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Office Productivity Takes a Hit in the Afternoon, Particularly on Fridays

A Texas A&M study shows productivity dips in the afternoon and on Fridays among office workers, advocating for flexible work to boost efficiency and well-being.

An innovative study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objectiv... 

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Office Productivity Takes a Hit in the Afternoon, Particularly on Fridays
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Preparing to Raise Debt or Equity Financing

Once a start-up’s financial needs exceed what personal funds, friends and family, and bootstrapping can provide, debt and equity are the two most common sources of funds. The most important thing an entrepreneur must do at this point is determine p... 

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Sources of Personal Financing

Typically, the seed money that gets a company off the ground comes from the founders’ own pockets. There are three categories of sources of money in this area: personal funds, friends and family, and bootstrapping.

1. Pe... 

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Easy Weight Loss and Health Guide

A Guide to Healthy Living

Your Route to Weight Loss 

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Never give up

never give up on your dreams

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Business Idea: Create a Website and a smartphone app that provides a visual guide to great food and where to find it.

Company: Foodspotting

Business Idea: Create a Website and a smartphone app that provides a visual guide to great food and where to find it. Instead of reviewing restaurants, users will share where to find their fa... 

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Business Idea: Create an online community that links interns (primarily college students) with entrepreneurial start-ups and change-oriented nonprofit organizations.

Company: YouTern

Business Idea: Create an online community that links interns (primarily college students) with entrepreneurial start-ups and change-oriented nonprofit organizations.

Pitch: Int... 

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52 Tips for Losing Weight

A Tip a Week

If you add one of these tips a week to your daily routine, in one year you will have developed some very healthy habits!

1. Eliminate one tablespoon of fat a day and you will lose 10 pounds in a ye... 

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The Law of Cause and Effect – Everything happens for a reason; there is a cause for every effect.

This is the “Iron Law” of human destiny. This law says that we live in a world governed by law, not chance. It says that everything happens for a reason, whether or not we know what it is. Every effect, success or failure, wealth or poverty, has ... 

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Organizing Buying Groups to Cut Costs and Maintain Competitiveness

One challenge that businesses confront is cutting costs in ways that don’t erode their ability to remain competitive. Many cost-cutting techniques, such as scaling back on hiring, lowering marketing expenses, or reducing inventory, may save money b... 

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What's In A Business Name?: A Lot Of Trouble If You Aren't Careful

Introduction

While at first glance naming a business may seem like a minor issue, it is an extremely important one. A company’s name is one of the first things people associate with a business, and it is a word or phrase that wi... 

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Vesting Ownership in Company Stock: A Sound Strategy for Start-Ups

If you’re not familiar with vesting, the idea is that when a firm is launched, instead of issuing stock outright to the founders, the stock is distributed over a period of time, typically three to four years, as the founder or founders “e... 

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99designs: Making Partnering with Freelancers the Essence of Its Disruptive Business Model

Start-ups typically have a variety of design needs including logo design, brochures, stationery, and business cards. Traditionally the most important design work, like a business’s logo, is either done by the business itself or contracted out to a ... 

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Thriving in a Crowded Industry by Creating Meaningful Value and Differentiation from Competitors

Firms do well in a crowded industry when two conditions exist: (1) they create meaningful value for customers at a fair price and (2) they effectively differentiate themselves from competitors. In fact, diminishing the impact of thre... 

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Shield your brain from decline

Use the SHIELD acronym to remember the lifestyle habits that will help protect your memory and thinking skills.

We are making encouraging progress in finding medications that prevent or even reverse cognitive decline. Until we get there, however, ... 

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Business Idea: Provide musicians a platform to reach out to their fan base to financially contribute to upcoming recordings or other musical projects.

Business Idea: Provide musicians a platform to reach out to their fan base to financially contribute to upcoming recordings or other musical projects.

Pitch: Musicians often have creative ideas for recordings or s... 

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Finding the Right Business Partner

One thing that becomes clear to many potential business founders, while conducting organizational feasibility analysis, is that they need one or more partners to help launch their business. You might be a Web developer who has a great idea for a Web ... 

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ScriptPad: Interesting Idea—But Will Doctors and Pharmacies Sign On?

To ScriptPad founder and CEO Shane Taylor, the problem his company solves is personal. Taylor’s father, who is fighting both heart disease and cancer, takes 26 different medications to fight his illnesses. Any mix-up or error associated with taking... 

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Want Help Fine-Tuning a Business Idea? Find a Mentor

Fine-tuning a business idea isn’t easy. While fairly course-grained ideas are rather easy to develop, like creating a cell-phone that’s designed specifically for elderly people, fleshing out the details is where experience helps. This reality put... 

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Working Together: How Biotech Firms and Large Drug Companies Bring Pharmaceutical Products to Market

Large firms and smaller entrepreneurial firms play different roles in business and society and can often produce the best results by partnering with each other rather than acting as adversaries. The pharmaceutical industry is an excellent example of ... 

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Learning how to meditate

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and it continues to grow in popularity. This mindful practice can help aid anxiety and depression, chronic pain, cancer, bowel diseases, high blood pressure, insomnia, addiction and so much more.
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Learning how to meditate
PatientsLikeMe: Allowing People with Serious Diseases to Connect with One Another and Exchange Support and Advice

PatientsLikeMe: Allowing People with Serious Diseases to Connect with One Another and Exchange Support and Advice

Web: www.patientslikeme.com

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How Companies and Organizations Build Credibility and Trust

How Companies and Organizations Build Credibility and Trust

There are several ways companies and organizations can build credibility and trust. We present eight techniques that are essential in nearly all cases in the following list.

Te... 

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Business Idea: Provide a user-friendly, affordable, and effective platform for authors to self-publish books, and obtain real-time feedback on the books they’re working on.

Company: FastPencil

Web: www.fastpencil.com

Business Idea: Provide a user-friendly, affordable, and effective platform for authors to s... 

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Business Idea: Create a single place for music lovers to track or keep up with their favorite bands, so they’ll always know where and when the bands will be performing in their area.

Business Idea: Create a single place for music lovers to track or keep up with their favorite bands, so they’ll always know where and when the bands will be performing in their area.

In addition, create an online platform for c... 

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CREATING A NEW-VENTURE TEAM

Those who launch or found an entrepreneurial venture have an important role to play in shaping the firm’s business concept. Stated even more directly, it is widely known that a well-conceived business plan cannot get off the ground unless a firm ha... 

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CREATING A NEW-VENTURE TEAM
Discuss the differences among sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.

When a business is launched, a form of legal entity must be chosen. Sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies are the most common legal entities from which entrepreneurs make a choice. Choosing ... 

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Discuss the differences among sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.
Airbnb: How Listening to Customers and Iterating the Business Model Helped Shape and Mold a Successful Start-up

Airbnb: How Listening to Customers and Iterating the Business Model Helped Shape and Mold a Successful Start-up

Web: www.airbnb.com

Introduction

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Airbnb: How Listening to Customers and Iterating the Business Model Helped Shape and Mold a Successful Start-up
Components of an effective business model

1. Core strategy (how a firm competes)

2. Strategic resources (how a firm acquires and uses its resources)

3. Partnership network (how a firm structures and nurtures its partnerships)

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Six distinct ways of making money online

Six distinct ways of making money online (the way an online company makes money largely defines its business model)

1. Affiliate programs

An affiliate program is a way for online merchants, like 1-800-FLOWERS, ... 

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COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

After a firm has gained an understanding of the industry and the target market in which it plans to compete, the next step is to complete a competitor analysis. A competitor analysis is a detailed analysis of a firm’s competition. It helps a firm u... 

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Some excellent ways to increase your self-awareness

1. Personal diaries

An excellent way to increase your self-awareness is to keep a diary. In it make a daily note of the important things that happen. Be honest and open with yourself. Be willing to reflect upon your beliefs, thoug... 

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Maintaining positive thoughts

• E. G. S. Emotional Guidance System - Your inner guide

It is said that the average human being has approximately 64,000 thoughts per day. Protecting all of your thoughts 24 hours a day can be a full-time job. There is a better way to gauge how ... 

