A new study brings alarming news to those carrying extra weight…
Researchers from the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami recruited 1,289 subjects with an average age 64.[1]
At the start, the research team measured the subjects’ waists and body mass index (BMI). After an average of six years, the subjects had MRI scans of their brains.… Read More
By now, most health-conscious people know to stay away from BPA.
It’s a chemical in some plastics linked to hormone problems, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infertility, and migraines.
BPA (bisphenol A) was once in a wide range of products…the lining of food cans, water bottles, food storage containers, and many other items.
But there was such strong evidence of BPA’s dangers that manufacturers started to phase out the chemical.… Read More
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other types of cancer combined.[1]
That’s why many of us with fair skin dread our annual trip to the dermatologist. We know what we’re in for.
Chances are, the doctor will find some spots that need to be frozen off or cut out. They might be squamous or basal cell cancers.… Read More
Computer brain games are popular among seniors who want to preserve their mental sharpness.
But a new study shows that any kind of computer activity—it doesn’t have to be brain games—enhances memory.
In fact, simply doing what you’re doing right now—reading information from a website—cuts your risk of mild cognitive impairment, researchers found.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is worse than normal age-related memory loss.… Read More
About 30% of Americans are plagued by sleep problems.
They may have difficulty falling asleep. Some awaken too early and can’t get back to sleep. Frustration sets in when the problem repeats itself night after night.
Little wonder that so many people resort to sleeping pills. But study after study shows they aren’t a good solution. They work only in the short term, if at all.… Read More
Running…biking…weightlifting…swimming…competitive sports. There are many ways to stay in shape.
But two new studies have found that one of the most effective exercises is one that is rarely mentioned by fitness gurus.
It not only greatly lowers your chances of dying from heart disease, but it slows brain aging.
British researchers analyzed data from 11 surveys that included 49,000 people. Their study was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.… Read More