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The Importance of Lutein for Eye and Brain Health
Lutein — a carotenoid found in egg yolks, avocados, cruciferous vegetables and dark, leafy greens — is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties.1 Research also suggests it has neuroprotective qualities,2 improving memory3 and boosting intelligence.4 As reported in the Senior Resource Guide:5 “Lutein belongs in the subclass of xanthophylls, which have polar molecular structures that possess unique membrane properties, such as fluidity, communication between brain cells, ion exchange, diffusion of oxygen, membrane...
read moreDo These Fermented Foods Protect Your Health?
There are several different health conditions that fall under the umbrella term cardiovascular disease.1 Some are triggered by a process called atherosclerosis — colloquially called hardening of the arteries, a condition in which plaque builds up on the walls of your arteries. When the arteries become blocked, you are at risk of a heart attack or stroke. When the heart muscle becomes too weak to provide enough blood and oxygen to meet your body’s needs, it can lead to heart failure, and cause your kidneys to not function properly....
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Coronavirus, Kidneys and Soil
1 Recent animal research found both conventional and low-linolenic acid soybean oil produces which of the following health effects? Genetic dysfunction in the hypothalamus Recent research warns soybean oil can cause neurological and metabolic changes. Soybean diets caused dysfunction in about 100 different genes in the hypothalamus, including one that is responsible for producing oxytocin, which has beneficial effects on your heart. Learn more. Improved heart health Genetic changes that improve metabolism Reduced cancer risk 2 The novel...
read moreOptimize Your Kidney Health With a Low-Acid Diet
In this interview, Dr. Lynda Frassetto, a nephrologist and professor emeritus in the department of medicine at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), shares important information about how acid in your diet affects your kidney health and longevity. “When I was in internal medicine training, I happened to have a really super mentor, Dr. Eli Friedman, at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Brooklyn,” Frassetto says. “He made nephrology sound really interesting. And so, after I finished my residency and was a...
read moreCan Coffee Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Coffee is an integral part of many people’s morning and afternoon routines, with long lines at neighborhood coffee shops as testaments to its popularity. According to Daily Coffee News, the 2019 coffee report from the National Coffee Association found that 63% of people report they had a cup of coffee within the past day, which is a 6% increase from 2016.1 For the first time in the association’s history of reporting, the preference for brewed gourmet, espresso-based beverages and blended or cold brew drinks surpassed traditional,...
read moreFilm Reveals How Industrial Agriculture Destroys Soil
“The Need to Grow” highlights the shocking damage industrial agriculture is doing to our soil. The documentary, produced by Earth Conscious Films, follows three people who are fighting for change in our food system. They include a 6-year-old activist petitioning Girl Scouts to get genetically modified ingredients out of its cookies; a farmer, biochemist and chef who is fighting to keep his land for regenerative urban farming; and an inventor from Montana who developed a Green Power House to accelerate the regeneration of soil...
read moreHow Immersing Yourself in Nature Benefits Your Health
If you feel revived and energized after a hike through the woods or an afternoon in a local park, there’s likely an intrinsic reason why: Spending time in nature is good for your health. Although modern-day humans are, unfortunately, often disconnected from the natural world, spending much of their time indoors in man-made structures instead of outdoors, humans have deep connections with nature. It’s not surprising, then, that accumulating evidence shows you can boost your health and well-being by taking time to revel in nature,...
read moreThe Importance of Melatonin for Optimal Health
Sleeping well is an essential strategy to optimize your health, and at the heart of it is your circadian rhythm. This is also known as your body clock. It’s a natural, biological timer present in every one of your cells that helps your body recognize sleepiness and wakefulness over a period of 24 hours. Your circadian rhythm is largely dictated by your pineal gland, located near the center of your brain, which produces melatonin, a hormone that is crucial for the regulation of your sleep cycle. If you have had enough exposure to bright...
read moreSunscreen Safety Questioned Yet Again
Conventional guidance to avoid unprotected sun exposure at all costs has likely done public health a great disservice. The American Academy of Dermatology,1 for example, stresses daily use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, regardless of weather conditions or skin pigmentation — two factors that simply cannot be overlooked when weighing the risks and benefits of sun exposure and sunscreen use.2 A direct result of this blanket recommendation is widespread vitamin D deficiency, which we now know is a risk factor for a wide variety of...
read moreObesogens Create a Real Management Struggle
Obesogens are chemicals that exert negative effects on your cells. You may recognize many on a list that contains bisphenol-A (BPA), parabens, flame retardants and pesticides.1 The majority are known endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Other obesogens include PFASs,2 commonly found in food packaging, household cleaners, nonstick cookware, firefighting foam and stain-resistant carpets, rugs and furniture. Exposure to this single chemical can happen through your food, indoor air and dust,...
read moreRocket Fuel Compound Found in Diabetes Medication
Many of the decisions you make each day have a compound effect on your overall health. Making small changes in what you eat and drink, how much you exercise and the quality of your sleep can pay big dividends. The same is true of some of the small unhealthy decisions you make. For example, lifestyle choices affect your risk for high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and even heartburn. If you take medications to control these conditions, you need to know that some of them have been recalled due to contamination issues. In July 2018 the FDA1...
read moreMandatory Antidepressants for Children?
New Jersey has seen a coordinated campaign aimed at furthering the reach of Big Pharma and limiting residents’ rights to health freedom. In January 2020, a bill to eliminate religious vaccine exemptions narrowly failed to pass the state Legislature.1 A bill that would require mandatory depression screening for public school students was also introduced, but was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill would have applied to students in seventh through 12th grade. With their parents’ consent, the students would have filled out a...
read moreMIT Wants Permanent Vaccine Record Embedded in Your Skin
Would you want your medical records, including your vaccination records, permanently embedded into your skin, so anyone with a smartphone device could read them? The privacy implications are immense, as are the ethical considerations of what could, perhaps, become mandated along with vaccinations. The question, unfortunately, isn’t just theoretical, as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have already created technology capable of storing medical information below your skin’s surface.1 “[L]ack of...
read moreNovel Coronavirus — The Latest Pandemic Scare
Chances are you’ve heard the news about a new and potentially lethal coronavirus.1 Ground zero is Wuhan City, Hubei Province in China. As of February 2, 2020, mainland China reported2 a total of 17,187 confirmed cases, including 2,110 severe cases and 362 deaths (including a retired doctor working with coronavirus patients in Wuhan3). The first case was reported in Wuhan on December 21, 2019. According to ProMED International Society for Infectious Diseases:4 “Patients’ clinical manifestations were consistent with viral...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: 5G, Sleep and Exercise
1 The antioxidant flavonol quercetin has been shown to: Increase cancer risk by deactivating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis Combat inflammation, prevent viral infections and regress tumors Quercetin has been shown to combat inflammation and viral infections. It also has the ability to trigger tumor regression by interacting with your DNA and activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis (the programmed cell death of damaged cells). Learn more. Reverse low blood pressure Prevent obesity by modulating the hunger hormone leptin 2...
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