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The MIND diet is a dietary plan designed to promote brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Its name is an acronym for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”, combining aspects of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Here’s a breakdown of what it emphasizes: 1....[ Read More... ]

Walk 30 Minutes a Day to Double Your Pain‑Free Time A recent randomized clinical trial reported by UCLA Health and published in The Lancet involved over 700 adults with chronic low‑back pain. Half of the participants were placed on a structured walking program - 30 minutes per day, five days a week, combined with education on back pain recovery and core mechanics. Over a follow‑up period of...[ Read More... ]

A series of recent studies have unveiled a striking connection: living in areas with frequent extreme heat may actually accelerate biological aging at the cellular and molecular level. What Did the Research Reveal? 👵 Aging Faster on the Inside: The Science Advances Study In a nationally representative U.S. study involving over 3,600 adults aged 56+, researchers used epigenetic clocks -...[ Read More... ]

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a common yet often overlooked medical condition that affects millions of people, particularly those over the age of 50. It occurs when the veins in the legs struggle to return blood to the heart efficiently, causing blood to pool in the lower extremities. While it may start off with mild discomfort, if left untreated, CVI can lead to more serious...[ Read More... ]

When it comes to protecting your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, sunscreen is a must. But not all sunscreens are created equal - and some may do more harm than good. With increasing awareness around toxic ingredients and their effects on human health and the environment, many people are asking: What is the healthiest sunscreen to use? Let’s break it down. Why Sunscreen Matters...[ Read More... ]

From December 2013:For their school science project, a group of 15 year-old girls in Denamrk wanted to test whether cell phones could be harmful.Pupil Lea Nielsen said: ‘We all thought we experienced concentration problems in school if we slept with our mobile phones at the bedside, and sometimes we also found it difficult sleeping.’They put plants near wireless routers, to test...[ Read More... ]

UPDATE:"Brazilian fact-checker Aos Fatos and Estado Verifica found that a car would need to reach an internal temperature above 300 degrees Celsius (572 degrees Fahrenheit) to cause hand sanitizer to combust. A study by Arizona State University looking at cars parked in triple-digit summer heat found temperatures topped out around 160 F (71.11 C)," according to its report.Most hand...[ Read More... ]

Class action lawsuit ignited by Chicago Tribue investigation claiming that certain iPhone models and Galaxy S models emit radio frequency (RF) radiation levels that exceed safety limits set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The lawsuite has been filed two days after the study, on Friday, in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on FridayApple's...[ Read More... ]

 Article on Quackwatch, the website that watches out for "quacks", or scams:Reiki is one of several nonsensical methods commonly referred to as "energy healing." These methods are based on the idea that the body is surrounded or permeated by an energy field that is not measurable by ordinary scientific instrumentation. The alleged force, said to support life, is known as ki in...[ Read More... ]

San Jose High School wrestler Blake Flovin says he contracted herpes gladiatorum, caused by the herpes virus, during a match.  He wants this weekend's state tournament postponed until after an incubation period is over to protect other students, as he may have exposed students during practice."Either they need to be stopped from wrestling or the state tournament needs to be postponed. Just...[ Read More... ]