MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'aging'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:47:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182057&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=34736&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FChannelN-PodcastsPoweredByOdiogo%2F%7E3%2F70_d3_OsOXE%2F Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia A neurologist reports on the newly published article “Physical Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia and Brain Aging,” Ahlskog et al, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2011. Their meta-analysis found that exercise affects brain health in animal models, and suggest it can modify cognitive outcomes with normal aging and perhaps reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease like dementia. Physical (as opposed to mental) exercise is recommended. Although the amount and type of exercise has not been completely assessed, patients are being counseled to practice regular vigorous exercise. DOI: 10.4016/33263.01. (Source: Channel N) Channel N blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182057 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:51:31 +0100 5182057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182329&cid=t_91994_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faging-and-addiction%2F Addiction among older adults is a hidden and hushed problem. Signs and symptoms of alcohol or medication abuse can easily be mistaken for conditions related to aging. And even when friends or family members recognize signs of addiction, they often discount the need for intervention or treatment. With an estimated three million older Americans struggling with alcohol and drug misuse and abuse, Aging and Addiction is a much-needed resource. The authors, both experts in the field of addiction treatment and intervention, provide a respectful, definitive guide for recognizing and addressing substance abuse among older adults. Key topics include: understanding the relationship between aging and addiction, finding help for a loved one, and recognizing the treatment needs of older adults. ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182329 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:34:53 +0100 5182329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181738&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fwhere-to-for-hospice%2F A column by New York Times columnist David Brooks titled “Death and Budgets,” read in combination with a recent report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“Medicare Hospices that Focus on Nursing Facility Residents”), makes painfully clear how urgently America must rethink the way [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181738 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:02:55 +0100 5181738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182066&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FcHHww-Xin4g%2F (Editor’s note: Pathways responsible for higher-order thinking in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), or executive center of the brain, remain vulnerable throughout life—during critical early-life developmental windows, when the PFC fully matures in the early 20s, and finally from declines associated with old age. At all ages, physical activity and PFC-navigated social connections are essential components to maintaining brain health. The Experience Corps, a community-based social-engagement program, partners seniors with local schools to promote purpose-driven involvement. Participating seniors have exhibited immediate short-term gains in brain regions vulnerable to aging, such as the PFC, indicating that people with the most to lose have the most to gain from environmental enrichment.) Over ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182066 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:18:19 +0100 5182066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181718&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008263.html Time once again to remind you that you can make the excuse that you are only eating chocolate for your health. Less risk from heart attack or stroke for regular chocolate eaters. High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, finds a study published on bmj.com today. The findings confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health. However, the authors stress that further studies are now needed to test whether chocolate actually causes this reduction or if it can be explained by some other unmeasured (confounding) factor. The meta-analysis looked at 7 studies and found the highest... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181718 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174833&cid=t_91994_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ffighting-this-aging-business.html I am attempting to fight this aging business. Sometimes I feel like I am winning - I actually have muscles right now from six months of going to the gym, I don't color my hair and have very few gray ones so far (and am happy to gloat about this fact), my wrinkles are minimal, and I don't think I look my age yet. But then if you look at my medical file, you would think I was twice my age (which is a number that is none of your business). Before digital medical records came into play I had one of those thick files which could be used as a door stop. Now my doctors have to look through MANY appointment notes to find out what is going on. Sometimes I think they get lost in my medical file the way I sometimes get lost in Google. I was reading an article about heart attacks waiting to happen ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174833 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:21:00 +0100 5174833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159889&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2Fo3HRZJGDll8%2Fcost-of-medicine-continues-to-be.html Approximately 10% of Medicare beneficiaries do not comply with their prescribed medication regimen because they simply cannot afford it, researchers from Harvard Medical School reported in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. They added that elderly Medicare patients, whether or not they are being treated for cancer, commonly skip taking a pill so that they can last longer, or forgo filling a prescription completely because it is just too expensive. The authors believe that their findings suggest that seniors with cancer or those who survived it do not face greater medical costs than other patients. The rise in medication costs has occurred in parallel with an aging population, leading to greater financial burdens for the patient. Cancer costs have risen considerably. Patients being treat... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159889 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:33:00 +0100 5159889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158994&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrug-shown-to-protect-obese-mice-from-the-diseases-of-obesity%2F2011.08.25 I usually choose not to write about the “new new scientific thing” that gets picked up by the press,  because early research is usually not reproducible and good science takes a long time to validate as true.  But since we know that mice and rats that are kept on low-calorie diets live 30% longer (and healthier) than their fat cohorts, I was interested in a new research compound, SRT-1720,  that was shown to protect obese mice from diseases of obesity.  Fat mice lived 44% longer if they were given this drug. The “designer” drug works by (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158994 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5158994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159137&cid=t_91994_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FwmScrIBQfNs%2F Lindsay Lohan has aged faster... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159137 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:57:51 +0100 5159137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159439&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fo71YDxEQEUA%2F We just noticed that the Alliance for Aging Research offers an excellent list of references on Brain Health Research, organized in these 10 sections below. Enjoy! #1 Nourish Your Noggin: Eat a Brain Healthy Diet #2 Use It or Lose It: Stay Mentally Active #3 Work Out for Your Wits: Exercise and Keep Fit #4 Interact with Others: Stay Social #5 Rest for Restoration: Get Plenty of Sleep #6 Unwind for Your Mind: Manage Your Stress #7 Guard Your Gray Matter: Protect Your Head #8 Think Overall Health: Control Other Conditions #9 Give Your Brain a Break: Avoid Unhealthy Habits #10 Understand Your Risk: Consider Your Genes Related articles: The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains Debunking 10 Brain Myths (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159439 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:52:32 +0100 5159439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159890&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FrYg23F0GZOo%2Fare-you-thinking-about-doing-remodeling.html Are you thinking about doing a remodeling project to carve out a space for an aging loved on? Before you get started, you may want to spend time reviewing books on the process and looking at examples to help spur your imagination. A new book, In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats: Your Guide to Turning One House into Two Homes, presents an informative, illustrated guide that outlines strategies for construction and design of dwelling units either as part of an existing single family residence or an additional structure on premise. The first half of the book provides chapters on design that encompasses basic concepts of universal design applicable in designing residential living space for seniors that covers appliances, zoning, architectural plans. The author highlights various types of proje... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159890 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:52:00 +0100 5159890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159798&cid=t_91994_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fsrt1720_good_and_confusing_news_for_obese_mice.php Readers of this blog will be fairly familiar with the long, interesting story of sirtuin activators. Today we will speak of SRT1720, of which we have spoken before. This molecule was described in 2007 as an activator of Sirt1 with beneficial effects in rodent models of diabetes. But both of those statements were called into question by a series of papers which found difficulties with both the in vitro and the in vivo results (summarized here). The GSK/Sirtris team fired back, but that paper also served as a white flag on the in vitro assay questions: there were indeed artifacts due to the fluorescent peptides used. (Another paper has since confirmed these problems and proposed an off-target mechanism). But that GSK response didn't address the in vivo assay questions at all - we still had ... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159798 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:04:24 +0100 5159798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159891&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FpdrJbmhzB3U%2Fboomers-will-be-spending-billions-to.html The following is an interesting article written by National AP writer David Crary. Baby boomers heading into what used to be called retirement age are providing a 70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their "forever young" mindset, whether it's through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens. It adds up to potential bonanza. The market research firm Global Industry Analysts projects that a boomer-fueled consumer base, "seeking to keep the dreaded signs of aging at bay," will push the U.S. market for anti-aging products from about $80 billion now to more than $114 billion by 2015. The boomers, who grew up in a culture glamorizing youth, face an array of choices as to whether and how to be a part of that... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159891 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0100 5159891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158923&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2Ftoo-many-medicare-advantage-choices-can-decrease-enrollment%2F A new Health Affairs Web First study finds that increased choice among Medicare Advantage plans leads to increased enrollment in the program among elderly Americans, but only when beneficiaries are choosing among 15 or fewer plans. When Medicare beneficiaries have a choice of 15 to 30 private plans, increased choice does not result in increased Medicare Advantage [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158923 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:20:41 +0100 5158923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159892&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F3-yasFsHnTU%2Fhow-to-get-mom-to-eatand-other-good.html "Growing up my favorite time of the year was summer",says Nataly Rubenstein, author of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias - The Caregivers Complete Survival Guide. Long lazy days spent fishing on the lake, outdoor grilling and enough corn on the cob and watermelon to fill the county fair. Just thinking about the summer of my youth brings back fond food memories and my appetite increases. For those of you who are caring for a person who has dementia one of the frequently asked questions I get is, “How do I get Mom to eat”? The obvious answer is serve food the person liked when they were growing up. You see, over time our taste buds and our food preferences changed. The foods we prefer later in life are not always food that we liked when we were younger. I love blue cheese salad... