Diet Soda, Hurricanes, Sleep Loss & Blood Pressure, more…
Posted on April 1, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Questions to Ask About BP Meds Taking charge of your healthcare can be as simple as asking questions. Here are some to consider if you’re taking, or are being prescribed, medications to lower your blood pressure. — What’s the name of my blood pressure medication? — It is brand name or generic? (This can affect […]
Can’t sing? Don’t give up! (and more)
Posted on February 28, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Sweet Energy Drinks & Hyperactivity Middle-school children who consume heavily sweetened energy drinks are 66% more likely to be at risk for hyperactivity and inattention symptoms, a new study led by the Yale School of Public Health has found. Previous research has shown a strong correlation between children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and […]
Memory, Migraines, Sleep & More
Posted on January 31, 2015 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Dietary Flavanols Reverse Age-Related Memory Decline Dietary cocoa flavanols (naturally occurring bioactives found in cocoa) reversed age-related memory decline in healthy older adults, according to a study led by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) scientists. The study, published in an online issue of Nature Neuroscience, provides the first direct evidence that one component of age-related […]
Walk vs Run: Surprising News.
Posted on November 30, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
If You Can’t Run, Walk Running can be a daunting if not impossible activity, especially if you’re not in the best of health. However, you can walk your way to the same rewards you’d get by running. Over a six year period researchers analyzed more than 33,000 runners in the National Runners’ Health Study, plus […]
Aging Cells, Strokes, Alzheimer’s, CPR, Back Pain
Posted on November 1, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Healthy Lifestyle May Buffer Against Stress-Related Cell Aging A new study from UC San Francisco is the first to show that while the impact of life’s stressors accumulate overtime and accelerate cellular aging, these negative effects may be reduced by maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and sleeping well. The paper was published in “Molecular Psychiatry”. […]
Memory Loss; Brain Power; Smoking; Coffee
Posted on October 4, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Memory Loss and High Blood Pressure A gradual decline in memory and cognitive function is one of the lesser-known possible consequences of elevated blood pressure. There’s no clear-cut cause of cognitive impairment – an early indication of dementia – but research strongly suggests that high blood pressure contributes to the risk. A study in Lancet […]
Chocolate, Dancing, Reading, Aspirin & Fish
Posted on August 30, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Chocolate, Dancing, Reading, Aspirin and Fish
Bug Bites, Doing Nothing, Make Amends, Medical Apps
Posted on August 1, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Quit Bugging Me! Tips on Coping with Bug Bites Warmer weather has folks venturing outdoors, and while the risk of running into a snake, bear or other menacing animal exists, the critters far more likely to be encountered in the great outdoors are ticks, mosquitos and other insects. Many bugs pack a powerful bite or […]
8 Sun Protection Tips for Children’s Skin
Posted on June 30, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
8 Tips to Protect Children’s Skin in Summer –Apply water-resistant sunscreens with UVA and UVB protection labeled 30 SPF or higher. –Apply 20-30 minutes before exposure. –Reapply at least once an hour. — Apply extra sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium oxide to nose and lips. — Talk with camp counselors to make sure they […]
Caller ID SCAM
Posted on June 30, 2014 by bob in NewsUCanUse
Caller ID allows you to identify a caller before you answer your telephone, displaying their number and/or name on your phone. It’s a convenient way to identify telemarketers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed a “Truth in Caller ID Act” which prohibits “…any person or entity from transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with […]
