Trying to find
time to write essays, there are so many distractions. See index of all postings here.
Sorry there is so much news I feel it is worthwhile to share. Nor am I editing
it to just headlines.
EXERCISE NEWS:
Update on mechanisms that might be involved in
exercise
reducing dementias.
NPR Science
Friday Jan 18 – Weight training is the exercise […] Read more »
With caveats stated already,
below is a description of what I consider an optimal day. Do I do all these
wonderful things daily? Give me a break! I am a professor – do as I say, not as
I do. Many tell me everyone knows how to
live a healthy life. And we all have delightful reasons why we […] Read more »
Happy New Year! I have pushed to send the attached essay out now, so it might inspire some New Year’s Resolutions. I had forgotten about balancing on one foot while brushing my teeth, and have really slacked off on paino playing – but the new year brings new resolution!
I hope you were reading […] Read more »
Happy holidays. Here’s a ton of headlines to skim for ideas for a healthier new year!
Trying to find time to write essays, there are so many distractions. See index of all postings here.
*I mentioned the evidence that HIIT is the only scientifically investigated exercise.
I have now been doing it for 2 weeks! Cell Metab. 2017 Mar […] Read more »
The 16 Nov Science is a prize, Special Issue “Diet and Health”! I have to share a few bits:
pg 736-Reprogrammed cells could tackle brain damage – in mice they can turn astrocytes into neurons to repair stroke damage, perhaps Parkinsons and Alzheimers
pg 765 Current controversies (NUTRITION Questions we do not know the answers to!): 1. […] Read more »
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Living to 200 and beyond. (TY WIN & I24 News) Israeli biotech Cellect is developing stem cell technology that may extend individual human life far beyond what currently can be conceived.
The daily aspirin study should be interpreted with caution! – In a 5 yr study of 20,000 over 65 in the US and […] Read more »
These are notes I gathered in response to a reader’s request for information about Chronic Kidney Disease.
It is mostly taken from the Mayo Clinic website.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all 5 stages of kidney damage, from very mild damage in Stage 1 to complete kidney failure in Stage 5.
A person with stage 3 chronic […] Read more »
If you are an older adult (age 30+) or have a history of macular degeneration in your family, this supplement is worth discussing with your doctor. I take one daily, as it is safe and has great likely benefits, plus providing my morning dose of vitamin C, and giving enough vitamin E to make vaccinations […] Read more »
Highlights from Advances in Nutrition, July and Sept issues
Older adults need more vitamin E (consider AREDS). We review the evidence that was considered in establishing the current requirements for vitamin E and highlight data that should be considered in determining the vitamin E requirements in older adults, particularly focusing on the evidence suggesting a benefit […] Read more »
$1.3 billion spent on homeopathic medicines in 2017, but they do not work beyond placebo effect.
Americans spent $42 billion in 2017 on dietary supplements.
29% of Americans using alternative medicines did so on a doctor’s advice.
Cancer patients on alternative therapies were twice as likely to die.
Berries act as anti-inflammatories. Meditation, Tai chi, and yoga all help […] Read more »
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