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Published: March 04, 2010
You may think that the memory loss you experience as you age is inevitable. For instance, that forgetting where you set your keys or where you parked in the parking lot is just something that you’re going to have to deal with. Well, research begs to differ. And you don’t have to take some expensive pill to get the job done, either. New studies are suggesting that drinking something as simple as grape juice can reduce, and even reverse, memory loss.
Published: March 04, 2010
There might be a new way to learn a foreign language: go to bed and start sleeping. Recent research from Northwestern University is helping us better understand the role of sleep in processing memory. The study showed that using audio cues during sleep could help people better retain information they learned prior to falling asleep. Let’s take a look at this recent (and interesting) research . . .
Published: March 01, 2010
If you're not tuned in to the many benefits of probiotics . . . you really should be! Research has pointed to health benefits ranging from improved digestion to healthy skin, and even better sleep. And the benefits aren't just for grown-ups either. Author and blogger Bob Condor describes how probiotics may help stop diarrhea in kids when used properly. Keep reading to find out more!
Published: February 25, 2010
Recent statistics place the number of obese people in the United States at one in every three people. Obesity has been labeled an epidemic. And, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention this disease (yes it is considered a disease) carries a very high price tag.
Published: February 25, 2010
Colon health is something that each and every one of us should be concerned about. And now, for people with a history of colon polyp formation, a new study suggest that use of selenium based antioxidant supplements might help prevent the development of new colon polyps. Keep reading for more information on this recent research.
Published: February 22, 2010
By Margaret Lewin, MD, FACP – Medical Director, Cinergy Health (www.cinergyhealth.com)
As new parents, you’ve spent nine months emotionally as well as logistically preparing to welcome that magical newborn into your household. Nevertheless, you may not be prepared to evaluate your infant when he’s ill and to know when you can handle the illness yourself and when to get help. For infants under the age of six months, the following are some of the signs of illness and general guidelines for when to call the doctor.
Published: March 01, 2010
March is Save Your Vision Month!For most of us, getting older usually means worsening eyesight. Unfortunately for many people worsening eyesight is more than just a mere annoyance. People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) face the prospect of reduced vision that can’t be helped by glasses, or even legal blindness. Fortunately, scientists are finding ways to protect your aging eyes . . . and getting your fish oil is one of those!
Published: February 22, 2010
Sufferers of Crohn’s Disease may have some good news. More and more research is suggesting that probiotics can successfully be used for treatment of this debilitating condition. Keep reading for more information on this developing research.
Published: February 22, 2010
You know the big three health reasons you should quit smoking – smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema. You, however, can’t seem to kick the habit. Keep reading for an additional 25 reasons you may not have considered – or even have known. Now you will. And what excuses for your habit will you be left with then?
Published: February 18, 2010
The health effects of too much sugar in the diet have been well established and well known for many years now. However, years ago it seemed the only worry was about sugar rotting your teeth. Not that that isn’t a serious condition, but it pales in comparison to the long-term impact of diseases like diabetes and obesity, which have been linked more comparatively recently. And now new research suggests that sugar can affect your mental health as well – even in diseases such as depression and schizophrenia.
