What Chinese Centenarians Can Teach Us About Living Well
By Jennifer J. Brown, Ph.D.
At 115, Boxin Huang is the oldest resident of China’s Bapan Village, also called Longevity Village. But he's not extraordinary there, where many live long past 100 years.
Cardiologist John Day, MD, of Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, Utah, visited Bapan and the Chinese centenarians and learned fascinating lessons about healthy living and healthy hearts, ones he shares with his own patients.
“Most people think it’s their genes, but the data don’t support it,” Dr. Day says about the Bapan centenarians. Research on about 3,000 pairs of twins who had identical DNA -- the same genes...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sierra Leone: Buying Local and Building Resilience
[WFP] In April, WFP engaged with 25 small-scale farmers' organisations to purchase 253 metric tons of rice and peas, which will be used in food distributions across Sierra Leone to communities which have been hit hard by Ebola. This initiative is supported by the World Bank, which contributed US$ 1.2 million to support local purchases. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Adopting high fibre diet could dramatically cut risk of bowel cancer, says study
Corn biscuits for breakfast; veggie dogs for lunch; okra, tomato and black-eyed peas for tea. It’s probably not a diet to tempt most Americans into shedding a few pounds. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - April 28, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Health News Source Type: news
Key Strategies to Staying in Control of Your Study Financial Forecast
By Dyana Boutwell
I know, clinical financial forecasting is everyone's favorite topic. Don't hold back your excitement in wanting to think all about your budget management responsibilities. Now is it because you are struggling to keep on top of your study budget? Is your forecast up, down, up again, and you are seeing fire come from the eyes of your Finance rep? I've been there. I've seen the fire. And I'd like to take this opportunity to give you some key pointers to throwing the bucket of water so all is peas and carrots at the monthly Finance meeting.
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Source: Mass Device - April 27, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: MassDevice Source Type: news
Sperm quality pesticides claim 'should be treated with caution'
Conclusion
Whether pesticide exposure in the diet is linked to male fertility problems is an important issue, but, as the authors point out, there are several reasons to view the results of this trial with caution:
the men were all attending a fertility clinic with their partner, so some of them will have had fertility issues unrelated to their diet or lifestyle
they used national surveillance data, rather than looking at individual diets, to assess how much pesticide residue the men had consumed
they did not have information on whether the men were eating organic or non-organic food
the men had to reme...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 31, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
This Vitamin Could Save Your Life
For years, I’ve recommended that my patients take a special family of super-nutrients with the power to boost their health and save their lives in at least a half a dozen ways.
I’m talking about tocotrienols, an especially potent form of vitamin E.
Tocotrienols, which comprise four out of the eight types of vitamin E, are powerful antioxidants that until recently were ignored by mainstream medicine.
But the patients at my wellness clinic and regular readers of my newsletter will know that I’ve recommended them as a critical nutrient for years.
And I do it because almost daily I observe the effects of the...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - March 26, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging Nutrition antioxidants brain Cancer heart heart disease nutrients supplements vitamins Source Type: news
The huge Influence of 'Lunch Lady Land'
More than 30 million students eat school meals every day, but many are more inclined to reach for pudding over peas. A new study shows that getting kids to eat their veggies may be as simple as a good marketing strategy by the lunch ladies. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - March 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Folic acid, a B vitamin, lowers stroke risk in people with high blood pressure
If you’re among the one in three American adults with high blood pressure, be sure you’re getting plenty of the B vitamin known as folate. Doing so may lower your odds of having a stroke, an often disabling or deadly event linked to high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Folate occurs naturally in many foods, but especially green leafy vegetables, beans, and citrus fruits. Here in the United States, add to the list most grain products, including wheat flour, cornmeal, pasta, and rice. They are fortified with the synthetic version of folate, known as folic acid.
That’s not the case in many countries ar...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - March 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julie Corliss Tags: Drugs and Supplements Hypertension and Stroke high blood pressure Source Type: news
The Great Herb Heist
For a long time, I’ve been warning you that the big box stores are being less than honest with you when it comes to supplements. In fact, it appears they want to rip you off.
Investigators in New York State have discovered that the merchandising giants, riding high on the health-and-wellness wave, have been overcharging customers for cut-rate herbs, vitamins, minerals and other supplements.
You may have read about it or heard it on the news. But it’s even worse than I previously thought.
I started out warning you to stay away from synthetic multi-vitamins that require 400 times the recommended dose to do you an...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - March 11, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Nutrition diet FDA herbs nutrients omega-3s supplements vitamins Source Type: news
Luring deer away from livestock feed with fall cover crops
During long Midwest winters, deer can wreak havoc on hay and other stored livestock feed. However, planting fall cover crops, such as clover, turnips and peas, may help wildlife managers provide deer with a nutrient-rich alternative that can lure them away from livestock feed. Researchers are conducting a controlled experiment to identify which cover crops deer prefer. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Kale crisps, posh peas and super smoothies: Five ways to go green
WE all know vegetables are good for us but many of us don't like the taste. Our writer has some ideas on how to include them in your diet (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Ways Parents Can Help Kids With Resolutions
Sometimes we are so focused on our own resolutions -- lose 20 pounds, save $1,000, get organized -- that we forget to help our kids work on their own personal goals. Here are five resolutions for kids and ways parents can encourage them to stick to their goals:
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
A healthier diet is something we can benefit from at any age. In fact, it is recommended that half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.
Use a portion plate. Start serving dinner on MyPlate for Kids portion plate. It's a very fun and visual way to get more fruits and vegetables on their plate.
Bag up healthy snacks. Have a l...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do Carrots Really Help You See Better? Here's What Science Says
Mom always said eating carrots would boost your eyesight. Was she right?
Carrots are a good source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a nutrient that's essential for healthy eyes, according to a new video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions series (above).
But you can get add the vitamin A you need from peas, spinach, mangoes, and other foods--even cheese. So why are carrots often singled out?
The answer to that question dates back to World War II, when the Brits were trying hard to keep new radar technology a secret from the enemy.
"This fancy new radar system gave pilots a huge advantage," Chad...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 1, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
How 'Thank You' Changed My Life
I am excited for the new year to begin. Yes, for the first time in many years I am actually welcoming this coming year of 2015 with open arms. I am excited for the endless possibilities, the great memories and the "aha moments" I will have.
The reason why this is such a shocking confession is because I feel like I have been a person who has had a pessimistic view of the world. Growing up I always loved to be alone -- my solitude was my best friend. Together we talked about many things. We talked about our inner fears and insecurities, the fact that we were just not pretty enough or a good student. My soul and I were just...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mediterranean diet tied to a longer life
Eating a Mediterranean diet may be your key to living longer, a new study shows. The diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans and peas, unrefined grains, olive oil and fish. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
