One consequence of glaucoma is vision loss or blindness. It is estimated that leafy green vegetables like kale, broccoli and other vegetables are full of minerals and vitamins that prevent diseases like diabetes and heart disease. The question the author wants to answer is whether these leafy vegetables can help in preventing glaucoma. The conclusion of the author is that there is a link between leafy green vegetables and prevention of glaucoma. In fact, it can help prevent the disease. This conclusion was based on a recent study that was conducted by researchers at the Harvard Medical school. Glaucoma is a eye disease that can affect one’s vision leading to vision loss progressively. The common glaucoma is primary open-angle glaucoma. It leads to vision loss without any symptoms or sign. It is estimated that three million Americans are affected with glaucoma and 120,000 people will lose their sight due to having glaucoma. But why is glaucoma produced? This is due to an imbalance in the drainage of the aqueous humor. The researchers analyzed people’s diet and came to the conclusion that leafy green vegetables should be used as a treatment option.

Key Takeaways:

• Eating more green, leafy vegetables can assist in decreasing the risk of developing glaucoma.
• A key to why these vegetables are effective is that they help with blood flow near the optic nerve.
• These vegetables also help with lowering other diseases like those that affect the heart and diabetes.

"The study was published in the Journal of American Medical Association Ophthalmology, and it was conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-04-17-green-leafy-vegetables-improve-eye-health.html

Researchers from around the world will convene in Australia, sharing the newest research on Vitamin C. Controversy precedes the gathering, with opposing claims on vitamin C’s effectiveness in treating cancer. This debate harkens back to research conducted in the 1970’s, but the results of recent trial might sway naysayers; it reported an 80% mortality reduction rate for those suffering from sepsis. Supporters from University of Otago claim that vitamin C’s hype has been largely ignored in the past, but more and more studies garner its support. Opposition from the same school submit the gathering evidence is substantial, but more research must be conducted.

Key Takeaways:

• Vitamin C has potential impact on the treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer.
• Vitamin C research has been conducted to test the effects it has on sepsis.
• Vitamin C used to be considered alternative medicine, but science is changing the way doctors view it.

"Alongside traditional treatments, patients with septic shock are being given intravenous doses of vitamin C, totalling about 7g a day."

Read more: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/110559685/vitamin-c-research-booming-emerging-evidence-promising

Lower blood sugar is beneficial to your good health but it is not always easy to achieve this feat. But, if you are using the right amino acids, it becomes much easier to lower blood sugar, but that it not all. With the right amino acids, it is also possible to increase muscle size and reduce stress. There are nine important essential amino acids that you should include in your daily routine for best results. What are those?

Key Takeaways:

• Amino acids are considered one of the main foundations of proteins as it is a primary macronutrient.
• Nonessential amino acids are those that are produced by our bodies naturally without any assistance.
• Animal products such as beef, chicken, milk, eggs, and dairy are great sources of the nine main amino acids.

"If you've taken a high-school biology class or have friends who are bodybuilders, you've probably heard this fact: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein."

Read more: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/essential-amino-acids-benefits

There are many people out there that swear by natural remedies as they have been using them for many years. Some may call these people old school and naive but, hey, if it is working, why change it? Therefore, many other individuals are starting to see if these remedies can be good for the stoppage of sinus infections, or things of that nature. So far, the test results have turned out to be pretty positive as people feel better.

Key Takeaways:

• Sinus infections are characterized by the inflammation of the tissue ling the sinuses and can be treated naturally.
• Bone broths are a good remedy for any sinus condition because they are dense in nutrients and easy to digest.
• Vitamin C can help keep your immune system healthy and help to keep your cold from developing into a sinus infection.

"Antibiotics are the usual go-to treatment, but these substances are not without their own side effects."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-10-25-stop-your-sinus-infection-with-these-natural-remedies.html

Garlic is one of those things that has a lot of health benefits. People underestimate diet and the massive effect that it can have on someone's body and piece of mind. These scientists are constantly doing studies that indicate that certain foods can be considered natural remedies. They are being proven to help people with certain diseases and the truth of the matter is that garlic is one of the main substances that is getting good reviews.

Key Takeaways:

• Doctors from around the world are constantly looking at natural methods that can treat disease.
• Some people are much more prone to diseases or sickness based on their lifestyle and diet.
• It is really important for people to understand that the in take of certain foods can really help out your health.

"Known as persistent Lyme infection, it can last for months or even years, but now scientists from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found a natural solution that could finally put it to rest."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-12-08-scientists-find-garlic-treat-lingering-lyme-disease.html

The CBD market is booming after the recent legalization of marijuana in many states. CBD is short for cannabidiol which is a compound found in cannabis and hemp plants. It is not a psychoactive- you do not get high from ingestion. It is commonly used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Further studies are being conducted to research its efficiency against arthritis and epilepsy. CBD is normally extracted into an oil or cream, but can be sold in a variety of products.

