What is Processed Meat? Processed meat has gone through additional manufacturing and often includes added salt, spices, chemicals and preservatives. Common meat processing steps include: Chopping, cutting, grinding, mixing and tumbling Curing and salting Smoking Adding spices, natural and artificial flavors Fermenting or drying Filling into casings or other edible container Treating with heat Researchers […]
Memory Loss and Artificial Flavors- Is There a Connection?
A team of researchers studying the chemicals used for artificial butter flavoring found that the chemical diacetyl may increase the risk of developing alzheimers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s […]
Inury Recovery: Outreach and Education Articles
Founded on Dr. Vigna’s 20 years of experience as a rehabilitation physician, and his commitment to the health and well-being of his clients, the Greg Vigna MD, JD law firm promotes safe behaviors and healthy lifestyle choices which are supported by the medical literature. Here you will find research and data based articles to help […]
Avoid the Most Infectious Areas of an Airplane: Travel, Viruses and Bacteria
Flying home for the holidays during flu season is stressful, especially when surrounded by other travelers who are coughing and sneezing. For individuals recovering from trauma, or susceptible to illness, the exposure to viruses and bacteria while traveling is particularly worrisome. What part of the Airplane has the most Germs? While many believe the recycled […]
Protect your Skin from the Cold and Prevent Skin Breakdown
With colder weather and dropping humidity, dry skin starts to become a problem. Dry skin is of particular concern for anyone who uses assistive devices or is paralyzed. Dry, cracked skin should also be prevented in the elderly, and individuals with illnesses such as diabetes. There is an increased risk of skin ulcers, infection and […]
3 Simple Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is one of the most deadly days for children to be hit by a moving vehicle. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, kids are four times as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween, than on any other day of the year. They are twice as likely to be killed […]
