Listen up, ladies: The Food and Drug Administration (USA) just proposed its first update to mammogram guidelines (aka the mammography Quality Standards Act) in 20 years. The proposed change to mammogram best practices will emphasize the importance of breast density in relation to early detection. Why? Well, breast density can be a key factor in breast cancer detection. Nearly…
Researchers recently found that consuming red and processed meat at an average level of 76 g/d (less than the current United Kingdom government recommendation of no more than 90 grams per day) was associated with an increased risk of colon and rectal cancer (CRC). Alcohol was also associated with an increase in risk , whereas consumption of fiber was associated with a reduced risk. The results of…
You and I spend much of our online time together looking at ways to promote your personal wellness. We have focused on diet, sleep, physical activity and more. Today, I want to share with you a provocative finding recently published. The life expectancy of a child born today could be reduced by an average of…
In my home country, the USA, obesity has increased dramatically over the last two decades. Scientists are trying to figure out why, and now researchers have provided more evidence linking short sleep duration to excess body fat. Many of these studies looked at urban dwellers, but less is known about those who live in the…
Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” A recent study using a mouse model backs up Marley’s musing with some scientific data.
Truth be told, I like dining out on occasion. Thai or Chinese food? You got me. Alas, ninety-four percent of popular restaurant meals and 72 percent of fast-food meals served in the USA and in five other countries contain more than 600 calories, a recent study has found. (Six hundred calories is a recommended limit…
Quick post today, but on an important topic. Could staying active lower your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease (a progressive nervous system disorder that affects, among other things, movement)?
Weight control involves several centers in the brain, including the hypothalamus. It also involves the liver, fat cells, the pancreases, the thyroid, and the gut, which secrete chemicals such as ghrelin, growth hormone, lepton, insulin and PYY.
You have heard about the so-called munchies, the phenomenon wherein uses of marijuana then to crave food. So here is your question of the day: Are marijuana users more likely to weigh more or less than non-users?
Listen up, ladies: The Food and Drug Administration (USA) just proposed its first update to mammogram guidelines (aka the mammography Quality Standards Act) in 20 years. The proposed change to mammogram best practices will emphasize the importance of breast density in relation to early detection. Why? Well, breast density can be a key factor in breast cancer detection. Nearly…
Insomnia is common in cancer survivors, and a recent study published in Sleep Medicine found that approximately half of patients with cancer have symptoms of insomnia. What surprised me was for how long the symptoms persisted.
Go to the gym… Increased muscle power can improve longevity, new research suggests. Professor Claudio Gil Araújo, who is the director of research and education at Exercise Medicine Clinic — CLINIMEX in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, led the new study. Muscle power differs from muscle strength in that it relies on generating force and velocity…
Those seeking to better their overall health often head to the gym — or, instead, become overwhelmed at the prospect and skip exercise altogether. A new study has uncovered some hopeful news for those who may be hesitant to engage in an intense fitness regime.
A clinical trial called SUNSHINE has found that large doses of THIS vitamin could significantly slow down the progression of metastatic colorectal cancer.
A recent study in the Journal of Marketing Research found that smelling (for two minutes or more) unhealthy foods you are craving can help satisfy your desire for them. Subjects who were exposed to the scent of cookies for longer were mo likely to choose fruit over the unhealthy snack. Individuals exposed to 30 seconds…
