Key takeaways: Good- Blueberries,
raspberries, nuts, garlic, onions, whole grains, fiber, protein, evening
exercise, vigorous exercise, interval training. Bad -Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid; diet drinks, alcohol for
women , sitting.
Medicine
You probably don't have a penicillin allergy
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 22 hours ago
Five facts about penicillin allergy You may think you have an allergy to penicillin, but you probably don't. Nine out of 10 people who believe they're allergic to the antibiotic either aren't allergic or have only some intolerance, and eight of 10 people who had an allergic reaction to penicillin 10 or more years ago will now be fine. Two McMaster University physicians have five facts about penicillin allergy published today in the *Canadian Medical Association Journal* (CMAJ). Derek Chu is a fellow in clinical immunology and allergy and David McCullagh is a fellow in infectious d... more »
Common acid reflux medications linked to increased kidney disease risk
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which include well-known brand names Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. Approximately 10 percent of adults in the United States take these drugs for frequent heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Given their prevalence, researchers at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California San Diego mined the FDA Adverse Effect Reporting System (FAERS) database for unexpected consequences of PPI consumption. In the study, published February ... more »
Statins could protect against motor neurone disease
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
High cholesterol has been found to be a possible risk factor for the development of motor neurone disease (MND), according to a large study of genetic data led in the UK by Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health in the USA. The results suggest that cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as statins, could be used to prevent the onset of MND, if confirmed in clinical trials. Dr Alastair Noyce from Queen Mary University of London said: "This is the largest study to-date looking at causal risk factors for motor neurone disease and we saw that ... more »
General Health
Urban parks could make you happier
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 22 hours ago
[image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *UAB researchers found spending 20 minutes in an urban park will make someone happier -- whether they are engaging in exercise or not during the visit. view more Credit: UAB Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Occupational Therapy have published new findings that suggest spending 20 minutes in an urban park will make someone happier regardless of whether they are engaging in exercise or not during the visit. According to the study, published in *International Journal of Environmental Health Research*, urban parks have been re... more »
Live better with attainable goals
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
------------------------------ Those who set realistic goals can hope for a higher level of well-being. The key for later satisfaction is whether the life goals are seen as attainable and what they mean to the person, as psychologists from the University of Basel report in a study with over 970 participants. Wealth, community, health, meaningful work: life goals express a person's character, as they determine behavior and the compass by which people are guided. It can therefore be assumed that goals can contribute substantially to how satisfied people are in life -- or how dissatisfi... more »
Adolescent female blood donors at risk for iron deficiency and associated anemia
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
Female adolescent blood donors are more likely to have low iron stores and iron deficiency anemia than adult female blood donors and nondonors, which could have significant negative consequences on their developing brains, a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests. Based on these findings, the authors propose a variety of measures that could help this vulnerable population. Each year, an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. donate blood, according to the American Red Cross, which coordinates blood drives across the country. Adolescents are increasingly contributing t... more »
Diet
Red raspberries may help with glucose control in people with pre-diabetes
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 22 hours ago
A study released today from the Illinois Institute of Technology shows the benefits of including red raspberries in the diet of individuals with pre-diabetes and insulin resistance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 34 percent of American adults, around 84.1 million in all, had prediabetes in 2015. Patients with prediabetes are at higher risk for a number of conditions - including developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in *Obesity*, investigated the effects of red raspberries in a... more »
Whole grains, dietary fiber be associated with lower risk of liver cancer
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 days ago
*Findings* In this cohort study of 125 455 participants in the United States, including 141 patients with HCC, with an average follow-up of 24.2 years, increased intake of whole grains was associated with a reduced risk of HCC. A nonsignificant inverse HCC association was observed for total bran but not for germ; increased intake of cereal fiber but not fruit or vegetable fiber was associated with a nonsignificant lower risk of HCC. *Meaning* Increased intake of whole grains and possibly cereal fiber and bran could be associated with reduced risk of HCC among US adults.