Key Takeaways:

• There are plenty of states now that are making the smoking of weed completely legal.
• Many old school individuals still feel that anything related to cannabis should not be legalized.
• People really do like CBD because it has the same effects as weed without getting you truly high.

"So, what exactly is CBD — and why are you able to get your hands on it even if you don't live in a state where cannabis is legal?"

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/09/what-is-cbd-these-popular-cannabis-products-wont-get-you-high.html

Many people suffer from chronic inflammation and wonder how else to treat their pain. According to Harvard Medical School, chronic inflammation us the main source of problem in patient's suffering from heart disease, asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's. Symptoms of chronic inflammation include swelling and loss of blood vessels, lose or enlargement of kidneys, or even swelling or loss of muscle function. Eating food that are anti-inflammatory like vegetables, fruits, water, beans, healthy fats, protein and teas could reduce the severity of pain associated with chronic inflammation.

Key Takeaways:

• It is now being reported that chronic inflammation is at the heart of several diseases in the body including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and diabetes.
• One of the root causes of diseases such as inflammation is being avoided by modern medicine and they concentrate on symptoms.
• Inflammation is the body’s natural way to fight against diseases and bacteria and then heal itself, otherwise they would infest and cause problems.

"The good news is that there are a lot of ways to avoid or reduce chronic disease-causing inflammation, including an anti-inflammatory diet plus other scientifically-proven inflammation-reducing tactics you can start doing today!"

Read more: https://draxe.com/inflammation-at-the-root-of-most-diseases/

Life is hard, stress is everywhere, but what happens when it goes from stress to anxiety? Millions of people suffer from anxiety, it is the most prevalent mental illness out there. However, gut flora might be the answer. digestion issues effect everything from nutrition absorption to hormone balance. While modern medicine is quick to prescribe medication , which is littered with side effects, probiotics offers a way to naturally help relieve symptoms and aids in the prevention of other diseases, such as Alzheimer.

Key Takeaways:

• The pace of modern life has fostered anxiety on millions and it negatively impacts their work, school and social life leading to a mental health crisis.
• Many treatment or drugs for anxiety come with negative side effects and this makes many patients reluctant to take them.
• The proof that probiotics improve mood is due to the relationship between healthy gut bacteria and physical health. This relationship works very well.

"Fortunately, there are natural alternatives that have proven very effective in the treatment of anxiety"

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-12-12-probiotics-for-your-anxious-mind-reduces-anxiety.html

In order to effectively study vitamin defriciencies, many pharmaceutical agencies hold controlled studies that are overlooked by medical physicians. These are typically done by giving some participants the vitamin supplement, while others get a placebo. In the case of vitamin D, however, experts are labeling studies to be unethical because of the potential damage that participants could face if they become deficient while on the placebo due to their vitamin D levels dramatically dropping to an unsafe level.

Key Takeaways:

• Many researchers view Vitamin D as so important to overall health that they are concerned about the ethics around limiting D supplementation specifically for research.
• According to Dr. Leigh Frame of George Washington University School of Medicine, denying someone deficient in vitamin D could cause both long- and short-term health problems.
• One solution to this dilemma would be to allow vitamin D studies but to monitor all participant’s D levels and provide the placebo group a rescue repletion at the completion of the study.

"In case you needed any more proof of how essential vitamin D is to good health, researchers have warned that placebo-controlled trials that involve limiting some people’s intake of the all-star nutrient could be considered unethical."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-04-13-vitamin-d-is-so-important-researchers-worry-about-ethics-of-limiting-supplementation-research-trials.html

A lot more children in this day and age are experiencing more mental disorders that were previously only diagnosed to adults, such as depression. Many factors can be causing this. Social media is much too image focused. Academic pressures are higher than ever before. Prepackaged junk foods and fast food are causing children to have poor diets. As adults we have to be aware of all these issues and bolster children's confidence while counterattacking negative influences.

Key Takeaways:

• Many children, ranging in age from toddlers to teenagers, are suffering from mental distress than ever before.
• Many factors are driving these mental health issues, including social media, academic pressures and poor diet.
• Several steps can help, including emphasizing effort rather than achievement, ensuring adequate rest and nutrition and bolstering the child's identity.

"Instagram and Snapchat can have a detrimental impact on the mental health of young people."

Read more: https://www.thealternativedaily.com/what-is-driving-the-epidemic-of-anxiety-and-depression-in-school-age-kids/

A new study out of University of Pennsylvania has found a link between brain power, fish and sleep. The omega-3 fatty acids seem to be the real winner here. The link is how they affect sleep. They seem to allow people to sleep sounder. Sleeping better decreases stress levels and allows someone to perform better during the day. The IQ doesn't really increase, but your alertness is better and you are allowed to perform better in school and on these tests and show your skill in the long run.

