Health

Here are 8 easy and useful applications for heat packs you can do at home! Remember, a moist heat pack that's warmed in hot water or microwaved may cause burns on the skin, and must be used with caution!  Always test the temperature and put a towel or cloth over the skin to avoid burns.  What feels warm to the touch may in fact be extremely...

ORLANDO, Fla. Biotechnology research and development company VaxDesign Corporation has been recognized as one of fifty 2011 "Companies to Watch" by GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida and ACG Florida, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. The award recognizes privately held Florida businesses that employ up to 99 employees and have between...

Youth Enrichment and Senior Services hosted the monthly free seminar for the Asian community on Jun 28. Speakers included David Yermak, licensed sales agent from Humana about Medicare and Stephen Lau, Healthcare Reform Certified Agent from Laus Consulting Services, LLC about Long Term Care and Annuities. More than 50 people attended the seminar and learned valuable information about different plans and tips to choose the right plan.   Photos: C.K....

Stäfa (Switzerland), June 12, 2017 – Sonova, the leading manufacturer of hearing care solutions worldwide, is inviting one of the best dancers in China to visit Switzerland and Germany. Tianjiao Zhang is making an appearance at Sonova’s annual general shareholders' meeting in Zurich on 13 June 2017 and another at a charity event near Munich on 16 June. Despite her...

Heel Pain is a common complaint that affects many and can be caused by numerous different reasons.     Some common causes of Heel Pain can include: Plantar Fasciitis: A common cause of heel pain where the pain is caused by inflammation of the of the fascia tissue on the arch of the foot.   In cases of plantar fasciitis, the pain...

Picture Description By integrating smart footwear devices with the specifically designed APP providing podiatric pressure analysis data (left) or with rehabilitation games (right), III developed "Smart Footwear Platform-SaFePlay" makes rehabilitation no longer boring.  According to the analysis report of III Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC), smart clothing is regarded as the ultimate wearable device application. In 2017, the total sales...

Switch to Healthier Protein Based on the USDA, the average American consumes 3 times more meat than rest of the world.  A healthy person on a 2000 calorie diet only needs about 5 and half ounces of protein a day, while the average American consumes about 8 ounces of meat proteins a day. Keep in mind, protein doesn’t have to come...

Acupressure DIY at Home Night Sweats, also known as Sleep hyperhidrosis, is a common condition that describes the excessive sweating at night during sleep. In women over the age of forty, the most common cause for night sweats is hormonal changes related to primenopause and menopause. However, there are many other things that may cause night sweats such as medications...

Traditionally known as the “Oriental Dance,” belly dancing has been celebrated for centuries by royalty, writers, poets, artists and musicians. Many experts say belly dancing is the oldest form of dance, having roots in all ancient cultures from the Orient to India to the Middle East. Throughout history, this ritualized expression has usually been performed for other women--generally during rites...

Acupressure DIY at Home Congestion or stuffy nose, refers to the blockage of nasal passages that occurs when the membranes lining the nose becomes swollen from irritated and inflamed blood vessels. Frequently, the irritation will result in excess mucus production (manifesting as a runny nose) to flush out whatever is causing the irritation, such as an allergen. Nasal congestion is usually caused by the flu, colds, allergies,...