Investigators have found further proof that consuming too much of the sugar fructose is linked to a global rise in metabolic disease. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. It was conducted in mice and corroborated in human liver samples, unveiing a metabolic process that could upend previous ideas about how the… Continue reading Fructose and Metabolic Disease
Author: Jane Farrell
How to Avoid Financial Fraud
Editor’s note: As we get older, having enough money becomes even more crucial for a number of reasons: to have a comfortable retirement and to be able to pay for health expenses and long-term care. Financial fraudsters prey on just those concerns, and trusting the wrong person can be catastrophic. Here, the Securities and Exchange… Continue reading How to Avoid Financial Fraud
How to Watch the Market in Uncertain Election Times
With the presidential election dominating the news cycles, many investors may be keeping an eye on the stock market as well as the voting booth as they wonder what impact the election of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump could have on their portfolios. “Presidential elections are almost always a big part of the greater theme… Continue reading How to Watch the Market in Uncertain Election Times
More Treatment Needed for Post-Menopausal Women Suffering Painful Intercourse
Although vaginal atrophy is a common condition for post-menopausal women, treatments for the ailment are still underused, according to a new survey. Vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA), the thinning of the vaginal walls caused by decreased estrogen, cause painful intercourse. A new survey shows that , despite educational efforts, women’s willingness to discuss this problem… Continue reading More Treatment Needed for Post-Menopausal Women Suffering Painful Intercourse
An Unexpected Benefit of Progesterone?
The female hormone progesterone, widely used in birth control, appears to ward off the worst effects of influenza and may also help damaged lung cells to heal more quickly, researchers have found in an animal study. The findings, by researchers from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, were published in PLOS Pathogens. The… Continue reading An Unexpected Benefit of Progesterone?
The Best Remedies for Bad Breath
Although bad breath (also known as halitosis) may sometimes be a symptom of serious illnesses such as lung disease, diabetes or liver failure, the cause is usually much more benign. According to the Mayo Clinic News Network, the breakdown of food particles and other “debris” by bacteria in and around your teeth can cause a… Continue reading The Best Remedies for Bad Breath
Why Do Sad Songs Mean So Much to Some of Us?
Some of us like sad songs more than others, and that has a lot to do with empathy, according to British researchers. The study, by Professor Tuomas Eerola from the University of Durham’s Department of Music, was published in Frontiers in Psychology. Tear-jerkers such as Adele’s Someone Like You frequently top the charts these days,… Continue reading Why Do Sad Songs Mean So Much to Some of Us?
The Mini Horses that Heal
“We were at an event in San Pedro and a man whose son suffers from multiple disabilities – the boy doesn’t speak, he’s not mobile, he has to be strapped into his chair. In the midst of all this commotion my miniature horse Liberty Belle noticed the boy and she went right up to him.… Continue reading The Mini Horses that Heal
Rate of Hearing Loss Increases Significantly After 90
Anil K. Lalwani, M.D., of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and colleagues examined if the rate of age-related hearing loss is constant in the older old (80 years and older). They found that it does and that hearing aids are underused to help with the problem. The study was published… Continue reading Rate of Hearing Loss Increases Significantly After 90
What Every Consumer Should Know about Foods And Flavors
Editor’s note: It’s understandable if shoppers get confused by the array of food labels confronting them in the supermarket. Experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) help you figure out the differences: Many foods or beverages are flavored—but how can you tell where those flavors come from? For example, if you’re digging into… Continue reading What Every Consumer Should Know about Foods And Flavors
Measuring Your Fitness Progress
Editor’s note: We all know the importance of fitness, but it can sometimes be discouraging to think we’re not making any progress. Still, that’s probably not the case. Experts from the National Institute on Aging, offer some easy ways to measure your improvement. As always, check with your doctor before beginning or changing any exercise… Continue reading Measuring Your Fitness Progress
Study: Caffeine Linked with Reduced Risk of Dementia
Good news for female caffeine consumers: Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study. The findings were published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. Among a group of older women, self-reported caffeine consumption… Continue reading Study: Caffeine Linked with Reduced Risk of Dementia
5 Bad Habits You Need to Break Right Now
We all want to improve ourselves. At times our own bad habits get in the way of the life we know we deserve. Scientists have come up with many reasons why we stick to bad habits. Some may be harmless yet annoying while others could be self-sabotaging. Why do we persist? More importantly how can… Continue reading 5 Bad Habits You Need to Break Right Now
Ineffective Antibiotics and A Serious Kidney Infection
It’s already widely known that there’s an increase in illnesses and deaths linked to medication-resistant bacteria. Now, UCLA-led research shows how these bacteria are making it more difficult to treat a common but severe kidney infection. Pyelonephritis — an infection of the kidney usually caused by E. coli bacteria that can start as a urinary… Continue reading Ineffective Antibiotics and A Serious Kidney Infection
The Truth about Naps
Taking a nap often sounds like a great idea, especially if you’ve had trouble sleeping the night before. But how good is it for you? Here, the experts from the Mayo Clinic break it down. Unquestionably, naps can help revitalize you. The benefits, according to the Mayo experts, also include relaxation; fatigue reduction; increased alertness;… Continue reading The Truth about Naps
New Discovery about Oxygen and Cancer Cells
Scientists are drawing closer to understanding how cancer cells pursue oxygen, which they need to survive. The discovery represents a step toward understanding one of the ways cancer spreads. In a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, bioengineers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania report results of… Continue reading New Discovery about Oxygen and Cancer Cells
On-line Alzheimer’s Suggestions Often Problematic
Online “resources” for preventing Alzheimer’s are not only problematic but could be steering people in the wrong direction, according to research from the University of British Columbia. In a survey of online articles about preventing Alzheimer’s disease, UBC researchers found many websites offered poor advice and one in five promoted products for sale—a clear conflict… Continue reading On-line Alzheimer’s Suggestions Often Problematic
Fighting The “Nightmare Bacteria”
New research could help experts fight the so-called “nightmare bacteria” as well as other superbugs. Scientists from the University of Michigan Medical School say they have discovered more about the risk we face from one of our most dangerous microscopic foes, Klebsiella pneumoniae. They made the discovery in mice with pneumonia. K. pneumoniae has already… Continue reading Fighting The “Nightmare Bacteria”