Live Longer: Eat Half Handful of Nuts Daily : Discovery News

Live Longer: Eat Half Handful of Nuts Daily : Discovery News: It‘s not often that a simple, doable thing comes along that’s also incredibly good for you, but I think this is it: eat a half a handful of nuts every day.

According to a new study out of the Netherlands, just 10 grams (about a third of an ounce) of nuts or peanuts (technically a legume) a day leads to a lower risk of death from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disease, diabetes and cancer. There was no benefit to eating peanut butter.

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity | Fox News

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity | Fox News: Cesarean section may leave babies vulnerable to chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes and obesity, a new analysis hints.

Much of the research included in the study cannot prove that C-section delivery causes medical issues later in life. But the link is strong enough that mothers should discuss the risk with their doctor or midwife when weighing whether to proceed with a C-section, particularly when a vaginal delivery may be possible, said lead study author Dr. Jan Blustein.

5 sleep problems nobody talks about | Fox News

5 sleep problems nobody talks about | Fox News: You drift off at night like a newborn baby yet can't recall the last time you woke up truly refreshed. It may not seem that weird: "People tend to assume that because our modern lives are so hectic, nobody feels rested," said Dr. Meir Kryger, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine.

But the reality is, you might have a sleep disorder and not even know it. There are a handful of problems that can cheat you out of quality slumber, leaving you more tired in the morning than you were when you went to bed. Find out what could be going on between your sheets and how to catch more restorative z's, starting tonight.

Childhood obesity: A threat to national security | TheHill

Childhood obesity: A threat to national security | TheHill: According to a recent Mission Readiness study, “Retreat is not an Option,” nearly 70 percent of 17-24 year olds in America are ineligible to join the armed forces, and the most prevalent reason is that potential recruits are overweight. Today, young Americans are now, on average, 20 pounds heavier than they were 45 years ago.
Major General Allen Batschelet, Commander of the Army Recruiting Command, recently called the U.S. obesity epidemic “a national security issue”, noting that by 2020, 50 percent of otherwise eligible individuals will not qualify for service due to their weight, leaving the military unable to meet recruitment goals.

Nutrition: Dietary prevention of obesity and cardiometabolic disease : Nature Reviews Endocrinology : Nature Publishing Group

Nutrition: Dietary prevention of obesity and cardiometabolic disease : Nature Reviews Endocrinology : Nature Publishing Group: A new study suggests that an energy-dense dietary pattern that is high in saturated fat and low in fibre is associated with cardiovascular risk factors, but not incident cardiovascular disease, among people with severe obesity, which highlights the need for obesity prevention. Analysis of dietary patterns can bolster the evidence base for prevention-oriented dietary recommendations.

Wearable technology may improve sleep, endurance and chronic pain | Fox News

Wearable technology may improve sleep, endurance and chronic pain | Fox News: Participants wore the treated devices anywhere from 20 minutes to overnight, and again— this time through their own analysis— Erickson noted statistically significant differences in thermal imaging and temperature with the various materials.

“We’re ultimately composed of atoms,” Erickson said. “The electromagnetic environment can have a physiological effect on the body.”

None of the participants in either study reported any adverse side effects from the devices, nor did they feel the electromagnetic currents being generated through the material.

Immunotherapy shows promise in fighting cancer - CNN.com

Immunotherapy shows promise in fighting cancer - CNN.com: An international study found that a combination of two drugs that helped allow the immune system to fight the cancer -- ipilimumab and nivolumab -- stopped the deadly skin cancer melanoma from advancing for nearly a year in 58% of the cases.

5 really simple new rules for weight loss | Fox News

5 really simple new rules for weight loss | Fox News: The news is bloated with information on weight loss—but as it turns out, there are some simple key rules to keep in mind. Researchers at Tufts University looked at more than 16 years of data from 120,000 men and women who were included in three long-term studies.

According to their results, which were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, these are the things that might help you drop pounds for good, and keep them off:

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today: aternal obesity raises the risk of a number of health conditions for offspring that can persist well into adulthood, including heart disease and asthma. Now, a new study reveals why this may be; maternal obesity weakens an infant's immune system at the time of birth, increasing their susceptibility to illness

Drug-resistant 'superbug' strain of typhoid spreads worldwide | Reuters

Drug-resistant 'superbug' strain of typhoid spreads worldwide | Reuters: An antibiotic-resistant "superbug" strain of typhoid fever has spread globally, driven by a single family of the bacteria, called H58, according to the findings of a large international study.

The research, involving some 74 scientists in almost two dozen countries, is one of the most comprehensive sets of genetic data on a human infectious agent and paints a worrying scene of an "ever-increasing public health threat", they said.

Caffeine During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk

Caffeine During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk: Recent research suggests that they might want to at least consider giving up coffee for those nine months. A study published last month in the International Journal of Obesity found that children born to mothers who drank caffeine-laden drinks during pregnancy were 89 percent more likely to be obese, compared to kids of moms who abstained.

American doctor cured of Ebola finds the virus in eye - CNN.com

American doctor cured of Ebola finds the virus in eye - CNN.com: American doctor Ian Crozier was treated for Ebola in Atlanta last year and declared free of the virus in his blood. But he had no way of knowing it still lurked in his eye.

Drug derived from Caribbean reefs may treat psoriasis, MS

Drug derived from Caribbean reefs may treat psoriasis, MS | Fox News: A biotechnology company developing an unusual drug—derived from the venom of a sea anemone to treat autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis—reported encouraging results from a phase 1 clinical trial.

