New research shows that people who take popular heartburn medications are more likely to develop dementia as well as serious kidney disease. These include Prilosec, Nexium Prevacid, Kapidex, Aciphex and Protonix, which are all a type of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI).
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Red Meat: The News is Not Good
Red meat has been found to increase cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease, but now new research is linking it to cancer and increased mortality.
Read More »Obesity in America: Are You Part of the Problem?
Despite our country’s obsession with weight and appearance, most people who are medically overweight don’t realize it. What we’re talking about isn’t “love-handles” or a body that doesn’t match the supermodels we see in magazines. Instead, we’re talking about a weight that affects your health, well-being, and longevity. Our collective weight problem is so bad that only cigarette smoking causes more preventable deaths in America than obesity does.
Read More »The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. In addition to seeing-eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover. Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions. Learn more about the possible benefits of that companionship.
Read More »Tips to Make it Easier to Change Your Bad Habits for a Healthier Year
An article by Professor Wendy Wood at the University of Southern California, about myths regarding how to change habits, makes it clear that much of what we think we know on the subject isn’t true.
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