Documented in medical journals for almost two centuries but seemingly forgotten nowadays, breathing fresh outdoor air could be key to defending against airborne bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, a leading infectious disease expert from the Australian National University (ANU) suggests. Professor Peter Collignon, a co-author of a paper on the subject, said in a release…
The Simple But Forgotten Open Air Factor in Infection Control
June 29, 2022
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The Worst Ingredient You’ll Eat Today
Many people think it’s sugar, but I believe this health bomb is far worse. If you consume more than 5 grams of it each day, you could be giving chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and tumors a head start in your body. It’s in everything you eat, but especially these seven foods. Diet is,…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Doctors Challenging Opioid Convictions
June 29, 2022
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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled in favor of two doctors challenging convictions on drug distribution charges for over-prescribing controlled opioids on the rationale that their actions may have been in “good faith.” The justices ruled 9–0 on June 27 (pdf), siding with Dr. Xiulu Ruan and Dr. Shakeel Khan. Justice Stephen…
At the First Sign of Dementia, Do This
What day of the week is it? What is the password of your bank account? If you are often forgetful, and your memory is getting worse, beware of dementia. However, research has proven that the right approach can improve dementia and make the mind work better. The Most Commonly Recognized Early Sign of Dementia An…
The Serious Consequence of Exercising Too Much, Too Fast
Do you do too much exercise too soon to make up for lost time? Sound familiar? Exhaustive muscular work, especially following a period of inactivity, can cause mechanical and chemical disruptions to muscle cell membranes which trigger the muscle cells to burst. I am an exercise physiologist and sports medicine specialist who studies exercise-associated collapse….
The Healthy Sugar Substitute You’ve Likely Never Heard About
Finally, there’s a way to add a touch of sweetness to your tea or coffee while your health benefits. Because it’s so effective at reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, it holds great promise as a simple and inexpensive health aid to help guard against disease and tumors. As you probably know, inflammation and oxidative damage…
Why We Don’t Change What We Can Change
June 29, 2022
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation you didn’t want to be in? If you’re over the age of 7, the answer, I’m guessing, is yes. As a therapist, I often meet people in moments of conflict. Something in their life isn’t working, but they don’t know how to get out of it; they…
Vaccines—Not Just COVID Shots—Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Because of Damage to These Types of Cells
Since early 2021, the Beta Cell Foundation has collected data on vaccine adverse events from 528 patients with type 1 diabetes by using an online database for analysis. The analysis showed that some patients with type 1 diabetes experienced elevated (or disturbed) blood glucose levels after vaccination with COVID vaccines: After receiving the first dose…
Fight Off Osteoporosis by Strengthening Your Bones
June 29, 2022
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A strong musculoskeletal system holds you together—literally. It’s important from your formative years to later life. With proper nutrition and consistent exercise, you can stay vital well into your golden years. That’s important, because an ever-larger percent of the American people is over 65 years old. Just as engineers reinforce a building’s framework to withstand…
Secrets of Permanent Blindness Revealed by Stem-cell Research
June 28, 2022
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Research into the retina and optic nerve using stem-cell models has unveiled specific genetic markers of glaucoma—the world’s leading cause of permanent blindness— possibly opening up new treatments for the condition. Glaucoma is a blanket term describing a group of eye conditions that do damage to the retinal ganglion cells—neurons near the inner eye— that…
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