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TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING IDEAS

In general, entrepreneurs identify more ideas than opportunities because many ideas are typically generated to find the best way to capitalize on an opportunity. Several techniques can be used to stimulate and facilitate the generation of new ideas f... 

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The 3 sources of business ideas

1. Observing Trends

The first approach to identifying opportunities is to observe trends and study how they create opportunities for entrepreneurs to pursue. The most important trends to follow are economic trends, social trends, ... 

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The 3 sources of business ideas
Success depends on Well Concentrated Efforts

The Successful Lives Are the Concentrated Lives.  

Concentration means success, because you are better able to govern yourself and centralize your mind; you become more in earnest in what you do and this almost invariably improves your chances f... 

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Scientists Reveal Two Simple Words That Can Improve Your Relationship

The research found that greater levels of perceived gratitude protect couples from common stressors such as ineffective arguing and financial problems and promote relationship stability.

• The power of “thank you” – Feeling appreciated by ... 

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Scientists Reveal Two Simple Words That Can Improve Your Relationship
Study: People With Depression Are Less Likely To Have Children

Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and di... 

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Study: People With Depression Are Less Likely To Have Children
Writing a thank-you note is more powerful than you think

Writing thank-you notes is not just good manners. It can have a strong psychological effect for both the sender and receiver, suggests research published in the September 2018 issue of Psychological Science.

While most people consider showing an ... 

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Writing a thank-you note is more powerful than you think
Giving thanks can make you happier

Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from prof... 

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Eating Ultra-Processed “Ready-To-Eat-or-Heat” Foods Linked to Premature Death

A new study found that increased consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with more than 10% of all-cause premature, preventable deaths in Brazil in 2019. This is especially alarming, because Brazilians consume far less of these products t... 

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Eating Ultra-Processed “Ready-To-Eat-or-Heat” Foods Linked to Premature Death
Study shows the power of 'thank you' for couples

Gratitude has been a trendy sentiment in recent years – sparking an industry of journals, knickknacks and T-shirts touting thankfulness as a positive force in individuals’ lives.

New research suggests that gratitude from one’s partner may be... 

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Mini relaxation technique to overcome grief

Dealing with grief and loss is extremely stressful. During this time it may help to take mini-relaxation breaks. If you have three minutes, try this: While seated, take a break to check your body for tension. Relax your facial muscles and allow your ... 

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Mini relaxation technique to overcome grief
Scientists: Put Down Your Devices and Let Your Mind Wander

Taking some time to just sit and think might be far more enjoyable than you expect.

People don’t realize how enjoyable it is to sit and think.

According to research from the American Psychological Association, people often underestimate how m... 

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Scientists: Put Down Your Devices and Let Your Mind Wander
Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting

Caregivers who consume digital media for relaxation are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices, according to a new multinational study.

The new study led by the University of Waterloo aimed to investigate the relationship between ... 

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Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression

Taking high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression by new research.

Scientists at the University of Reading measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported ... 

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Cyberbullying puts targeted adolescents at risk for suicide, study suggests

Beyond the many stressors that young adolescents face, being a target of cyberbullying is an independent risk factor for suicide -- above and beyond traditional offline bullying, according to a study released Monday.

That's the finding of a new st... 

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What is cognitive reserve?

  2 days ago (Sun, May 19, 2024 at 02:51 PM)

You can think of cognitive reserve as your brain's ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a job done. It reflects how agile your brain is in pulling in skills and capacities to solve problems and cope with challenges. Cognitive reserve is developed by a lifetime of education and curiosity.

The concept of cognitive reserve originated in the late 1980s, when researchers described individuals with no apparent symptoms of dementia who were nonetheless found at autopsy to have brain changes consistent with advanced Alzheimer's disease. These individuals did not show symptoms ...   Continue reading ››








The pillars of self-care

  2 days ago (Sun, May 19, 2024 at 02:48 PM)

Americans are far less healthy than they could be. Six out of every 10 live with at least one chronic disease, according to the CDC. Four in 10 people have two or more conditions. Chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes exact a heavy toll on our collective health and productivity.

In 2018, researchers from Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from the CDC and two long-term population studies—the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. They found that people who practiced five specific lifestyle habits dramatically...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Uncover Unexpected Hidden Dangers of a Common Antibiotic

  2 days ago (Sun, May 19, 2024 at 02:42 PM)

A University of Michigan study linked the use of the antibiotic piperacillin/tazobactam in sepsis treatment to a 5% increase in 90-day mortality, underscoring the importance of considering the effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome when treating life-threatening infections.

In emergency rooms and intensive care units nationwide, healthcare professionals must quickly decide on antibiotics for patients suspected of having severe infections. A recent study from the University of Michigan indicates that these rapid decisions could lead to unexpected effects on patient outcomes.

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Lifesaving Discovery – First Effective Treatment Found for Spitting Cobra Snakebite

  2 days ago (Sun, May 19, 2024 at 02:30 PM)

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A new treatment using the drug varespladib shows promise in effectively preventing tissue damage from African spitting cobra venom, potentially reducing long-term disability and improving treatment outcomes for snakebite victims.

Scientists have developed a pioneering treatment for snakebites that effectively prevents the severe tissue damage inflicted by the venom of African spitting cobras.

Spitting cobra venom is incredibly potent and causes dermonecrosis, which presents as rapid destruction of skin, muscle, and bone around the site of the snakebite, and can lead to permanent injuries...   Continue reading ››








Metformin Unveils Its Hidden Talent in Cancer Prevention

  2 days ago (Sun, May 19, 2024 at 01:45 PM)

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Metformin, a diabetes medication, has been linked to a reduced risk of developing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), according to a study in Blood Advances. The research shows metformin’s potential beyond diabetes management, with its anti-inflammatory properties possibly preventing MPN, a cancer-like condition involving the overproduction of blood cells.

A study suggests that metformin, typically used for type 2 diabetes, may reduce the risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) by leveraging its anti-inflammatory effects to prevent excessive blood cell production. The protectiv...   Continue reading ››








9 tips to boost your energy; naturally

  6 days ago (Wed, May 15, 2024 at 02:19 PM)

Most of us feel we need more energy. In fact, 14% of Americans said they did not have the energy they needed to get things done in one Gallup survey. Fortunately, there are things you can do to enhance your own natural energy levels.

Here are nine tips:

1. Control stress

Stress-induced emotions consume huge amounts of energy. Talking with a friend or relative, joining a support group, or seeing a psychotherapist can all help diffuse stress. Relaxation therapies like meditation, self-hypnosis, yoga, and tai chi are also effective tools for reducing str...   Continue reading ››








Brain Fuel: Stanford Shows Ketogenic Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness

  1 week ago (Sun, May 12, 2024 at 01:33 PM)

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A pilot study by Stanford Medicine found that a ketogenic diet improved metabolic and psychiatric conditions in patients with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, who were on antipsychotic medications. The diet led to significant health improvements, suggesting dietary intervention as a potential treatment method.

A small clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the brain.

For people living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, standard treatm...   Continue reading ››








The Sun Isn’t Enough: New Study Revolutionizes Vitamin D Guidelines

  1 week ago (Sun, May 12, 2024 at 12:19 PM)

A new study by Trinity College Dublin reveals significant factors influencing vitamin D levels, advocating for personalized supplementation strategies to effectively tackle widespread deficiencies.

Researchers suggest that their results could be crucial in creating personalized vitamin D supplementation guidelines.

A recent study by researchers from Trinity College Dublin, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, explores the challenges in maintaining adequate vitamin D levels among various populations. The research highlights the ongoing issue of high vitamin D defi...   Continue reading ››








Microneedle Magic: New Alopecia Treatment Can Reverse Hair Loss

  2 weeks ago (Fri, May 10, 2024 at 05:41 PM)

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Innovative research has led to the development of a microneedle patch that targets alopecia areata directly at the scalp. This new approach avoids the broader side effects of systemic immune suppression. Successful tests on mice have demonstrated significant hair regrowth and reduced inflammation, and there is potential to extend this technology to treat other autoimmune skin disorders.

