Many people think that indulging in a vape or puff of pot right before bedtime can help ensure a good night’s sleep. A new survey on marijuana and sleep, commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, indicates that view is wrong. In fact, the results of the survey point to the opposite conclusion—that marijuana… Continue reading Marijuana and Sleep Disruption
A Japanese study published late last year found that a South Asian spice, Kencur ginger, had anticancer properties. The spice specifically inhibits cancer cell growth. Usually sold as “sand ginger,” this version of the common household spice-rack staple is also sold as galanga (the umbrella botanical name for all gingers), aromatic ginger, and cutcherry. The… Continue reading Kencur Ginger as a Cancer-Fighter
Supplement sales are big business in the U.S. and around the globe. Unfortunately, it is a poorly regulated business. Manufacturers often overstate health claims on their labels, including the levels of different ingredients alleged to be included in the supplement. One of the most popular supplements—and one of the most misrepresented and overhyped—is… Continue reading The Truth About Fish Oil
An emerging diagnostic tool shows incredible promise for early cancer detection. Known as a “liquid biopsy,” this is a simple blood test that screens for cancer cell DNA fragments in the bloodstream, as well as other markers of the disease. Unlike a surgical or needle biopsy, a liquid biopsy is quick, painless, and far less… Continue reading The Rise of Liquid Biopsies
You can count cancer prevention among the many benefits of cardio exercise. A new research study publishing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular cardio exercise is linked to the reduction of risk from nine types of cancer. Those include head and neck, stomach, colon, rectum, esophagus, kidney, lung and liver.… Continue reading Cardio Exercise as Cancer Prevention
A study out of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine indicates that individuals with higher-than-normal blood sugar levels are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The researchers found that the risk was significant—between 30 percent and 50 percent more than a person with normal blood sugar levels. Elevated levels are considered… Continue reading Blood Sugar and Heart Disease
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended depression screening for all individuals between the ages of 19 and 65. First published in June, in JAMA , the recommendations are an important first step for instituting preventive mental health measures as a part of ongoing primary healthcare. The task force is a volunteer… Continue reading New Screening Recommendations for Depression
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a life-disrupting condition. A disorder of the upper airway, it involves the air passage closing during sleep, causing snoring, gasping, choking, and episodes of jerking awake. Sufferers often don’t realize that they’re going through this traumatic cycle on a nightly basis, sometimes dozens of times a night. The results, however,… Continue reading A CPAP Alternative for Treating Sleep Apnea
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a technology that automatically tracks blood glucose levels on a 24-hour basis. Not only does it allow users to determine their levels at any given moment, the data can also show trends over time. The technology has only been available for about twenty years, but has seen widespread adoption among… Continue reading New Uses for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Each year the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) compiles a list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the highest levels of potentially toxic pesticide chemicals. The organization uses test results compiled by the USDA to determine how saturated different produce is, and what contaminants they contain. The testing for 2022 found… Continue reading Avoiding the “Dirty Dozen”
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