Sunshine & mental health, high protein diets, sugary drinks and more…
Posted on November 30, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Sunshine and mental health If you soak up enough sun, your level of emotional distress should remain stable. Take away sun time, and your distress can spike. In other words, sunshine matters. A lot. The idea isn’t new, but according to a recent Brigham Young University study, when it comes to your mental and emotional […]
Docs vs. Computer, Toddlers and TV, Calcium supplements & your heart, more…
Posted on October 31, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
High-protein diet = Less weight loss benefit Dieters sometimes consume extra protein to stave off hunger and prevent loss of muscle tissue that often comes with weight loss. But in a study of 34 postmenopausal women with obesity, researchers at Washington U. School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, found eating too much protein eliminates […]
Good Water/Bad Water, Alzheimer’s Blood Test, More…
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Babies at mealtime: more than eating At the dinner table, new research suggests babies do a lot more than play with their sippy cups; they pay close attention to what food is being eaten around them, and especially who is eating it. The study adds evidence to a growing body of research suggesting even very […]
“Smart” Senior Homes, Children’s Food Choices, Brain & Sugar
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
“Smart Homes” and Senior Safety Researchers in Singapore are using sensors to increase the safety of seniors who live independently in their own homes. As part of a three-year project, 50 one-bedroom apartments were equipped with door contacts and motion sensors to detect movement within the apartment or unusual periods of inactivity, a possible indication […]
Millennials, Male/Female Brain, Teens & Hearing Loss
Posted on July 31, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Millennials Marrying Millennial children (born 1977-2000) whose moms wed young and stayed married, were eager to marry in their late teens or early 20s themselves. An Ohio State University study also indicated that for sons and daughters whose moms married young but then divorced, the children overwhelmingly hoped to marry, but wanted to do it […]
Migraines, RA, MS, Diabetes & Heart Disease…
Posted on July 1, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Migraines & Vitamin Deficiencies? A high percentage of children, teens and young adults with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10, a vitamin-like substance found in every cell of the body that is used to produce energy for cell growth and maintenance. Previous studies have indicated certain vitamins and […]
Reverse Mortgage — Part 2 of 3
Posted on June 1, 2016 by bob in Financial, MoneyWise, NewsUCanUse
While Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), or FHA-insured reverse mortgages, may be a helpful tool, their unwise use has caused serious difficulty for more than one family. HECMs have been around for years, and the rules associated with them have changed frequently, making it difficult even to find out what the current rules are. Anyone […]
Work, Milk, Fructose, Tanning, RLS, Acupuncture
Posted on June 1, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Working Longer May Lead to a Longer Life Working past age 65 could lead to longer life, while retiring early may be a risk factor for dying earlier, a new study from Oregon State University indicates. The researchers found that healthy adults who retired one year past age 65 had an 11% lower risk of […]
Hearing Loss, Tequila & Osteoporosis, MS Research, Violent Video Games
Posted on May 2, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Hearing Loss = Higher Healthcare Costs The costs of healthcare for privately insured individuals with and without hearing loss was compared in a recent study by the Medical University of South Carolina. The results indicate those with hearing loss have much higher healthcare costs overall. Age-related hearing loss affects more than 60% of U.S. adults […]
Mosquitoes: From Dengue to Zika
Posted on March 1, 2016 by bob in Health, In Every Life, NewsUCanUse
“Women of childbearing age are advised to be informed of areas of known Zika virus, and potential risks when they consider travel.” On Feb. 1, 2016 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Zika virus to be a public health emergency. First identified in humans in 1952 as a mosquito-spread virus, Zika has occurred in Africa, […]
