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MOTION SICKNESS: A COMMON PROBLEM

Here are Some Remedies If you're prone to motion sickness, you're probably familiar with some of the simple steps to quell the nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats that this common problem can trigger....

MOTION SICKNESS: A COMMON PROBLEM Here are Some Remedies     If you’re prone to motion sickness, you’re probably familiar with some of the simple steps to quell the nausea, dizzin…

MY RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY BREAKFAST

Although there are sound medical reasons for eating breakfast every day, when I look at the typical breakfast food offerings at many restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks, and I think about the health of our nation, it's sad!...

MY RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY BREAKFAST     Although there are sound medical reasons for eating breakfast every day, when I look at the typical breakfast food offerings at many restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks, a…

HOW YOU VOTE COULD BE FATAL

Recently I received from my cousin, Sheila Kennedy (who writes an excellent blog [email protected]), a summary of an important topic concerning how political affiliation can be deadly....

HOW YOU VOTE COULD BE FATAL Recently I received from my cousin, Sheila Kennedy (who writes an excellent blog [email protected]), a summary of an important topic concerning how political affiliation can be deadly. It fo…

EATING GLUTEN FREE: 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....

EATING GLUTEN FREE: 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 problem…

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.