In 2005 the Alzheimer's Association (AA) awarded 92 grants totaling $17.8 million, pushing the Association's funding for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research since 1982 to over $185 million.Of the 92 grants, just one went to the study of a nutritional supplement. The grant title: "Randomized Trial of a Nutritional Supplement to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease." The award was for $240,000 over three years. The nutritional supplement was...more
Green tea contains many beneficial nutrients and compounds, one example is the antioxidant. Green tea contains four primary polyphenols and these give rise to the green tea antioxidant. In recent studies these powerful antioxidants have been shown to fight viruses, slow aging and have an overall beneficial effect on a persons general health.Catechins which is a part of the four primary polyphenols has been shown in recent clinical tests to...more
Hey there,Have you been seeing your doctor a little too much lately? Headaches here, chest pains there ..shortness of breath, feeling weak, dizzy, and lethargic.A nasty virus going around?Not likely.Something you caught from your kids?Probably not.Well, what is it?Would you believe (and you should) that it could be that you're overweight and/or out of shape?"No way, it can't be!" you say ..I mean you're supposed to drag yourself throughout the day eating chips, drinking caffeine laced beverages, and exercising your fingers on the keyboard."That's how life supposed to be" ..you say, work like crazy make as much money as possible regardless of the health risks retire (while being overweight and out of shape) and spend a good amount of your retirement visiting your local doctor and hospital waiting for that new breakthrough surgery to suck up all that fat from your arteries. Unfortunately, this is often true of many people nowadays. How can you possibly stop this and decrease the possibility (exponentially, I might add) that you have to spend your retirement years pitching a tent at your doctor's office.Get moving.Start a fitness program ..try to do a pushup...more
I've got a confession to make...In the year 2006, I've seen so many articles on cardio that it even made me confused! Everything from don't with it "good night to cardio" to cardio is worthless to HIIT training and all kinds of crazy ideas. There's anti-cardio gurus and cardio masters.At times, cardio seems like a diet plan.Let me explain...more
My wife and I used to have this friendly competition over who had experienced more pain, me in the course of my various sports, farming and home repair injuries, or her during child birth. She was absolutely convinced she had that contest won hands down until she watched the sadistic doctor set my broken leg (tib-fib injury in a motorcycle...more
I think I need treatment. Maybe a spell on a consulting room couch, or, even better, a long holiday somewhere quiet. I'm quite worried what will happen to me if I don't. Oh oh! That's another one. Agateophobia, (Fear of insanity or becoming insane) unless I'm very much mistaken. I'd better lie down It all started a little while ago, when I received a letter from a desperate young lady who was absolutely unable to undress in front of her husbandin fact she hated to see her nude body even reflected in the mirror. This wasn't just a case of advanced shyness or excess modesty on her part; it was an almost pathological fear of being, or being seen, naked. This was, understandably, placing something of a strain on her marriage, and she wrote to me hoping that I, as a lifelong happy nudist, could give her some guidance.This sounded like a medical condition about which I was unqualified to offer advice(What could I say? "Just get 'em off girl and enjoy yourself"! Not exactly helpful in a case like this.)and so I made a few enquiries. I found out that she might be suffering from something called Nudophobia (fear of nudity), or possibly Dishabiliophobia, (fear of undressing in front...more
Living with a diagnosis of Mesothelioma can be very emotionally difficult to deal with. Understandably, you may be feeling upset and confused as it is not uncommon for Mesothelioma to be diagnosed at an advanced stage. Here are five tips to help you...more
My wife has just come out of menopause, at 51. She has entered the glory of graceful aging, now that all problems of menopause are over for her. She feels brand new and it shows in her color, attitude and receptiveness. If you are right now in the...more
Going on a new diet usually ranks about as high as going to the dentist.You know you need to do it. But you procrastinate because your past experiences have been so unpleasant. Even torturous.But there's one big difference between going to a dentist...more
Autism, which is sometimes also referred to Childhood Autism, Early Infantile Autism, or Kanner's Autism, is caused by some neurological malfunction that causes marked delays in the development in the areas of communication and social interaction....more
Although no one knows what causes Alzheimer's disease, many research studies indicate that those who regularly eat fatty fish or who supplement with fish oil have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Why this is the case...more
Some Basic Facts about BenzodiazepinesAny information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription drug. The information contained in this article was valid and...more