A new microneedle patch effectively treats alopecia areata by rebalancing the immune response locally, promoting hair regrowth and reducing inflammation without systemic side effects.

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Toxic Rides: New Study Reveals Hidden Dangers in Your Car’s Air

  2 weeks ago (Wed, May 08, 2024 at 10:49 AM)

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Research indicates harmful flame retardants in most personal vehicles, linked to cancer and IQ loss, with calls for urgent regulatory reform to protect public health.

A study reveals that personal vehicle interiors are contaminated with cancer-linked flame retardants due to outdated flammability standards. These chemicals, found in 99% of tested cars, pose significant health risks, especially in warm conditions which increase their concentration.

The air inside all personal vehicles is polluted with harmful flame retardants—including those known or suspected to cause c...   Continue reading ››








4 ways to eat your way to lower cholesterol

  2 weeks ago (Mon, May 06, 2024 at 10:51 AM)

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Many people can lower cholesterol levels simply by changing what they eat. For example, if you are a fan of cheeseburgers, eating less meat (and leaner cuts) and more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can lower your total cholesterol by 25% or more. Cutting back on saturated fat (found in meat and dairy products) and trans fat (partially hydrogenated oils) can reduce cholesterol by 5% to 10%.

Here are four steps for using your diet to lower cholesterol.

1. Stick with unsaturated fats and avoid saturated and trans fats. Most vegetable fats (oils) are made up of unsatur...   Continue reading ››








Live Longer: Scientists Discover Method To Offset Effects of Life-Shortening Genes by Over 60%

  3 weeks ago (Sat, May 04, 2024 at 10:28 AM)

New research indicates that a healthy lifestyle can significantly lessen the impact of genes predisposed to shorten life, potentially by more than 60%. The study utilized data from over 350,000 individuals in the UK Biobank to analyze the effects of genetic risks and lifestyle factors on lifespan. It found that unfavorable lifestyles and genetic predispositions independently increase the risk of premature death, highlighting the importance of healthy behaviors in extending life expectancy, particularly for those at genetic risk.

An unhealthy lifestyle increases the risk of death by...   Continue reading ››








According to Scientists, Making This Simple Dietary Switch Can Reduce Bad Cholesterol Levels by 10%

  3 weeks ago (Thu, May 02, 2024 at 11:47 AM)

A University of Exeter study demonstrates that substituting meat with Quorn can reduce bad cholesterol by 10 percent and improve markers linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Published in Clinical Nutrition, the research highlights Quorn’s potential in managing cholesterol and enhancing heart health, offering a simple dietary alternative to more complex diet changes like the Mediterranean or vegan diets.

Regularly replacing meat with mycoprotein, like Quorn, can reduce bad cholesterol levels by 10 percent, similar to the effects of adopting a Mediterranean or vegan diet.<...   Continue reading ››








How to silence snoring

  3 weeks ago (Thu, May 02, 2024 at 10:01 AM)

Snoring by itself is generally harmless,but it can be annoying, especially for your bed partner. Fortunately, you can take steps to alleviate the problem. Start by making lifestyle changes and trying simple home remedies to alleviate the problem. You can also try one of the many products marketed as stop-snoring aids.

But if you snore and you also wake up gasping for air or frequently feel sleepy or tired during the day, you likely have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause hypertension and more serious medical problems. Consult a doctor if your snoring affects the quality of your sleep.

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Measuring blood pressure

  3 weeks ago (Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 04:45 PM)

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Because high blood pressure rarely has any warning signs, you might easily be unaware you have it, at least until trouble strikes. That's why it's important to have your blood pressure checked periodically.

Whether you are at the doctor's office or checking your own blood pressure, it's important to take certain steps to get accurate readings.

1. Don't drink a caffeinated beverage or smoke during the 30 minutes before the test. Sit quietly for five minutes before the test begins.

2. During the measurement, sit in a chair with your feet on the floor and your arm supported so your elb...   Continue reading ››








New Research Links Reused Deep-Fried Oil Linked to Neurodegeneration

  3 weeks ago (Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 04:31 PM)

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A study found increased neurodegeneration in rats consuming reused deep-fried oils, highlighting the health risks associated with this common cooking practice. The research suggests that the consumption of such oils disrupts critical physiological functions and could potentially exacerbate neurodegenerative diseases. Future studies will delve into the broader implications for human health.

A study on animals indicates that consumption of grease interferes with the connections between the liver, gut, and brain.

A recent study revealed increased neurodegeneration in rats a...   Continue reading ››








Severe Morning Sickness: Effective Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment

  3 weeks ago (Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 08:51 PM)

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Hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness, significantly impacts maternal and infant health, and poses considerable healthcare challenges. The review in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by Dr. Larissa Jansen and her team outlines the unknown causes, risk factors like younger maternal age and carrying a female fetus, and emphasizes treatment with antiemetics.

Severe morning sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum, impacts mother and baby health, with current treatments focusing on symptom management and avoiding cannabis.

Hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of...   Continue reading ››








Why Your Face Ages and What You Can Do

  3 weeks ago (Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM)

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Along with the wisdom, experience, and accomplishments that come with getting older, there are changes that occur in our outward appearance. Age affects every nook and cranny of the body. But changes in our faces are at the forefront.

How the face ages

Dozens of changes take place as the years add up, some of them obvious and familiar:

• Foreheads expand as hairlines retreat
• Ears often get a bit longer because the cartilage in them grows
• Tips of noses may droop because connective tissue supporting nasal cartilage weakens.

There are also s...   Continue reading ››








Assessing anger issues

  4 weeks ago (Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 06:18 PM)

Because anger is fundamentally a raw emotion, we often don't give it much analysis. But if you believe that you or someone you know has a real anger problem, investigating the origins of anger and how they affect feelings and behaviors can help. Understanding what makes you angry and how you respond won't solve the problem, but those steps will start you on the right path.

Identifying your triggers

Effective anger management is not just about dealing with anger after an outburst. It's much better to prevent an outburst in the first place—by knowing your triggers and be...   Continue reading ››








Prenatal Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of ADHD, Autism and Intellectual Disability in Children

  4 weeks ago (Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 08:50 PM)

Prenatal cannabis use is linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children, highlighting the necessity for awareness and preventive counseling.

A study indicates a strong association between prenatal cannabis use and heightened risks of ADHD, autism, and intellectual disability in offspring, stressing the need for public health education and preventive measures against cannabis use during pregnancy.

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CU...   Continue reading ››








Can a multivitamin keep your brain healthy?

  4 weeks ago (Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 03:48 PM)

A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults.

Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it's a sort of insurance in case their diet is missing some essential nutrient. Others believe it will ward off disease by boosting immunity, improving brain health, or regulating metabolism. It's easy to see where these ideas come from: ads tout wide-ranging health benefits, even though most offer little or no evidence to back up the claims.

But research on the health benefits of multivitamins has been mixed at best. This yea...   Continue reading ››








Depression and Heart Disease: Surprising Genetic Ties Uncovered

  4 weeks ago (Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 08:16 AM)

A study suggests a genetic link between depression and heart disease through inflammation, indicating that combined medication could prevent heart muscle degeneration.

Research reveals that treating depression and heart disease together could reduce the risk of heart muscle disease.

Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have found.

Their report, p...   Continue reading ››








5 surprising benefits of walking

  4 weeks ago (Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 10:54 AM)

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The next time you have a check-up, don't be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple activity that you've been doing since you were about a year old is now being touted as "the closest thing we have to a wonder drug," in the words of Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Of course, you probably know that any physical activity, including walking, is a boon to your overall health. But walking in particular comes with a host of benefits. Here's a list of five that may surprise you.

1. Counteracts the effects...   Continue reading ››








Fatigue and autoimmune disease

  1 month ago (Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 04:11 PM)

Having an autoimmune disease can change your life in profound ways. For many people with autoimmune disease, fatigue is the most debilitating symptom.