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159892 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:07:00 +0100 5159892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140331&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FNVDbFkA1Kcg%2Fspecial-needs-trust-for-disabled-family.html The following is from our friends at Dutton & Casey Law Firm... What is it? A trust is a legal document that provides for the control and distribution of assets. The assets in a trust may be money, stocks, bonds, real estate, business interests, or other possessions. A trust may provide how assets are to be distributed during a person’s life, and also how they are to be distributed after a person’s death. A Special Needs Trust is a type of trust that helps to protect the assets of a person with disabilities. A trust may be set up by one person for another with a disability, to contain an inheritance or gift. A self-funded Special Needs Trust is a trust that contains the assets that had belonged to the person with the disability, who is the beneficiary of the trust. It is designed to h... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140331 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:44:00 +0100 5140331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139657&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008245.html Even if the exercise was of light intensity just 15 minutes of exercise a day was found to extend life expectancy 3 years among Taiwanese. HOUSTON -- Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a study published today in The Lancet. "Exercising at very light levels reduced deaths from any cause by 14 percent," said study senior author Xifeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Epidemiology. "The benefits of exercise appear to be significant even without reaching the recommended 150 minutes per week based on results of previous... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139657 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5139657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140332&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FkHsZjP0QEn4%2Fsenior-boom-creates-demand-for-home.html At her home health care agency here, Venus Ray quizzes 65 job applicants assembled before her: Can they cook? Do they know the right way to wash their hands? Can they safely transfer patients into wheelchairs? If they give wrong answers, speak English poorly or — God forbid — forget to turn off their cell phones, she asks them to leave. Francess Sillah helps to transfer Tanya Pittman out of an imaginary wheel chair while role playing during a group interview at Health Management Inc. Venus Ray, the agency's executive director, looks on and assesses their skills to be a home health aide. (Photo by Jessica Marcy) By the end of the session, Ray has dismissed 42 of the applicants, almost two-thirds, even though she's in dire need of employees. Ray is executive director of Health Managem... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140332 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:08:00 +0100 5140332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140110&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FVxLAG4V4Gqk%2F Ever called someone—or been called—a narcissist? Chances are, it wasn’t a compliment. In popular culture (as opposed to psychoanalytic theory), ‘narcissist’ is generally used to describe someone vain, conceited, egotistical, selfish or deluded about their self-worth. But a new study suggests that a little bit of narcissism, at least in the young, is actually a good thing. Where narcissism goes bad is (alas! like so many things) with age. “Most people think of narcissism as a trait that doesn’t change much across the lifespan,” said University of Illinois researcher Patrick Hill, who conducted the study with psychology professor Brent Roberts. “But a lot of recent studies have shown that the developmental trajectory of narcissism goes upward in adolescence ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140110 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:33:12 +0100 5140110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140333&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2Fbo7vxgxnfg8%2Fdetroit-jumping-on-board-senior-citizen.html Independence and the ability to age at home are the top two concerns for many in the rapidly expanding senior citizen demographic, and mobility is an important aspect of seniors maintaining their freedom. In response to the aging population, Ford Motor Company has developed a number of innovations for its vehicles to make them more “senior friendly.” “As you get older, the possible loss of that driving capability is equated with the removal of freedom, so what we can do to try to help older people continue to drive is important to them, because it really equates to a loss of freedom if they can’t do that,” says Gary Strumulo, Manager of Vehicle Design and Infotronics at Ford. The innovations Ford has incorporated into some of its vehicles include specially contoured seats that ... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140333 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:40:00 +0100 5140333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139725&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FAyWAH4hu6eo%2F The following is a guest post by Janice Lynch Schuster who  works at the Altarum Institute, a new voice in the field of aging and end of life issues. This post orginally ran on July 14th on Health AGEnda. By Janice Lynch Schuster. When I was a little girl, country singer Glen Campbell had a variety show on television called “The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour.” As I remember it, it was a good time; in my young imagination, I often confused him with my father, who I thought was just as handsome and talented and fun as Glen. I loved his songs and wanted to learn to play guitar so I could be more like him. Sadly, Mr. Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’ disease. As most people know, Alzheimer’s is the primary cause of dementia, a gradual loss of brain function that becomes more ... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139725 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:17:07 +0100 5139725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131039&cid=t_91994_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fmindy_mice_no_obesity_no_diabetes.php Caloric restriction increases healthy lifespan. That's true in a range of organisms, and probably in humans. But it's never going to be popular - and what's more, it's not going to be feasible, either, given how clearly people like to eat. So the search has been on for just how it exerts its effects, with a number of interesting clues turning up. And now there's another one. There's a longevity gene in fruit flies known as INDY (short for, I fear, "I'm Not Dead Yet", and if you don't get that reference, you should probably turn in your geek license. This would be a good time to note, as required by law, that the fruit fly people are a longstanding and apparently endless fountain of weird nomenclature). Reducing INDY expression definitely lengthens lifespan in flies and in the nematode C. ... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131039 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:18:39 +0100 5131039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130679&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008242.html Television as mass murdering machine. Watching TV for an average of six hours a day could shorten the viewer's life expectancy by almost five years, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The impact rivals that of other well known behavioural risk factors, such as smoking and lack of exercise, the study suggests. Sedentary behaviour - as distinct from too little exercise - is associated with a higher risk of death, particularly from heart attack or stroke. Watching TV accounts for a substantial amount of sedentary activity, but its impact on life expectancy has not been assessed, say the authors. Want to watch an hour TV show? That'll cost you 22 minutes of life. This is... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130679 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5130679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130749&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-york-times-piece-about-plastic-surgery-gets-people-talking%2F2011.08.14 Monday’s New York Times tweeted a headline – “Never Too Old for Plastic Surgery” – about this story. While I’m very happy for the 83-year old woman in the piece for her happiness over her “new” $8,000 breasts, the piece was framed like an expensive billboard for plastic surgeons – only it didn’t cost them anything. The Times gave away the advertising space. The story states: “There are as many reasons for getting plastic surgery as there are older patients, experts say”…and…”some are simply sick of slackened jowls, jiggly underarms and saggy eyelids.” There are a few other perspectives in the middle of the piece: “Some critics question whether the benefits are worth the risks, which may be... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130749 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:00:43 +0100 5130749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130750&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-surgery-be-considered-for-a-persistently-hoarse-voice%2F2011.08.14 I was informed about this interesting concept on ABC news… With many aging baby boomers tapping into cosmetic surgery in order to look younger, some are taking it a step further to “sound” younger as well with a “voice lift”. For some, it’s not right to look 10-20 years younger after a facelift but still sound like 70 years old. A hoarse voice with aging is not unusual, but a surgical “voice-lift” is not necessarily the first step that should be taken. First things first… (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130750 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5130750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119020&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F67ozj8VDhTw%2Fnew-study-confirms-elderly-women-with.html Elderly women with sleep apnea had an 85% higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia than elderly women without sleep apnea, a new study found. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston studied a group of 298 women, roughly a third of whom had been diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing. The average age of women in the group was 82. Sleep-disordered breathing, which causes the brain to be deprived of oxygen, was defined as 15 sleep apnea events per hour of sleep. At the beginning of the study, none of the participants had been diagnosed with dementia. All of the participants underwent overnight sleep studies between 2002 and 2004. Five years after the study, investigators conducted cognitive function tests designed to detect brain health and cogniti... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119020 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:28:00 +0100 5119020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118580&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008232.html Suppose you and your pet rat both come down with a bacterial infection. It could even be you and the rat that lives in your yard or basement. Okay, there's a rat in your life somehow or other. So you both get an infection. You both get over the infection. Suppose you don't get much exercise after the infection. But the rat either runs away from your cat or it rides an exercise wheel. The rat getting exercise will avoid memory loss that a bacterial infection will otherwise cause. So the rat's going to gain on your mentally unless you exercise too. A small amount of exercise shields older animals from memory loss following a bacterial infection, according to a... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118580 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107518&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fplastic-surgeon-weighs-in-on-anti-aging-medicine%2F2011.08.08 Reader Question: Do you do anti-aging medicine? I do not see it on your web site. If not, what is your opinion of it? I am not a fan or follower of the anti-aging medicine fad in so much that it promotes what I believe to be a false concept. An older person cannot be made into a younger version of herself by boosting certain hormones. There is really no good evidence that it works. Patients don’t live any longer. It might also be found to be harmful in the long run. Plastic surgeons will differ in their opinions as to what works with low risk to improve things. To me (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107518 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:57 +0100 5107518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096123&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008222.html Highly virtuous living key to hitting 100? Nope. Those living for a century might just have better genes. August 3, 2011 — (Bronx, NY) — People who live to 95 or older are no more virtuous than the rest of us in terms of their diet, exercise routine or smoking and drinking habits, according to researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Their findings, published today in the online edition of Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, suggests that "nature" (in the form of protective longevity genes) may be more important than "nurture" (lifestyle behaviors) when it comes to living an exceptionally long life. Nir Barzilai, M.D., the Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert Chair of Aging Research... