Healthcare

Cancer Patients Use Alternative Meds

New research suggests that 1/3 of patients with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and alternative medicine. This includes areas, such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and

Stem Cells: A Few Basics

We’ve read about new strides in the field of stem cell research.  We’ve learned that when cells grow, they divide and develop into replicas of the

Sleep: Memory’s Best Ally

We have learned how sleep helps the brain to retain and store memories.  For example, our brains fast-forward the memories of the day in the

New Light For Macular Degeneration

Did you know that Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss?  In fact, it accounts for half of all vision impairment, affecting more than 10

Eye Protection Help

Over the past year, the Foundation has posted several Blog articles about eye health.  With the increased exposure to computer screens, tablets, and I-phones, eye problems

Cloning: Where are we Going?

Science is moving at light-speed down the bio-engineering and cloning path.  In addition to creating the first cloned sheep, dogs, mice, horses, and kittens, scientists

The Telomere Effect

Isn’t aging fun!?! But, if there were a time to be aging, it is now because of all of the discoveries and developments in the

Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Save Lives

Did you know that stem cells from the placenta and umbilical cord blood of newborn babies can be used to treat a myriad of diseases?  It is