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06Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Study Shows When Violent Crime Rates Fall, Heart Disease Death Rates Drop, Too

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While people are often encouraged to get healthier, the social determinants of health — conditions in which individuals are born, grow, live, work and age that are shaped by factors of oppression and privilege — can make that challenging. These conditions have been shown to contribute to health disparities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Now a new study, published on July 14 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, illustrates how exposure to violent crime can affect heart health.For the study, researchers looked at death rates for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and coronary artery disease in the 77 community areas of Chicago from 2000 to 2014, and compared them with violent crime rates in each area over the same period. During that 14-year period, researchers noticed a…

06Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Oatly and Premier Protein Products Among 53 Nutritional and Beverage Products Recalled by Lyons Magnus

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Lyons Magnus, the maker of numerous nutritional and beverage products, has voluntarily recalled multiple types of food and beverage products because of potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. To date, no illness or complaints related to the products have been reported, according to the July 29 announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the FDA.Cronobacter is a germ that can live in very dry places, and it has been found in dry foods, such as infant formula and powdered milk. The bacteria can cause severe bloodstream infections (sepsis) or meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Although Cronobacter infections are very rare, they can occur in anyone, and some…

06Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

People Who Eat Higher Amounts of Potassium and Calcium May Reduce Their Risk of Recurrent Kidney Stones

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People who eat a diet low in calcium and potassium may be more likely to develop first time and recurrent kidney stones, according to a new Mayo Clinic study. Lower dietary caffeine, phytate, and fluid intake were also associated with higher odds of incident symptomatic kidney stones, according to the results, published on August 1 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings."These dietary findings may have particular importance because recommendations for preventing kidney stones have been based primarily on dietary factors associated with first-time rather than recurrent stone formation," said senior author Andrew Rule, MD, a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in a release. "Patients may not be likely to adjust their diet to prevent an incidence of kidney stones, but they are more likely to do so if it can help…

06Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Finding Time to Think Is More Enjoyable Than Expected, Study Says

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Most people still underestimate just how much they would enjoy simply sitting alone with their thoughts, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. While our modern instincts may be to use our devices constantly, that behavior can put us at risk of information overload and decision fatigue.Previous research has suggested that intentionally letting your mind wander has real-world benefits. A study published in Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice in 2019 found it helped people process difficult emotions; other research has found links with problem solving and even enhanced creativity.Despite these rewards, “individuals have difficulty appreciating just how engaging thinking can be,” explained Kou Murayama, PhD, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Tübingen in Germany, and one of the study authors, in an APA press release.Undistracted Thought…

05Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Highly Processed Foods Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

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Too many daily calories from highly processed foods like lunch meats, frozen dinners, and packaged cookies may speed up cognitive decline, a new study suggests.In the study, researchers examined the diets and cognitive function test results of more than 8,000 adults in Brazil. At the start of the study, participants consumed an average of about 2,850 calories a day. About 28 percent of their daily calories came from highly processed foods.After about nine years of follow-up, cognitive test scores for memory and executive function declined the most for participants who ate the most highly processed foods, according to preliminary study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference held July 31–August 4 in San Diego.“There is growing evidence that what we eat can impact our brains as we age, and…

05Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Olivia Newton-John, Pop Singer and Star of Grease, Dies at 73

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Olivia Newton-John, the four-time Grammy-winning singer known for chart-topping hits such as 1981’s “Physical" and her role as Sandy Olsson in the move Grease, has died after years battling breast cancer. She was 73.“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” wrote Newton-John's husband, John Easterling on Instagram on August 8.After being first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, Newton-John became an advocate for breast cancer survivors. Her cancer went into remission but returned again in 2013. In May of 2017, she revealed that she has breast cancer that metastasized to her spine.During the course of her treatments, Newton-John became a firm believer in plant-based medicine, and with herbalist husband, she founded the Olivia Newton-John Foundation to fund…

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05Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Lower the Risk of Fractures, Study Finds

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As many as one in three Americans age 60 and up take vitamin D supplements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to help their body absorb calcium and support bone health (among the other benefits this vitamin-mineral duo provides, per the National Institutes of Health). Per Mayo Clinic, people who get enough vitamin D and calcium in their diets can slow bone mineral loss, help prevent osteoporosis (a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle), and reduce bone fractures.Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, however, say that definitive data on whether vitamin D supplements reduce fractures in the general population has been inconsistent. In a recent clinical trial of more than 25,000 healthy adults, investigators at Brigham found that supplemental vitamin D (2000 IU/day) did…

05Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

Does the Navy SEAL Power Nap Really Leave You Feeling Rested in 8 Minutes?

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If you feel drained throughout the day, this trending sleep hack may be worth a shot.Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink talked about his napping technique on The Peter Attia Drive podcast back in 2019. He lays down with his feet elevated (so they’re above his heart) and sets an alarm for eight minutes (sometimes 10 or 12). And when he wakes up, he says during the episode: “I feel like Superman. I feel like I just slept for eight hours.”TikToker Nick Vitello (566,400 followers) shared a TikTok video of himself trying the sleep hack on April 28, and the video now has more than 33.3 million views. “Take the best nap of your life,” Vitello says in the video. “It works.”Others are trying out the nap trick, too. TikToker Billy Howell…

05Mar 2023 by Janice Holland

More Time at Home Meant More Kids Died of Gun Violence During the Early Pandemic

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Child deaths due to gun violence increased during the pandemic by more than one death every day, compared with previous years, according to new research. From the start of the pandemic until the end of 2021, there were more than 700 additional child deaths from gun violence than typically would have occurred.“That number is on par with the number of childhood deaths from COVID-19 itself,” says Anupam B. Jena, MD, PhD, who works as professor of healthcare policy at Harvard Medical School and is one of the study authors.The psychological strain of the pandemic on families, combined with school closures, meant adolescents were spending more time at home, where guns are more likely to be present. “This is just one more feather in the argument that the pandemic has had…