Key Takeaways:

• Researchers at MIT have found a link between omega 3 fatty acids and sleep
• Sleep seems to be key with IQ since it will lower stress and let you focus
• The focus will allow a kid to study better and learn more in three classroom

"Many health experts have defined fish as brain food and as it turns out, it is more than just that!"

Read more: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/kids-eat-fish-higher-iq/1/1116668.html

Getting enough sleep is important. That is when your body recharges. It is good for your physical and mental health to get enough. This will keep you from having to hit your snooze button a lot in the mornings as well, and this will help you get places on time. Not getting enough sleep can hurt your schooling or job since you can't get up and there on time. This is not good for you. You could even be fired over it.

Key Takeaways:

• Proper amount of sleep is the most important element in maintaining good health, at least 7 hours a night
• caffeine negatively affects the buildup of adenosine, especially with age, causing difficulty in falling asleep
• Alarm clocks cause an increase in blood pressure and heart rate and made worse by repeatedly hitting the snooze button.

"Professor Michael Irwin, a sleep scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, has performed landmark studies revealing just how quickly and comprehensively a brief dose of short sleep can affect cancer-fighting immune cells."

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4874174/Why-never-hit-snooze-button.html

In recent years chiropractic services have been gaining a more positive outlook from doctors practicing traditional medicine. Doctors these days are more likely to refer a patient to a chiropractor for many reasons, such as treatment of migraine headaches, pain in the joints to problems with vision. Chiropractors are being more and more recognized as an alternative treatment to prescription drugs. Many people don't realize that chiropractors spend years in training making them a viable alternative for unwanted symptoms. Chiropractors are schooled in a variety of stress relieving treatments, such as herbal and nutritional remedies. Having regular adjustments by a chiropractor is also a good way to do preventative maintenance for your health.

Key Takeaways:

• Chiropractors are not simply concerned with neck and back alignment, their work provides the foundation for overall health
• Chiropractors are highly trained medical professionals whose level of study rivals that of MD's
• Chiropractors can take a traditional or mixed approach with their methods but either way they have a whole suite of options to get you feeling better

"Restoring motion and alignment of the spine is the first step in helping the rest of the body to self-regulate, self-maintain and self-restore, due to the spine’s direct neurological influence on the rest of the body."

Read more: https://draxe.com/what-is-a-chiropractor/

Cannabis may be able to be used to treat Tourette syndrome. Cannabis can help get rid of some of the effects of Tourette's syndrome. It can help to reduce anxiety as well as the frequency of tics. Tics are repetitive movements and they are involuntary. People that suffer from Tourette's syndrome tend to have two, or more physical tics and at least one vocal tic. These symptoms need to hang around for at least a year for a diagnosis to be made.

Key Takeaways:

• People who have Tourette syndrome suffer from involuntary motor and vocal tics.
• Research from the Medical School of Hanover conducted in 1998 have shown promising results from cannabis use from Tourette syndrome sufferers.
• Four states have approved marijuana for the treatment of Tourette syndrome.

"According to highly specialized medical cannabis doctor Dr. Bonni Goldstein, ”There are many patients who suffer with Tourette syndrome (TS) who are finding relief of symptoms with cannabis.”"

Read more: http://www.cannatech.news/2017/08/31/can-cannabis-be-used-to-treat-tourette-syndrome/

There are 8 foods that will help to boost your brain power and it will come right in time for the back to school season. Beans are one food that will help you out a lot. The more of them you eat, the healthier your heart will be. Garbanzo beans have high fiber and potassium and vitamin content. They help to decrease your chances of getting heart disease. Blueberries are another great food to eat.

Key Takeaways:

• Boost brain power by making a few simple changes to diet. Eat more beans for potassium, including the great tasting garbanzo.
• Have a plate of eggs for breakfast whenever possible. Don't separate the yolks and keep the eggs coming every day.
• Mangoes are the perfect fruit for brain health too. They can be diced as a snack or mixed in to a drink.

"The high fiber, potassium, and vitamin content in garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, contribute to low cholesterol, improving blood flow to the brain and decreasing your chance of heart disease."

Read more: http://elitedaily.com/envision/food/8-foods-boost-brain-power-just-time-back-school-season/2042032/

A natural health website has put out an article reporting on the benefits of magnesium. The article points out a recent study conducted by the University of Vermont's medical school. The study stated that magnesium alone could treat depression better than conventional drugs. The article contains a You Tube video with the writer, in which he claims taking only 248 milligrams of magnesium a day was effective. The writer claims politicians have ignored his calls to use natural substances instead of more expensive drugs to combat depression and other maladies.

Key Takeaways:

• Magnesium may be the best choice for those with depression. It is found to treat depression better than antidepressants for patients.
• Larner college conducted a breakthrough nutritional study recently. That focused on the effectiveness of magnesium for treating depression.
• Patients can get by on just a quarter of a gram of Magnesium. That is a low cost alternative to many antidepressant drugs on the market.

