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Excessive alcohol use linked to early-onset dementia risk

Excessive alcohol use linked to early-onset dementia risk

Posted by | Feb 27, 2018 |

A new study published last week in the journal Lancet Public Health found that “excessive alcohol use could increase the risk of all types of dementia, particularly early-onset dementia.”1 Those with Parkinson’s and Huntington’s were excluded from the study. RELATED STORY: Study: Alcohol is far worse for mental health than Psychedelics Looking at over 1 million adults released from French hospitals between 2008 and 2013,  who had been diagnosed with dementia, the researchers found that “alcohol-use disorders were diagnosed in 16.5% of the men with dementia and 4% of the women with dementia — over twice as much as in those without...

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We are human-microbe superorganisms

We are human-microbe superorganisms

Posted by | Feb 27, 2018 | ,

Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM The microbiome revolution in medicine is beginning to uncover the underappreciated role our healthy gut bacteria play in nutrition and health. RELATED STORY: The microbiome in your body thrives with regular physical contact Recently, it has become apparent that our DNA “does not tell the whole story of our individuality and other factors, environmental factors, play an important role in human health and disease,” researchers concluded. We can thank two revolutions in biology for this revelation. First, there was epigenetics, where diet and lifestyle changes have been shown to turn genes on and off. Second...

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Holistic doctor dead of alleged suicide (#86)

Holistic doctor dead of alleged suicide (#86)

Posted by | Feb 26, 2018 | ,

Holistic Dr. Mark Flanagan, age 62 of Seguin, died on February 23, 2018, after allegedly hanging himself. He was described as fit, healthy and fun loving by his friends who- understandably- appear to be in shock. One mutual friend, a medical doctor whose name will not be shared, said Mark would not do this. It’s just not how Mark would have behaved. (His death marks the 86th time a doctor has died in a questionable way.) We are thinking of Dr. Flanagan’s family and friends during this difficult time and will add an update as more information becomes available. Currently,...

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The artist who paints what she hears

The artist who paints what she hears

Posted by | Feb 26, 2018 |

Our brains are utterly amazing. Just look at the famous, unschooled, super genius, Elon Musk. He has broadened our understanding of what’s possible with space exploration, how we bank and exchange money, and driving, etc. But he’s got incredible company. RELATED STORY: Elon Musk Will Solve Australia’s Energy Problems In 100 Days ‘Or It’s Free’ And so, because there are loads of interesting people doing interesting things in the world, we try and share stories with you that highlight just what the brain can do. This is one of those stories. (Thanks to Great Big Story for continuing to share amazingly interesting...

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The truth on what energy drinks are doing to kids

The truth on what energy drinks are doing to kids

Posted by | Feb 23, 2018 | ,

Teens who consume too many energy drinks are also known to suffer from dehydration, tremors, heat stroke and heart attacks. Now the focus is on behavior. Are energy drinks turning teens into hyperactive, unhealthy, disobedient delinquents? Public perceptions seem to be shifting towards believing that. How Harmful Are Energy Drinks? In January, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver launched a campaign calling for a ban on sales of these drinks to children, and UK supermarkets wasted no time taking action. Waitrose was first, announcing plans to ban sales of the strongest drinks to under-16s. Others swiftly followed, vowing to introduce bans in March. RELATED...

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