Slightly elevated blood sugar tied to brain shrinkage

A key characteristic of memory-destroying Alzheimer’s disease is the build-up of amyloid-beta—a sticky protein that leads to massive death of neurons (brain cells). The blood-brain barrier opens at regular intervals to allow toxins (including amyloid-beta) to exit the brain and enter the bloodstream. The liver then filters the blood and removes these toxins. Scientists believe that helping…

Growing evidence indicates that the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, are associated with over 300 adverse side effects, including weakening of the heart muscle, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Recently published research (Diabetes Care, August 8, 2012) now indicates that statin drug use may cause accelerated calcifi-cation of the aorta and…

There was a time when “fruit-flavored” and “cheese-flavored” meant “made with real fruit” and “made with real cheese.” Nowadays, so much is artificial. Here’s a list of the worst (most harmful) additives in your food: Olestra Caramel Coloring Saccharin Potassium Bromate Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Sulfites Azodicarbonamide Carrageenan…

A recent study published in Journal of Environmental Psychology has shown that being in nature makes people feel more alive, and is important for overall mental and physical health. The boost in wellbeing and increased sense of vitality from being outside was found to surpasses the energizing effects of physical exercise or socializing with others….

In a recent study conducted by the Indiana University School of Medicine and published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that common over-the-counter medicines can shrink the brain and impair thinking in older adults. Treatments for colds and flu, hay fever and allergy, insomnia, and heartburn contain anti-cholinergic ingredients which can block acetylcholine—a crucial brain neurotransmitter needed for memory,…

In the most comprehensive and definitive analysis every performed on organic foods, researchers presented their findings in the British Journal of Nutrition. Not only were organically-grown fruits and vegetables found to be less toxic than conventionally-grown foods, the organic foods were found to more more nutritious as well. This study destroyed the myth that how we grow…