Shorter wavelength blue light that is emitted by smartphones, lights, and computer, tablet, and TV screens causes damaging health effects. Exposure to this wavelength of light disrupts circadian rhythms. Exposure to blue light after the sun goes down interferes with sleep. Blue light may contribute to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other health conditions. MinimizeContinue reading “Beware of blue light from your cell phone”
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Fact sheet about exercise and supplements
After exercising, I nourish my body with whole foods and supplementation. Eggs, beets, carrots, cooked tomatoes, fish , turmeric, ginger and other whole foods. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-Consumer/ When busy, I need to nourish my body from greens and protein powder I get from Pharmanex at http://www.nuskin.com . Check the menu in this site for the sponsor IDContinue reading “Fact sheet about exercise and supplements”
Study links gut-homing protein levels with HIV infection risk, disease progression
Love and the μ-Opioid Receptor
TWIS Orphan opioid | Science NOV. 2, 1995 Orphan opioid. Science 03 Nov 1995: Vol. 270, Issue 5237, pp. 713. DOI: 10.1126/science.270.5237.713f. Article · Info & Metrics · eLetters. Loading. Science: 270 (5237) … science.sciencemag.org/content/270/5237/713.6 DOI: 10.1126/science.270.5237.713f Painful marks of childhood abuse … Although studies indicate that the opioid system controls mood-related processes and social behaviors, whether and how stressful childhoodContinue reading “Love and the μ-Opioid Receptor”
Opioid receptor was present in the nerves associated with the portal vein that collects blood from the gut
The sensations of hunger and satiety are mediated through communication between the gastrointestinal system and the brain. Duraffourd et al. found that μ-opioid receptor (MOR)–1 was present in the nerves associated with the portal vein that collects blood from the gut. Peptide products of protein digestion can function
Opioid addiction—degrades health, saps productivity, spawns crime, and devastates families
New painkillers could thwart opioids‘ fatal flaw BY MEREDITH WADMAN | NOV. 15, 2017 Nov 16, 2017 … When people die from overdoses of opioids, whether prescription pain medications or street drugs, it is the suppression of breathing that almost always kills them. The drugs act on neuronal receptors to dull pain, but those in the brain stem alsoContinue reading “Opioid addiction—degrades health, saps productivity, spawns crime, and devastates families”
Suppressed dopaminergic activity in a specific brain area may play a causal role in depression
Suppressed dopaminergic activity in a specific brain area may play a causal role in depression. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a heterogenous mental illness characterized by deficits in mood and reward processing. The ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the brain plays a critical role in regulating reward processing via its projection to the nucleus accumbensContinue reading “Suppressed dopaminergic activity in a specific brain area may play a causal role in depression”
Drug prescribing for older adults in the USA
Drug prescribing for older adults Author: Paula A Rochon, MD, MPH, FRCPC Section Editor: Kenneth E Schmader, MD Deputy Editor: Daniel J Sullivan, MD, MPH Contributor Disclosures All topics are updated as new evidence becomes available and our peer review process is complete. Literature review current through: Dec 2017. | This topic last updated: May 26, 2017. INTRODUCTION — Optimizing drug therapy isContinue reading “Drug prescribing for older adults in the USA”
Seniors are over medicated in America
Seniors are over medicated in America
Overmedication and Seniors | Problem of Overmedication https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/overmedication-in-the-elderly/ As we age we are prone to more chronic conditions that require medication. At the same time, an aging body tolerates drugs differently and metabolizes drugs more slowly than it did when we were young, making drug interaction a greater concern. Many seniors mix over the counter drugs and dietary supplements with …Continue reading “Seniors are over medicated in America”
Is Obesity ‘Contagious’?
Is Obesity ‘Contagious’? By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News You’ve Lost the Weight. When Will It Come Back? Why Evenings May Be a Dangerous Time for Dieters Health Tip: Prevent Weight Gain Is Obesity Slowing Gains in U.S. Life Spans? Sleep Better, Lose Weight? Want More News? Sign Up forContinue reading “Is Obesity ‘Contagious’?”
Factors that increase your risk for a secondary cancer
Several factors can make you more likely to develop a secondary cancer. Some are under your control. Others aren’t. It’s important for you to discuss your risks with your doctor and find out what you can do to lower your odds of developing cancer again. Equally important, discuss how often you need to get screened, so you can catch any new cancers early.
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Dopamine may have given humans our social edge over other apes
Male chimpanzees signal their aggression when they display their big canines, in contrast with humans, who show small canines when they smile. Sergey Uryadnikov/shutterstock.com Dopamine may have given humans our social edge over other apes By Ann GibbonsJan. 22, 2018 , 3:10 PM Humans are the ultimate social animals, with the ability to bond with mates,Continue reading “Dopamine may have given humans our social edge over other apes”