Consuming garlic and onions may lower colorectal cancer risk
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 days ago
Consumption of allium vegetables--which include garlic, leeks, and onions--was linked with a reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in a study of men and women in China. In the *Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology* study, 833 patients of colorectal cancer were matched to 833 healthy controls by age, sex and residence area. Demographic and dietary information were collected via face-to-face interviews using a validated food frequency questionnaire. The odds of having colorectal cancer was 79 percent lower in adults who consumed high amounts of allium vegetable compared with those... more »
Not enough evidence linking noncaloric sweeteners with adverse effects on gut microbiota
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 days ago
Noncaloric sweeteners may substitute sugar because they mimic its sweet taste but have a negligible impact on daily energy intake and are frequently sweeter than sucrose University of Granada [image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *All sweeteners approved in the European Union are safe and their impact on gut microbiota is negligible as long as they are consumed within the Acceptable Daily Intake. view more Credit: University Of Granada The study, carried out by the UGR professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ángel Gil and his research team, has been published in the scientific journal '*Ad... more »
Not enough protein
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
[image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *This infographic explains the amount of protein men and women need at different life stages. view more Credit: Abbott - Research
The 'blue' in blueberries can help lower blood pressure
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
A new study published in the *Journal of Gerontology Series A* has found that eating 200g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement in blood vessel function and a decrease in systolic blood pressure in healthy people. Researchers from King's College London studied 40 healthy volunteers for one month. They were randomly given either a drink containing 200g of blueberries, or a matched control drink daily. The team monitored chemicals in volunteers' blood and urine as well as their blood pressure and flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery: a measur... more »
Eating nuts may reduce cardiovascular disease risk for people with diabetes
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
DALLAS, February 19, 2019 - Eating more nuts, particularly tree nuts, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research in *Circulation Research*, an American Heart Association journal. Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk for high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke, and is a widespread public health problem affecting more than 30 million Americans. Nuts are chock full of unsaturated fatty acids, phytochemicals, fiber, vitamins such as vitamin E and folate, as well as minerals including calcium, potassium an... more »
Misunderstanding food date labels linked with higher food discards
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
A new survey examining U.S. consumer attitudes and behaviors related to food date labels found widespread confusion, leading to unnecessary discards, increased waste and food safety risks. The survey analysis was led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF), which is based at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study, published online February 13 in the journal *Waste Management*, comes at a time of heightened awareness of food waste and food safety among both consumers and policymakers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates t... more »
Diet drinks may be associated with strokes among post-menopausal women
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published in *Stroke*, a journal of the American Heart Association. This is one of the first studies to look at the association between drinking artificially sweetened beverages and the risk of specific types of stroke in a large, racially diverse group of post-menopausal women. While this study identifies an association between diet drinks and stroke, it does not prove cause and... more »
Diet could help runners beat stomach issues
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience when they exercise, with over two-thirds of people involved in a new study reporting an improvement. Runners in particular can be susceptible to symptoms which are similar to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Previous research has shown that a low fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide and polyol (or FODMAP) diet can help people with IBS. Led by scientists from Anglia Ruskin University and published in the *Journal of the International Society of Spor... more »
More protein and fewer calories help older people lose weight safely
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle mass, improve bone quality and lose "bad" fat, according to results from a new randomized controlled trial led by Wake Forest University researcher Kristen Beavers. Four research papers based on the study results have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals including the *Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences* and the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*. The latest was published this week in the *Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism*. Geriatricians have long... more »
Link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer ignored by women most at risk
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Middle aged women in Australia aren't getting the message about the proven link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, at a time when more are drinking while cancer rates in their age bracket are increasing, according to a new study. More women aged between 45 and 64 years aren't aware of the potential risks, and indicate negative impacts on their weight, relationships or lifestyle would more likely result in a reduction in drinking, rather then warnings about an increased risk of cancer. "There is a low level of awareness about the established link between alcohol and breas... more »
Aging
Women with more social support are less likely to die
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 days ago
Women aged 50-79 who believed they had more social support were less likely to die during the course of the study, according to a new study led by Dr. Nancy Freeborne, adjunct professor in George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services. Published in *Menopause* this week, Freeborne and her colleagues at multiple institutions examined perceived social support and its effect on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. Even after accounting for factors such as income, race, and education that could have influenced the results, the researchers still found that women... more »
Interacting with more people is shown to keep older adults more active
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
[image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that older adults who spend more time interacting with a wide range of people were more likely to be physically... view more Credit: University of Texas at Austin It's been said that variety is the spice of life, and now scientists say variety in your social circle may help you live longer. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that older adults who spend more time interacting with a wide range of people were more likely to be physically active and had greater emotional well-bei... more »
Increasing frailty may lead to death
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
A new study published in *Age and Ageing* indicates that frail patients in any age group are more likely to die than those who are not frail. Worsening frailty at any age is associated with significantly poorer patient outcomes, but the relationship is unclear. Previously, studies on frailty have evaluated patients in terms of frail or not (with an intermediate category of "pre-frail" in between). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of frailty its associated risk of mortality, readmission rate, and length of hospital stay in all adults, regardless of age, admitted as a surgi... more »