"What’s really astonishing about all this is that while dangerous pharmaceuticals are bankrupting our nation and causing our health care system to collapse under the weight of out-of-control costs, magnesium can treat and prevent depression for mere pennies a day."

Read more: http://www.naturalnews.com/2017-07-20-magnesium-treats-depression-better-than-antidepressant-drugs-science.html

Authors Julio Villena and Haruki Kitazawa write about probiotic microorganisms and their potential benefits to one's personal health. They write about how having the knowledge of probiotics has increased the practicality and functionality of foods such as yogurts and greatly increase their health benefits. Said health benefits are discussed at great length throughout the article with a focus on the benefits added to the immune system and the evidence to support the claims made by the authors.

Key Takeaways:

• Pregnancy methods such as in vitro fertilization can be aided with probiotic microorganisms.
• Individuals should consider Probiotic microorganisms as a prevention and treatment method to a variety of diseases.
• Excessive inflammation can be assisted and reduced with the help of probiotics.

"Livestock Immunology Unit, International Education and Research Center for Food Agricultural Immunology (CFAI), Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-0845, Japan"

Read more: http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/5/2/17

There are three types of lice, head lice that develops on the scalp portion and neck, then there is body lice that lives on bedding and clothing and will get on the persons body to feed, generally happens if the person has poor hygiene, the last type of lice is pubic lice, and this type of lice lives on the pubic area. When you find out that you have lice, you have to kill not only the living bugs, but the eggs as well. There are a few symptoms of lice, i.e. itching, red bumps, tickling when your hair moves, and finding eggs. There is an over the counter medicine that can be used to treat lice, and will typically need to be used twice because the first treatment will not kill off the most recent eggs. After treatment you should wash all materials that have come in contact with the lice, just to make sure they are not on those articles anymore like bedding, clothing, and even carpet.

Key Takeaways:

• Between six to 12 million head lice infestations happen every year among young children.
• Head lice don’t spread or carry disease, but they will have people scratching their heads a lot.
• Lice feed on human blood, are very small and don't have wings.

"The CDC estimates that somewhere between six to 12 million head lice infestations happen every year among kids aged three to 11 years of age. In the United States, you’ll find the majority of head lice cases occurring in preschool and elementary school children and the people they live with."

Read more: https://draxe.com/how-to-get-rid-of-lice/

Not surprisingly, researchers have linked a lack of sleep to behavioral problems in kids. Specifically, a lack of sleep effects the executive functions in children, making simple tasks more challenging for them in school. These children would benefit from sleeping longer, and they would perform better in school. It is important for parents to see the the recommended amount of sleep for kids in their age brackets, and ensure their kids are getting enough sleep.

Key Takeaways:

• Numerous cognitive functional difficulties, commonly observed by educational staff, among young children, have their roots in poor sleeping patterns, suggests a new study.
• The survey used questionnaires, aimed at parents, to determine if young children were getting sleep amounts that fit the determined norms for optimal health.
• Some things parents can do to optimize children's sleep times and quality, include eliminating distractions, keeping to a schedule and paying attention to individual children's needs.

"Children who aren’t getting the recommended amount of sleep have more difficulties with attention, with emotional control, with reasoning, with problem-solving, and also have behavioral problems."

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-sleep-children-behavior-idUSKBN16N2XS?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

One of the newest ways for a person to get sick in today's society is inflammation. This is caused by a lifestyle with poor food choices, along with high level of stress and other toxins. This may have a more profound effect on women, and increased chance of having breast cancer. So a high fat and low nutritional value diet may really increase a women's chance of developing breast cancer down the road. Eat healthier to avoid this.

Key Takeaways:

• Consuming inflammatory foods in the 20s, 30s,and 409scan lead to Breast canceled
• Developing Breast Cancer as an adult is from eating inflammatory foods
• Eating a diet high in sugars is considered to be an inflammatory diet

"Researchers studied women who, as high schoolers, had consumed diets thought to increase levels of inflammation in the body."

Read more: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livescience.com%2F58069-inflammatory-diet-breast-cancer.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFHVhKycY3k8_MOFxp_gfSWIhvagA

Years of smoking takes its toll on the body. Many develop COPD, which causes mucous buildup in the lungs that blocks airflow, can also trap bacteria in the lungs that can lead to serious lung infections. The most common culprit is Haemophilus influenzae. Scientists have known for a while that foods high in omega-3 fatty acids are good for us, but they only just recently discovered that it is because of their anti-inflammatory properties. A new study is using omega-3s to reduce inflammation in COPD patients and lessen their chances of developing an infection.

Key Takeaways:

• Compounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids – like those found in salmon – might be the key to helping the body combat lung infections, according to researchers at the University of Rochester school of Medicine and Dentistry.
• The omega-3 derivatives were effective at clearing a type of bacteria called Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi), which often plagues people with inflammatory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• COPD, which is most often caused by years of smoking, is characterized by inflammation and excessive mucus in the lungs that blocks airflow.

