There’s one thing seniors fear more than anything else: Loss of independence.
One study found that older Americans are more terrified of not being able to care for themselves than they are of death.1 And unless you live in a big city, the ability to drive can be vital for independent living. That’s why many seniors hang onto their license for as long as they possibly can.… Read More
Many people like to cope with anger with a hard workout. That’s a bad idea.
In fact, it could kill you, according to a new study.1
Researchers from the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, Pa., gathered data from over 12,000 heart attack victims in 52 countries.
The participants completed questionnaires asking the kind of “triggers” they had experienced before their heart attack.… Read More
In one of the most bizarre trends ever, the nation is gripped in a growing clown panic.
There are reports that clown-costumed figures have attempted to kidnap children. Clowns have reportedly robbed gas stations and restaurants.1 Some schools have been locked down after receiving clown-related threats.
And even President Obama’s press secretary Josh Earnest was asked how the administration was dealing with the clown epidemic.… Read More
For years, cancer researchers have been baffled by a phenomenon called the “Japanese lung cancer paradox.”
American men who smoke have a 40 times greater risk of lung cancer than men who don’t smoke.
But Japanese men who smoke have a much lower incidence of lung cancer than American smokers. Their risk is still high—6.3 times greater than nonsmokers—but it’s just a fraction of the threat faced by American tobacco users.… Read More
A substance in red wine may be the key to healthy brain aging, according to a new study.
Resveratrol is a compound in red wine, red grapes, pomegranates, raspberries, and chocolate. It supports a strong blood-brain barrier, say Georgetown University researchers.1 This is an important factor in stopping potentially harmful immune molecules from reaching the brain and wreaking havoc.
Historically, it was thought that age-related brain fog came from “resident” brain immune cells.… Read More
A fascinating new study could save your life if you are admitted to the hospital.
Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine discovered that patients quickly lose healthy gut bacteria when they are hospitalized.1
And during a hospital stay is exactly when you need robust stomach flora the most. That’s because they can protect you from hospital-acquired infections.… Read More