Why autoimmune disease and fatigue go hand-in-hand is not entirely understood, although inflammation may explain some of it. Other possible factors include pain, poor sleep, inactivity, and depressed mood.

Fatigue differs from the tiredness most people feel after long periods of work or exer¬cise or when they haven't slept well. It's a feeling of constant exhaustion that makes it hard to get through the day, let alone participate in acti...   Continue reading ››








This Common Household Habit Could Be Increasing Your Risk of ALS

  1 month ago (Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 05:07 PM)

University of Michigan researchers have found that storing chemicals in attached garages increases the risk of developing ALS. This and other findings underscore the need for further research to understand how environmental exposures contribute to ALS and advocate for policy changes to track ALS risk factors more comprehensively.

Chemicals stored in home garages linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis risk. These include chemicals found in gasoline and gasoline-powered tools, lawn maintenance products, pesticides, paint, and woodworking supplies.

Over the last decade, re...   Continue reading ››








Having fewer choices can promote happiness

  1 month ago (Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 03:34 PM)

A comedian used to joke that his mother's menu consisted of two choices: "Take it or leave it."

Though it may sound counterintuitive, having fewer choices can promote happiness. This is because the more options you have, the more opportunities you have to regret the choice you've made. Do you wish you'd chosen a different cellphone? Would you have been better off with a different financial investment or Medicare drug plan option? The more choices there are, the smaller the percentage that seems to be "right."

Simply making choices can be exhausting. In a University of Minnesota study pub...   Continue reading ››








Inhale at Your Own Risk: Even Brief Secondhand Smoke Exposure Increases Risk of Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorder

  1 month ago (Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 12:41 PM)

New research indicates that even minimal exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. The study, involving over 400,000 adults from the UK Biobank, found a progressive increase in risk with longer exposure durations, regardless of the environment. The findings underscore the universal health risks posed by passive smoking and support the need for stricter public smoking bans to protect public health.

According to research presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), even minimal exposure...   Continue reading ››








New Columbia Study Links Pregnancy With Accelerated Aging

  1 month ago (Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 12:29 PM)

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Research from Columbia University reveals that pregnancy accelerates biological aging in women, with multiple pregnancies intensifying this effect. This phenomenon, studied through ‘epigenetic clocks’, was not observed in men, highlighting the unique impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding on women’s biological aging. The findings emphasize the need for increased support for young mothers.

Each additional pregnancy in early adulthood was linked to an estimated acceleration of biological aging by 2.4 to 2.8 months.

A recent study from the Columbia University Mailman S...   Continue reading ››








How to shop for healthier foods

  1 month ago (Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 05:25 PM)

Focus on sodium, fiber, and added sugars.

When it comes to their diet, men often keep coming back to old favorites. They find a few foods they enjoy and rotate them through their daily meals.

"There is nothing necessarily wrong with that as long as their diet includes plenty of whole foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, and avoids high amounts of processed foods," says Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. "But men also should be more mindful about reading food labels when selecting their f...   Continue reading ››








Teenage E-Cigarette Use Linked to Frequent Headaches

  1 month ago (Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 06:10 PM)

Recent research has identified irregular meal patterns and e-cigarette use as significant factors increasing the risk of frequent headaches among children and teens. The study emphasizes the importance of regular meals and highlights the negative impact of e-cigarettes on headache frequency, suggesting lifestyle changes as potential interventions for headache prevention.

For children and teens, irregular meals such as skipped breakfasts are linked to an increased risk of frequent headaches, according to a new study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Shed New Light on the Anti-Aging Effect of Vitamin D

  1 month ago (Sun, Apr 07, 2024 at 10:48 PM)

New research highlights the anti-aging benefits of vitamin D and its receptor in Drosophila, revealing their significant role in stem cell health and longevity, and providing insights into aging mechanisms.

Adult stem cells play a crucial role in keeping tissue balance, with their diminished functionality tied to aging and related illnesses, affected by the surrounding cells’ environment. Clinical studies in humans have consistently shown a decrease in vitamin D and its receptor levels due to aging and cancer. Despite this, the ways in which the vitamin D/vitamin D receptor (VitD/VDR) pat...   Continue reading ››








4 Distinct Sleep Types Identified, With Unique Impacts on Long-Term Health

  1 month ago (Sun, Apr 07, 2024 at 10:41 PM)

Researchers at Penn State have identified four sleep patterns related to long-term health outcomes, revealing that poor sleep habits are linked to chronic health conditions.

Research reveals four key sleep patterns tied to health, stressing the importance of tailored interventions to enhance sleep quality and reduce chronic health risks.

Poor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of research. To better understand this relationship, a team led by researchers in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Develo...   Continue reading ››








Easy Weight Loss and Health Guide

  2 months ago (Fri, Apr 05, 2024 at 04:00 PM)

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4 ways to improve focus and memory

  2 months ago (Thu, Apr 04, 2024 at 09:55 PM)

If you find it harder to focus your attention and absorb information as you age, you're not imagining it. Normal aging leads to gradual changes in many skills associated with thinking and memory. In fact, research shows that memory loss begins as early as age 45.

The slowdown in processing can lead to a bottleneck of information entering your short-term memory, reducing the amount of information that can be acquired and encoded into long-term memory.

The good news is that you can improve focus and attention. Try these four strategies to help you tune out distractions and improve your abi...   Continue reading ››








College Students Beware: Taking “Study Drugs” Can Have Serious Consequences

  2 months ago (Thu, Apr 04, 2024 at 09:27 PM)

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Research shows that illicit use of “study drugs” among college students can cause further drug use and worsen mental health, highlighting the need for better education on the risks of drug use on the developing brain.

Abuse of Adderall among college students predisposes them to the use of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances.

Taking “study drugs” like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to other drug use and a decline in mental health, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

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Concerning New Study: Millions Are at Risk Using High Arsenic Water for Cooking

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 09:13 AM)

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Recent findings from the University of Sheffield highlight the health hazards posed by arsenic-contaminated water, affecting roughly a third of the global population. The study stresses the critical need for updated regulatory standards on arsenic levels in water, particularly in regions with high rice consumption, and outlines effective strategies to minimize arsenic exposure through safer water and cooking methods.

A recent study from the University of Sheffield reveals that water containing arsenic levels exceeding recommended limits could pose a serious health risk to millions.

New r...   Continue reading ››








Dietary salt and blood pressure: A complex connection

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 08:58 AM)

Genetic variations play a role in salt sensitivity, which affects your risk of heart disease.

One of the cardinal rules of heart-healthy eating is to avoid excess salt, which makes sense. The average American consumes the equivalent of about 1½ teaspoons of salt per day — about 50% more than the recommended amount. Getting too much sodium (a main component of salt) is closely linked to having high blood pressure.

But on an individual basis, people respond differently to sodium. About a third of healthy people — and about 60% of people with high blood pressure — are salt sensitive,...   Continue reading ››








Revolutionizing Weight Loss: Scientists Uncover New Secrets to Natural Appetite Control

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 08:45 AM)

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A new study unveils that Metformin and solid foods raise a natural appetite suppressant, Lac-Phe, offering promising strategies against obesity and type-2 diabetes. This insight into Metformin’s role and the impact of food choices on hunger control opens avenues for novel anti-obesity treatments and dietary guidelines.

In a ground-breaking study, just published in leading international journal Nature Metabolism, scientists from Trinity College Dublin and Princeton and Harvard Medical School share newly uncovered secrets to natural appetite control, which offers promise in the battle again...   Continue reading ››








4 ways to eat your way to lower cholesterol

  2 months ago (Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 09:09 AM)

Many people can lower cholesterol levels simply by changing what they eat. For example, if you are a fan of cheeseburgers, eating less meat (and leaner cuts) and more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can lower your total cholesterol by 25% or more. Cutting back on saturated fat (found in meat and dairy products) and trans fat (partially hydrogenated oils) can reduce cholesterol by 5% to 10%.