"If we can figure out how to predict who is likely to get an infection, physicians could put them on a preventative medication."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://knowridge.com/2017/02/omega-3-fatty-acids-may-reduce-bacterial-lung-infections-associated-with-copd/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGjdZEcJaoaLzLP2C-1ZiwLeG26NQ

There are ways to decrease the risk of having a heart attack. A heart attack is a life changing event that hurts a lot of people and getting rid of the risks is one important way to avoid having this terrible thing happen. Eating right and exercise are two really important things. Replace burger with something like fish and eat more fruits and veggies.

Key Takeaways:

• Researchers at the Harvard school of Public Health report the magic ingredient in fish is omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids, like Aspirin, add oil to the blood, making it less likely that platelets will stick together to form a fatal clot.
• Dr. Ernst Schaefer, chief of the Lipid Metabolism Laboratory at Tufts University in Boston, says the best way to lower CRP is to lose weight, and to keep away from processed foods and many dessert items that are high in pro-inflammatory omega - 6 fatty acids.
• Sytrinol consists of citrus and palm fruit extract, known as plant sterols. This remedy is shown to be effective in decreasing total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL the bad cholesterol, and in increasing HDL, the good cholesterol.

"New evidence shows that an enteric-coated 81 milligram Aspirin daily decreases the risk of a second coronary attack."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//canadafreepress.com/article/ways-to-decrease-the-risk-of-heart-attack&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGflVp8jNuKNf9UCAovSU1ygB9oFg

A reason why diabetics suffer from inflammation has been verified. Through research on mice, Washington University has discovered that if there is a lack of fat in a cell, that particular cell cannot produce any fat. While inflammation does not need to be completely prevented, this discovery could provide new methods of dealing with excess inflammation in diabetics.

Key Takeaways:

• Inflammation is one of the main reasons why people with diabetes experience heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other, related complications.
• Too much fat in the diet promotes insulin resistance by spurring chronic inflammation.
• Researchers at Washington University school of Medicine have developed a way to block production of fatty acids in these immune cells in mice and protect them from diet-induced diabetes.

"Inflammation is one of the main reasons why people with diabetes experience heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other, related complications."

Reference:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161102080309.htm

There are five heart healthy breakfast ideas and they do not include oatmeal at all. People who eat breakfast everyday are said to have less of a chance of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. The people who skipped breakfast were found to be obese and have poor health a lot of the time. Wheat berries are one food to eat in the morning.

Key Takeaways:

• Sufficient scientific evidence suggests that people who eat breakfast daily are less likely to have high cholesterol and high blood pressure, which are well-recognized risk factors for heart disease.
• On the contrary, those who skip breakfast were found to be obese, inadequately nourished, have impaired glucose metabolism, and diabetes.
• Interestingly, breakfast can also work wonders for a child's performance in school.

"Oatmeal is a mainstay of most heart-healthy diets."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.techtimes.com/articles/195346/20170204/5-heart-healthy-breakfast-ideas-other-than-oatmeal.htm&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmU0N2NhMzY3ZTc4ODMzY2U6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH-lps-fmyory7zqjfnNcySXRaHeg

The brain regulates your sleep in an interesting way. Sleep is an interesting thing to learn about. It is still a mystery. There has been a lot of speculation as to how the brain induces sleep patters. It's been noted that sleep patterns and things in that arena are related to things like mental illness. Sleep is extremely important to study.

Key Takeaways:

• Scientists have known for a while that an unusual sleep routine or insufficient sleep can lead to mental as well as physical illness. Sleeping disorders are found to be the root cause of many diseases including dementia.
• The recent research conducted by researchers at the Harvard Medical school has discovered that sleep may be regulated in part by brain-based immune proteins.
• Results of the study showed that the inflammasome recruits a sleep-inducing molecule to trigger somnolence following sleep deprivation and exposure to a bacterial toxin. Animals which lack genes for this protective immune complex showed profound sleep aberrations.

"Results of the study showed that the inflammasome recruits a sleep-inducing molecule to trigger somnolence following sleep deprivation and exposure to a bacterial toxin."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//food.ndtv.com/health/this-is-how-the-brain-regulates-your-sleep-1655795&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjFmZmViMTExOGM5Mzg5YTQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEuv7Cl9KFvLF2WxE-8gLefEIxM8Q

No one likes to talk about cancer, it is a very touchy subject for most people. However, Harvard has been conducting a study for the last 30 years and the study says if you have a rich whole-grain cereal and protein diet you have a lower risk of getting Colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form and the third most common of the disease. Every little bit helps when it comes to our health, especially when trying to prevent such life changing diseases.

