Good Stuff To Know

Good Stuff To Know January 2017

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When judging other people, first impressions last * * * Does Parkinson’s start in the gut? Study reinforces gut-brain link * * * Psychological well-being and physical activity in older adults * * * Re-emergence of syphilis traced to pandemic strain cluster * * * Baby boomers on dope: … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know January 2017

Good Stuff To Know December 2016

By: Barbara Morris

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12-week exercise program significantly improved testosterone levels in overweight, obese men * * * Exercise during pregnancy may reduce markers of aging in offspring * * * Eating dinner early, or skipping it, may be effective in fighting body fat * * * Cannabis abuse possible cause of psychosis * * * Regular intake … [Read more...]

Good Stuff to Know November 2016

By: Barbara Morris

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Acupuncture reduces hot flashes for half of women, study finds * * * Math books * * * Early marijuana use associated with abnormal brain function, lower IQ * * * Food-poisoning bacteria may be behind Crohn's disease * * * Cannabis excess linked to bone disease, fractures * * * Common … [Read more...] about Good Stuff to Know November 2016

Good Stuff to Know November 2016

By: Barbara Morris

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes for half of women, study finds Hot flashes – the bane of existence for many women during menopause – can be reduced in frequency by almost half for about 50 percent of women over eight weeks of acupuncture treatment, according to scientists. [Read more...] about Good Stuff to Know November 2016

Good Stuff To Know October 2016

By: Barbara Morris

It may be time to abandon dreaded digital rectal exam, research shows * * * High quality evidence suggests Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks * * * Sex in later life: Better for women than men? * * * Midlife physical activity is associated with better cognition in old age * * * Three in four don't know … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know October 2016

Good Stuff To Know September 2016

By: Barbara Morris

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A minute of secondhand marijuana smoke may damage blood vessels: Study in rats * * * Resveratrol appears to restore blood-brain barrier integrity in Alzheimer's disease * * * Faces aren't always to be believed when it comes to honesty * * * All e-cigarettes emit harmful chemicals, but some emit more … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know September 2016

Good Stuff To Know August 2016

By: Barbara Morris

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Many elderly are prescribed antihypertensive medication despite already having low blood pressure *** Are we giving up on cardiac arrest patients too soon? *** UTSA researcher develops new, non-invasive method to wipe out cancerous tumors *** … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know August 2016

Good Stuff To Know July 2016

By: Barbara Morris

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Running may be better than cycling for long-term bone health *** Women find men more masculine when wearing deodorant *** Fat, sugar cause bacterial changes that may relate to loss of cognitive function *** Fountain of youth? Dietary supplement may prevent and reverse severe damage to aging … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know July 2016

Good Stuff To Know June 2016

By: Barbara Morris

Fatal road crashes involving marijuana double after state legalizes drug *** Nanoparticles hold promise as double-edged sword against genital herpes *** Listening to the radio could impair drivers' concentration *** China's youth obesity prevalence grows from 0.03% to 17.2% in 30 years *** Lifestyle has a strong impact on intestinal … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know June 2016

Good Stuff To Know May 2016

By: Barbara Morris

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Chemical in antibacterial soap may disrupt mix of organisms in digestive tract ***

Coffee consumption linked to decreased risk of colorectal cancer ***

Is there a link between oral health and the rate of … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know May 2016