Alzheimer’s is a disease with a number of potential causes and therefore a number of potential targets for prevention. One of those centers on a protein call tau, which can gather in long tangles that kill off neurons in the brain. Scientists have developed what they describe as a vaccine to keep the brain clear of these dangerous...
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Are Energy Drinks Safe for Children?
By Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSNReviewed by Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Energy drinks are beverages that contain concentrated amounts of caffeine and other stimulants, including sugar, sweeteners, herbal supplements, vitamins, and taurine. Energy drinks are marketed to improve energy, stamina, concentration, athletic performance, and even weight loss. But, there are limited studies to prove these claims. In fact, many side...
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Intermittent fasting: What’s the best method?
by David Clayton, The Conversation Intermittent fasting is a method of dieting that restricts the amount of time you are allowed to eat. The appeal of these diets is that you don’t need to count calories or eat certain foods. But there are so many versions, it’s hard to know which one is best. Here’s what the research says. The...
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New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements
by University of Sheffield An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of Sheffield will give patients unique personalized information about the risks and benefits of having a joint replacement for the first time. A total of over 220,000 hip and knee replacement procedures are performed in the UK each year. At the moment,...
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OPIOID ADDICTION DOESN’T ALWAYS START WITH THE DOCTOR
Nonmedical opioid users are more likely to start abusing the drug after getting them from friends or family members—not doctors—according to a new study. Many people may think heroin abuse begins after doctors prescribe opioids and patients become addicted to them. When the government cracked down on prescription opioids and drug manufacturers began making pills more difficult to get...
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E-cigarettes are just as likely to give you a sickly smoker’s cough: Study finds NICOTINE – not tobacco – strips lungs of their ability to fight off illness
Researchers found nicotine hampers the airways’ ability to clear mucus, making them weak Mucus-clearing is key to keep the lungs strong to fend off disease E-cigarettes have more nicotine in them per session than one cigarette This mucus build-up happens faster in younger e-cigarette users, the study said By MIA DE GRAAF HEALTH EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM E-cigarettes are just as likely as cigarettes to give you a ‘smoker’s cough’ and leave you susceptible to illness, researchers warn. Even without tobacco, the nicotine in...
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Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition
by American Society for Nutrition Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep, and many do not consume the recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests the two factors may be connected. The research is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults....
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Research reveals how diet influences diabetes risk
New findings could lead to better prevention and management of type 2 diabetes AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION Baltimore (June 8, 2019) – Could changing what we eat lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes? Studies presented at Nutrition 2019 will examine how consuming certain foods, vitamins and even the order in which we eat can affect blood...
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THESE 2 VAPE FLAVORS ARE THE MOST TOXIC
Your favorite vape flavor may be more harmful than the nicotine itself, according to a new study that used stem cells to study the effect of e-liquids on cardiovascular disease. The most toxic flavors? Cinnamon and menthol. As reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, exposure to flavored e-liquids damages the endothelial cells, the thin layer of cells...
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Sudoku or Crosswords May Help Keep Your Brain 10 Years Younger
New research finds that solving puzzles may help you stay “sharp.” A new study adds more evidence that puzzles can be effective for brain health. The verdict is still out, however, on how they can help us in the long-term or if they can help prevent cognitive decline. According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the more people over 50...