Key Takeaways:

• Doctor Raaj Mehta and colleagues from Harvard Medical school (USA) suggest that a diet rich in fiber and whole grains could influence the risk of developing colorectal cancer linked to a strain of gut bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum.
• Fusobacterium nucleatum is an inflammatory bacterium that is thought to play a role in colorectal cancer by blocking the immune response triggered to combat tumor cells in the colon.
• However, the behavior of tumors not containing Fusobacterium nucleatum was unchanged and the risk of developing colorectal cancer not containing the bacterium was not reduced.

"Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer and the third most common form of the disease."

Reference:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/fiber-rich-diet-could-cut-colorectal-cancer-risk-131654632.html?ref=gs

A study has published that caffeine could reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. So caffeine may actually be more beneficial to you then you thought. In their studies researchers found that the metabolites boosted activity in one of the inflammatory gene clusters. That, in turn, caused the immune cells to produce more IL-1ß. When injected into mice, the substances triggered widespread inflammation and hypertension.

Key Takeaways:

• Caffeine may help reduce the type of inflammation that's linked to cardiovascular disease risk factors,
• David Furman, Ph.D., of the Stanford University school of Medicine in California, and colleagues studied data on healthy participants ages 20 to 30 and another group older than 60.
• "Our results show an overall up-regulation of specific inflammasome genes in older humans and identify two distinct immune states corresponding to chronically inflamed individuals with dysregulated nucleotide metabolism, high levels of oxidative stress,

"Caffeine may help reduce the type of inflammation that's linked to cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Nature Medicine."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/pb/69298&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFDdT9sZaJZ1owK89gxvIfdRbR7BQ

When it comes to supplements in general, the supplement omega three is known to having properties that can prevent childhood asthma. When the supplement itself is taken during pregnancy the risk of childhood asthma can be reduced by close to one third. These findings are the result of a recent study that was completed by the University of Waterloo.

Key Takeaways:

• Taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma by almost one third
• Currently, one out of five young children suffer from asthma or a related disorder before school age.
• women who were prescribed 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy reduced their children's risk of asthma by 31 per cent.

""Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades," said Professor Bisgaard. "We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.""

Reference:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161229113451.htm

If you have ever eaten a hearty helping of asparagus, you may or may not have noticed that your urine smelled pungent afterwards. A study in the British Medical Journal states that only 40% of people can smell this. This study showed that all the people who could not smell asparagus in urine had the same gene anomaly. Scientists are also hoping to raise awareness of how healthy the vegetable is. This stalky plant is rich in fiber, zinc, iron, folate, and vitamins A, C, and E.

Key Takeaways:

• The groundbreaking study may pave the way to genetic engineering that would allow more people to detect the distinctive odor, the team at the Harvard school of Public Health said.
• The firmly tongue-in-cheek study is published in the mostly humorous end-of-year holiday issue of the British Medical Journal.
• The team used two big studies of 6,900 men and women to find out why some people can smell the asparagus effect and others cannot.

""Outstanding questions on this topic remain; first and foremost perhaps is why a delicacy such as asparagus results in such a strong odor?""

Reference:

//www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/why-can-t-some-people-smell-asparagus-their-pee-n695641?cid=public-rss_20161219

Feeding a preschooler can be a daunting task. It is difficult when all they want is unhealthy food, and shun any attempt at giving them something healthy. There are some mistakes which can be avoided. Do not let them drink till their full, or eat a constant stream of snacks. At a young age it is time to impress on the importance of healthy eating.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s totally understandable why parents do this; after all, nobody wants their child to go hungry. So they fill the plate with chicken fingers and French fries and skip the vegetables.
• They serve white bread and not whole grain, they let them eat chips instead of apple slices for snacks. The kid is happy and eats up, so the parents are happy.
• The problem is that not only is the child not eating a healthy diet, the child isn’t learning to like the foods that can keep him healthy for a lifetime.

"Don’t be a short-order cook."

Reference:

//www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-3-biggest-feeding-mistakes-you-can-make-with-your-preschooler-2016120610804

Sure, when you send your kids to school you worry about a lot of things: Fitting in, bullying, learning but never did you think that you would have to worry about bacteria from mice and other rodents. Researchers have shown that bacteria in school has caused an increase in asthma in school age kids. This is increasing at such an alarming rate that it finally caught the attention of health officials even though the effects have been happening for years.

Key Takeaways:

• Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical school have jointly concluded that a major contributing factor to asthma in school-age children could be exposure to bacteria and allergens from rodents like mice.
• Based on the analysis, no other airborne allergen was as problematic as the mouse dust, which the researchers identified as causing the worst asthma outcomes in children.
• Indoor irritants can function as acute triggers of asthma symptoms, resulting in sufferers having to use more medication to treat it than they otherwise would if indoor environments were kept cleaner.

"Some 284 children from 37 inner-city public schools located throughout the Northeastern United States were evaluated as part of the research."

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/2016-12-12-schools-are-filled-with-bacteria-causing-crippling-lung-function-in-children.html

Yes. Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean he or she has significant depression. If the sadness becomes persistent, or if disruptive behavior that interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life develops, it may indicate that he or she has a depressive illness.