Here are four steps for using your diet to lower cholesterol.

1. Stick with unsaturated fats and avoid saturated and trans fats. Most vegetable fats (oils) are made up of unsatur...   Continue reading ››








COVID-19 Had a Much Greater Impact on Life Expectancy Than Previously Thought

  2 months ago (Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 08:55 AM)

A comprehensive study in The Lancet details the COVID-19 pandemic’s severe impact on global life expectancy and mortality, highlighting continued reductions in child mortality and evolving population trends with significant future implications.

A recent study published in The Lancet never-before-seen unprecedented details on the exceptionally high death rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic both within nations and internationally. Regions including Mexico City, Peru, and Bolivia experienced some of the most significant reductions in life expectancy from 2019 to 2021. This research, offering ...   Continue reading ››








“Game Changer” – This Liquid Can Stop Tooth Decay in Young Children

  2 months ago (Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 08:46 AM)

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Research funded by the NIH shows that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective in halting tooth decay in young children, marking a significant advance in pediatric dental care. With its potential for FDA approval, SDF could soon provide a more accessible and less invasive treatment option for combating cavities, especially in underserved populations.

A study funded by NIH discovers that the non-invasive use of silver diamine fluoride is more effective than placebo.

A large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health has shown that applying a topical solu...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Have Identified the Best Healthy Fruit Snack

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 06:29 PM)

Research from UMass Amherst shows only three types of fruit snacks are nutritious according to federal guidelines, highlighting the need for healthier snack options and reformulation to reduce added sugars and improve nutritional value.

Ditch the gummies – Research from UMass Amherst reveals that dried fruit tops the chart for nutritional value.

Next time you’re packing lunch for your kid or reaching for a healthy afternoon bite, consider this: only three types of fruit snacks – dried fruit, fruit puree, and canned fruit with juice – meet the latest recommendatio...   Continue reading ››








How to get more fiber in your diet

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 06:19 PM)

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Diverticulosis is a very common colon condition in which small pouches form on the colon wall. Most people who have diverticulosis have no symptoms, However, sometimes one of the pouches gets inflamed, usually due to a bacterial infection.

To reduce your risk of getting diverticulosis and diverticulitis, add high-fiber foods to each meal. Aim for up to half your plate to contain some fiber-rich food.

Here are some tips that can help you make the transition to a higher-fiber diet.

• Eat a minimum of three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit every day.  Continue reading ››








Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 04:04 PM)

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We typically think of inflammation as a result of an injury or disease. But diet also plays an important role in chronic inflammation.

This is in part because the foods we eat influence the types of bacteria that populate our gut and their chemical byproducts. While some foods encourage the growth of bacteria that stimulate inflammation, others promote the growth of bacteria that help suppress it. That's why it's important to know which foods have anti-inflammatory properties and which can cause inflammation.

Foods that fight inflammation

• Fruits and...   Continue reading ››








Exercising with knee or hip pain

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 03:28 PM)

If you deal with knee and hip pain, it may be time to up your exercise game. More than just a good health habit, exercise is also an effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. And exercises that can strengthen muscles supporting knees and hips can be especially helpful.

Strong muscles around a damaged knee or hip can help support a joint by taking over some of its responsibilities. For example, your hips will have an easier time supporting your body weight if your quadriceps, gluteals, hamstrings, and abdominal muscles are strong. And strong quadriceps and hamstrings can take over ...   Continue reading ››








New Study: Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Is Killing Over a Million People Each Year

  2 months ago (Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 09:39 PM)

A groundbreaking study highlights that short-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution causes over one million deaths globally each year, with the highest impact in Eastern Asia. It calls for urgent targeted interventions to reduce the health risks associated with air pollution spikes.

Annually, over a million deaths worldwide are associated with short-term exposure (ranging from hours to days) to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air.

Every year, over one million people worldwide lose their lives due to short-term exposure (ranging from hours to days) to fine particula...   Continue reading ››








Metformin Danger During Pregnancy: Impact on Offspring Brain Development

  2 months ago (Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 09:30 PM)

Metformin’s safety in pregnancy is questioned after studies show it doesn’t benefit offspring, highlighting the need for alternative treatments and better management of gestational diabetes.

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral antidiabetic agent can cross the placental barrier, the impacts on the brain development of the child are largely unknown. An interdisciplinary research team from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE...   Continue reading ››








Hitting the activity mark

  2 months ago (Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 09:09 PM)

Guidelines recommend 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, but how can you consistently reach this number?

When it comes to staying healthy, just how much exercise is enough? The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommend a minimum of 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity physical activity as well as two muscle-strengthening workouts per week. (Alternatively, you also can do half that amount — 75 minutes per week of activity — but at a more vigorous intensity.)

Organizations like th...   Continue reading ››








Protecting against cognitive decline

  2 months ago (Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM)

While there's currently no treatment that can prevent or cure dementia, researchers have identified some factors that may help protect you from cognitive decline.

Exercise

Exercise offers an impressive array of health benefits. Not only does staying physically active help your brain, it also helps lower your risk of these conditions:

• Heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Colon cancer
• Breast cancer

Exercise also helps relieve insomnia, anxiety, and depression. In addition, it may help ward off cognitive d...   Continue reading ››








Mindfulness can help you tame fears and worries

  2 months ago (Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 09:56 PM)

When your day is derailed by fear and worry, you want to try to center your mind and become more anchored in the present moment. Mindfulness techniques can help you do just that. Here are a few techniques to try:

Deep breathing

Breathing is something so natural that we barely think about it. In fact, you breathe about 20,000 times a day without conscious thought. But when you're anxious, your breathing quickens. Purposefully slowing your breaths helps you gain more control over your mental state. The breath, which yogis call "prana," has powerfully calming effects on you...   Continue reading ››








No Pills Required – A New Potential Way To Treat Insomnia

  2 months ago (Mon, Mar 18, 2024 at 09:22 PM)

New research introduces ‘Bedtime Window’, a digital CBTi program, as an effective alternative to sleeping pills for treating insomnia and co-morbid conditions, offering significant, long-term improvements in sleep quality and mental health without the need for medication.

Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioral therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered.

Despite a wealth of evidence supporting the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy...   Continue reading ››








Worrying – Breast Cancer Rates Are Increasing Among Younger Women

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 05:18 PM)

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Breast cancer diagnoses in women under 50 have increased significantly in the past two decades, primarily driven by estrogen-receptor positive tumors. This research highlights the importance of early detection and the need for targeted prevention strategies, especially for younger Black women and those born more recently, who face a higher risk.

Examining rates based on age, race, and tumor characteristics could guide the development of prevention strategies.

Over the past twenty years, there has been a consistent rise in breast cancer diagnoses among women younger than ...   Continue reading ››








Unlocking the Mystery: How Vitamin A Influences Mental Health

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 05:00 PM)

A team from Newcastle University has explored vitamin A’s role in psychiatric disorders, uncovering its importance in neuron connectivity and brain function. Their research, utilizing genetic studies, reveals retinol’s wide-ranging impact on health and paves the way for potential treatment strategies. However, further research is needed to fully understand retinol’s effects, with a cautionary note on its consumption, especially during pregnancy.

A research team from Newcastle has been investigating how vitamin A influences the development of psychiatric conditions.

Professor Murray...   Continue reading ››








Probiotics may help boost mood and cognitive function

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 10:33 AM)

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Probiotics can do more than improve your gut health. They also may indirectly enhance your brain, too.

Research shows that the gut and brain are connected, a partnership called the gut-brain axis. The two are linked through biochemical signaling between the nervous system in the digestive tract, called the enteric nervous system, and the central nervous system, which includes the brain. The primary information connection between the brain and gut is the vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body.

The gut has been called a "second brain" because it produces many of the same neurotransmitt...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Discover Simple Way To Prevent Life-Threatening Birth Defects

  2 months ago (Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 09:59 AM)

A groundbreaking study has shown that adding folic acid to iodized table salt can effectively prevent critical birth defects, offering a simple, affordable preventive measure for global implementation.