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096123 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096125&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008218.html Hens fed a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids and high in antioxidants produced eggs which are better for your arteries. Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions says that all eggs are not created equal. Her research indicates that when hens are fed with a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids from a young age — feed high in wheat, barley, and milo and lower in soy, maize and sunflower, safflower, and maize oils — they produce eggs that may cause less oxidative damage to human health. That's a major part of what determines the physiological impact of the end product on your table. Eggs made from the conventional cheaper chicken diet produced worse effects... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096125 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096826&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXwI3P47H6YU%2F I have experienced depression, Many people have. Mine was caused by a few things. I felt a lot of stress from all these different areas […] I’m much happier, more sure, more definite. Who you are at 25 and who you are at 29 is a very different thing. For me it feels like a 20-year age gap. You live, you learn and you come through the drama to a more easy, relaxed perspective. —Kirsten Dunst, as told to British Elle Related posts: 6 Celebrities Who Are Honest About Their Depression to Help Others NFL Star Brandon Marshall Raising Awareness For Borderline Personality Disorder Motivational Mantra: Martha Stewart Says Energy And Action Matter More Than Age Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096826 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:56:24 +0100 5096826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096128&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008216.html As your muscles age they leak calcium which activates enzymes which attack the leaky muscles. There is a reason exercise becomes more difficult with age. A report in the August Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, ties the weakness of aging to leaky calcium channels inside muscle cells. But there is some good news: the researchers say a drug already in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of heart failure might plug those leaks. A drug isn't the ideal solution. Some day a gene therapy that fixes the cells might be able to address a root cause. Though if the root cause is too complex cell therapies might be needed. It will be interesting to see how much of... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096128 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086577&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FWjh4QjBdhjQ%2Ftips-to-overcome-mealtime-frustrations.html Mealtime with an Alzheimer's patient can be stressful and challenging, to make sure the patient gets sufficient nutrition. To help mealtime go more smoothly consider the following: Serve meals in a quiet environment with no distractions. Clear the table of everything but basic utensils and dishes; keep dishes plain rather than with bright colors or patterns. Make sure the food isn't too hot. Serve only one or two foods at a time, and make an effort to honor the patient's food preferences. Have meals together, and don't rush the meal. Be understanding if the patient can't remember already having eaten. Above all else, try and be patient (Source: Aging with Grace CareConnection) Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086577 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:45:00 +0100 5086577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077677&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FALvR_OSUX_w%2F The following is a guest post from blogger and writer Amanda Kidd. She is a regular follower of healthy living her health guide includes all the health related topics. Amongst all she likes to write on sexual health a lot: Sexual urge or the libido is a natural phenomenon in men and women alike. It is widely believed and understood that couples enjoy intimacy more in their young age rather than in matured stage of their lives. Though apparently this may be a well accepted notion and may also look very true, the research indicates otherwise. Sexual urge in older women, or middle aged women, is a subject of immense interest and research amongst the scientists and researchers all over the world. What happens to the sexual drive of a woman when she crosses the threshold of 30 and enters into t... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077677 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:50:58 +0100 5077677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077629&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008204.html This Slate piece brings up a morbid truth: Even the most long lived (female) humans reach the limits of their bodies to support further life at about 114 years. Male bodies, revved up by testosterone, hit the wall sooner. Last month, a 114-year-old former schoolteacher from Georgia named Besse Cooper became the world's oldest living person. Her predecessor, Brazil's Maria Gomes Valentim, was 114 when she died. So was the oldest living person before her, and the one before her. In fact, eight of the last nine "world's oldest" titleholders were 114 when they achieved the distinction. The unusual outliers reached 115. Here's the morbid part: All but two were still 114 when they passed it on. Those two? They... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077629 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5077629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069841&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FFtVZecI_pJc%2Fregular-dental-check-upsimportant-at.html Very few U.S. retirees have dental insurance today. Without coverage from traditional Medicare, and with private dental insurance typically costing too much to be feasible, most seniors are stuck paying full out-of-pocket prices every time they visit a dentist. While there's no one simple solution to affordable dental care there are a variety of options that can help cut your costs. Dental Discounts - one way you may be able to trim your dental care cost is by simply asking your dentist for a senior discount, especially if you're paying up front. Out-of-pocket payers save the dentist office the cost and hassle of filing an insurance claim, so asking for a small 10 to 20 percent discount is not unreasonable. Another cost-effective way to reduce your dental expenses is to join a dental d... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069841 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:51:00 +0100 5069841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069647&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FLn-_yPbE_50%2F (Editor’s Note: this timely new report illustrates the need for innovative brain fitness interventions focused on maintaining if not enhancing targeted cognitive functionality, such as driving safety or financial decision-making, leveraging lifelong neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve. What the report presents as inexorable, somewhat genetically pre-programmed decline, it is not.) BMO Retirement Institute Report: Boomers’ Ability to Make Financial Decisions Often Declines With Age (Market Watch): - “The BMO Retirement Institute released a report today which raises awareness of the potential impact on aging Canadians of declining cognitive abilities — often caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia — and describes how this decline can affect their ability to ma... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069647 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:33:51 +0100 5069647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062516&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FAO7ojwxCk_4%2Ffamily-caregiving-is-becoming-more-and.html Family caregiving is becoming a more and more common phenomena with the rise in numbers of American seniors, and a 2011 AARP study says the value of unpaid family caregiving reached $450 billion in 2009. Recent data shows one in eight Americans are 65 or older, with the number of seniors doubling between 2000 and 2030; the number of senior household is expected to increase 35% by 2020 from 2010 figures. Many older Americans embrace their independence and prefer receiving care at home and aging in place rather than going to a nursing facility, says AARP; this has contributed to the rise in caregiving in general, as well as family caregiving and the costs associated with it. To put the costs of caregiving in context, the AARP paper, Valuing the Invaluable: 2011 Update – The Growing Contr... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062516 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:32:00 +0100 5062516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051285&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F2kJTm6ZCaxo%2Foverwhelming-majority-of-older-american.html A recent Sun Life Financial survey found that a growing number of Americans aged 50 and older are concerned about future long term care, Sun Life Financial Inc. recently revealed. This prompted the corporation to introduce Sun Care Whole Life (WL), which it describes as a single premium whole life insurance policy with a linked benefit that owners can apply to long-term care costs, including for in-home care, assisted living, and nursing home facilities. The policy, which is currently available in 39 states, may provide a long-term care benefit equivalent to as much as three to seven times the value of the policy owner’s single premium, depending on factors such as the riders selected, age, gender, and smoking status, says Sun Life Financial. “According to the US Department of Health... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051285 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:43:00 +0100 5051285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051286&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FzbpSNCC9Sd0%2Fsenior-helpers-heat-helpers.html As the nation wilts during an especially brutal summer, warnings have gone out to the elderly to try to stay cool. The problem is, many seniors hear the message but don’t think it applies to them — because they don’t see themselves as old. Deciding who counts as elderly is a tricky business. The United States Older Americans Act, for instance, targets people aged 60 and older, but it's a rare 60-year-old who considers himself or herself elderly. Younger adults, too, call 60 the start of old age, but baby boomers are pushing that number back, according to the Associated Press-LifeGoesStrong.com poll. The median age they cite is 70. And a quarter of boomers insist you're not old until you're 80. But no matter how you define elderly, or how healthy a senior is, high temperatures can be... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051286 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:35:00 +0100 5051286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050472&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008188.html A pair of collections of cells known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus at the base of the brain in the hypothalamus regulate the body's circadian rhythm as the sun goes up and down. As we age those cells do a poorer job of putting out a wave signal that orchestrates the complex mechanisms that make us wake up and go to sleep. A new study of the brain's master circadian clock — known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus, or SCN — reveals that a key pattern of rhythmic neural activity begins to decline by middle age. The study, whose senior author is UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, may have implications for the large number of older people who have difficulty sleeping and adjusting... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050472 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5050472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050879&cid=t_91994_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F18%2Fdoes-the-derma-roller-really-work%2F Katie is curious…I have been doing a lot of research on Collagen Induction Therapy using a derma roller. It’s a roller device with a bunch of tiny needles. You roll it over your skin and it creates tiny, microscopic holes in the skin. The theory is if you slightly, slightly injure your skin it will induce your skin to produce more collagen and reduce scars and wrinkles. It has been shown on the The Doctors and Rachel Ray shows and its all over Youtube etc (not that any of these are reliable, but I do trust The Doctors show more than the rest of course!). Creating these tiny holes is also supposed to help topical products penetrate deeper. So I bought into the hype and bought one. It’s only been a couple of weeks and I’ve used it three times. I use one of the smalles... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050879 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:01:34 +0100 5050879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028132&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FfmlbwyxGghw%2F Sibling centenarians Helen ‘Happy’ Reichert, 109, with her brother Irving Kahn, 105. New York centenarians are the starting point for a nationwide effort to figure out the genetic and lifestyle elements contributing to long, healthy lives. As our colleagues at the WSJ’s Metropolis blog report, geneticist Nir Barzilai, of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has spent more than a decade studying the factors that help people maintain a good quality of life even past the 100-year mark. Specifically, he’s studied 500 Ashkenazi Jews, because they are relatively genetically homogeneous. As Metropolis reports: Barzilai and his team at Einstein’s Institute for Aging Research have so far discovered three uncommon genotype similarities among the centenarians: one gene... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028132 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:06:06 +0100 5028132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028705&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FjKO-tpp3LHo%2F Issues with aging can be costly for retirees’ money (Associated Press). Quotes: – “With age comes wisdom about money — up to a point.” - “Years of handling your own finances and investments sharpen the ability to make sound decisions. But failing to prepare for the day when growing older hampers your judgment can be costly at an age when more is at stake. Seniors older than 65 hold about $18 trillion in assets, according to government data, or about a third of all U.S. net worth.” - “Sometimes the senior’s worst enemy is himself or herself,” says Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago attorney and investment adviser. “Poor financial decisions and cognitive impairment go hand in hand.” To learn more: click on full article. (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028705 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:50:02 +0100 5028705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008700&cid=t_91994_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Bhawna Arya Bajaj: Have that flowing skinEnvy others’ flawless skin? Don’t! Follow some simple tips to have youthful and glowing skin. Have you always desired a flawless skin and despite all the effort that you had put in, success seems to be eluding you? Or are you the one who has been testing and trying things to get that soft, supple and young-looking skin but all ending in vain? Here are some simple and easy-to-follow tips that could not only prevent premature ageing of the skin but also give it the required radiance and glow: Keep your skin well hydratedHave at least 10 glasses of water a day. This will help keep your skin hydrated and ease out most of the issues related to premature ageing of skin. You can also make your skin look smooth and supple by using a dermat... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008700 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:13:35 +0100 5008700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008697&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FhOIwtOXSUP0%2Fangelamore-than-pretty-name.html The following is a recent article that appeared in Healthcare IT News. Seniors struggling to deal with healthcare concerns while living independently will soon have a new friend to call upon – Angela. “Angela” is an interactive telecare platform launched by Independa, a San Diego-based provider of telehealth solutions for home care-based settings and caregivers. Described as “the next Wii or iPad for the golden generation,” it’s designed to not only provide entertainment and a communications platform for seniors living independently, but also to maintain a vital link to caregivers. “Our vision as a company is to replace ‘I’ve fallen and I can’t get up’ with a social interaction solution,” said Independa’s CEO, Kian Saneii. “The number one issue for the elderl... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008697 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:08:00 +0100 5008697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008091&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008170.html Getting more vitamin D, methionine, and betaine in your diet is linked to lower incidence of the old age eye disease macular degeneration. BOSTON (July 1) -- Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists. Their study of identical twins from the US World War II Twin Registry also found that the more a person smoked, the higher their risk of developing macular degeneration. The study, "Smoking, Dietary Betaine, Methionine, and Vitamin D in Monozygotic Twins with Discordant Macular Degeneration: Epigenetic Implications” published in the journal Ophthalmology on July 1, is the first to look... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008091 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992644&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fhealth-affairs-systems-innovations-briefing-reminder-and-time-change%2F On July 7, 2011, Health Affairs will unveil its July 2011 issue, “New Directions In Systems Innovations.” The issue explores ongoing innovations in health care organization, delivery and financing across a broad front – from Vermont’s recent passage of single payer legislation, to new responsibilities for hospital boards of trustees as a consequence of the [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992644 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:43:20 +0100 4992644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992815&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FgROm1dTTA8I%2F Let’s explore some  high-quality new resources, announcements and studies in this June edi­tion of the monthly Sharp­Brains eNewslet­ter. The field is clearly on the move! Portraits of the Mind: Several sharp brains (Rick, Karen, John, thanks!) strongly rec­om­mend the recent book  “Por­traits of the Mind: Visu­al­iz­ing the Brain from Antiq­uity to the 21st Cen­tury” (which includes the image on the left) as great read­ing and as a beau­ti­ful cof­fee table book. Promoting Healthy, Meaningful Aging Through Social Involvement: The cur­rent issue of Cere­brum includes the excel­lent in-depth arti­cle on the value of volunteering program Experience Corps to promote healthy and meaningful aging through social involvement. Working memory training can improve fluid i... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992815 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:04:45 +0100 4992815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984611&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fcx15rSmeBaE%2F Life is hard, and life is sad, and it’s challenging, and I think that all the burnish that tragedy has when you’re 22 — it really is different when you’re 50. You’re really kind of like, You know, I think I’d rather laugh.’ —Julianne Moore, on why she chooses more comedies as she gets older, in the July/August issue of Health. Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Cindy Joseph, 60-Year-Old Model, Is Done Aspiring to Youth Motivational Mantra: Julie Bowen’s Best Advice For Coping With “No” Motivational Mantra: Nikki M. James’ Tony Awards Speech Motivational Mantra: Conan O’Brien’s Parting Advice Post from: BlissTree Motivational Mantra: Julianne Moore On Comedy And Aging (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984611 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:24:48 +0100 4984611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984575&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fresearch-bytes-working-memory-training.html Click on images to enlarge- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPad (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner)) Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984575 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:26:00 +0100 4984575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976036&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Ffuv1BBULwMs%2F The current issue of Cerebrum –a great publication of the Dana Foundation– includes the excellent in-depth article Promoting Healthy, Meaningful Aging Through Social Involvement: Building an Experience Corps, written by researcher Michelle Carlson: “Over the last decade, scientists made two key discoveries that reframed our understanding of the adult brain’s potential to benefit from lifelong environmental enrichment. First, they learned that the adult brain remains plastic; it can generate new neurons in response to physical activity and new experiences. Second, they confirmed the importance of social connectedness to late-life cognitive, psychological, and physical health. The integration of these findings with our understanding of individuals’ developmental needs throughout li... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976036 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:01:23 +0100 4976036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976228&cid=t_91994_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Vitamin E rich FoodIntake of Vitamin E slows the process of aging. If you include vitamin E in your diet, you are bound to have a healthy and glowing skin. It is known to wrought miracles to your skin and make you look young. Vitamin E has a series of organic compounds that consists of various phenols. It is known as a fat soluble vitamin with very strong anti-oxidant properties. There is no doubt that vitamin E slows down the process of aging as it works as an anti aging antioxidant. So, if you want to fight back the sign of aging and look young, add vitamin E in your diet to get amazing results. You can add it to your diet as natural food or as supplements. 1. Vitamin E rich food a. Wheat germ oil: It helps in curing dryness of skin and gives it a glow.b. Almonds: Nou... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976228 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:23:37 +0100 4976228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975813&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F27%2Fhealth-affairs-briefing-new-directions-in-systems-innovation%2F On July 7, 2011, Health Affairs will unveil its July 2011 issue, “New Directions In Systems Innovations.” The issue explores ongoing innovations in health care organization, delivery and financing across a broad front – from Vermont’s recent passage of single payer legislation, to new responsibilities for hospital boards of trustees as a consequence of the [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975813 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:36:16 +0100 4975813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968932&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FV7pgpG63JWU%2Ftransportation-can-impact-decision-to.html Many older Americans have expressed a strong desire to age in place, but instead they might get stuck in place by 2015, when more than 15.5 million Americans aged 65 and older will live in communities where public transportation service is poor or non-existent. There’s a huge senior mobility crisis threatening older Americans, a recent Transportation for America (T4 America) study finds, as high percentages of seniors in many metropolitan areas have limited transit options besides driving. The report, titled Aging in Place, Stuck without Options, says that in four years, a staggering 90% of seniors in the Atlanta metro area will be lacking adequate transit access—the worst in any metropolitan area with a population of more than three million. The study also finds that Kansas City and ... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968932 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:01:00 +0100 4968932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960007&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008152.html Each time a cell divides its chromosome caps (called telomeres) get shorter. When telomeres get really short they interfere with the health of cells and cell division becomes more difficult. Telomere length is an indicator (albeit not perfect) of cell age and cell health. Therefore mechanisms by which telomere length impact cell health and cell death are as important topic of aging research. So it is interesting that NIH researchers have discovered a mechanism by which telomere shortening boosts production of the toxic protein progerin in cells. National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a new pathway that sets the clock for programmed aging in normal cells. The study provides insights about the interaction between a toxic protein called progerin... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960007 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4960007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975801&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008155.html The first FDA-approved cell therapy for cosmetic purposes: EXTON, Pa., June 22, 2011 – Fibrocell Science, Inc. (OTCBB:FCSC.OB), a cell therapy company focused on the development of autologous (personalized) cell therapies for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Company’s Biologics License Application for its lead product, laVív® (azficel-T) late last night. laVív is the first and only personalized aesthetic cell therapy approved by the FDA for the improvement of the appearance of moderate to severe nasolabial fold wrinkles (smile lines) in adults. In clinical trials, laVív was well tolerated with the majority of adverse events being injection-site reactions that were of mild to moderate intensit... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975801 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4975801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953396&cid=t_91994_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fi-always-had-good-blood-pressurewhat.html My last physical revealed that, for the first time in my life, I had borderline high blood pressure. What happened? Where did I go wrong? I've always prided myself in having good blood pressure. 130 to 140 over 70 were standard readings for me. In fact at my physical a few years ago, my doctor said that for my age my blood pressure was really good. Okay, so the "at your age" part didn't thrill me, but knowing that my blood pressure was good did.That all changed during my last physical. There are many factors. My weight was a little bit more, but my BP has been good at this weight. There has been a great increase in stress...big time...over the past several years, maybe that is catching up with me? My diet is pretty good, but maybe there are things I need to address in the diet. Here are a ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953396 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:03:00 +0100 4953396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952835&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FNd54fULlfIg%2F The following is a guest post by Kathy N. Johnson, PhD, CMC. Dr Johnson is a Certified Geriatric Care Manager, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Home Care Assistance. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology.  Kathy co-authored the book, Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life, based on the ground breaking Okinawa Centenarian Study, which spells out precisely what it takes to delay or escape Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases, as well as how to slow the aging process. By Dr. Kathy Johnson. Family members who provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aging parent make up almost 30% of the U.S. population. The majority are women, ages 40-65, and they spend an average of 20 hours per week in hands-on care givin... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952835 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:30:55 +0100 4952835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953136&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fresearch-byte-age-related-cognitive.html Note that the final model (above) is consistent with prior research I included in McGrew (2005) and which is also online here. There is clearly strong evidence for the primary role of processing speed (Gs) playing a indirect role on cognition mediated via working memory.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence IQ tests IQ testing IQ scores CHC intelligence theory CHC theory Cattell-Horn-Carroll human cognitive abilities psychology school psychology individual differences cognitive psychology neuropsychology neuroscience psychology special education educational psychology psychometrics psychological assessment psychological measurement IQs Corner general intelligence working memory executive function cognitive control processing speed working memory Gsm Gs aging cogni... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953136 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:45:00 +0100 4953136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934044&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008141.html A French study of 7,625 people ages 65 and older found that higher olive oil consumption is associated with 41% lower risk of stroke over 6 years. ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. The research is published in the June 15, 2011, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Our research suggests that a new set of dietary recommendations should be issued to prevent stroke in people 65 and older," said study author Cécilia Samieri, PhD, with the University of Bordeaux and the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) in Bordeaux, France. "Stroke is so common in older... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934044 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902390&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008121.html Stem cell therapy speeds the healing of broken bones in an animal model. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have shown in an animal study that transplantation of adult stem cells enriched with a bone-regenerating hormone can help mend bone fractures that are not healing properly. The UNC study team led by Anna Spagnoli, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and biomedical engineering, demonstrated that stem cells manufactured with the regenerative hormone insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) become bone cells and also help the cells within broken bones repair the fracture, thereby speeding the healing. The new findings are presented Sunday, June 5, 2011 at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902390 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4902390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893542&cid=t_91994_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Flatest-spectroscopy-and-crystallography.html Electric microbes – X-ray diffraction has been used to reveal the structure of proteins attached to the surface of the microbe Shewanella oneidensis, a species found in deep-sea anaerobic habitats. These proteins can transfer electrons making this micro-organism potentially rather interesting as an electricity-generating system. The research could allow researchers to tether bacteria directly to electrodes creating efficient microbial fuel cells or bio-batteries powered by human or animal waste. Such an advance could also hasten the development of system based on microbial agents that can clean up oil spills or provide a new approach to remediating radioactive waste. Uranium and Raman – Scientists at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research in Tamil Nadu have carried out th... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893542 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:32:50 +0100 4893542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893443&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FK5l3NJPioEk%2F By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn. By 2050, the demand for long-term care (LTC) workers will more than double in the developed world, from Norway and New Zealand to Japan and the U.S. Aging populations with growing incidence of disabilities, looser family ties, and more women in the labor force are driving this reality. This is a multi-dimensional problem which requires looking beyond the issue of the simple aging demographic. Help Wanted? is an apt title for the report from The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), subtitled, “providing and paying for long-term care.” The report details the complex forces exacerbating the LTC carer shortage, focusing on the fact that current policies to address this future are fragmented and piecemeal. Instead, OECD argues, policymakers m... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893443 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:34:18 +0100 4893443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883646&cid=t_91994_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Faging-rock-n-rollers-in-manhattan%2F The aromas of ganja and patchouli wafted across Broadway near the Beacon Theater Friday night, as the concert celebrating Wavy Gravy’s 75th birthday was about to begin.  Born with the name Hugh Romney, he was onstage at Woodstock in 1969 and announced, “What we have in mind is breakfast in bed for 400,000!”  Since his Woodstock days, Wavy has maintained a philosophy of community activism, founding ...Read More (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883646 Sun, 29 May 2011 16:44:42 +0100 4883646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876420&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F28%2Fatypical-antipsychotic-medications-not-a-good-choice-for-alzheimers%2F People with Alzheimer’s disease often suffer not only from the debilitating effects of the disease itself, but also from the secondary psychological effects. Delusions and hallucinations appear in up to 50 percent of those with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 70 percent demonstrate aggressive behaviors and agitation. Both caregivers and family members are distressed by these symptoms, and so everyone is motivated to treat the person with Alzheimer’s with antipsychotic medications. The problem? Antipsychotic medications haven’t always been well-researched on older populations, and fewer still on people with a disease like Alzheimer’s. And when the research has been done, the results are often underwhelming. Take the latest research, for instance, by Vigen and coll... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876420 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:52:09 +0100 4876420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862630&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F24%2Ftwitter-chat-tonight-on-mental-health-in-older-adults-mhsm%2F I’ll be hosting my first Tuesday night #mhsm chat on twitter tonight, on the topic of mental health in older adults. I blogged about this issue earlier this month, and we recently started a whole blog about getting older, Boomers on the Rise: Aging Well. Older adults have the same human needs, wants and desires as the rest of us (as we’ll all find out first-hand soon enough). Sometimes loneliness and depression is a factor for seniors, and sometimes seniors feel forgotten in life, as they watch their children grow up, move away, and have lives quite independent of their parents. It is a time of change, a time of recognition that our bodies often can’t do all the things they once could, but also a time of new discovery and reinvention. Much of an older adult’s mental... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862630 Tue, 24 May 2011 18:55:22 +0100 4862630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4847989&cid=t_91994_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fredefining-aging-in-the-21st-century%2F You won’t find Edith McAllister on the porch in a rocking chair. At 93 years old, she’s got a full schedule. “I go out every night and I’m booked solid every day,” she told me with a smile. I met Edith on a recent trip to San Antonio, where my photo exhibit, Aging Across America, [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4847989 Fri, 20 May 2011 16:10:59 +0100 4847989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841470&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FUVPUfba99ew%2F This article was originally published on msnbc.com on May 17th. Related posts:Genetic Test Kits for Sale Over the Counter: Good or Bad Idea? Take our Poll Long Live the Greeks…But Will They Prosper? Have Your Cake and Live It Too (Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care) Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841470 Thu, 19 May 2011 13:05:58 +0100 4841470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841396&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008089.html A test of the length of the caps on your chromosomes could help more accurately estimate one's life expectancy. A new blood test soon to be launched in the United Kingdom claims to be able to tell you how long you are going to live. The £435 ($700) test measures the length of a person's telomeres - the inventor claims this is associated with longevity. The company, Life Length, is working on approvals for sales in European countries and America. You might not want to know. Imagine a test could predict your life expectancy to within 2 years. Would you want to know? I'm not sure I would. Death is so final, such a hard limit. Beyond this point you... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841396 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4841396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841413&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F18%2Fhealth-policy-brief-the-class-act%2F The latest Health Policy Brief from Health Affairs and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation examines the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Plan, a voluntary, publicly administered insurance program enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. It is designed to help people should they become disabled and need long-term services and [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841413 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:45:27 +0100 4841413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841742&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fresearch-bytes-spatial-and-verbal.html Hale, S., Rose, N. S., Myerson, J., Strube, M. J., Sommers, M., TyeMurray, N., & Spehar, B. (2011). The Structure of Working Memory Abilities Across the Adult Life Span. Psychology and Aging, 26(1), 92-110.(italics emphasis added by blogmaster)The present study addresses three questions regarding age differences in working memory: (1) whether performance on complex span tasks decreases as a function of age at a faster rate than performance on simple span tasks; (2) whether spatial working memory decreases at a faster rate than verbal working memory; and (3) whether the structure of working memory abilities is different for different age groups. Adults, ages 20–89 (n = 388), performed three simple and three complex verbal span tasks and three simple and three complex spatial memory tasks.... