Investigators studied the effect of a ten-minute exercise program that included several high-intensity intervals on older, frail mice over the course of sixteen weeks and found that these mice experienced dramatic improvements in grip strength, … [Read more...]
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Protein at All Meals Preserves Seniors’ Strength
Consuming protein at all three daily meals may help seniors preserve their physical strength. Researchers tracked more than 1,700 seniors for three years and found that those who included protein in every meal experienced fewer declines in hand, arm, … [Read more...]
Alcohol Use and Abuse Increasing in the US
Rates of drinking and alcohol abuse are on the rise in the United States (US). An analysis of data has found that the rate of alcohol use in the US increased from 65% in 2001-2002 to nearly 73% by 2012-2013. Furthermore, the prevalence of alcoholism … [Read more...]
Air Pollution and Parkinson’s Disease
Taiwanese researchers reviewed data concerning over a million patients and found a link between regular exposure to particulate matter pollution and an increased risk for Parkinson's disease. PLOS ONE, August 2017 … [Read more...]
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"Abundance is about being rich with or without money." — Suze Orman … [Read more...]
Scoliosis Associated with Neck Pain
Knowledge is sparse regarding neck problems in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. A recent observational study set out to investigate the prevalence of neck problems among individuals with or without idiopathic scoliosis and found that 42% of the … [Read more...]
Key Elements of Mediterranean Diet Important for Colorectal Health
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, and a moderate consumption of lean meats. In a new study, researchers examined 808 patients undergoing screening or diagnostic colonoscopies and … [Read more...]
Some Prostate Drugs May Cause Harm
A popular hormone-based medication for the treatment of an enlarged prostate may increase men’s risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and/or stroke. A review of records of 460 men treated for enlarged prostate at a single urologist's office in … [Read more...]
Does a Higher IQ Equal a Longer Life?
Scottish researchers analyzed data on nearly 66,000 people who were born in 1936 and discovered that those with a higher IQ test score in childhood had a 28% reduced risk of death from respiratory disease, a 25% lower risk of death from heart … [Read more...]
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“A generation which ignores history has no past—and no future.” — Robert A. Heinlein … [Read more...]
Benefits of Intense Exercise
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is characterized by brief bouts of intense exercise followed by less intense activity. According to the American Council on Exercise, HIIT benefits include: improved anaerobic and aerobic fitness; increased … [Read more...]
Biking Safely
To help reduce your risk of a serious biking injury, the United States National SafetyCouncil recommends the following: obey traffic laws; understand the limits of your bike; bike in a single-file line in the same direction as traffic; watch for … [Read more...]
High Fruit Juice Intake May Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk
Several studies have shown that consuming fruits and vegetables can reduce one's risk for many types of cancer. While a recent study did not find this to be the case for thyroid cancer, the authors of the study did observe that higher fruit juice … [Read more...]
These Heartburn Meds May Shorten Your Life…
Proton pump inhibitor medications used to treat heartburn may increase the risk of early death when taken for extended periods of time. Investigators compared the medical records of nearly 276,000 users of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) against those … [Read more...]