Delay cognitive decline by two-and-a-half years

Cognitive dysfunction affects 10 million American adults. There are an additional 5.2 million with Alzheimer’s. Anything you can do to lower your risk and keep your brain healthy the better. It’s an added benefit when the treatment tastes absolutely wonderful.

This report arises from the long ongoing Nurses Health Study. The subjects submitted a food frequency questionnaire every four years beginning in 1980. In the period 1995-2001, researchers evaluated 16,010 women 70 or older for cognitive function every two years.

Radiation exposure doesn't have to cause cancer

You may have heard that radiation (like that used in X-rays) is toxic to cells. And you may know that in high enough doses, radiation can cause a cell to become cancerous. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that their exposure to radiation has gone up significantly in recent years. In fact, thanks to the ever-increasing use of CT scans, the number of Americans sustaining higher levels of radiation is doubling.

How to sleep better and treat COPD at the same time

If you are challenged with COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease), you might be able to treat the condition and get a great night’s sleep at the same time.

Researchers recently conducted a study on 36 subjects with moderate to severe COPD. They evaluated their lung function and inflammatory markers before and after the study. Then they gave them either melatonin (3 mg) or a placebo every day for five months. Here’s what happened.