Month: November 2022

Brain Cells Overreact to Social Trauma, Blocking Connections!

Think of your brain as a team of specialized workers. Sometimes, after facing a traumatic experience, certain workers become super sensitive, like they’ve been drinking too much coffee. These hyperactive workers can’t tell the difference between friend and foe, and even friendly faces become threatening to them! This makes you feel uncomfortable in social situations […]

Published on November 30, 2022

Alarming Surge in Fatal Drug Overdoses Among Elderly

It’s a heartbreaking reality that the number of older Americans losing their lives to drug overdoses and alcohol abuse is skyrocketing. Recent reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal a distressing surge in fatal overdoses among seniors, with numbers tripling since 2000. It’s like seeing a group of vibrant flowers wilting […]

Published on November 30, 2022

Science-backed Reasons to Take Elderberry This Cold and Flu Season

As the cold and flu season approaches, scientists are recommending adding elderberry to your arsenal against these pesky illnesses. Just like a superhero’s secret weapon, elderberry is backed by science for its immune-boosting properties. With the flu making an early entrance this year and causing thousands of deaths, it’s more important than ever to protect […]

Published on November 30, 2022