Key Takeaways:

• An early warning sign of depression in teenagers may not be sadness, but rather anxious and even irritable behavior.
• These clues are important for flagging parents, teachers and doctors to the risk of major depression, which can disable adolescents just as they're starting life.
• This is particularly important for children with a parent with major depression, who are at an even higher risk for depression.

"It can be hard to study depression in families."

Reference:

//www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/anxiety-irritability-may-be-first-warning-depression-kids-n693321?cid=public-rss_20161209

With the emergence of Celiac disease in recent years, there are many who have cut gluten from their diet even though they do not suffer from the condition. It has been viewed as a fad new diet, but specialists argue that it can negatively impact your diet. The concern is that the lack of fortified breads, pastas, and cereals in a diet will cause a deficiency in essential B vitamins, folate, and fiber that come from them. Doctors are advising those who do not have Celiac disease to not cut gluten from their diet.

Key Takeaways:

• A new report by Harvard Medical school states that gluten-free dieting can easily result in a lack of proper nutrition, particularly for those without celiac disease.
• The truth is that there are no published reports showing that a gluten-free diet produces weight loss in persons without celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
• Researchers are concerned that consumers who are eager to drop gluten from their diets may be lacking the essential B Vitamins, folate and fiber that comes from consuming fortified breads, cereals and pastas.

"This truth is that there are no published reports showing that a gluten-free diet produces weight loss in persons without celiac disease or gluten sensitivity"

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.marketwired.com/press-release/dr-rao-diet-doc-warns-that-going-gluten-free-can-inadvertently-result-lack-proper-nutrition-2180287.htm&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZjNGVlYTM1NDU3YmZmOGU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGOODeko9G9f8TBQi9HahvO4AlLWg

The common cold is an infection of your nose and throat caused by viruses. We typically catch between two and four colds a year. There is some evidence suggesting that people with higher levels of vitamin D may have a reduced risk of catching the common cold. Astragalus root has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen immunity and prevent colds and flu. Studies have found that astragalus has antiviral properties and stimulates the immune system, although there have been no clinical trials examining the effectiveness of astragalus against colds in humans.

Key Takeaways:

• Like clockwork, the cold and flu season is nearly upon once again. Cooler fall weather, kids heading back to school and other factors all contribute to the spread of influenza.
• The fact is humans have used natural cold remedies to relieve symptoms of cold and flu since the earliest of times.
• Also, a Zulu cold treatment that is made from the South African geranium Pelargonium sidoide is now a best-selling cold remedy the world over, because it, too, is supported by clinical research.

"For instance, elderberries have been used as medicine since the Stone Age, according to Melanie Grimes, scholar, academic, author and homeopathic expert."

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/056193_flu_season_natural_remedies_Big_Pharma.html

If you get up every day around six in the morning, make breakfasts and lunches, and then sit for about an hour in the car dropping them off to school and then driving to work, where I sit for a few hours more.Not much different from when I was in school, where marathon sitting and studying was the norm. Get out there and exercise, too, at least 30 minutes a day, and if not, make sure you get up from your desk every 45 minutes of so and get the blood pumping and give your monitor-staring eyes a rest.

Key Takeaways:

• Bright and beautiful, this yellow spice possesses anti-inflammatory effects that are good for the sedentary person.
• Prepare your lunch foods with olive oil and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease;
• Almonds are an excellent anti-oxidant Vitamin E and contains a plant-based anti-inflammatory omega-3.

"After all, prolonged sitting has been associated with hunger pangs and obesity and decrease in concentration. Don't forget the water."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//blog.silive.com/gracelyns_chronicles/2016/11/do_you_sit_all_day_at_work_or.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFY6xCt9DGZwECT4OGblFU6xZctqw

There may come a day when children who are struggling academically are sent to the gym instead of detention. A recent U.S. study has found a strong link between physical fitness and academic achievement in kids. They assessed the physical endurance of 75 children and then gave them memory, algebra, and other tests to see how well they did. The results showed that children who were more physically fit did much better than those who were not. It has always been recommended for children to get exercise, but now it seems to be even more important.

Key Takeaways:

• Making sure kids have good muscle fitness might also benefit their school performance, according to a recent U.S. study.
• Aerobic fitness has already been linked to better thinking abilities in pre-teen children, but the current study found an independent link between muscle fitness and kids’ performance on memory tests as well as their math and reading skills.
• Aerobic fitness describes the capacity of the lungs to take in and deliver oxygen as well as the heart to effectively distribute oxygen to the body,” Hillman told Reuters Health by email. “Musculoskeletal fitness relates to muscle strength, power and endurance to enable performance in the face of resistance.”

"For the study, which was funded by Nike, 75 kids aged 9 to 11 years completed an aerobic exercise test at steady speed on a treadmill with gradually increasing incline until they were too out of breath to continue."