Aging and Exercise
Combining morning exercise with short walking breaks helps control blood pressure in older overweight/obese adults
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
Thirty minutes of morning exercise lowers blood pressure for the rest of the day among older men and women who are overweight or obese. And women who take brief, frequent breaks from sitting throughout the day can enhance the blood pressure benefits of morning exercise even more, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's journal *Hypertension*. In a study of men and women, age 55 to 80, all of whom were overweight or obese, researchers wanted to find out whether the beneficial effect of morning exercise on blood pressure was negated by long periods of ... more »
Your exercise performance is a better predictor of longevity than your chronological age
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
It's often said: It's not how old you are, it's how old you feel. New research shows that physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age. The study is published today in the *European Journal of Preventive Cardiology*, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). "Age is one of the most reliable risk factors for death: the older you are, the greater your risk of dying," said study author Dr Serge Harb, cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. "But we found that physiological health is an even better predictor. If you want to li... more »
Long periods of sedentary behavior may increase cardiovascular risk in older women
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
A new study has found that the longer older women sit or lay down during the course of a day--and the longer the individual periods of uninterrupted sitting--the greater their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke. But reducing their sedentary time by just an hour a day appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases by 12 percent--and for heart disease alone, by a dramatic 26 percent, the research found. The study was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. "This study provides furt... more »
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
New research suggests that the relationship between physical and brain fitness varies in older adults by virtue of their sex. The study is published ahead of print in the * Journal of Applied Physiology*. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the measure of how much--and how well--oxygen is delivered to the muscles during exercise. Fitness level has also been associated with changes in the brain's nerve-rich tissue, called gray matter, and better cognitive function in later life. Previous studies have also found cardiorespiratory fitness to be related to how the brain functions during peri... more »
Exercise
Evening exercise will not ruin sleep and might even reduce appetite
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
Must cook dinner. Need to pick the kids up from school. Have to catch up on my favourite TV series. Live too far from the gym. Any of these sound familiar? With growing time demands, many middle-aged adults are finding time to engage in exercise increasingly difficult. For many, even the thought of fitting exercise in after a busy day at work can be as tiring as it is unappetising. The standing belief that high-intensity exercise should be avoided in the early evening due to its effect on sleep only serves to act as another barrier to exercise at this time. However, encouraging new ... more »
Vigorous exercise, fasting, hormones improve elimination of toxic, misfolded, unnecessary proteins i
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
The body's ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting physiologic demands is essential to survival. To do so, each cell must be able to dispose of damaged or unnecessary proteins--a quality-control mechanism critical for cellular performance and for the health of the entire organism. Now, a study from Harvard Medical School shows that intense exercise, fasting and an array of hormones can activate cells' built-in protein disposal system and enhance their ability to purge defective, toxic or unneeded proteins. The findings, published Feb. 19 in *PNAS*, reveal a previously ... more »
High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity has great promise for health
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 5 days ago
Bringing the science of high intensity interval training (HIIT) into everyday life could be the key to helping unfit, overweight people get more of the exercise they need to improve their health, according to an international research team. From washing the car to climbing stairs or carrying groceries, each of these activities is an opportunity for short sharp bursts of 'High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity', HIIPA for short. "Regular incidental activity that gets you huffing and puffing even for a few seconds has great promise for health," said Emmanuel Stamatakis, Professo... more »
Physically active women have significantly decreased risk of heart disease
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
Women who spent less of their day in sedentary behaviors--sitting or reclining while awake--had a significantly decreased risk of heart disease, but there has been an increase in the incidence of younger women having acute heart attacks in the U.S., according to two studies in a special Go Red for Women issue of the American Heart Association's journal *Circulation*, published in February, American Heart Month.This is the third annual issue of the journal dedicated to research about women and cardiovascular health. It includes research articles and studies on topics such as how com... more »
How to make the push-up work for you
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
If you want to improve your golf swing, softball pitch, or tennis serve, the push-up is for you. The push-up is a highly adaptable exercise that can be tailored to help individuals with specific needs, say a team of UWaterloo researchers who studied a modified push-up, called a 'push-up plus.' The push-up plus, which consists of adding a final step of actively separating the shoulder blades, is one of the most effective exercises for strengthening the serratus anterior, the muscle that connects the rib cage to the shoulder blade. A weak serratus can lead to poor control of the sho... more »
Interval training may shed more pounds than continuous moderate intensity workout
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
------------------------------ Interval training may shed more pounds than a continuous moderate intensity workout, suggests a pooled analysis of the available evidence, published online in the *British Journal of Sports Medicine*. And sprint interval training may be most effective for weight loss, the analysis indicates, although the breadth of training programmes studied makes it difficult to recommend one particular approach over another, caution the researchers. Most physical activity guidelines recommend a high volume of exercise for weight loss, equivalent to an hour or more e... more »
Push-up capacity linked with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease events among men
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Active, middle-aged men able to complete more than 40 push-ups had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes--including diagnoses of coronary artery disease and major events such as heart failure--during 10 years of follow-up compared with those who were able to do less than 10 push-ups during the baseline exam. "Our findings provide evidence that push-up capacity could be an easy, no-cost method to help assess cardiovascular disease risk in almost any setting. Surprisingly, push-up capacity was more strongly associated with cardiovascular disease risk tha... more »
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