A team of international researchers—including experts from the University of Central Florida and Emory University—has proven, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent multiple severe birth defects.

The importance of women having enough folic acid in their bodies before and during pregnancy to prevent permanent and life-threaten...   Continue reading ››








What does it take to forgive yourself?

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 01:34 PM)

Forgiving others is challenging enough. But what if you're the one who's done something wrong?

"It can feel a little odd to say, 'I'm going to pardon myself,'" says Tyler VanderWeele, co-director of the Initiative on Health, Spirituality, and Religion at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

But it's a worthwhile effort: as with forgiving others, self-forgiveness is linked with less psychological distress, including fewer symptoms of depression, according to a 2020 study VanderWeele co-authored in Frontiers in Psychology.

Getting started requires recognizing that no matter ho...   Continue reading ››








Not just good for the soul

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 01:29 PM)

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Science is pinpointing how forgiveness also benefits our brains and bodies.

When Oscar Wilde exhorted us (probably tongue-in-cheek) to "always forgive your enemies, because nothing annoys them so much," the Irish poet and playwright was focused on how others would respond.

But the real benefits of forgiveness might be better viewed with a more selfish eye. Whether we're bitter after an argument with a partner, a misunderstanding with a family member, or a spat with a friend, holding on to anger and resentment can do more than tax our souls — it can harm our health, Harvard experts say....   Continue reading ››








Fatty food before surgery may impair memory in old, young adults

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 01:13 PM)

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The study findings suggest foods high in saturated fat, like red meat and full-fat dairy, are best avoided in the days leading up to surgery.

Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults – and, new research in animals suggests, even in young adults.

The study, building upon previous research from the same lab at The Ohio State University, also showed that taking a DHA omega-3 fatty acid supplement for a month before the unhealthy eating and ...   Continue reading ››








Heart Risk Riddle: Why Depression Hits Women Harder

  2 months ago (Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 05:09 PM)

Women with depression face a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases than men, underscoring the importance of sex-specific treatment and prevention strategies.

Japanese study explores depression and heart health disparities between men and women.

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia. The study investigates the connection between depression and CVD, shedding light on potential mechanisms that contribu...   Continue reading ››








How well do you score on brain health?

  2 months ago (Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 09:11 AM)

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A new scorecard developed by researchers could encourage you to pare down risks for dementia and stroke.

Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased to learn that any (and all) of these efforts can also add up to better brain health.

An international study led by researchers at the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital devised and validated a Brain Care Score (BCS) card that makes it easy to total up what you're doing well and whe...   Continue reading ››








Shocking New Research Reveals That Certain Odors Can Accelerate Mortality and Aging

  2 months ago (Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM)

A University of Otago study revealed that sensory cues from the opposite sex, such as smells, can affect aging and health in animals, showing reduced fertility and increased mortality in male mice exposed to female odors. This underscores the significant impact of sensory experiences on long-term health and aging processes.

A study led by the University of Otago has discovered that sensory signals from the opposite sex can influence how animals age.

Lead author Associate Professor Mike Garratt, of the Department of Anatomy, says research has previously shown interactions with the opposi...   Continue reading ››








Common Plastic Chemical Linked to Increased Childhood Obesity Risks

  2 months ago (Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 08:26 AM)

A study from Spain reveals that Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure impacts the gut microbiome of children differently, with normal-weight children showing greater bacterial diversity compared to those who are overweight or obese. This research underscores the importance of understanding BPA’s role in childhood obesity and the potential for future health interventions.

Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical, is extensively utilized in creating long-lasting plastic items such as glasses, water bottles, and epoxy resins. However, it acts as an endocrine disruptor, disrupting the body’s natural ho...   Continue reading ››








People Who a Eat Healthy, Plant-Based Diet Are Less Likely To Suffer With Dangerous Snoring

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 09, 2024 at 01:50 PM)

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Recent research indicates that a healthy plant-based diet may lower the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), while diets high in refined carbs and sugars could increase this risk. The study, which analyzed dietary patterns and OSA symptoms among over 14,000 participants, highlights the importance of diet quality in managing OSA risk, with noted differences between genders.

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and nuts are less likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a recent study published in ERJ Open Rese...   Continue reading ››








How to silence snoring

  2 months ago (Sat, Mar 09, 2024 at 11:31 AM)

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Snoring by itself is generally harmless,but it can be annoying, especially for your bed partner. Fortunately, you can take steps to alleviate the problem. Start by making lifestyle changes and trying simple home remedies to alleviate the problem. You can also try one of the many products marketed as stop-snoring aids.

But if you snore and you also wake up gasping for air or frequently feel sleepy or tired during the day, you likely have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause hypertension and more serious medical problems. Consult a doctor if your snoring affects the quality of your sleep.

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New Research Indicates That Viagra Could Treat Alzheimer’s

  2 months ago (Fri, Mar 08, 2024 at 08:49 PM)

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A Cleveland Clinic study has found that sildenafil (Viagra) may be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, showing potential in reducing diagnoses and targeting harmful brain proteins. This groundbreaking research suggests sildenafil could offer a new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s, warranting further investigation through clinical trials.

Large-scale study provides evidence that FDA-approved drug can help protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s disease.

Research led by the Cleveland Clinic suggests that sildenafil (commonly known by the brand name Viag...   Continue reading ››








Women Achieve More With Less Exercise, Says New Cedars-Sinai Study

  3 months ago (Wed, Mar 06, 2024 at 09:29 AM)

A study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has found a gender gap in exercise benefits, showing women require less exercise than men to achieve greater cardiovascular benefits. Analyzing data from over 400,000 U.S. adults, the study revealed women have a 24% reduction in mortality risk with less physical activity compared to men’s 15%, challenging traditional exercise recommendations and highlighting the importance of gender-specific guidelines.

A study from the Smidt Heart Institute indicates that exercise provides greater heart health advantages to women compared to ...   Continue reading ››








5 causes of sciatica

  3 months ago (Wed, Mar 06, 2024 at 09:02 AM)

Sciatica isn’t actually a health condition; it’s a symptom, and a misnamed one at that. Sciatica refers to the symptoms of buttock, thigh, and leg pain, but it can arise from a variety of causes. Sciatica gets its name from the sciatic nerve, the body’s largest.

There’s one sciatic nerve on either side of the body. Each nerve extends through the buttock and down the leg into the foot and toes. Yet the most common causes of sciatica don’t involve direct injury to a sciatic nerve itself, but rather to the nerves higher in the spine that join to form the sciatic nerve.

The right t...   Continue reading ››








Improve your balance by walking

  3 months ago (Wed, Mar 06, 2024 at 08:19 AM)

Balance is a one of the senses that we often take for granted—until we lose it. In our 50s and 60s, we may notice that our bodies feel less stable.

Gradual changes linked to growing older—such as loss of muscle mass, lack of flexibility, slower reflexes, and worsening eyesight, and even certain medical conditions and medications —can affect our sense of balance.

Poor balance often leads to falls, which can cause head injuries and other disabling injuries. Hip fractures, in particular, can lead to serious health complications and threaten independence.

How walking can h...   Continue reading ››








Advance your self-awareness

  3 months ago (Tue, Mar 05, 2024 at 10:09 AM)

Self-awareness—being in tune with your emotions—may sound fairly straightforward and simple. But people tend to overestimate their level of self-awareness.

Of course, we're all deeply emotional beings. Even if you think you're in touch with your emotions—perhaps you're someone who cries or laughs easily—you may not recognize the full spectrum of all your feelings without digging a little deeper.

Becoming more self-aware is one of the benefits of mindfulness—the practice of focusing on the here and now and accepting whatever arises in our awareness without judgment. For a practi...   Continue reading ››








What is cognitive reserve?

  3 months ago (Sat, Mar 02, 2024 at 05:43 PM)

You can think of cognitive reserve as your brain's ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a job done. It reflects how agile your brain is in pulling in skills and capacities to solve problems and cope with challenges. Cognitive reserve is developed by a lifetime of education and curiosity.

