Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
LATEST
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk in Young Adults: Study
Cannabis can be toxic to adolescent brain functioning, increasing the risk of developing psychosis years later.
New Drug Increases Oxygen Uptake, Exercise Capacity in Genetic Heart Disease: Clinical Trial
An international clinical trial found that new drug aficamten boosts exercise capacity and quality of life for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients.
How Eye Contact Deepens Human Connection
Our eyes have receptors for oxytocin and phenylethylamine, both considered love chemicals associated with bonding.
Against All Odds: How a World-Renowned Doctor Uses Science and Faith to Treat Blindness
For Dr. Ming Wang, science and faith play crucial roles in helping blind people see.
From the Recycling Bin to the Landfill: The Major Flaw in Plastic Recycling
Reports estimate that less than 6 percent of plastic in the United States is recycled, pointing to the impracticality of recycling on a large scale.
Stress Creates a 4-Fold Increase in Spread of Cancer: Study
New research reveals stress hormones trigger white blood cells to create pathways for cancer metastasis.
Stopping Cellular Stress May Be Key in Treating Early-Onset Dementia: Study
Neurodegenerative diseases like early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s are characterized by protein buildup in the brain, which triggers a stress response.
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Might Lead to Chronic Pain, While Inflammation Could Heal: Experts
Research shows that when it comes to acute pain, it may be more beneficial to let the body naturally heal.
Heat Therapy: ‘Counterintuitive’ Depression Treatment Has Potential, Study Shows
Heat therapy may play a role in alleviating depression, a condition that affects one in five Americans.
Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce Chronic Pain and Inflammation: Study
Eating a diet rich in fish, greens, and wild grains might offer benefits for the 1 in 5 Americans with chronic pain.