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841742 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:20:00 +0100 4841742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829162&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4muuR310VOw%2F We’ve all heard that musical training gives students an edge in the classroom, and just yesterday I wrote about the positive emotional effects of experiencing art, but researchers have yet another reason to become a true renaissance woman. A new study published in the online journal PLoS One states that those who know how to play musical instruments stay younger and healthier for longer. Aren’t you wishing you paid closer attention during tuba practice in high school now? Or, even better, joined that dorky marching band? Researchers at the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory tested 18 musicians and 19 non-musicians, aged 45 to 65, for the ability to discern speech amongst background noise, auditory memory, visual memory and auditory temporal processing. The musicians who began pla... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829162 Thu, 12 May 2011 21:27:36 +0100 4829162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821056&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4muuR310VOw%2F We’ve all heard that musical training gives students an edge in the classroom, and just yesterday I wrote about the positive emotional effects of experiencing art, but researchers have yet another reason to become a true renaissance woman. A new study published in the online journal PLoS One states that those who know how to play musical instruments stay younger and healthier for longer. Aren’t you wishing you paid closer attention during tuba practice in high school now? Or, even better, joined that dorky marching band? Researchers at the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory tested 18 musicians and 19 non-musicians, aged 45 to 65, for the ability to discern speech amongst background noise, auditory memory, visual memory and auditory temporal processing. The musicians who began pla... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821056 Thu, 12 May 2011 21:27:36 +0100 4821056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813438&cid=t_91994_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fis-eating-donkey-skin-good-for-your-complexion-2%2F In this study, researchers at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology fed gelatin to mice and measured the effect of ultraviolet light on their skin. One group of mice were fed what would be the human equivalent of one large tablespoon of gelatin everyday. They found that after 6 weeks the gelatin-ingesting mice showed a 17% increase in collagen content of their skin compared to the control group (who did not receive gelatin) who had a 53% decrease in collagen content. The Beauty Brains bottom line This is a single study on mice but if corroborated by further research and the appropriate clinical trials, it could indicate that eating gelatin can help your skin. Whether or not you choose to get your gelatin from slabs of Donkey Skin or a nice bowl of Strawberry Jell-O is up to y... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813438 Thu, 12 May 2011 06:01:42 +0100 4813438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797835&cid=t_91994_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F08%2Fwrinkle-creams-how-to-tell-which-ones-really-work%2F Beautie15 asks…What is your go-to anti-aging/wrinkle product? I do some work with StriVectin and I love to hear feedback from anyone who has tried it or are thinking about trying it to help reduce the appearance of lines on your face. I’ve been trying the new StriVectin-SD for about 5 weeks now and my face feels softer and looks healthier. They say it takes about 8 weeks to see full results, so I’ll let you know how it goes! The Right Brain responds: To be honest, Beautie, we haven’t heard great things about StiVectin (see this discussion thread in our Forum for details.) But, we are big fans of testing products for yourself rather than just accepting the marketing hype. Case in point:  Autumn Whitefield-Madrano (who runs a terrific blog called “The Beheld&#8... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797835 Sun, 08 May 2011 06:01:05 +0100 4797835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4788721&cid=t_91994_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmid-life-sleep-changes-may-accelerate.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4788721 Wed, 04 May 2011 15:51:00 +0100 4788721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789298&cid=t_91994_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fwill-barnet-hundred-year-old-artist%2F Will Barnet, an American artist living in New York City, will turn 100 years old next month.  I had the opportunity to photograph him recently in his home and studio in the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park.  His paintings and drawings are in every major museum in the United States, and he is still [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789298 Wed, 04 May 2011 04:02:29 +0100 4789298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775432&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F02%2Fmental-health-needs-of-older-americans%2F As the baby boomers age here in the U.S., they are going to swell the ranks of seniors. And senior care — especially mental health care — is one of the most ignored in America. We act as though seniors don’t matter much, and few health care and mental health care professionals go into specializations, such as geriatric psychology, that can help senior citizens. Perhaps that will change, with more attention and focus provided on this group of people. Because as we age, we often face many of the same difficulties as we did earlier in life. Except these difficulties are often amplified, because of the loss of social support — our friends — and isolation — most often from our own family. The New York Times profiles Marc E. Agronin, M.D., a geriatric psychiat... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775432 Mon, 02 May 2011 13:50:19 +0100 4775432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762797&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F28%2Fintroducing-boomers-on-the-rise-aging-well%2F I’m pleased to introduce our newest blog, Boomers on the Rise: Aging Well with Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D. This blog will discuss the increasingly complicated landscape of modern day aging, because, let’s face it, none of us is getting younger. Topics relate to healthcare and medicine, gender differences related to aging, coping with illness, and the many demands today’s middle-aged and older adults face. We’re all getting older, and with a generation of baby boomers getting to retirement age, this is the largest group of individuals that will become seniors in our nation’s history. There is a lot to navigate as we age, and few of us get a handbook to help guide us on our journey. I hope this blog will help give us the valuable tips and information that will make ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762797 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:02:31 +0100 4762797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758725&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fnew-narrative-matters-recording-on-itunes-u%2F Health Affairs today adds a new Medical Education recording to its free collection of Narrative Matters essays on iTunes U. The account was written by Fitzhugh Mullan, a physician and clinical professor of pediatrics and public health at the George Washington University and the original editor of the “Narrative Matters” section. The essay, “Me And [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758725 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:57:12 +0100 4758725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758704&cid=t_91994_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011-vol-305-no-10%2F This article recommends a general framework for evaluating driver fitness relies on a functional evaluation of multiple domains (cognitive, motor, perceptual, and psychiatric) that are important for safe driving and can be applied across many disorders, including conditions that have rarely been studied with respect to driving, and in patients with multiple conditions and medications. Neurocognitive tests, driving simulation, and road tests provide complementary sources of evidence to evaluate driver safety. No single test is sufficient to determine who should drive and who should not. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy of the article. Filed under: Current Awareness Tagged: Accidents, Aging, Atrial Fibrillation, Co... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758704 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:32:57 +0100 4758704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758719&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008050.html Starve a heart disease and feed a cancer? SEATTLE – The largest study ever to examine the association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found what's good for the heart may not be good for the prostate. Analyzing data from a nationwide study involving more than 3,400 men, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that men with the highest blood percentages of docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, an inflammation-lowering omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fatty fish, have two-and-a-half-times the risk of developing aggressive, high-grade prostate cancer compared to men with the lowest DHA levels. Conversely, the study also found that men with the highest blood ratios of trans-fatty acids – which are linked to inflammation and... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758719 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4758719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753725&cid=t_91994_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Ffaces-of-a-generation-essay-by-jerry-winakur%2F An Essay by Dr. Jerry Winakur [This essay written by author and physician Jerry Winakur is reprinted with permission from Caring for the Ages, a publication of the American Medical Directors Association.  Dr. Winakur is Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where my exhibit, Aging Across America, was [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753725 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:15:26 +0100 4753725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747608&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fexercise-slows-aging-process-and.html We exercise for many reasons. Some to lose weight and get fit. Others to reduce stress and feel better. Slowing down the aging process doesn't usually come to mind, but it should. Recent studies are finding that exercise can keep cells younger. Specifically, vigorous exercise that breaks a sweat can stop telemeres--the protective caps and very small units of DNA on the ends of chromosomes--from shortening. Aging shortens telemeres because each time a cell divides it cannot completely replicate itself. When a telemere finally gets too short, the cell dies. Shorter telomeres are linked to a wide range of aging-related diseases.Psychological stress can also accelerate telemere shortening. Studies have looked at various stressors, including post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood abuse and c... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747608 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4747608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747586&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008043.html Soy isoflavones block DNA repair mechanisms and help radiation kill cancer cells. But you might worry about what blocking the DNA repair mechanism does to your cells if you aren't undergoing treatment for cancer. "To improve radiotherapy for lung cancer cells, we are studying the potential of natural non-toxic components of soybeans, called soy isoflavones, to augment the effect of radiation against the tumor cells and at the same time protect normal lung against radiation injury," said Dr. Gilda Hillman, an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Wayne State University's School of Medicine and the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. "These natural soy isoflavones can sensitize cancer cells to the effects of radiotherapy, by inhibiting survival mechanisms... (Sourc... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747586 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4747586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742347&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008040.html Another reason to eat a more paleo diet: DALLAS – April 19, 2011 – Curbing carbohydrates is more effective than cutting calories for individuals who want to quickly reduce the amount of fat in their liver, report UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. "What this study tells us is that if your doctor says that you need to reduce the amount of fat in your liver, you can do something within a month," said Dr. Jeffrey Browning, assistant professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern and the study's lead author. The results, available online and in an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, could have implications for treating numerous diseases including diabetes, insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742347 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4742347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771076&cid=t_91994_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.com%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fcan-hobbyists-and-hackers-transform-biotechnology%2F For most of us, managing our health means visiting a doctor. The more serious our concerns, the more specialized a medical expert we seek. Our bodies often feel like foreign and frightening lands, and we are happy to let someone with an MD serve as our tour guide. For most of us, our own DNA [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771076 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:21:06 +0100 4771076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742357&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F21%2Fthe-year-of-the-family-caregiver-in-what-country%2F President Obama has begun his campaign for re-election in 2012.  