Reference:

//www.reuters.com/article/us-health-children-muscle-mind-idUSKBN12Y2NG?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FhealthNews+%28Reuters+Health+News%29

are you monitoring the foods that your children are eating? Chances are the foods they're consuming contain too much salt. New reports indicate that depsite the warnings, kids are eating too much salt. It is time to take a stand against sodium on your kid's plate and this information is a great place to start.

Key Takeaways:

• Sodium-heavy breads, pizza, cold cuts, processed snacks and soups are among the major culprits, according to the report.
• Girls had much lower daily intake than boys -- 2,919 mg a day versus 3,584 mg a day, according to the report.
• Dinner accounted for 39 percent of children's salt intake and lunch for 31 percent, the study found. Breakfast and snacks each provided roughly 15 percent of salt intake.

"Foods bought at grocery stores provided 58 percent of children's daily salt intake. Fast-food and pizza contributed 16 percent, and school cafeterias 10 percent, according to the study."

Reference:

//www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=199570

We know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, but it turns out that a diet high in these too foods may also help with diseases like ALS. Studies are showing that the foods we eat play a huge rule in both triggering and the prognosis of the disease. Lunch meats and milk should be avoided, while foods high in fiber and some meats may actually help.

Key Takeaways:

• fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidant nutrientsare associated with better function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a severe neurodegenerative disorder
• It appears that nutrition plays a role both in triggering the disease and why it progresses

"New research at Columbia University's Mailman school of Public Health reveals that foods like fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidant nutrients and carotenoids are associated with better function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients around the time of diagnosis."

Reference:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161101102618.htm

The ideal method of getting necessary vitamins and minerals is through natural foods and juices. In most cases the modern diet does not provide all of the key nutrients needed for healthy living, so many people turn to vitamins and supplements. The effectiveness of these additions are often dependent on when they are taken and whether they are taken with or without food.

Key Takeaways:

• “The best way to get all your nutrients is from food,” notes Dr. Ellen Kamhi, a medical school instructor and author of "The Natural Medicine Chest."
• “But of course there is a large amount of scientific evidence that supports the use of supplements. There are many instances when your diet isn’t sufficient to provide all the necessary nutrients because of toxic growing conditions, the chemicals used in GMO crops, or simply poor eating habits.
• “The calcium will most likely be absorbed but will block the absorption of magnesium,” she tells Newsmax Health. “And if you take iron supplements, avoid ferrous sulfate. Choose ferrous chelate or fumerate instead.”

"“The best way to get all your nutrients is from food,” notes Dr. Ellen Kamhi, a medical school instructor and author of "The Natural Medicine Chest." Read more: Timing When to Take Your Vitamins is Key to Effectiveness"

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.dolphnsix.com/news/1688189/when-take-your-vitamins-timing-effectiveness&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjVkYjY3ZDViNDdiNGM3ZTc6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEVX298afyiTIxGpvIeHGV_0TiLPA

Have you ever seen research on nutrition? Do you feel that they often sugar coat everything when it comes to the research? If you feel that way, you aren’t the only one. In the past after a report on sugar and its contributions to heart disease, school cafeterias changed the menus. Before that can happen again to prevent that from repeating, a few things have to change. To learn more about research on nutrition and how it affects you, read more here in the article.

Key Takeaways:

• The tampering of this Harvard research paper impacted 50 years’ worth of research on heart disease and nutritional science.
• This transition contributed significantly to the current obesity problem, which costs over $100 billion in annual estimated health care costs.
• The tampering of this Harvard publication reveals the damaging effects from industries meddling with scientific research.

"By pressuring universities to be transparent with the sources of their financial backers, and by increasing public funding for university-led research, I am confident that people will be able to once again deem scientific publications trustworthy."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.bupipedream.com/news/73958/sugar/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjY3NzEzYzg1MjE0ZjUwYzU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGGCQTIpOSW7K-VSDhmcfn4xkiSDA

A new study from the John Hopkins school of Medicine has linked inhalation of secondhand smoke to an increase risk of stroke. The study concluded that people who had suffered a stroke but never smoked cigarettes were almost 50% more likely to have been exposed to secondhand smoke at home. In America nearly 25% of nonsmokers are still exposed regularly to secondhand smoke.

Key Takeaways:

• The increased risk of stroke that comes with smoking may extend to nonsmokers who live in the same household and breathe in secondhand smoke, a U.S. study suggests.
• Researchers found that those who had a stroke were nearly 50 percent more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke at home than people who had never had a stroke.
• During the study, stroke survivors exposed to secondhand smoke were also more likely to die from any cause compared to those without secondhand smoke exposure.

"Researchers found that those who had a stroke were nearly 50 percent more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke at home than people who had never had a stroke."

Reference:

//www.reuters.com/article/us-health-stroke-secondhand-smoke-idUSKCN12L27N?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FhealthNews+%28Reuters+Health+News%29