Biological Clocks Ticking Fast
New research shows the decline in fertility as people age may be happening at faster rates than once believed. Most studies on age-related changes in fertility have not separated changes due to a reduction...
Monthly Archive: May 2011
Melatonin
In the middle of the night 5 million people in the U-S are on the job. . . awake at 3 a-m — running our hospitals, our factories — we depend on them to...
Pumpkin Facial Peel
A new brush-on cosmetic peel is being made from pure pumpkin — yes, the kind of pumpkin pies are made from. Cosmetic Dermatologist: “There are well over 100 separate chemicals as part of a...
Balancing Act
People with the most serious type of diabetes can’t produce the insulin their bodies need to convert food into energy. They must rely on insulin injections. Mary has to juggle self-injections of insulin, regular...
Arsenic Linked to Atherosclerosis
A new study reveals long-term ingestion of inorganic arsenic, a contaminant often found in some well water, may be linked to heart attacks, strokes and diseased arteries. For the first time, researchers report a...
Fragrant Chickpea Stew
When time is of the essence, this hearty stew makes a quick meal. It has a complex, almost beefy flavor that develops when the onion and garlic are cooked until dark brown. Accompany with...
Remember This
Carrying out everyday tasks and activities such as driving and exercising, performing well at your job, and maintaining satisfying relationships is possible due to your capacity to remember. Whatever your age, you can take...
Get Your Skin Summer Ready
Summer is approaching, and it’s time to make sure you look great all over. Naturally active oats are the perfect starting point … Soft, smooth, supple, glowing: it’s how we want our skin to...
GABA Supplements and Others
Gamma-AminoButyric Acid Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is derived from the amino acid glutamic acid. It is found in large amounts in your hypothalamus, the area of your brain responsible for regulating appetite and body temperature....
Healthy Barbecue Basics
Warmer weather means cookout season for many; but barbecues often lead to overindulging on calories and saturated fat while skimping on nutrition. Skip the hot dogs, bratwurst, and giant burgers… follow these tips for...
Infant Survival From Birth Defect
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm does not fully form, allowing organs to enter the chest cavity preventing lung growth. The condition happens in 1 of every 2,500...
Sleep Soundly During Surgery
It’s something no one wants to think about — waking up in an operating room while you’re undergoing surgery. Yet, according to medical studies, it happens at least 40,000 times a year. For decades,...
Better Anesthesia
It’s not a cancer cure, but there is some good news for breast cancer patients who opt for mastectomy or reconstructive surgery. Here’s information from a clinical study presented at the annual meeting of...
Lifestyle
Static postures and dynamic activities at work and home: be aware and be pro-active with computer use, writing, filing, cooking, home projects, etc. • Task rotation: Alternate use of hands and postures with repetitive...
Sweat To Protect
Barbara’s 60 years have been fairly healthy. Until one morning a year ago. “It was like someone was sitting on me. I thought, ‘Well, it’s just indigestion because I’m too young to have a...
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Tooth decay can begin with a baby’s first tooth. If you let the problem go, it can mean big problems later in life. Here are some simple solutions. Elijah cries at bedtime with a...
Gum Disease Test Q&A
How did you discover this gene? Dr. Newman: The scientists at Medical Science Systems have been discovering and researching the cause of gum disease for many years. Since gum disease is an infection, we...
New Braces
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, having braces on your teeth isn’t any fun. It can be painful, not to mention inconvenient. Now there are new braces that cut down on both problems....
Carnosine
Carnosine is an amino acid that is formed when a beta-alanine molecule and a histidine molecule join together. Stored in your brain, heart, and muscles, it protects your body from glycation – a process...
Preventing Stroke
Some risk factors for stroke — age, gender, race, family history — are not controllable. But even if you fall into a higher-risk category, there are still things you can do to reduce your...
5 Health Food Traps
Think you’re eating healthy? Think again. Though your intentions may be good, there are five common health food mistakes people make without even knowing it. “The number one reason people do not make healthy...
Nursery Nutrition
When selecting day care for your child, you ask about schedule, pick-up times and activities. But do you ask, “What’s for lunch?” Nutritionists say you should. Not only that, you should also ask how...
Food and Health
Through the study of herbal medicine, many preparations used for the prevention and treatment of health problems are already in our food. While nutrients are vital to our day-to-day functioning, phytochemicals are non-essential compounds...
A Pain in the Neck
Your neck has a big job to do, supporting the weight of your head through a wide range of motion during everyday activity — and inactivity. Almost everyone experiences neck pain at some point....
Painless Gum Surgery
Three out of four Americans have gum disease, and 97 percent don’t get help. Why? Fear of painful gum surgery. Two Los Angeles dentists are making the decision for surgery much easier. Janice cares...
Gum Disease Floss
You’re probably getting used to hearing your dentist talk about the importance of flossing your teeth. But there’s a whole new kind of floss available, and it’s fighting more than just plaque build-up. Jim...
Dental Implants
If an accident or cancer left you without part of your jaw and teeth. . . Eating, talking or even kissing would be out of the question. But now there is hope for patients...
Tennis Elbow Alternatives
“If a doctor wants to treat your tennis elbow with a shot of cortisone,” says Robert P. Nirschl, M.D., “find another physician.” Nirschl, author of a new book titled Arm Care, has a completely...
Convenient Crowns
A dental procedure that used to take weeks now takes less than 15 minutes thanks to a high-tech machine. It carves crowns while patients watch and wait. It’s not the most comfortable experience, but...
Cross Train Your Brain
As we age, our bodies tend to deteriorate. Muscles shrink. Hearts and lungs weaken. We can counteract these with regular exercise, but there’s one very important part of our bodies that often gets overlooked...