The list of reasons to breastfeed is long with health benefits for both mother and baby. This latest study found that “longer duration of breast feeding is associated with fewer parent-rated behavioral problems in children aged 5 years.” Read Abstract
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Research has determined that a “3-week pistachio diet applied to patients with ED (Erectile Dysfunction) resulted in a significant improvement in erectile function parameters.” The improvement was seen in men who ate 100 grams (about 3 ½ ounces) per day during the three-week period. Read Abstract
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Evidence continues to suggest that our health habit earlier in life impact our health later on. A study of people over age 65 fond that “both overweight and obesity at midlife independently increase the risk of dementia, AD (Alzheimer disease), and VaD (vascular dementia).” Read Abstract
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Most modern-day “antacid” drugs are actually part of a drug class known as proton-pump inhibitors or PPIs. These drugs are designed to reduce of gastric acid production in the body over a long period of time. Like all drugs, they have numerous side effects, the most common of which are: headache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal...
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There are many good health reasons to eat a vegetarian diet or at least one rich in fruit and vegetables. A recent review of the scientific literature found that “a large body of evidence suggests that vegetarian and plant-based diets provide exceptional health benefits, including a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and...
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A recent study found that “preterm and early term birth increases the risk of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) by degree of immaturity.” Normal pregnancy is between 39 and 41 weeks. Researchers found that that the risk of ADHD increased by 10% for babies born 2 weeks early, increased by 30% for babies born 4 weeks...
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A new study found that “obesity is a risk factor for many conditions, including knee OA (osteoarthritis).” According to the study, being overweight doubles a person’s risk of knee osteoarthritis and being obese quadruples it. Read Abstract
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Groundbreaking research is looking at the relationship of work-life conflicts (WLC) and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) such as back pain, neck pain, etc. Work-life conflicts are defined as the conflicts that arise between people’s work demands and the other demands of their daily life. The most recent study found that “employees who were most exposed...
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Organophosphates are pesticides widely used around the world in agriculture, homes, gardens and veterinary practices. Commercial names include parathion, malathion, methyl parathion, chlorpyrifos, diazinon, dichlorvos, phosmet, fenitrothion tetrachlorvinphos, and azinphos methyl. Recent research has found that “Prenatal exposure to organophosphate vpesticides has been shown to negatively impact child neurobehavioral development.” And that “prenatal exposure...
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While there are many theories of possible negative effects of mobile phone use, much of the actual data is still not available. This most recent study found that “high mobile phone use was associated with sleep disturbances and symptoms of depression for the men and symptoms of depression for the women.” Read Abstract
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A new study of children and adolescents aged 8 to 15 was conducted to measure the serum cotinine level associated with secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmokers. The researchers found that “serum cotinine level was positively associated with symptoms of DSM-IV major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder.” Read Abstract
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A new study has found that “among women younger than 75 years, intake of vitamin D from foods and supplements was related to decreased odds of early AMD (Age-related macular degeneration).” Better eyesight is just another one of the many benefits of vitamin D. Read Abstract
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A seven-year study has found that almost 4 percent of adolescent girls developed sports-related stress fractures. The authors recommend that “girls who engage in running, basketball, cheerleading, or gymnastics should be encouraged to include varied training in lower-impact activities to decrease the cumulative amount of impact in order to minimize their risk of stress...
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