Pancreatic Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Pancreatic Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

What Is Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic cancer originates in the pancreas, a large gland part of the digestive system. The cells in your body regularly reproduce to replace dying cells. Cancer occurs when those cells are broken and produce faster than they’re supposed to without control. A process called “programmed cell death,” or apoptosis is used…

Why Kids Need Dads – The Science Of The ‘Father Effect’
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Why Kids Need Dads – The Science Of The ‘Father Effect’

Having a good father figure can make an enormous difference in one’s upbringing. Children whose fathers are actively involved in their lives are less likely to drop out of school, break the law, have risky sex, be homeless, rely on welfare, be obese, have psychological problems, get into unhealthy relationships, and be unemployed. (1, 2,…

Brain-Boosting Foods

Brain-Boosting Foods

Did you know that you can help your brain at the dinner table? Boosting your brainpower can be tasty and easy. Add oily fish to your diet to get more omega-3 and add more iron-rich foods like beans. Leafy salad greens are water-rich and help to support healthy cognitive function. Five Powerful Brain-Boosting Foods Tomatoes – Fresh and…

The Surprising Health Consequences of Finding Your Purpose
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The Surprising Health Consequences of Finding Your Purpose

Ikigai is a Japanese word meaning a reason for being. Simply put, ikigai is your purpose. It’s what gets you up in the morning.  What is your purpose in life? For many of us, our purpose revolves around our family and loved ones. For others, there’s a passion for our career, or reaching a goal such as running…