Iron-deficiency anemia develops when your body does not have enough iron to make healthy red blood cells or when your blood cells do not work properly. The Office on Women’s Health lists the following symptoms for this condition: fatigue; weakness; … [Read more...]
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Exercise Cuts Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Men
Vanderbilt University-based researchers report that men who engage in moderate-intensity exercise for 150 minutes per week or high-intensity exercise for 75 minutes per week have about a 40% lower risk for developing pancreatic cancer over the … [Read more...]
Fiber Protects Against Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is closely linked to obesity and is described as a cluster of conditions that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, which increases a … [Read more...]
Extra Body Fat Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Older women who have extra body fat may face a greater risk of breast cancer, even when their weight falls within the normal range. An analysis of data concerning 3,460 women, aged 50 to 79, showed that those with higher body fat levels had up to … [Read more...]
Facing Death Brings Wisdom
Terminal illness appears to bring newfound and profound wisdom. In this study, patients in hospice care admitted that facing their own mortality and imminent death changed how they viewed wisdom, and they often desired to find peace or acceptance as … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” ~ William Arthur Ward … [Read more...]
Chew Gum to Protect Your Teeth?
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), chewing gum increases the flow of saliva in the mouth, which can neutralize and wash away harmful acids produced by chewing food, offering some protection to the teeth. Currently, the ADA grants a … [Read more...]
Aerobic Exercise May Delay or Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A review of data from 19 published studies found that older adults either at risk for or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who engaged in an aerobic exercise program experienced an improvement in their cognitive function. Interestingly, the … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Diets Boost Risk for Serious Birth Defects
Following a low-carb diet while pregnant may increase the risk of serious birth defects. In a new study, researchers found the pregnant women who reduced or eliminated carbs were 30% more likely to have babies with neural tube defects, such as spina … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Quit Smoking…
According to a new study, smokers who abstain from tobacco products following a hospital stay are 30% more likely to report good health and 19% less likely to experience psychological distress during the following six months. Preventative Medicine, … [Read more...]
Concussions Tied to Increased Dementia Risk
Experiencing a serious head injury appears to increase one’s risk for dementia later in life. A new large-scale study found that an individual’s risk for dementia can remain elevated by up to 25% even three decades after their head injury occurs. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“We see the world not as it is, but as we are.” ~ Stephen Covey … [Read more...]
Keeping Drivers with Dementia Off the Road
In this study, researchers analyzed data concerning nearly 137,000 older drivers in the United States who had been hospitalized after a crash and found that those in states with in-person license renewal laws were about 38% less likely to have … [Read more...]
Poor Balance Linked to Back Pain
A recent research review found that chronic low back pain can impair an individual’s standing balance. The authors of the review concluded, “Results from balance assessments should be used to indicate areas of improvement and help guide the course of … [Read more...]