Everybody feels stress and we all have periods of time that are more stressful than others. Additionally, it often seems to be that when we are under the most stress that our health seems to get worse. This is thought to be due to the effects of stress on the immune system. New research suggests [...]
Category Archives: Health
Active Heart = Younger Brain?
August 4, 2010 – 11:57 am
Now more evidence that what is good for your heart is good for your brain. As we age our brain shrinks and generally starts to show signs of aging. Signs of brain aging can be easy to determine such as occurs in Alzheimer’s disease, or it can be more subtle both in physical changes in [...]
Resveratol: Anti-Aging, Antioxidant & Anti-Diabetes?
August 2, 2010 – 10:18 am
Interest in resveratrol has waned a bit. When research first showed that it extended life in organisms like yeast and the fruit fly (Drosophila), it was everywhere. Plus it didn’t hurt that one source is red wine. Though it is clear that resveratrol has a range of benefits in many organisms, evidence in humans has [...]
Boost Immune System By Forest Bathing?
July 12, 2010 – 8:40 am
After a certain age our immune system starts to become weaker and less effective. Some parts of the immune system are already starting to age in our 20’s. By the time we hit 65 the immune system is definitely not working as well as it did when we were younger. One common occurrence as we [...]
Antioxidants May Reduce The Risk Of Heart Attack
July 8, 2010 – 9:10 am
Recently antioxidants have been getting a bad rap. There have been quite a few studies that indicated that antioxidants made no difference to health outcomes. Now there is a study that suggests that antioxidants may be good for your arteries. The researchers compared study participants who took antioxidant supplement with those taking placebo capsules. The [...]
Do You Eat Chia?
July 5, 2010 – 4:50 pm
Chia is poised to be the next açai – which I’m still not sure how to pronounce. Remember the chia pets? Perhaps you would rather not. Chia has been rediscovered for its health benefits. It is High in omega-3 fatty acids, with excellent ratios Helps stabilize blood glucose levels High in calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, [...]
US Healthcare Still Lags
June 25, 2010 – 12:51 pm
As we age, the majority of us are going to need more healthcare. Are we going to get good healthcare that we can afford? Of course, how it is all going to shake out from the healthcare reform legislation is yet to be seen. However, if past performance is predictor of future performance, not that [...]
Health & Anti-Aging Tool – A Sense Of Humor?
June 9, 2010 – 7:31 am
Now there is more evidence that a sense of humor is good for your health and anti-aging. In Norway there is a big population study, the Trøndelag Health Study. Researchers surveyed 70,000 residents of a county in the middle of Norway, between 1995 and 1997. There were surveys, health histories and blood samples taken. The [...]
Sleep Apnea Improved By Mouth Exercises
May 26, 2010 – 2:04 pm
Many people suffer from sleep apnea. Some know that they do, many do not know or believe that they have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is not snoring, though it is usually accompanied by snoring. Sleep apnea is properly called obstructive sleep apnea. It is bad news. In those with obstructive apnea, when asleep the throat [...]
Hormone Replacement Therapy – 2010 Guidelines
May 5, 2010 – 1:01 pm
The pendulum seems to be swinging a bit in the other direction with regards to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The new position statement from the North American Menopause Society (Menopause. 2010;17:242-255) is much less negative than the line that seems to be portrayed in the press. Part of problem with interpretation of the two big [...]