As the Internet, mobile devices, and a myriad of other technological wonders increasingly dominate our professional lives, it becomes harder to concentrate on any single item. . Everywhere you look, you are besieged by competing demands for your time and attention, commanding you to practice multitasking. “Answer the phone.” “Click here.” “Push here.” “Open me.”… Continue reading How to Stress Less
Author: Jane Farrell
The Menopause Map
According to Dr. Nicholas Sieveking, a Nashville-based, board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder of Ageless Solutions, “menopause can surely be a crazy time in a woman’s life. Not only does it signal the fact that she can no longer procreate, she will most likely suffer from some symptoms; physical, mental or both. As the body… Continue reading The Menopause Map
Go Ahead, Pick a Fight! It’s Good for Your Relationship
“Couples don’t split up because they fight, they split up because they don’t know how to grow from conflict and use it as a catalyst to strengthen their relationship,” says Dr. Judith Wright. “In great relationships, fighting is not only healthy, it’s essential.” “One of the most concerning things we hear from couples is when… Continue reading Go Ahead, Pick a Fight! It’s Good for Your Relationship
A New Nutrition Picture for Older Adults
Experts have drawn up a new nutrition icon for seniors, with an emphasis on meeting older adults’ nutritional needs in terms of federal government’s 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. Nutrition scientists at the Jean Mayer U. S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University, with support from AARP Foundation, introduced… Continue reading A New Nutrition Picture for Older Adults
Mindfulness and Glucose Levels
Dispositional or “everyday” mindfulness is the trait of being aware of one’s present thoughts and feelings. In a new study of 399 people that measured health indicators including dispositional mindfulness and blood glucose, researchers found that those with higher scores for mindfulness were significantly more likely than people with low scores to have healthy glucose… Continue reading Mindfulness and Glucose Levels
The Risks of Gel Manicures
The past decade has seen a surge in the popularity of gel manicures, which are valued for their appearance and durability. There are some risks associated with these manicures, however, including skin damage from the ultraviolet light used during the curing process. If a gel manicure is performed properly with UV protection, consumers can enjoy… Continue reading The Risks of Gel Manicures
Marijuana Tourists in Colorado Are Spending More Time in The E.R.
Out-of-towners using marijuana in Colorado — which has legally allowed sales of the drug since 2014 – are increasinglyl ending up in the emergency room, according to new research. Investigators from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Colorado School of Medicine published their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Emergency room visits related… Continue reading Marijuana Tourists in Colorado Are Spending More Time in The E.R.
Staying Positive in The Face of Life’s Most Devastating Challenges
Cary M. Berman arrived in the world 52 years ago already saddled with a rare neurological disease, though neither he nor his parents knew. He was well into adulthood before it was confirmed that he suffered from Late-Onset Tay-Sachs (LOTS), a genetic disorder that leads to damaged cells and a steady deterioration of muscle control.… Continue reading Staying Positive in The Face of Life’s Most Devastating Challenges
What You Need to Know About Zinc
From LabDoor.com What is Zinc? Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is intricately involved in hundreds of activities inside our cells. At the moment, research estimates that 100 to 300 different enzymes require zinc to accomplish their tasks. In many cases, zinc acts as a catalytic component for those enzymes, aiding the biochemical processes… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Zinc
Immune-System Cells May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
Immune cells that help fight bacterial and viral infections may play a far greater role in Alzheimer’s disease than originally thought, according to University of California, Irvine neurobiologists The researchers discovered this when Alzheimer’s disease mice genetically modified to lack these key immune cells in their blood developed the distinctive brain plaques associated with the… Continue reading Immune-System Cells May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
A Simple Key to Weight Loss: Water
The most basic aid to weight loss may be simple tap water, researchers say. A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 U.S. adults found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water – tap water or from a cooler, drinking fountain or bottle – by 1 percent… Continue reading A Simple Key to Weight Loss: Water
Spices and Salmonella
When it comes to food safety, we tend to think about improperly cooked or stored food. But there is a risk from another source: spices commonly found in stores. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been monitoring the safety of spices, focusing on the presence of Salmonella. Here, the agency answers some frequently… Continue reading Spices and Salmonella
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Low levels of Vitamin D appear to be linked to aggressive prostate cancer, according to new research. The finding, by Northwestern Medicine researchers, is important because it can offer guidance to men and their doctors who may be considering active surveillance, in which they monitor the cancer rather than remove the prostate. “Vitamin D deficiency… Continue reading Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Have a Great Spring Workout
By the time spring rolls around we’re all itching to get outside and escape the cold weather. It’s finally time to take a break from the stuffy, sweaty and over-crowded gyms we’ve been cooped up in all winter long and take advantage of all Mother Nature has to offer so we can switch up our… Continue reading Have a Great Spring Workout
Results of Clinical Trials Often Not Shared, Creating “Blind Spots”
Less than 40% of the results of clinical trials conducted at leading academic medical centers were shared within two years of completion, researchers found. The investigators, from Yale School of Medicine researchers, reported their finding in the current issue of the British Medical Journal. “Not only was performance poor, but there was significant variation across… Continue reading Results of Clinical Trials Often Not Shared, Creating “Blind Spots”
What Events Do We Recall Best?
When it comes to memory, we’re likelier to recall the things that may help us in the future, according to new research from the University of California, Davis, Center for Neuroscience. The finding was published in the journal Neuron. “Rewards help you remember things, because you want future rewards,” said Professor Charan Ranganath, a UC… Continue reading What Events Do We Recall Best?
Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Fact: Everyday nearly 10,000 people turn age 65 – and most people, as they age, want to stay in their homes as long as possible — instead of moving into a retirement community. This process is called “aging in place” – but for this process to fully work, any possible risks (physical or emotional) should… Continue reading Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Green Tea May Fight Inflammation
Researchers at Washington State University in Spokane have identified a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, inflammation and tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis. It involves a phytochemical found in green tea. “Existing drugs for rheumatoid arthritis are expensive, immunosuppressive and sometimes unsuitable for long-term use,” said Salah-uddin Ahmed, the lead WSU researcher… Continue reading Green Tea May Fight Inflammation