The UK’s National Health Service is hoping that a new pre-treatment fitness program will lead to better odds of survival for thousands of cancer patients. People who have been diagnosed with the disease are being given the option of entering into a ‘prehab’ regime of three fitness sessions a week, including a mix of high… Read More »
We love blueberries and have some daily with our cereal. They not only taste good but are also good for your health. In fact a new study published in a mainstream medical journal showed that participants with the highest blueberry intake showed improvements in vascular functioning and HDL. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanines. These compounds… Read More »
For years, physicians have been aware that patients carrying the apolipoprotein ꜫ4 (APOE ꜫ4) gene are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. New research from McGill University has now found the gene plays an even greater role in dementia. In a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Neurology, Dr. Pedro… Read More »
As much as we try to avoid having our babies go through pain, sometimes it is inevitable — and sometimes, as is the case with vaccinations and blood tests, pain is part of something that is ultimately important for the baby’s health and well-being. Luckily, shots and blood tests are both quick. But there are… Read More »