Return of the Victorian diseases: scarlet fever, TB, whooping cough, even scurvy
(Thea Jourdan/ Daily Mail) — When Joanna Birch-Phaure felt the beginnings of a sore throat, she was merely annoyed to have caught a bug just before going on holiday.
‘But I told myself the sunshine would make me feel better,’ says Joanna, 36, who lives in London with her husband Ashley, 34.
It didn’t – and …
Poor sleep makes people pile on the pounds, study finds
(Hannah Devlin/ The Guardian) — Lack of sleep has long been linked to obesity, but a new study suggests late night snacking may not be the primary culprit. The latest findings provide the most compelling evidence to date that disrupted sleep alters the metabolism and boosts the body’s ability to store fat.
The findings add to mounting …
Eye exam could spot your risk of Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms arise
(Mary Kekatos/ Daily Mail) — A routine eye exam may be able to screen people for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, new research has found.
Patients who’ve been diagnosed with the condition have dangerous levels of two rogue proteins in the brain that lead to dementia.
Scientists say these same patients also have thinning …
Canadian researchers find a way to turn Type A and B blood into Type O
(Leslie Young/ Global News) — Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a way to turn Type A blood into the more in-demand Type O, in what could be a huge advance for blood donation if the technique is proven safe.
With the ability to switch types, hospitals could greatly expand the number of people they could …
Low-carb diets associated with lower life expectancy, study suggests
(CBC News) — Many people flocking to low-carb diets in an effort to shed pounds may be putting their health at risk, a new study suggests.
“Low-carb diets that replace carbohydrates with protein or fat are gaining widespread popularity as a health and weight-loss strategy,” …
How eating mushrooms may improve blood sugar control
(Maria Cohut/ Medical News Today) — A new study looks at how eating a common type of mushroom can affect glucose, or blood sugar, regulation. The results may have implications for managing diabetes and other metabolic conditions, such as obesity.
Researchers working in various departments at Pennsylvania State University …
Eat your vegetables — it could save Quebec $70 million per year
(Presse Canadienne) — If all Quebecers consumed the five to 10 daily recommended portions of fruits and vegetables, the province would save $70 million dollars on health-care costs every year, according to a study done by the Quebec Association of Fruits and Vegetable Distributors.
The amount saved would allow the hiring of …
Tips to get through a panic attack
(Alex Dimitriu MD/ Third Age) — Suddenly overcome by fear, trembling, sweating, head pounding; heart racing? Don’t panic! Relax – and breathe. A focus on slow, deep breathing can help you get through a panic attack.
My comments follow research reported in the April 2018 edition of Psychophysiology by Trinity College Dublin, …
What is intermittent fasting and is it actually good for you?
(Markham Heid/ Time) — Sustainable weight loss. Protection from diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Improved brain health. Enhanced physical fitness and strength. It seems like every week, researchers turn up some new and profound benefit associated with intermittent fasting: eating schedules that incorporate regular …