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Cellphone Use Linked to High Blood Pressure
Talking on a cellphone for 30 minutes or more a week could increase the risk of high blood pressure, according to a recent study. It was linked to a 12% increased risk of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke, compared with talking on a cellphone less than 30 minutes per week.
“The number of minutes that people talk on their cellphone appears to matter for heart health, with more minutes adding up to greater risk,” said Xianhui Qin, MD, a study author and professor.
The study was conducted using data from over 200,000 participants without hypertension at baseline and spanned 12 years. Mobile phone usage was tracked over this period and participants were monitored for the development of high blood pressure.
No definite reason for the link was uncovered, but radiofrequency energy emitted by the cellphones was listed as a possible contributing factor. The authors suggest reducing time spent talking on cellphones each week while research in this area continues.
Reading for Pleasure May Boost Memory in Older Adults
Regularly enjoying leisure reading may be able to strengthen memory skills in older adults, some new research has discovered. Participants saw improvements in both episodic and working memory over a period of 8 weeks spent reading engaging books in a variety of genres.
Episodic memory— i.e., memory of events— is a type of long-term memory that involves recalling past experiences in their context of time, place, etc., while working memory refers to the brain’s ability to hold and easily use a piece of information in the short-term.
The researchers chose a large selection of interesting, leisure-type books and delivered them to older adult participants via an iPad loaned for the study. The reading group was compared with a control group who instead completed word puzzles on an iPad throughout the 8-week period.
Researcher Liz Stine-Morrow emphasized that the positive results for memory function came specifically from pleasure reading: “...the kind that really sucks you in, is good for you, and it helps build the mental abilities on which reading depends.”
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Top 12 Endocrine Disruptors to Avoid
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the natural hormones in your body. They are present in numerous everyday products and are linked not only to hormonal disorders, but also to cancer, obesity, and other significant health issues. Some of the most common and toxic endocrine disruptors include BPA, dioxin, atrazine, and phthalates. Plastic is a big source of BPA and phthalates, while atrazine is a common water contaminant. (More)
Exercise May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that involves gradually worsening symptoms like tremor, muscle rigidity, slow movement, and loss of balance. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s and the root cause of the disease is not clear. Recent research from France has shed light on the fact that regular exercise may provide some protection against the development of Parkinson’s. Of the more than 90,000 women followed over a 30-year period, those who exercised the most had a 25% lower risk for the disease than those who got the least exercise. (More)
Obesity May Lead to Lung Function Decline in Women
Obesity is considered a risk factor for a number of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Now, a recent study has found a connection between obesity and a greater risk of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study specifically focused on premenopausal and postmenopausal women, so it remains unknown if there is a similar potential link in men. (More)
5 Outstanding Benefits of Chia Seeds
Good things really do come in tiny packages— at least in the case of chia seeds. These tiny black seeds are filled with protein, fiber, essential minerals, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They can help to “keep you regular” and support heart health while also lowering inflammation. Chia seeds even provide long-term energy and satiety with their excellent combo of fiber, protein, and fat. (More)
Lone Star Tick Bites Can Cause Serious Food Allergies
Ticks and tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Lyme disease is the most well-known tick-transmitted infection, but Lone star ticks can cause a different type of condition known as alpha-gal syndrome. Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergic condition that causes your body to have a reaction to food products that come from mammals— meat, cheese, butter, milk, gelatin, etc. Symptoms include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and hives 2-6 hours after eating the problem food. (More)
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The human hand is made up of 27 individual bones divided into 8 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal bones, and 14 phalanges (aka “finger bones”). This means that about one quarter of all the bones in your body are found in your hands.
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> What do you call a tuna wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated.
> Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up.
> What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
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