Mid-life Obesity Signals Late-life Memory & Cognitive Problems
Monday, July 13, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) There is a rather severe price to pay for doing things wrong when you still have a chance. Not only is being overweight an increased risk for cardiovascular problems and cancer, the wear and tear of it all also takes a serious toll on your brain. DHA and Butyric Acid Work Together to Knock Out Colon Cancer CellsSaturday, July 11, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Two staples of a healthy diet, butyric acid resulting from adequate fiber and DHA from fish, work synergistically to increase the destruction of colon cancer cells. This was demonstrated by in cell and animal studies. More Proof that Statins Damage Muscles in Many People Taking ThemWednesday, July 08, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Over half of individuals taking statins complain of muscle aches and pains. A new study demonstrates that 56% of those with these symptoms have injured muscle fibers based on muscle biopsy. Statin Use Speeds Onset of Coronary Adverse Event HospitalizationsTuesday, July 07, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study of 3,516 Italian patients prescribed statins for high cholesterol looked into the issue of how well the therapy lowered cholesterol and the effect of therapy on the time to first hospitalization for a coronary event. Acid Suppressing Medication Creates DependenceSaturday, July 04, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that the widely over-prescribed acid suppressing medications known as proton-pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, and Nexium) cause significant indigestion when patients try to get off them. This is because the drugs, once stopped, cause a rebound over-production of stomach acid. Aerobics Promote a More Youthful BrainFriday, July 03, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In a small group of men and women ages 60 to 80 it was found that those who did 3 hours of aerobics per week for ten consecutive years had much less abnormal twisting of the blood vessels in their brain, reflecting brain circulation patterns of younger adults. Lack of Omega 3 Fatty Acids Kills 84,000 Per YearFriday, July 03, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new taxpayer-funded study by the Centers for Disease Control estimates that in 2005 obesity killed 216,000 people, another 191,000 lost their lives to laziness, and 84,000 died because they didn’t have enough omega 3 fatty acids in their diet. Bovine Colostrum and the FluThursday, July 02, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Natural protection against bacterial and viral infection is required for the survival of humans. The undisputed powerhouse in this category is first milk colostrum, a mother’s gift of protection to the newborn child. It is clearly associated with fewer digestive and respiratory infections. Colostrum, Digestive Immunity, and Digestive RepairWednesday, July 01, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It appears that colostrum may be a major key to digestive health, not only protecting the digestive tract from nasty bacterial infections, but also reducing the toxicity of those infections and repairing the lining of the GI tract all at the same time – amazing! Gum Problems Linked to Early Stroke in MenTuesday, June 30, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Men take note – the risk of a stroke before age 65 is significantly increased in any man who has suffered periodontal bone loss as a result of a longer term issue with gum problems. Hayflick Comments on AgingMonday, June 29, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Leonard Hayflick, PhD, a professor of anatomy at the University of California, San Francisco is best known for his aging theory known as the Hayflick Limit, which places the maximum potential lifespan of humans at 120, the time at which too many cells can no longer split and divide to keep things going. Inflammatory Markers Linked to Fatal Heart AttacksSunday, June 28, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In a group of 5,680 men and women between the ages of 70 to 82, the presence of elevated inflammatory markers Il-6 and CRP were clear predictors of risk for fatal cardiovascular events. Synaptic Plasticity – The Key to Your Brain’s FutureSaturday, June 27, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) How does your brain bounce back from intense stress? When is your subconscious brain going to start believing you should actually be that weight you desire? Any why is it you just can’t seem to break that bad habit? The answer may lie in how flexible or “plastic” your brain structures are. Oprah’s “Crazy” Talk – Bioidentical Hormones – Helpful or Harmful? (Part 2)Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Hormones decline with age. The simplistic idea of replacing something that is apparently missing makes sense to many people, especially when a lab test can show that the hormone levels are lower than a younger person’s or when taking the hormone suppresses a symptom. And that is where the simplicity ends – and the risks begin to elevate. Oprah’s “Crazy Talk” – Bioidentical Hormones – Helpful or Harmful? (Part 1)Monday, June 22, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Newsweek recently indulged in tabloid journalism, featuring Oprah on the cover with the headline: CRAZY TALK, Oprah, Wacky Cures, & You. The specific emphasis of the article was an attack on Suzanne Somers, Oprah, and bioidentical hormones. The Genie is out of the hormone bottle, consumers are confused, the medical profession is in its typical funk, and somewhere out there is the health-improving truth. Whey Protein Activates Bone BuildingSunday, June 21, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A cell study with whey protein shows that it activates the important bone building cells known as osteoblasts, in part by turning on gene signals important to bone building. Will Sitting Kill You?Friday, June 19, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The definition of couch potato now extends to the length of time you sit in a chair, including work time. If you spend three-fourths or more of your day sitting compared to standing, your increased risk of early death from any cause or from cardiovascular disease ranges increases by from 30% to 61%, compared to sitting no more than one-forth of the time or less. Thyroid Problems, Alzheimer’s, and Cognitive DeclineThursday, June 18, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A significant body of science now links poor thyroid function and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s risk (doubling the risk for women). The information is proving interesting, and not what many would expect. In fact, taking thyroid hormone to help offset aging issues may make cognitive decline worse. Sluggish Thyroid Impairs Blood Sugar MetabolismWednesday, June 17, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) An interesting study shows that individuals with insulin resistance and low thyroid have a much more difficult time trying to fix their metabolism. On a 16 week weight loss program of diet and exercise, those without thyroid problems were much more able to correct insulin resistance. Chernobyl Still HauntsTuesday, June 16, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The devastating long-term adverse health effects of radiation exposure is made painfully clear in a new study following the health of Latvian clean-up workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident of 1986. There is a significant increase in mortality rate compared to the general population. Those still living have an average of ten different diseases or medical conditions, accelerated aging from free radical damage, autoimmune disease, immunologic incompetence, and very high rates of thyroid, prostate, and stomach cancer. Carnosine Offsets Liver AgingMonday, June 15, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new animal study shows that supplemental carnosine significantly reduces the free radical damage in the liver that typically occurs in older rats. Free radical damage to cells is of course a common theme involved with aging. Carnosine has received a lot of attention for its age-associated antioxidant properties. Resveratrol Continues to ImpressSaturday, June 13, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Resveratrol is at the forefront of anti-aging research due to its powerful ability to activate sirtuins in the nucleus of the cell, key gene signals involved with cell survival. Interestingly, higher doses of resveratrol also help kill cancer cells. The excitement is permeating the scientific world, as can be seen in the comments from authors of a recent review on resveratrol. Genome Instability, Gray Hair, and AgingFriday, June 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new theory of aging is soon to take center stage, one based on genome instability. Research into the mechanisms relating to how hair turns gray is turning up some interesting findings. Carnosine Helps Prevent Kidney Damage from DiabetesThursday, June 11, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Carnosine is not only a potent antioxidant, but it is also known to reduce adverse glycation formation from high blood sugar. In a new study it was found that carnosine prevented kidney cells from multiplying in an unfavorable way when in response to high blood sugar, even preventing some of the adverse effects high blood sugar causes the kidneys. Acetyl-L-Carnitine Enhances LongevityWednesday, June 10, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists have given the name vitagenes to a group of longevity genes that enable your body to deal with stress and still maintain natural balance. As it turns out, Acetyl-l-carnitine is a potent activator of these vitagenes. 
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