Is there a chemical linked to brain damage in your toothpaste?
The FDA made headlines last year when it initiated the first steps in a ban on triclosan. It’s an antibacterial chemical used in many personal care products such as toothpaste, shampoos, cosmetics, and deodorants. Triclosan is linked to allergies, asthma, eczema, and immune and hormone problems. So banning it is a good idea.… Read More
One of the great failures of modern medicine is scientists’ inability to find a cure for the common cold. In 1984, a study showed that zinc lozenges might be the closest thing to it. The mineral was found to shorten the length and ease the severity of colds. Ever since, zinc has been a wildly popular cold remedy.
But later research has been all over the map.… Read More
About a quarter of Americans skip breakfast. And new research finds this growing habit is causing us to pack on pounds.1
Eating a morning meal jump-starts the body’s digestive processes. It leads to greater calorie burning throughout the day. Those are the findings of an extensive review of recent studies by the American Heart Association (AHA). It found that skipping breakfast is linked to a higher risk of obesity and diabetes.… Read More
The research is clear: Concussions early in life can cause dementia years later. The problem is so serious in the NFL that the league is spending over $700 million in court-ordered payments to retired football players suffering brain impairment.1
Some players have prematurely quit because of worries about dementia. And recently, even an announcer quit over the issue. ESPN analyst Ed Cunningham said he no longer wanted to promote a sport that causes brain damage.… Read More
Even if you’re an exercise novice, you’re probably aware of some of the most common workout mistakes.
Widely publicized no-no’s include taking on too much exercise too soon…doing the same workout every day…and neglecting correct form.
But there are many lesser-known mistakes that can sabotage your quest for self-improvement. Here are five workout blunders and how to fix them:
… Read MoreMost men are nervous enough about getting a vasectomy. And for three decades, conflicting studies haven’t made them feel any better.
Some researchers warned that the birth control procedure increases chances of prostate cancer.1
Scientists at the famed Mayo Clinic recently set out to settle the controversy. They just completed a large review of the past 30 years of vasectomy studies to determine if cancer fears are justified.… Read More