The old saying “use it or lose it” pushes some of us to lift weights to retain muscle as we age.
Others eat more protein in an effort stave off muscle loss.
But a new study shows that lack of exercise and protein are not the only reasons we lose strength as we get older.
We typically start losing muscle mass around age 40.… Read More
Whether you see the glass as half full or half empty, researchers have discovered something alarming about drinking glasses…
A study at the University of Plymouth tested 72 drinking glass products, including tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars.
Scientists found that more than 70% of them contained lead and cadmium.[1]
In some products with enameled rims, they found that lead concentrations were an astounding thousand-fold higher than the recommended limit.… Read More
You love your dog… But now you have another reason to spoil your four-legged friend: Your pooch is helping you live longer.
A large Swedish study has found that owning a dog extends lifespan.
Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden tracked the health, mortality, and dog ownership of more than 3.4 million adults for 12 years.
The scientists found that dog owners were 33% less likely to die from any cause.… Read More
Mouthwash may kill the germs that cause bad breath…
But they also kill beneficial bacteria that prevent diabetes, according to a Harvard study.
The research shows that if you’re overweight, using mouthwash greatly increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.[1]
Harvard University scientists evaluated 1,206 overweight middle-age people. During the three-year study, just over 200 of them developed diabetes.
The scientists found that those who used commercial mouthwashes twice a day were 55% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not use mouthwash at all.… Read More
A new study has discovered that many of the sanitizers that flooded into the market during the pandemic contain benzene. It’s a potent carcinogen that can be absorbed through the skin.[1]
The International Agency for Research on Cancer puts benzene in its highest-risk category of carcinogens, on par with radioactive materials, asbestos, and formaldehyde.[2]
Benzene exposure is strongly linked to leukemia.… Read More
ACL knee surgery is supposed to be one of the triumphs of modern orthopedic medicine.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries. You often hear about star athletes who torn ACLs, but it happens to many other people as well.
About 150,000 Americans tear their ACL every year.[1]
Years ago, people who ruptured their ACL would have to go through life with a “bum” knee.… Read More