The concept of cognitive reserve originated in the late 1980s, when researchers described individuals with no apparent symptoms of dementia who were nonetheless found at autopsy to have brain changes consistent with advanced Alzheimer's disease. These individuals did not show symptoms ...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Discover Biological Mechanism of Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noise – And a Potential Solution

  3 months ago (Sat, Mar 02, 2024 at 09:35 AM)

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism responsible for noise-induced hearing loss through excess zinc in the inner ear. Their findings, which show promise in treating and preventing hearing loss with medication that traps excess zinc, could lead to over-the-counter options for protecting against hearing damage.

Anyone who has attended a loud concert is familiar with the sensation of ears ringing. Some individuals may suffer from temporary or permanent hearing loss, or significant alterations in how they perceive sound once the loud noises cease.

Thanos Tzounopoulos, Ph.D., dir...   Continue reading ››








New thinking about tinnitus

  3 months ago (Fri, Mar 01, 2024 at 06:22 PM)

Experts have long debated the most common cause of tinnitus — a ringing, whooshing, roaring, or hissing in the ears without an external sound source. Some have maintained that tinnitus is triggered by hearing loss: with less sound coming in, the brain compensates by becoming hyperactive and generating a phantom noise.

But that theory hasn't explained the problem for people with normal hearing tests who still have tinnitus. What causes tinnitus in those cases?

Mounting evidence

Increasingly, Harvard Medical School scientists are finding evidence that some people have...   Continue reading ››








The Weekend Effect: Big Weight Loss Impact of Short Bursts of Exercise

  3 months ago (Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 09:36 AM)

Engaging in physical activity either regularly or as a “weekend warrior” effectively reduces body fat, a study in Obesity finds. This approach offers a flexible solution for those with busy schedules.

A new study reveals that engaging in physical activity, whether regularly or concentrated on weekends, can lead to significant weight loss.

Whether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss suggests a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society’s (TOS) flagship journal. The study ...   Continue reading ››








New Protective Benefits of Breast Milk Uncovered

  3 months ago (Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 05:14 PM)

Research shows that breast milk’s complement system crucially shapes infant gut microbiota, offering protection against harmful bacteria and infections. This mechanism operates independently of antibodies, underscoring the unique protective benefits of breastfeeding.

Proteins in breast milk boost offspring immunity by influencing gut bacterial composition.

A study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that a component of breast milk called the complement system influences the gut environment of infant mice, rendering ...   Continue reading ››








Addressing poor sleep may help heart health

  3 months ago (Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 04:41 PM)

Growing evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, including a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Now, a recent study on people in midlife finds that having a combination of sleep problems — such as trouble falling asleep, waking up in the wee hours, or sleeping less than six hours a night — may nearly triple a person's risk of heart disease.

"These new findings highlight the importance of getting sufficient sleep," says sleep specialist Dr. Lawrence Epstein, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. ...   Continue reading ››








Born in October? You’re Less Likely To Catch the Flu, According to a New Study

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 01:36 PM)

A study published in The BMJ finds that October-born children have higher flu vaccination rates and lower flu diagnosis rates, underscoring October as the optimal month for vaccinating young children against influenza, in line with existing health recommendations.

A new study indicates that October is the best time for young children to have annual flu shot.

A study recently published in The BMJ reveals that children born in October have a higher likelihood of receiving influenza vaccinations and a lower likelihood of being diagnosed with influenza, compared to children ...   Continue reading ››








Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Weight Loss System That Works Like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro

  3 months ago (Fri, Feb 23, 2024 at 04:08 PM)

Incretin hormones, produced in our gut, play a pivotal role in managing metabolism and weight, akin to the function of drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. This natural weight loss system, activated by our dietary choices and the health of our gut microbiome, offers a built-in method for obesity and diabetes control. By focusing on nurturing our gut health through proper nutrition, we can unlock this natural mechanism, offering a sustainable approach to weight management that parallels the benefits of these modern medications.

Recent drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro rep...   Continue reading ››








Increased well-being: Another reason to try yoga

  3 months ago (Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 04:28 PM)

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How do you feel when you wake up in the morning— refreshed and ready to go, or groggy and grumpy? As many as one in four Americans sleeps less than six hours a night. Insufficient sleep can make you too tired to work efficiently, to exercise, or to eat healthfully.

Over time, sleep deprivation increases the risks for a number of chronic health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. But emerging research shows that yoga may help you fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and sleep more soundly—without the negative side effects of medication.

How does yoga benefit ...   Continue reading ››








Having fewer choices can promote happiness

  3 months ago (Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 10:04 AM)

A comedian used to joke that his mother's menu consisted of two choices: "Take it or leave it."

Though it may sound counterintuitive, having fewer choices can promote happiness. This is because the more options you have, the more opportunities you have to regret the choice you've made. Do you wish you'd chosen a different cellphone? Would you have been better off with a different financial investment or Medicare drug plan option? The more choices there are, the smaller the percentage that seems to be "right."

Simply making choices can be exhausting. In a University of Minnesota study pub...   Continue reading ››








How to add core exercises to your workout routine

  3 months ago (Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 09:54 AM)

Core exercises are good for more than just building strong abdominal muscles. These efficient exercises can improve your posture, make everyday activities such as bending or twisting much easier, reduce low back pain, and even improve your balance and lessen the risk of falling. Core work should be part of a well-rounded workout routine.

A basic workout plan

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a balanced exercise plan includes:

• At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, 75 minutes ...   Continue reading ››








Warning: High Levels of Niacin (Vitamin B3) Linked to Heart Disease

  3 months ago (Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 09:59 PM)

A team from the Cleveland Clinic has identified a new contributor to cardiovascular disease: 4PY, a byproduct of excess niacin (vitamin B-3). Their research shows that high levels of 4PY are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and vascular inflammation, which can lead to atherosclerosis.

Excess niacin fuels inflammation, cardiovascular disease through newly discovered pathway.

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommend...   Continue reading ››








Study: OCD Linked to Increased Risk of Death

  3 months ago (Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 03:32 PM)

A recent study finds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have a higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without OCD, highlighting the importance of improved prevention and intervention strategies.

Experts call for enhanced monitoring, preventative measures, and early response tactics.

A study from Sweden, recently published in The BMJ, suggests that individuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might face a higher risk of mortality from natural as well as unnatural causes compared to those who do not have t...   Continue reading ››








A Silent Epidemic: 22 Teens Died Each Week From Overdoses in the United States

  3 months ago (Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 03:11 PM)

The U.S. saw a significant rise in adolescent drug overdose deaths in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, despite a decline in overall teen drug use. Research suggests focused educational efforts, policy intervention in high-risk areas, and increased access to naloxone in schools as critical measures to combat this escalating crisis.

In 2022, the United States witnessed the deaths of approximately 22 teenagers aged between 14 and 18 every week due to drug overdoses, with the mortality rate for this demographic increasing to 5.2 per 100,000. This surge has been attribute...   Continue reading ››








Strength training builds more than muscles

  3 months ago (Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 06:23 PM)

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Most of us know that strength training (with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. What many of us don't know is that strong muscles lead to strong bones. And strong bones can help minimize the risk of fracture due to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis should be a concern for all of us. An estimated eight million women and two million men in the United States have osteoporosis. It is now responsible for more than two million fractures each year, and experts expect that number will rise. Hip fractures are usually the most serious. S...   Continue reading ››








Which Virus Will Cause the Next Global Pandemic? Scientists Discover New Disease X Clues

  3 months ago (Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM)

A study has identified 70 virus lineages with the highest potential for causing a global pandemic, emphasizing the importance of monitoring viruses related to known human pathogens. This research supports the preparation for future pandemics by informing vaccine and diagnostic development and refining surveillance efforts to focus on the most threatening RNA viruses.

Understanding the ancestry of virus families may assist researchers in pinpointing which variants possess the potential to become Disease X, the elusive pathogen responsible for the next worldwide pandemic.

