“There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” ― Mindy Kaling, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?... Read More
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Health Benefits of Green Tea
Let’s look more broadly at green tea. An analysis of 36 studies discovered that consumption is associated with a lower risk of cognitive disorders. The conditions ranged from mild cognitive impairment to problems such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. The higher the amount of green tea consumed, the lower the risk of such health issues.... Read More
Walnuts and stress
Scientists believe that processes in the gut microbiome influence several diseases. Among these conditions are cancer and autoimmune disorders (including multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders). The gut microbiome also strongly interacts with certain medications, including some mental-health drugs, and influences their effects. ... Read More
Lower Your Hip Fracture Risk
Keeping a healthy weight can help support bone health. Underweight individuals put themselves at risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Postmenopausal women — who have lost some of the bone protection of higher estrogen levels — can be at particularly high risk.... Read More
Drop Your Breast Cancer Risk
Higher physical activity levels appeared to lower breast cancer risk by nearly one-quarter (a drop of 22 percent in relative risk). This risk reduction appeared similar in pre-and postmenopausal women and for high- versus light-intensity movement.... Read More
Grant Wahl and Aneurysm
Grant Wahl had a thoracic (in the chest) aortic aneurysm burst. Men and women are equally likely to get thoracic aortic aneurysms. The condition becomes more common with increasing age.... Read More