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
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
It’s no wonder Big Pharma loves antidepressants.
About 13% of Americans over the age of 12 take them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Antidepressants can be very difficult to quit. Withdrawal is similar to that of addictive drugs. A quarter of the people on the medications have taken them for at least 10 years.
Now that’s a strong customer base!… Read More
Low-carb diets have become wildly popular in recent years.
Studies show that they help people lose weight better than traditional low-carb, low-fat diets. And low-carb dieters are better able to keep off the weight.
Now a new study shows that low-carb eating has another benefit. It may keep your mind sharper as you get older.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University enrolled 27 subjects with mild cognitive problems.… Read More
By now we all know that soda and other sugary beverages are just about the worst thing you can drink.
Study after study shows that soda—diet or regular—makes you obese.
But new research shows that getting fat is not the worst health effect.
The study was published in The BMJ’s Clinical Research Edition. Researchers analyzed health data from 100,000 people. Scientists tracked the participants’ foods, drinks, and medical information for nine years.… Read More
It’s not surprising that antidepressants are among the biggest-selling prescription drugs.
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders. About 17 million American adults have a major depressive episode each year. And doctors often prescribe antidepressants for other conditions like menopause, hot flashes, nerve pain, and insomnia.[i] [ii]
About 13% of Americans over 12 take these drugs. That’s a 65% increase since 1999.… Read More