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Mental Stimulation Might Cut Dementia Risk

February 3, 2012, 5:47 pm
People who engage in mentally stimulating activities over a lifetime have lower levels of a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

The Neck Connection

February 3, 2012, 4:34 am
Tall and friendly, with a kind and caring manner, Dr. Ali likes to share—in medical detail, yet with simplicity—the key to his curative success: the neck.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read

February 1, 2012, 9:46 pm
The BMJ and COPE have recently highlighted researchers ethical shortcomings in reporting data from health studies.

Study Debunks Ionic Footbath Detox Claims

January 31, 2012, 9:57 pm
There is no evidence that ionic footbaths, promoted as a way to remove toxins from the body, actually do what they claim, a recent study has found.


Environment & Health

Financial Incentives to Stay Healthy

If given the choice of good health or the enjoyment of a pizza, pizza wins.


Sleep Disorders Widespread Among Police

Because of the combination of obesity and having an erratic schedule, many police officers suffer from sleep problems. This increases the odds of their having diabetes, [...]



Fitness

Move of the Week: Jumping Rope

Jumping rope is a great way to burn fat and improve aeroibic strength, and there are so many variations.


Move of the Week: Pigeon Stretch

The pigeon stretch helps open up our hips, which tend to get tight from sitting too much or working out.



Nutrition

Want to Lose Weight?

We stand a better chance of losing weight and keeping it off if our leptin is functioning as it should.


A Safe Starch?

One recent topic was regarding whether a low-carb diet or a diet of low food reward was more valid for weight loss and enhanced health.



Other Ways of Healing

Ten Tips for Coping With Anxiety

While anxiety and stress may be part of life, there are things we can do to manage it better and keep it from affecting our quality of life.


Tips for Coping With Holiday Stress

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health offer tips for coping with stress during the holiday season.



Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ancient Wisdom for Healthy Sleep (Part 3)

In an overview, modern science offers sleep recommendations, and Chinese medicine explains what happens when we sleep.


Ancient Wisdom for Healthy Sleep (Part 2)

Traditional Chinese medicine offers insight into the importance of a good night’s sleep and how to achieve it.



Western Medicine

Vitamin D Deficiency Major Problem in UK

The BBC in the U.K. has had a recent blitz on stories relating to vitamin D, particularly vitamin D deficiency in children and its potential to cause rickets.


Antibiotics Breed Drug Resistance in Pigs

A new study found increases in about 20 different antibiotic-resistance genes in pigs that were fed low doses of antibiotics.



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