemistry at UB, received the award for outstanding poster for her presentation on how […]
What does a stroke feel like? My experience
It was around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday February 25, 2018, when I felt as though I was struck in the head by lightning. I experienced a horrible, surging pain and sat up. I immediately grabbed my husband and screamed, “I’m dying, call 911.” It’s hard to put my experience into words, but if anyone remembers […]
The Three Simple Things This Athlete Does Daily To Max Her Wellness
Photography: Daniel Boud. Being an athlete in the first ever AFLW season definitely has its perks. Finally, I’m being paid for doing something I would do every day of the week for free. BUT… I now find myself trying to balance full-time study, part-time work, meal prep, training, rehab and recovery. I all of a sudden […]