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For decades, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery…
Why are people with diabetes prone to getting cancer?
Diabetics are 2 ½ times more likely to get some kinds of cancer. They include breast, kidney, ovarian, and others.[1]
Now, a new study has discovered why.
In research presented at the American Chemical Society, scientists looked at how high blood sugar affects DNA.… Read More
It’s natural to start to lose your mental edge as you get older, right? Forgetfulness and memory loss are inevitable as the years pass, aren’t they?
That common belief is false, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
The world’s top geriatrics researchers say mounting evidence shows that the true cause of cognitive decline is disease… Aging is not the culprit.… Read More
Everybody knows that exercise is important for good health. But if you’re old, fat, and completely out of shape, you may figure, why bother?
You may think that you’re so far gone that exercising can’t help…certainly not the kind of easy workout that you could muster.
Here’s a surprise: New research shows that a single bout of exercise helps people who are completely out of shape every bit as much as it does highly trained athletes.… Read More
Location, location, location.
Just as it’s important in real estate, it’s also vital to how body fat affects your health.
The location of fat determines whether it will clog your arteries and potentially give you a heart attack.
A recent study published in the journal Menopause looked at 659 women over 55. All were suspected of having obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD).… Read More
The opioid epidemic is a big problem for Big Pharma.
Not only are they being (rightfully) blamed for the thousands of addicts and overdoses caused by their pursuit of profits, but now they are being hit with a blizzard of lawsuits seeking damages.
Drug companies have another problem: After promoting opioids as the go-to pain medication for years, what can they offer instead? … Read More
Doctors have known for decades that two major factors lead to a long life: genetics and a healthy lifestyle.
But a new study shows there’s something else that strongly influences how long we will live.
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine analyzed mental outlook of more than 70,000 people. The scientists followed the subjects for up to 30 years.[1]
The researchers found that optimistic people had 11-15% longer lifespans.… Read More