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December 28, 2015

Extra Fish Consumption Prevents Hearing Loss

Women who eat fish regularly have a lower risk of developing hearing loss compared to women who rarely or never eat fish, according to a study. Researchers speculate that the Omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help maintain good blood flow to the inner ear, BBChealth reported. These are two questions commonly used to screen for hearing loss, which affects more than one-third of people over age 65. Women who ate two or more servings of fish per week had a 20 percent lower risk of hearing loss, according to researchers. Eating any type of fish – whether it’s tuna, […]

December 15, 2015

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Glaucoma – Manage It For Better Eye Health

I frequently advise my over-40 patients that regular eye exams every 3-5 years should be part of your health maintenance. One of the most important reasons to receive regular eye care is to check for glaucoma – a build up of fluid pressure within the eye that can silently progress to vision loss! I write silently progress because glaucoma has very little noticeable signs or symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage and vision loss alerts you to its presence. In fact, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. However, progression of glaucoma can be prevented with early […]

December 14, 2015

Published by Scrubs

9 Not-So-Harmless Habits That Might Be Disrupting Your Sleep

Few appreciate a true, good night’s rest. A rare but mighty thing, sleep is pretty much always a main goal-second only, perhaps, to vacation. Which may very well mean the same thing. That said, we are all guilty of a handful of habits, that can sabotage sleep. Struggling to catch those Z’s even when the opportunity presents itself every once in a blue moon? (Definitely not a full moon, because we all know what that means….) Here are some of the daily DON’Ts you may want to ditch. 1. You aren’t practicing methodical munching. It’s hard to develop a consistent meal routine when […]

December 14, 2015

Published by Life Extension

What Exactly Makes Up A Healthy Diet?

Put 20 of the world’s top nutrition scientists in a room together and what do you get? A 90-minute debate about what a vegetable is and, specifically, whether tubers such as potatoes fit in that category. While the scientists couldn’t come to a consensus on potatoes at the recent Oldways conference, they did — finally — provide clarity overall on what we’re supposed to eat as part of a healthful diet: more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low- or non-fat dairy, seafood, legumes and nuts. The group also recommended moderate alcohol consumption, with lower consumption of red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened […]

December 7, 2015

Published by Life Extension

Curcumin May Fight Melanoma

Melanoma is one of the fastest growing cancers in the world. Globally, in 2012, it affected a staggering 232,000 people and resulted in 55,000 deaths. Interestingly enough, curcumin, from the spice turmeric, may actually help to treat this deadly disease, according to research. In fact, a new study out of Brazil shows curcumin alone or in combination with another drug may help to stop the progression of the disease. The results were published in the journal, PLoS One. Curcumin Reduced Tumor Size and Increased Survival Melanoma is showing resistance to commonly used chemotherapy, leading scientists to look for alternatives. To […]

November 30, 2015

Published by Scrubs

How Can I Lose Weight?

Ah, it’s the all-American question. Countless articles and books have been written to solve the problem of the unwanted “spare tire” of flab. Here in the USA, companies make billions of dollars from weight loss products and strategies! So how can this article help you, a woman with long days and high-stress environments, lose weight? Review these simple tips for tweaking the way you think about your daily food intake. 1. Think of it as a reconstruction project. Did you know that the face you have today is not the same face you had six months ago? That’s right. Your […]

November 22, 2015

Published by Life Extension

Exercise Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer

With the increasing awareness of the importance of breast screening for early detection of cancer, breast imaging has found a place in todays diagnostic armamentarium. The common imaging modalities are mammography, ultrasound and MRI. Mammography is the investigation of choice and is an essential part of screening programmes in the West. Mammography and ultrasound are corroborative and are generally done together. MRI finds a place in the evaluation of dense breasts and in multi-centric cancer, said Dr Padmaja Canumalla, Specialist Radiologist, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai. The high risk factors in breast cancer are patients with mother/sister having cancer breast or cancer […]

November 21, 2015

Published by Life Extension

The Power of Blueberries

Blueberries are among the few blue foods found in nature. They owe their appealing color, as well as many of their health benefits, to their anthocyanin content. Anthocyanins are plant pigments with antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. In addition to these benefits, blueberries have, in a number of studies, demonstrated a remarkable effect on the brain. Blueberries Support Brain Health An article published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine explains that flavonoid-rich foods such as green tea, cocoa, and blueberry increase the expression of neuroprotective proteins in the brain. In addition, they increase the connections between neurons, improve cerebral blood […]

November 3, 2015

Published by Life Extension

Grapefruit Juice Supports Healthy Arteries

Want to hydrate your way toward a healthier heart? Then you may want to consider adding grapefruit juice into your diet. Why? Because a recent study found that grapefruit juice enriched with the bioflavenoid naringenin actually improved a marker associated with arterial function. The results of the study were published in theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Grapefruit Juice with Naringenin Decreased Arterial Stiffness Previous research shows citrus bioflavonoids support blood vessel function. They strengthen blood vessel walls, decrease bruising, prevent bleeding, and heal hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids are swollen veins). Of the group of citrus bioflavonoids, naringenin stands out. For the current study, […]