Recent research in Japan reveals that exercise is more beneficial than diet in treating Alzheimer's Disease. Exercise reduces the number of Amyloid plaques in the brain which contribute to the progression of the disease. Exercise improved memory. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-06/asfb-eik061312.php
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Radioactive Tuna Arrives in US
Bluefin tuna are carrying radioactivity leaked from Japan's recent Fukushima nuclear disaster. Levels are 10 times normal. http://worldhealth.net/news/radioactive-tuna-arrives-us-shores/
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Magnesium and Cardio Health
Increased consumption of dietary magnesium may decrease the risk of death from heart disease by 50%.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Dietary-magnesium-may-lower-risk-of-death-from-heart-disease
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Dietary-magnesium-may-lower-risk-of-death-from-heart-disease
Friday, June 8, 2012
Jogging Dramatically Increases Life Expectancy
A 27 year study composed of 20,000 Danish people, ages 20-93, reveals regular jogging decreases the risk of death by 44%. Jogging increased life expectancy by 6.2 years in men and 5.6 years in women. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/esoc-rjs050212.php
Monday, June 4, 2012
Gene Treatment for Longevity
New gene therapy associated with increasing the length of telomeres within the cell has increased life span in mice by 13-24%. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22585399
Friday, May 25, 2012
Dairy Reduces Strokes
A recent study reveals that people who have 4 servings of low fat dairy are 12% less likely to have a stroke. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Prevention/32258
Monday, April 30, 2012
Standing reduces odds of Dying
Adults sitting 11 hours a day or more had a 40% increased risk of dying in 3 years. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-03/si-suy032612.php
Friday, April 13, 2012
Americans Living 60% Longer
Statistics from 1935-2010 show significant signs of improvement in American's lifespans. Due to medical care-especially treatment of heart disease, antibiotics, decreased smoking and cholesterol lowering medications-overall risk of death at any given time has droppped by 60%. In the 85 year old and older group, it has dropped by 38%. We have a doctor trained in Anti-Aging medicine at our office to answer questions about what you can do to increase your lifespan and to feel well as you age.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Diabetes and Sitting
Recent study suggests women who stay seated most of the day are more prone to developing diabetes. This is true even with daily exercise of a half hour or longer. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-03/uol-drf030212.php
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Weight Loss Depends on Location
New study shows weight loss improves when the program is done at a church. Also, those with less experience with weight loss programs and weight management do better. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120203141623.htm
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Team Weight Loss
Team mates in a weight loss competition significantly influenced each other's weight. Weight loss was determined by which team an individual was on. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120214122124.htm
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Anti-aging Protein
A protein has been identified that recycles worn out cellular components that may be the key in lengthening our lifespan. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120227111202.htm
Friday, February 17, 2012
Obesity and Stress
New study shows stress leads to obesity, obesity leads to stress and dieting can lead to stress. http://www.uis.no/research/article59197-51.html
Monday, February 13, 2012
Weight loss and big breakfasts
Research shows that people who eat a big breakfast including dessert lost more weight than those that deprived themselves. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120207133750.htm
Friday, February 3, 2012
TV Increases Heart Attacks
Ownership of a car or TV is associated with increased risk of heart attacks. Strenuous work activity is not associated with increased risk. Latest study. http://www.worldhealth.net/news/health-hazards-modern-living/
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Eating Fish Slows Cognitive Decline
A recent study reveals that 30% of people with low fish intake develop cognitive impairment or dementia compared with 3.2% with the highest intake as well as greatest preservation of brain volume.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/RSNA/29957
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/RSNA/29957
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