Category: Healthy Lifestyle
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The Study of Happiness
Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash Written by LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME The Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the longest-running studies in history. Starting in 1938, this study intended to reveal the factors that contribute to a fulfilling and healthy life during adulthood. Researchers began with 268 sophomores from Harvard…
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The Opportunity for Biomarkers
Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash The Opportunity for Biomarkers Written by LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME Biomarkers provide objective metrics that indicate the risk of disease, effectiveness of treatment and key variables for preventative health located in the blood, urine, tissues and internal organs. Healthcare providers utilize biomarkers to create patient profiles that sustain…
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Growing to Sleep (1 of 2)
Credit: BrilliantEye Growing to Sleep (1 of 2) Written by LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME In 1938, William “Bill” Hewlett and David “Dave” Packard started building electronic devices part-time in a garage. They invented an oscillator used for testing sound equipment and sold eight devices to The Walt Disney Company for the release of Fantasia.…
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Time for Sleeping (2 of 2)
Credit: BrilliantEye Time for Sleeping (2 of 2) LaMar Sheppard, DC, CSCS, QME Sleeping is a dynamic process that consists of integrated stages with each supporting key functions in the body and brain. The stages are broadly divided into two categories: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. 1. NREM Stage…
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Protected Self
The immune system relies on specialized cells and molecules to defend the human body against infectious threats. Cellular and humoral immunity perform unique and collaborative functions that bolster the response to harmful pathogens. This dynamic relationship strengthens the overall immune response. Cellular immunity depends on specific cells to mediate the process of targeting and removing…