There have been a lot of recent studies on various foods and drinks that are helpful in improving memory and decreasing dementia. This post reviews another study that concludes that cocoa compounds improve memory. This study looked at individuals 50-69 and concluded that a high flavanol (cocoa drink) improves memory. Dietary cocoa flavanols — naturally… Read More
This JAMA Dermatology looks at the the Association Between Indoor Tanning and Melanoma in Younger Men and Women This study was a Population-based case-control study conducted in Minnesota of 681 patients (465 [68.3%] women) diagnosed as having melanoma between 2004 and 2007, and 654 controls (446 [68.2%] women), ages 25 to 49 years. The study particularly… Read More
Weekend warriors are defined as the people that work business hours and then exercise like crazy over several days. “Weekend warrior” completed their 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity in 1 or 2 days per week, This article in the January 9, 2017 issue of JAMA looks at the question of whether… Read More
An article in December 2016 issue Brain, Behavior and Immunity, investigates on whether 20-minute exercise sessions can improve someone’s anti-inflammatory response. The theory is this happens by activating the sympathetic nervous system. More specifically, the researchers tested the hypothesis that a single 20-minute session of exercise would be enough to trigger sympathoadrenergic activation, which, in turn, would… Read More
This study in the April 15, 2016 issue of Elife examines and concludes the estrogen blockers may be helpful in the treatment of seizures. Most anti-seizure medications work by globally reducing brain activity leading to side effects like drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty concentrating. Estrogen was been found to be elevated in both men and women after seizures. The… Read More
This article published in the November 1, 2016 issue of the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology concludes that lifting weights and resistance training might improve your risk of a myocardial event in people with diabetes. With regard to specifics the study concluded a single workout involving resistance training can change endothelial shear stress and… Read More
This JAMA article examines the health value of physical activity and especially riding your bike to work. Not only is cycling good for your health, it is good for the environment and a great way to get around and add more enjoyment to your day. The article concludes that people that ride their bicycles to work have 40%… Read More
Americans in this decade are less likely than in the prior decade to say they want to lose weight. This gallup study combined with data from the CDC show taht nearly half of all Americans dont realize they are overweight. Source: Fewer Americans in This Decade Want to Lose Weight… Read More
THis JAMA Internal Medicine article concludes that states that have medical marijuana have lower opiate overdose death rates. It is no secret that the number of patients with noncancer pain who receive opiate prescriptions has nearly doubled in the past decade. As this has occurred, the number of opiate overdoses and deaths has similarly peaked. … Read More
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