Book: Snake Oil is Alive and Well

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE CONTINUE TO PROLIFERATE

Disease prevention potential of vigorous physical activity was supported by a cohort study: Researchers at universities in China, Chile, Korea, Brazil, the UK, and Australia have found that: (a) higher percentages of vigorous physical activity are associated with lower rates of eight major chronic diseases and all-cause mortality, and (b) …...

Vigorous Physical Activity: Key to Disease Prevention Benefits Discover how vigorous physical activity lowers chronic disease rates and mortality, emphasizing intensity over volume for optimal health benefits.

DIET AND BRAIN FUNCTION

Healthy diet, healthy brain? What diet can benefit your brain? Researchers tracked 159,347 health professionals for 6 to 26 years....

The DASH Diet: Boost Brain Health and Cognitive Function Discover how a DASH diet can enhance brain health and lower cognitive decline. Learn what to eat for a healthier mind today!

WHY ARE SCREENING TESTS FOR DISEASE DETECTION OFTEN MISLEADING?

At a recent social gathering, I learned from a friend in his mid-forties that he was frightened because his doctor informed him, after he’d undergone a colon screening test (Cologuard), his result was “positive”—meaning to him that he likely had cancer of the colon....

Understanding Positive Test Results: Bayes' Theorem Explained Understand the implications of positive test results in disease screening. Learn about Bayes' Theorem and reduce anxiety in medical testing.

What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy?

This well-known eating plan is loaded with anti-inflammatory foods that help your heart, brain, and more Despite its well-deserved reputation for contributing to health problems, inflammation in small doses is actually good for our bodies. It helps fight off foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria and subsides once the threat is gone. But when inflammation doesn’t let up and becomes chronic, it can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, dementia, and cancer....

Discover Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Better Health Discover how the Mediterranean diet, rich in anti-inflammatory foods, can enhance your health and reduce chronic inflammation.

EXPLAINED: GPL-1 DRUGS AND OTHER FACTORS THAT CONTROL APPETITE

Lifestyle habits can have some impact on the signals that tell one’s body whether it is hungry or full. But hunger isn't random, because hormones play an important role. Every day, the stomach, intestines, fat tissue, and brain talk to each other through a network of powerful chemical messengers. These messengers, called appetite-regulating hormones, shape the feeling of hunger, how satiated one feels after eating, and how the body balances energy (calories in versus calories out)....

Understanding Appetite Hormones: Tips for Weight Control Discover how lifestyle habits and hormones influence hunger and satiety. Learn about effective strategies for better appetite control.

UNDERSTANDING THE COMPETING FIELDS FOR OBTAINING HEALTHCARE

Recently I was challenged by the idea that healthcare competition was limited to standard, state sponsored conventional medical care, but additional fields such as homeopathy and chiropractic were excluded. Such competition allegedly unfairly limits the choices to the public. However, to reach accurate conclusions, some historical facts are required: Before the twentieth century, healthcare was provided through various unproven methods that included a series of “cults,” such as homeopathy, allopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, and several others....

Understanding Healthcare Options: Conventional vs. Alternative Explore the evolution of healthcare competition from alternative methods to modern medicine. Understand the importance of scientific proof in treatment.

Vaccines after age 50: Who and When?

Vaccination starts just after birth and remains an important part of preventive care throughout one’s entire life. All this is true, despite the confusion exhibited by our current governmental administration. Vaccines help babies see their first birthdays — and grandparents need to be there to help them blow out their own birthday candles. As the latter get older, immune systems slow down and respond with less strength against infections....

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A FEW FOOD ADDITIVES TO AVOID

Be on alert for these ingredients found in cold cuts, ice cream, bread, and more It’s important to read nutrition labels on packaged foods because it’s a good way to judge the quality of a food, look especially for signs that foods are highly processed. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are more than 3,000 additives used in foods to—among other things—enhance flavor, texture, or shelf life....

Beware: Harmful Additives in Cold Cuts and Other Foods Stay informed about harmful food additives in everyday items like cold cuts and ice cream. Learn about risks and healthier choices now.

AVOIDING DIETARY GLUTEN: A GOOD THING?

Products marked "gluten free" are all over markets these days. This is a boon to people with a rare condition called “celiac disease” and other unusual health problems that require gluten avoidance, but many gluten-free foods are poor healthy choices. What is Gluten? Wheat, barley, rye, and hybrids of these grains (like triticale) contain proteins called glutenins and gliadins. When these are exposed to water and a little pressure (from kneading or stirring), they bind together to form a protein complex called gluten....

Understanding Gluten: Health Risks & Gluten-Free Choices Discover the truth about gluten: who needs to avoid it, healthy alternatives, and the impact on diets with our in-depth guide.

BRAIN HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS

THE REAL STORY Anyone who watches TV these days is bombarded with supplements touted to improve memory or even (unlawfully) suggest the prevention or delay of the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Nevertheless, forget about those over-the-counter products that make those promises. Perhaps the most blatant and widely publicized example is provided by Prevagen, another supplement lacking scientific validation....

Are Brain Health Supplements Effective? The Truth Revealed Discover the truth about brain health supplements—what scientific research says and how daily multivitamins may aid cognitive aging.