What's new in midwifery - sort of - 30th April 2022
A new article, but historical, hence the rather odd title for this post.An article, in PLoS One, looks at the incidence of breastfeeding in a rural Dutch community in the 19th century, using isotope analysis of the bones of young children from a dairy farming community.  It finds that the incidence of breastfeeding was low.  Other similar communities had higher incidence and it is suggested that it is social factors that led to the low incidence in the community under investigation.  It is suggested that one factor is that the mothers were responsible for looking after the dairy cattle, so were wor...
Source: Browsing - April 30, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs

The Dairy Products Linked To Lower Depression Risk
Certain dairy products are associated with lower rates of depression. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 28, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Depression Source Type: blogs

Fight Aging! Newsletter, February 21st 2022
In conclusion, clinical trials targeting aging in humans have shown promising but limited results on biomarkers so far. Mycobacterium Vaccae Immunization as an Anti-Inflammatory Strategy https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2022/02/mycobacterium-vaccae-immunization-as-an-anti-inflammatory-strategy/ In today's open access paper, researchers discuss immunization with Mycobacterium vaccae as an approach to reduce the inflammatory overactivity of the aged immune system. Researchers have made some initial inroads into studying the way in which this bacteria can alter the function of the immune system, and her...
Source: Fight Aging! - February 20, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs

Quantifying the Effects of Dietary Composition on Human Life Span
In conclusion, a sustained dietary change may give substantial health gains for people of all ages both for optimized and feasible changes. Gains are predicted to be larger the earlier the dietary changes are initiated in life. Link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003889 (Source: Fight Aging!)
Source: Fight Aging! - February 16, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs

A Facial Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 levels can be boosted through supplementation or by eating foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

A Physical Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Supplements or foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs can rectify a vitamin B12 deficiency. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

A Facial Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 levels can be boosted by eating foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - November 26, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

A Facial Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 levels can be boosted through supplementation or by eating foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - October 28, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

Empty Grocery Store Shelves Show the Limits of Federal Localization Mandates
Scott Lincicome and Ilana BlumsackPointing to empty store shelves and rising prices brought about by the current “supply chain crisis,” Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) hasintroduced legislation that would mandate at least half of the value of goods “critical” to national security be produced in the United States. However, one of the most visible examples of the current “supply chain problem” –empty grocery store shelves and rising food prices– shows why simplistic government localization mandates are no panacea and could, in fact, make things worse.In particular, the vast majority of the food that Americans consume...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - October 27, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Scott Lincicome, Ilana Blumsack Source Type: blogs

A Physical Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Supplements or foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs can rectify a vitamin B12 deficiency. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - October 14, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

The Small Change To Diet That Lowers Blood Pressure
A dietary pattern that can reduce blood pressure effectively, even if consumed with some dairy and meat products. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - September 26, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

A Facial Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 levels can be boosted by eating foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - September 26, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

How To Go Fully Organic + Why Consider Doing So In All Aspects Of Your Lifestyle
When you walk through your local grocery store, maybe you have noticed more spaces and shelves dedicated to organic foods. Organic foods are grown and produced without most pesticides and are free of hormones and antibiotics. The idea of natural resources and healthier options is in high demand - not surprising, with this growth of organic food. An organic lifestyle means much more than just food, however. For example, you can purchase things for your household that help reduce the amount of waste produced, and you can look for alternate ways of travel that do not leave a carbon footprint.  If you are looking to...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - August 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicole McCray Tags: featured health and fitness philosophy productivity tips self-improvement better heath organic sustainabl Source Type: blogs

A Facial Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 levels can be boosted through supplementation or by eating foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - August 28, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

A Physical Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Supplements or foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs can rectify a vitamin B12 deficiency. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - July 31, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs