Your Brain, an Aging Protein, Text vs. In-person and more
Posted on March 1, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Sleep less, eat and drink more.
Tea, Books vs Electronic Toys, Weight & Sleep, More…
Posted on January 30, 2016 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Reducing Stress in Military Families During the holidays families of troops serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Uganda and other hot spots e-mailed photos of their holiday feasts to loved ones overseas, and asked them to respond with pictures of their own holiday celebrations. It was part of FOCUS – Families OverComing Under Stress – an […]
Are we unfair to Junk Food? (and more…)
Posted on December 1, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Junk food: Unfair Target? Junk foods are often painted as prime culprits in the national discussion of obesity. While a diet of chocolate bars and cheese burgers washed down with a soft drink is inadvisable from a nutritional standpoint, these foods are not likely to be a leading cause of obesity in the U.S., according […]
Flu Shot, Weight Gain, Alzheimer’s Research & more…
Posted on November 3, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Flu Shot May Reduce Stroke Risk The risk of suffering a stroke is significantly reduced for up to two months after receiving a flu vaccine, a major new study has shown. Research by the University of Lincoln, UK, showed the chances of having a first stroke fell by about a fifth in the first 59 […]
Joint Pain, Sleep, Laughter & Love, Mice, Fish
Posted on October 4, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Glucosamine for Joint Pain? No. And yes. The best-designed studies on glucosamine as an effective pain reliever for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis found that, overall, glucosamine alone or in combination with chondroitin works no better than a placebo. It’s noteworthy that many studies showing a benefit from glucosamine were sponsored by companies that market […]
More Bad News for the “Southern-style” Diet
Posted on August 31, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Kitchen No-Confidence Young people lack confidence and skills in the kitchen, with many considering a microwaving to be cooking, says a study published in the Journal of Public Health. Research was conducted by Lancaster, Newcastle and Durham Universities, UK. Researchers questioned young people16-20 to find out their attitudes to food and how this can lead […]
Your grip and heart disease; reversing bone loss; food safety
Posted on July 31, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Exercise May Reverse Age-Related Bone Loss in Middle-aged Men Men gradually lose bone mass as they age, which puts them at risk for developing osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones weak and prone to breakage. U. of Missouri researchers have found certain types of weight-lifting and jumping exercises, when completed for at least six months, […]
Exercise & Diabetes, Low Back Pain, Alabama’s Top Health Issues, More…
Posted on July 2, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Exercise & Diabetes Even without showing cardio benefits, diabetics who exercise can better control blood glucose levels, according to new research by U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists. Researchers found that waist circumference, percentage of body fat, and hemoglobin A1c levels − a test of long-term blood sugar − all improved in diabetic participants […]
Alzheimer’s Skin Test — Diabetes Season — Sleep Loss & Weight Gain
Posted on June 2, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Alzheimer’s Disease & Parkinson’s Skin Test A small, early study suggests a skin test may someday be able to help diagnose Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Researchers at the Central Hospital at the University of San Luis Potosi in Mexico have found skin biopsies can show the high levels of abnormal proteins often associated with the […]
It’s Never Too Late (to learn a language…)
Posted on April 30, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Depression, Self-Esteem & Stress Depression has been linked to low self-esteem, although the relationship is complex and it is not clear if one condition causes the other. New research suggests that people with depression who develop greater self-esteem as they get older may be better able to adapt to stress. The findings, published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, […]
