by Fred Pescatore, M.D. A disturbing new study found that high levels of a pesticide metabolite called dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) come with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. More than four times as high, in fact. Yet the powers that be (and that includes the public health departments) continue to doubt the truth of findings like […]
From the OmniVista Health Learning News Desk There have been lots of reports lately on strength training and its importance for weight loss and blood sugar control. But a new study shows that aerobic exercise still has its place. Aerobic exercise is any type of activity that gets your heart rate up. Even something as […]
From the OmniVista Health Learning News Desk There’s no doubt that blueberries are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. But when you can get your hands on wild blueberries, you’ve really got something special. A new study shows that wild blueberries far surpass regular blueberries in their potential health benefits. Primarily because […]
By Fred Pescatore, M.D. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. At no time has that saying been more appropriate. Because a new study has shown that dietary changes can be remarkably effective in reducing inflammation—and in as little as six weeks, too. Inflammation is a driving force behind a long list […]
By Marc S. Micozzi, M.D., Ph.D. If you’re like me and you fondly remember Bob Hope singing, “thanks for the memories” to sign off every show, you too may be getting to the age when you’re concerned about memory. And recent research indicates you are the best expert there is when it comes to early […]
From the OmniVista Health Learning news desk According to a new study, long-term use of benzodiazepines–a class of drug commonly prescribed for anxiety and sleeplessness–is linked to a greater risk of Alzheimer’s. And not just a slightly increased risk—but as much as 51 percent higher. The researchers analyzed six years of data, and noted 1,796 […]
From the OmniVista Health Learning news desk A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that low levels of one specific vitamin can fuel chronic inflammation. A group of researchers from Boston’s Tufts University conducted the study. They tested blood levels of vitamin B6 in 2,229 men and women. They also looked at 13 […]
And how to protect yourself starting TODAY By Marc S. Micozzi, M.D., Ph.D. By now, you’re probably well aware of the role stress plays in countless health problems, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. But there’s one more important fact you need to know about stress: It’s contagious! In fact, this contagion […]
By Fred Pescatore, M.D. If you want to stay healthy, it is becoming clearer and clearer that you have to keep your blood sugar under control. In fact, a new study shows that even blood glucose levels in the high end of the normal range appear to cause some significant problems. In a sample of […]