A study has ident...   Continue reading ››








Assessing anger issues

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM)

Because anger is fundamentally a raw emotion, we often don't give it much analysis. But if you believe that you or someone you know has a real anger problem, investigating the origins of anger and how they affect feelings and behaviors can help. Understanding what makes you angry and how you respond won't solve the problem, but those steps will start you on the right path.

Identifying your triggers

Effective anger management is not just about dealing with anger after an outburst. It's much better to prevent an outburst in the first place—by knowing your triggers and be...   Continue reading ››








New Discovery Could Improve the Efficiency of Diabetes Treatments

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM)

Recent research has unveiled that the GDF15 protein may enhance diabetes treatment by reducing glucose synthesis and liver fibrosis, offering a new approach to managing type 2 diabetes and associated metabolic disorders.

New methods to decrease glucose production in the liver

A study led by the University of Barcelona and the Biomedical Research Networking Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM) uncovered a novel mechanism that could enhance the effectiveness of existing diabetes treatments. This study, which was performed using mice and cell cul...   Continue reading ››








Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 09:15 AM)

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They're nature's original desserts. And naturally sweet fruits are essential in protecting our bodies from disease.

Eating at least one-and-a-half to two cups of diverse fruits every day can boost antioxidant activity. Fruits are particularly abundant in anti-inflammatory compounds, which are important in protecting our bodies from heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer and bowel disease.

How to get enough healthful fruits in your diet? One strategy is to eat with the seasons, choosing grapes and stone fruits in the summer, apples and pears in the fall, persimmons and pomeg...   Continue reading ››








According to Scientists, This Fruit Improves Mental Health – Fast

  3 months ago (Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 06:10 PM)

Recent research from the University of Otago has demonstrated that kiwifruit, a rich source of vitamin C, can quickly enhance mood and vitality, showing effects in as little as four days. The study, which involved 155 adults with low vitamin C levels, utilized smartphone surveys to track improvements in mood, vitality, and overall well-being. The findings underscore the benefits of incorporating nutrient-rich foods like kiwifruit into one’s diet for mental health and introduce a novel approach to nutritional research.

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new researc...   Continue reading ››








Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

  3 months ago (Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 03:58 PM)

Caffeine is present in various foods and beverages and can be part of a healthy diet for most individuals. However, excessive consumption poses health risks, with safe limits varying among people. The FDA provides guidelines on caffeine consumption, cautioning against high intake levels, especially in children and individuals with certain health conditions.

According to scientists at the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health.

Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning...   Continue reading ››








Fatigue and autoimmune disease

  3 months ago (Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 12:28 PM)

Having an autoimmune disease can change your life in profound ways. For many people with autoimmune disease, fatigue is the most debilitating symptom.

Why autoimmune disease and fatigue go hand-in-hand is not entirely understood, although inflammation may explain some of it. Other possible factors include pain, poor sleep, inactivity, and depressed mood.

Fatigue differs from the tiredness most people feel after long periods of work or exer¬cise or when they haven't slept well. It's a feeling of constant exhaustion that makes it hard to get through the day, let alone participate in acti...   Continue reading ››








I'm too young to have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, right?

  3 months ago (Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 11:18 AM)

If you're in your 80s or 70s and you've noticed that you're having some memory loss, it might be reasonable to be concerned that you could be developing Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. But what if you're in your 60s, 50s, or 40s… surely those ages would be too young for Alzheimer's disease or dementia, right?

About 10% of Alzheimer's disease is young onset, starting before age 65

Not necessarily. Of the more that 55 million people living with dementia worldwide, approximately 60% to 70% of them have Alzheimer's disease. And of those 33 to 38.5 million ...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Identify Key Cause of Female Infertility

  3 months ago (Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 01:43 PM)

New research explores the link between genetic mutations and infertility, specifically focusing on mitochondrial disruptions in egg cells. It opens potential new treatment strategies for infertility by targeting mitochondrial abnormalities.

Approximately 48 million couples globally face infertility challenges, which can arise from multiple factors. In mammals, such as humans, the ovaries are responsible for egg production. Dysfunctions in this process can result in female infertility. Premature ovarian insufficiency is one such condition, marked by impaired egg production before reaching th...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Identify New Key Mediator in Heavy Alcohol Drinking

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM)

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Researchers at Boston University have identified a peptide, PACAP, in the brain as a key contributor to heavy alcohol drinking. By inhibiting PACAP in the brain’s BNST area, their study significantly reduced alcohol consumption, suggesting new avenues for treating alcohol addiction.

Alcohol ranks as the world’s most widespread addictive substance. In the United States, the annual cost of excessive alcohol consumption amounts to $249 billion, and it leads to roughly 88,000 fatalities each year, along with numerous chronic health conditions and societal problems. Over 14 million individua...   Continue reading ››








Dietary changes to help reduce ulcerative colitis symptoms

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 12:15 PM)

Since ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum, is never medically cured, certain lifestyle behaviors can help you manage symptoms and better cope with your condition. In addition to managing stress, paying attention to what you eat can have a big impact on your quality of life.

There is no single diet that works best for managing UC. In fact, no studies have shown that any specific diet improves symptoms or that any specific foods cause UC flare-ups. The best approach is to avoid or reduce the foods that aggravate your symptoms.

You should ea...   Continue reading ››








Strength training tied to smaller risk of knee osteoarthritis and pain later in life

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 08:55 AM)

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People who engaged in strength training were less likely than those who didn't to develop knee pain and knee osteoarthritis as they approached their senior years, according to a study published online Oct. 23, 2023, by Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Researchers recruited 2,607 people (average age 64, 44% men) without arthritis and asked them if they did strength training and when they first began. Then for eight years, participants submitted periodic questionnaires about how often they engaged in strength training. Every four years, they underwent knee pain assessments and knee x-rays to look fo...   Continue reading ››








Fall prevention: Strategies to help keep you from falling down

  3 months ago (Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 08:42 AM)

Falling is a normal part of early childhood. However, as we age, even a minor fall can be debilitating. Falling as an older adult can lead to serious consequences including injury, disability, and even death. The good news is most falls can be prevented. Taking precautions, such as making changes in your home, starting an exercise routine, and regular checkups with your doctor, may help keep you safe.

Why do we fall?

Our risk of falling increases as we age, with an estimated 36 million falls occurring every year in adults over the age of 65. Older adults who are frail or...   Continue reading ››








When to worry about worrying

  3 months ago (Tue, Feb 06, 2024 at 12:53 PM)

We all worry. Today, there seems to be no shortage of things to worry about. It's normal to feel anxious on occasion. In fact, temporary anxiety can be a healthy response to uncertainty and danger. But constant worry may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Do I have generalized anxiety disorder?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 5.7% of adults in the U.S. experience GAD . While other types of anxiety disorders arise from particular situations, generalized anxiety disorder is persistent and characterized by debilitating worry...   Continue reading ››








Stanford Study Reveals That a Vegan Diet Can Improve Heart Health in Just 8 Weeks

  4 months ago (Fri, Feb 02, 2024 at 07:29 AM)

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A study with 22 pairs of identical twins found that a vegan diet significantly improves cardiovascular health in just eight weeks. By focusing on twins, the study effectively controlled for genetic and lifestyle variations, revealing that a vegan diet led to lower LDL cholesterol, insulin levels, and body weight, which are key indicators of cardiovascular health. The research underscores the benefits of a plant-based diet, advocating for its adoption for long-term health improvements.

A trial led by Stanford Medicine, involving identical twins and comparing vegan diets with omnivoro...   Continue reading ››








Scientists Shed New Light on Mysteries Associated With Infertility

  4 months ago (Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 08:26 AM)

Rutgers University research teams have discovered key factors in predicting egg cell viability and identified a gene mutation linked to miscarriage, providing valuable insights for improving IVF success and understanding female infertility.

Two studies led by Rutgers provide insights into the success and failure of egg cells.

Scientists researching the challenge of high miscarriage rates have been exploring whether it’s possible to determine if an egg cell will develop successfully into an embryo or if there is a marker indicating when it is destined to fail.

Two Ru...   Continue reading ››














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