The effects of skin aging via exposure to the sun’s UV rays are well documented. As one spends more time in the sun, the skin becomes drier and more wrinkled, Recent findings have identified a potential new link to skin aging, the skin microbiome- the collection of microorganisms that inhabits our skin. The results come […]
MoreFor many years the term “the silent killer” was used in the medical field to refer to high blood pressure, because most people who have high blood pressure suffer no symptoms and yet it can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Now an article from Florida Atlantic University asks, “Could ultra-processed foods be the new ‘silent’ […]
MoreMiddle Age Belly Fat is Associated with Brain Changes Linked Early Onset Alzheimer’s Studies have shown that certain changes in brain structure are correlated with early Alzheimer’s disease onset. These include less thickness found in the cortex of the brain as well as a buildup of the protein beta-amyloid. According to a study published in the scientific Journal Aging […]
MoreThe Psychological Benefits of an Uncluttered Space According to an article published in Psychology Today, living with clutter involves a sense of feeling scattered and anxious, and these feelings can be improved by decluttering your environment. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201802/6-benefits-uncluttered-space Decluttering creates a sense of confidence – you see yourself as more competent. In order to declutter your environment […]
MoreHypochondriacs: Do Have a Higher Risk of Illness? Hypochondriasis is the diagnosis is given to people who seem fearful about being or becoming ill, without a clear basis for that concern. Psychiatry also calls it illness anxiety disorder. Swedish researchers have now published a study in the scientific journal JAMA Psychiatry which found that people […]
MoreAlthough the benefits of physical activity are many, and well documented, a new study shows that physical activity’s benefits cannot entirely undo the risk imparted if a person drinks sugar sweetened beverages. Researcher Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, author of a new study by the T Chan School of Public Health says, “the marketing strategies for these drinks often show active […]
MoreAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one third of all deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease. The evidence shown in many studies tells us that aerobic exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, particularly for those who are overweight. By comparison there has not been nearly as much research into […]
MoreResearch scientists from Cambridge University are helping to uncover the ways in which fasting may reduce inflammation. Inflammation in the body is thought to be the mechanism by which many chronic diseases develop. New research published in the scientific journal Cell Reports tells us that fasting increases the levels of the natural lipid molecule arachidonic […]
MoreIS LONELINESS LINKED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMENTIA? Social isolation is increasingly being identified as a risk factor for the earlier onset of dementia. Along with alcohol abuse and depression, a recently published study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) documents loneliness as one of a number of risk factors correlated with early- […]
MoreAccording to Johns Hopkins Medicine drinking coffee on a daily basis is tied to a lower risk of heart disease and heart failure. They published an article based on various research studies called 9 REASONS WHY COFFEE (the right amount ) IS G0OD FOR YOU They say that there is good news for coffee drinkers, in that the science […]
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