The Skinny On Weight Loss: 7 Things No One Tells You About Losing Weight

The Skinny On Weight Loss: 7 Things No One Tells You About Losing Weight: When it comes to weight loss, the formula is simple: diet and exercise. However, eating less and exercising more doesn’t necessarily translate to weight loss. Weight doesn’t actually tell you about your body’s composition, nor the deposits of hidden fat, which leaves dieters putting on the pounds they once lost.

Night owls more likely to develop diabetes - Telegraph

Night owls more likely to develop diabetes - Telegraph: Night owls are more likely to develop diabetes than early risers, even when they get the same amount of sleep, a new study suggests.


Researchers examined the difference between night and morning chronotypes, or a person's natural sleep-wake cycle.


Staying awake later at night is likely to cause sleep loss, poor sleep quality, and eating at inappropriate times, which might eventually lead to metabolic change.

Medieval remedy to treat eye infections found to kill MRSA superbug | Fox News

Medieval remedy to treat eye infections found to kill MRSA superbug | Fox News: Researchers in Britain and the U.S. have found that a medieval concoction meant to treat eye infections also has the ability to kill the MRSA superbug.

The Daily Telegraph reported that the recipe, which dates from the 10th century, calls for two species of Allium -- a scientific type that includes garlic, onion, and leek -- as well as wine and oxgall, or bile from the stomach of a cow.






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The paper reports that the recipe specifically calls for the mixture to be brewed in a brass vessel, purified through a strainer, and left to sit for nine days before use.

Eat right in your 20s to prevent cancer in your 50s

Eat right in your 20s to prevent cancer in your 50s: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US and many of these deaths are largely preventable. Smoking cessation, maintaining a healthy body weight, eating balanced nutrition and physical activity are the most important things that we can do to reduce our chances of developing and dying from cancer. From a molecular biology point of view, cancers are a consequence of cumulative genetic mutations in cells that typically take years to accrue. In other words, to reduce your risk of cancer in your 50s and 60s, you need to take action in your 20s. Think of it as an investment in your retirement portfolio.

New fast food retaurants were banned in South L.A. Obesity rates rose dramatically

via the Los Angeles Times, which wrote this excellent story

Here's an interesting look by the Rand Corp. (via the Los Angeles Times, which wrote this excellent story) at what happened when L.A. restricted the number of stand-alone fast food restaurants in South L.A.

Nothing. Well, nothing good, if you're interested in public health.

From 2007 to 2012, Rand found, the proportion of overweight and obese people increased across L.A. county, but rose significantly more in the area covered by the ban on new fast food outlets. About 700,000 people, many of them African American, live in those neighborhoods.



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Fasting for your health: Harmful or helpful?

Fasting for your health: Harmful or helpful? | Fox News: Depriving yourself of something you want is difficult enough, but fasting is more than simple self-denial: It goes against your physical needs and a lifetime of habits and mores. This self-denial is one reason why fasting is used in many of the world’s religions, but there is evidence that abstaining from food, at least temporarily, can bring a wealth of health benefits too

Diet soda could be linked to bulging bellies in older adults - NY Daily News

Diet soda could be linked to bulging bellies in older adults - NY Daily News: Regularly drinking diet soda could impact waist size, say the authors of a study linking calorie-free colas to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older.

The study, which was published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, is among the first to focus on the effect of artificial sweeteners in an aging population.

Daily weigh-ins may encourage weight loss | Fox News

Daily weigh-ins may encourage weight loss | Fox News: Getting on the scale every day may boost enthusiasm for healthy behaviors and lead to greater weight loss, according to a new U.S. study.

Obese and overweight people who weighed themselves daily lost more weight than those who weighed-in less often, likely because the daily weighers made better food and exercise choices, researchers say.






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“It might be that daily weighing triggers an understanding of what people were eating and how it was affecting their weight,” said lead author Dori Steinberg, a nutritionist and researcher with the Duke Global Health Institute at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “So they’re more likely to reduce portions, eat enough vegetables or use a pedometer.”

Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes blood sugar — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes blood sugar — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine: Big breakfasts and small dinners might be a healthier way to eat for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a small new study....

Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease

Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease | Fox News: Peanuts may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, a large study found, suggesting that the health benefits of this low-cost nut may be similar to pricier options like almonds and pistachios.

While previous studies have linked nut consumption to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, the earlier research focused mostly on wealthier white people in the U.S. and Europe. This study, with a more ethnically and economically diverse population in the U.S. and China, suggests that nuts can benefit people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Olive oil may prevent cancer, study finds

Olive oil may prevent cancer, study finds | Fox News: Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet and long hailed as a cardiovascular health enhancer, is now showing promise as a cancer preventive. That’s the exciting news from a recently published study in the scientific journal Molecular & Cellular Oncology.

The study, “(-)-Oleocanthal rapidly and selectively induces cancer cell death via lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP)” showed that an antioxidant compound in olive oil called oleocanthal kills cancer cells rapidly – in as little as thirty minutes. News of this exciting finding has spread rapidly throughout the international medical and scientific communities.

A Common Vitamin Deficiency May Raise Your Diabetes Risk More Than Obesity - Yahoo News

A Common Vitamin Deficiency May Raise Your Diabetes Risk More Than Obesity - Yahoo News: Lose weight: It's the go-to recommendation for preventing diabetes.





But according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, it may not be enough. Vitamin D deficiency also appears to increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes -- no matter your weight.