Several Republicans have declared their intention to consider the possibility of running.   Meanwhile, implementation of health care reform proceeds slowly, with threats of defunding and legal action scuttling alongside to keep up.  Policy debates about accountable care organizations, medical homes, and other attempts to bring [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742357 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:34:42 +0100 4742357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734695&cid=t_91994_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FHi9TaYYhoBs%2Fnew-guidelines-for-identifying.html By MONIFA THOMAS Health Reporter Chicago Sun Times Medical experts have issued new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease that, for the first time, attempt to identify the hallmarks of the disease before symptoms occur. The original guidelines, published in 1984, dealt only with diagnosing Alzheimer’s once a person started showing signs of dementia. Since then, new discoveries have shown the disease can cause changes in the brain a decade or more before symptoms appear. The new guidelines — being published online today by the National Institute on Aging and the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association — are the first to include the use of brain imaging and measurement of certain proteins in the blood and spinal fluid to spot changes that could be due to Alzheimer’s. Mo... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734695 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0100 4734695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715038&cid=t_91994_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FVCtCkMXWLvk%2F We’ve all heard it. Someone says something along the lines of, “To be young -well, don’t get too used to it because it’s all down hill from here.” We safely heed this warning, but as the years pass and we don’t see the ultra-rapid decline we expect, we begin to ask ourselves if there’s any truth to the belief that we peak when we’re young. A little bit of psychological research gives us the answer we’re looking for. Dr. K. Warner Schaie, an American social gerontologist and psychologist, is a co-founder of the Seattle Longitudinal Study. Started in 1956 and still running today, the Seattle Longitudinal Study looks at aging as it relates to cognition by measuring the abilities of participants from birth through old age. As of present, the study has produced some amazing fi... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715038 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:33:04 +0100 4715038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714740&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-doing-fine-is-relative%2F2011.04.14 It was 11:00 pm when the pager vibrated, then beeped: it was the ER, Hospital #3. “This is Dr. Fisher returning your page?” “Thank you Dr. Fisher, just a moment for Dr. Frigamafratz.” A brief pause, then: “Wes, I think we’ll need your services. Old guy, found down at the nursing home, brought in unconscious, pulse 25 – hooked him up to an external pacer, he’s back with us now.” “I’m on my way.” When I arrived, there was the usual cacophony of activity in the Emergency Room. Someone screaming in one corner. Intercom sounding. Ambulance en route to our location. Breathing treatments underway in Bay 5. Room 10 headed to the CT scanner. Has room 12 got a bed? By comparison my patient was easy: his disposition in the eyes o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714740 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4714740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714698&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008031.html White blood cells reacting to chronic air pollutants will stoke up changes that cause cardiovascular disease and other diseases. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Chronic inhalation of polluted air appears to activate a protein that triggers the release of white blood cells, setting off events that lead to widespread inflammation, according to new research in an animal model. This finding narrows the gap in researchers’ understanding of how prolonged exposure to pollution can increase the risk for cardiovascular problems and other diseases. When you are thinking about where to live or work consider air quality. Too many office buildings get built near freeways because people are averse to living near freeways. Well, unless you get an employer who will shell out the... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714698 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4714698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709174&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008029.html Hey, time for another "vitamin D is good for you" post. Been too long since the last one. This time you can see the benefit. "In women younger than 75, those who had 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations lower than 38 nanomoles per liter were more likely to have age-related macular degeneration than women with concentrations greater than 38 nanomoles per liter," says Amy E. Millen, PhD, assistant professor in the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions and lead author. "Blood concentrations above 38 nanomoles per liter were associated with at least a 44 percent decreased odds of having AMD." Of course, this is not a double blind longitudinal intervention study with pills. So other factors might both cut eye... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709174 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4709174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704596&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008020.html Take off the weight and bring back the memory. John Gunstad, an associate professor in Kent State University's Department of Psychology, and a team of researchers have discovered a link between weight loss and improved memory and concentration. The study shows that bariatric surgery patients exhibited improved memory function 12 weeks after their operations. The findings will be published in an upcoming issue of Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, the Official Journal of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The research report is also available online at www.soard.org/article/S1550-7289(10)00688-X/abstract. Obese people who lose weight improve their cardiovascular risk factors. On a related note, older adults with risk factors for stroke have a greater risk of co... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704596 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4704596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704847&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FaJ6yzjK-1Zo%2F I turned 30 last month. While I may not be shouting my age from the rooftops, I feel as young and fresh-faced as I did when I turned 20. Twenty bucks says I could outrun any 18-year-old who dares to challenge me. Yet according to a new study (which, in a bit of morbid-irony, was conducted by a funeral home), most women are already drafting their bucket list when they hit the Big Three-Oh. Meanwhile, most men only begin to feel the mileage on their meter at retirement age. That’s a huge gender gap, and a blatant example of the stricter standards put upon women by our culture. But why is anyone still paying attention to that status quo? According to the study, a whopping 25% of women surveyed said they felt like they were granny-fying when they found their first gray hairs (I was 24 wh... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704847 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:53:24 +0100 4704847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704597&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008018.html UCSF researchers find that when looking at brains using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) older brains interrupted from a task do a poorer job of resuming where they left off. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have pinpointed a reason older adults have a harder time multitasking than younger adults: they have more difficulty switching between tasks at the level of brain networks. Juggling multiple tasks requires short-term, or "working," memory – the capacity to hold and manipulate information in the mind for a period of time. Working memory is the basis of all mental operations, from learning a friend's telephone number, and then entering it into a smart phone, to following the train of a conversation, to... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704597 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4704597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696596&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008015.html Plaques that cause strokes and heart attacks form in just several years. In a new study performed in humans, researchers from Karolinska Institutet have determined the age of atherosclerotic plaques by taking advantage of Carbon-14 (14C) residues in the atmosphere, prevailing after the extensive atomic bomb tests in the 50ties and 60ties. The findings, published in the scientific online journal PLoS ONE, suggest that in most people plaque formation occurs during a relatively short and late time period in life of 3-5 years. This raises an obvious question: Why isn't plaque accumulation a long term process? What changes in the cardiovascular system that allows or causes a sudden acceleration in plaque formation? Do stem cells become too old to do... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696596 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4696596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696688&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F09%2Fconcealed-sexual-orientation-is-like-an-abscess%2F I once had an abscessed tooth, and in the absence of a dentist, I considered pulling it myself to end the intense pain. Secrets are like abscesses. They hurt when we touch them but we can’t stop touching them. When a secret is at the center of our integrity it produces excruciating pain. We long for the momentary intense pain that comes with releasing the pressure. Each of us seeks to maintain a sense of internal integrity, while still making a positive impression on others. We are driven by a fear of being discredited. Sometimes that means keeping secrets, especially when the concealed information is sensitive. Concealment of sexual orientation requires considerable effort, constant vigilance, and behavioral self-editing. Although there is a wish to disclose the secret, the need to make... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696688 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:05:08 +0100 4696688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696689&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F09%2Fthe-longevity-project-an-interview-with-howard-s-friedman%2F We present many examples showing that this is how the long-lived participants lived. However if your coworkers are making you miserable, and you do not have the adequate resources to do your job properly, then it is time to look for a new job when possible. 3. Also interesting to me was the discussion of marriage. It’s not necessarily that a person is married, but the quality of relationships in his/her life. What are some characteristics of a healthy marriage that lead to longevity? Dr. Friedman: We are still looking in more detail at the characteristics of a healthy marriage. We know that divorced men fared poorly in terms of their future health and longevity. We know that the overall marital satisfaction of the man is more important to the future health of both the men and the wom... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696689 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:26:07 +0100 4696689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684528&cid=t_91994_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F04%2F06%2Fhow-to-tell-if-your-skin-care-products-are-really-working-2%2F Randi G asks about the value of VISIA… Is there really any value to the VISIA skin care analysis, or is it just a marketing tool to sell skin care products and services? The Right Brain responds: VISIA is a digital camera system that uses multi-spectral imaging (different kinds of light) to analyze your skin`s condition. It takes a picture of your face and separates the image into different views based on different wavelengths of light. One view shows melanin, the pigment in you skin that gives you freckles and makes you tan. Another view shows blood flow in the skin and is useful for evaluating facial flushing and redness. A third view shows damage done to your skin by sun exposure. This is a legitimate technology that is used by professionals in cosmetic medicine, clinical dermat... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684528 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:01:34 +0100 4684528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684230&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008004.html In an observational study those who experienced rising blood vitamin D during the study period also experienced declining blood pressure. A lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax, research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute has found. The results add to evidence that lack of vitamin D can lead to impaired vascular health, contributing to high blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Study participants who increased their vitamin D levels were able to improve vascular health and lower their blood pressure. This was not an interventional study. So it does not prove that vitamin D lowers blood pressure. It could be that,... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684230 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4684230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684229&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008005.html Don't drink coffee when you eat a meal at a fast food joint. Or, better yet, don't eat junk food so that you can drink coffee. Eating a fatty fast food meal is never good for you, but washing that meal down with a coffee is even worse, according to a new University of Guelph study. Researcher Marie-Soleil Beaudoin has discovered not only that a healthy person's blood sugar levels spike after eating a high-fat meal, but that the spike doubles after having both a fatty meal and caffeinated coffee – jumping to levels similar to those of people at risk for diabetes. Saturated fat and caffeine interact to impair sugar removal from the blood? "The results tell us that... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684229 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4684229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677134&cid=t_91994_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F514%2Fthe-dirt-on-common-cosmetic-ingredients%2F Have you given up trying to figure out what causes your skin allergies? Unbeknownst to many consumers, we could be spending good money on products that we think are good for our skin but are actually causing allergic reactions, dermatitis, premature aging, and worse.  The following are the cosmetic industry’s dirtiest ingredients, rated according to Environmental Working Group’s cosmetics database Skin Deep, which references the American Cancer Society and other reliable organizations.  Skin Deep rates specific ingredients on a hazard scale from 0 to 10, the latter being the most harmful. Petrochemicals Petroleum jelly, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethanol Found in skin astringents, perfumes Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) rates a low 2 on Skin Deep’s hazard scal... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677134 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:16:43 +0100 4677134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676738&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008000.html Periodic starvation anyone? Murray, UT (4/03/11) – Fasting has long been associated with religious rituals, diets, and political protests. Now new evidence from cardiac researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute demonstrates that routine periodic fasting is also good for your health, and your heart. Today, research cardiologists at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute are reporting that fasting not only lowers one's risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes, but also causes significant changes in a person's blood cholesterol levels. Both diabetes and elevated cholesterol are known risk factors for coronary heart disease. Would periodic fasting deliver the same benefits as a calorie restriction diet in terms of a potential increase in life expectancy? Pe... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676738 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4676738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664457&cid=t_91994_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F01%2Flive_long_and_prosper_and_be_bright_yellow_at_the_same_time.php I'll freely admit to being very interested in research on aging and lifespan. It's a great subject from a scientific (and philosophical) point of view, but perhaps the prospect of turning 50 years old next year has something to do with it, too (not that that age seems anywhere near believable from my end). Model organisms such as nematodes and fruit flies have already helped identify a number of highly conserved pathways that affect lifespan, many of them having to do with nutrient sensing and various insulin-related pathways. But there are other possibilities. One hallmark of aging at the cellular level is an accumulation of protein defects, chiefly misfolded and chemically modified proteins that apparently are difficult to clear out. A new paper in Nature takes an alarmingly direct rou... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664457 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:20:05 +0100 4664457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658513&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FasEzachSlqQ%2F This study seems to say: “Even though you hate your boss and your baby right now, when you’re 80, it’ll be all good.” That’s much better than believing that everything goes downhill after you start your first job, no? The Telegraph also points out that, while television and movies are stuck fawning over 18-year olds and casting mature women as old hags, society has mad certain strides that benefit the elderly. Andrew Steptoe, professor of psychology at University College London, points out that elderly people enjoy better health and more opportunities for secure income, which he says are “very important” in old age (I’d say they’re pretty important at any age). And I think that’s one of the best things to take away: Despite curren... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658513 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:21:49 +0100 4658513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658414&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Fantioxidants-and-your-health%2F Antioxidants are good for your health. Or at least that is a popular claim. An antioxidant is any molecule that slows down or prevents oxidation reactions.  Originally, oxidation reactions were defined as chemical reactions with oxygen.  More recently, oxidation reactions have been described as reactions in which an atom or molecule loses an electron. Oxidation is a natural part of life.  Excessively high antioxidant levels are detrimental to health. Some people have suggested that oxidation reactions contribute to heart disease, declines in cognitive abilities, and cancer. “Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene have been shown to be antioxidants in a test tube, and it is often claimed that they and many other substances are able to function as antioxidants in the body. However, wh... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658414 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:20:01 +0100 4658414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653363&cid=t_91994_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Ffifteen-years-of-cover-photos-on-the-gerontologist%2F This video explores my photographic work that has appeared on the cover of The Gerontologist (TG) over the past 15 years.  TG is the flagship journal of the Gerontological Society of America, and is devoted to multidisciplinary research and education in all aspects of aging.  I started publishing photos on TG back in 1996.  The [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653363 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:33:11 +0100 4653363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642566&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2Fmedicares-embedded-ethics-the-challenge-of-cost-control-in-an-aging-society%2F The challenge of reining in the rising costs of the Medicare Program is particularly thorny because it confronts a recalcitrant societal tension between the necessity for cost control and the value of open-ended technology use for life extension in the later years. That tension is becoming more deeply entrenched because a growing number of older [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642566 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:02:43 +0100 4642566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4643014&cid=t_91994_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F506%2Ftrue-skincare-and-products-with-idebenone%2F If you do a search for true skincare products, one of the first things you will see is information about a compound called idebenone.  What is it?  That’s what this post is all about. Idebenone is described in most advertisements as a synthetic analog of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 or COQ10 for short.  I am a big proponent of all naturally occurring forms of COQ10.  I have seen what the antioxidant can do. If you are over the age of 20 and you are not taking the dietary supplement on a daily basis, you should be.  It could help you live a longer healthier life.  It could reduce your risk of heart disease and help prevent gum disease.  It can also help protect your skin from damaging UV radiation. For many years, we have been told by marketers and major healthcare organizations th... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4643014 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:12:17 +0100 4643014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642858&cid=t_91994_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fn3w-dFUNHGE%2F It’s a good morning, and we’re about to put a serious spring in your step during this second week of spring. How? Our 40 Days of Giveaways are back and all-new today. (If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is using the season of Lent to reward you for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Each weekday from now until May 3, we’ll give away a different prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan.) And we hope today’s nifty prize will help launch you into a healthier, happier spring season. We’re giving away a one month’s supply of Nature Made’s Açaí + SuperFruit Super Antioxidant to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. About Nature Made Açaí + SuperFruit Super Antioxidant: A combination of extracts from the ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642858 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:33 +0100 4642858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642771&cid=t_91994_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2F5-things-you-need-to-know-about-retin-a-2%2F Beauty Bug begs an answer… I’m currently reading Free Gift with Purchase, by Jean Godfrey-June, the beauty editor for Lucky. The books says that Retin-A helps with wrinkles and Beauty Bug wants the Beauty Brains to comment. Does Retin-A really get rid of wrinkles? The Left Brain responds: What is Retin-A Retin-A is the brand name of a prescription drug called Tretinoin which is a derivative of vitamin A. In 1971, the FDA approved the topical application of Tretinoin to treat acne and sun damaged skin. This drug works by irritating the skin, which triggers the basal layer to produce fresh skin cells, thus increasing cell turnover. (Mmmm, turnover!) As new cells more rapidly replace the old ones, the skin takes on a younger, smoother appearance. So it does work, but there are a... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642771 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:01:43 +0100 4642771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642558&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007991.html This Wall Street Journal article is worth reading in full. Stanford researchers find that young people shown what their faces will look like in their 60s become more willing to save for retirement. In one experiment, young people who saw their elderly avatars reported they would save twice as much as those who didn't. In another, students averaging 21 years of age viewed avatars of themselves that smiled when they saved more and frowned when they saved less. Those whose avatars were morphed to retirement age said they would save 30% more than those whose avatars weren't aged. The potential real-world applications of the Stanford research are promising. "An employee's ID photo could be age-morphed and placed on the benefits... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642558 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4642558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600657&cid=t_91994_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2246 FOTB – Food of the Boob Sweet shaved ice!  You know, the kind that’s extremely bad for you that contains all that goodness – namely: condensed milk and vanilla ice cream mixed with sugar , then drenched in a double coat of brown sugar?   It’s ridiculously good and ridiculously bad, and should come with about 10 IU of insulin and a syringe.  Well, a London ice cream parlor is titillating its customers with a new flavor of ice cream made from human breast milk, and that don’t need no sugar – it is already home sweetened! The new ice cream flavor, which is named “Baby Gaga,”  is made from a mix of cream made from 75 percent human breast milk and 25 percent cream from old Bossy the cow, herself. The taste of human breast milk varies enormously, bas... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600657 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:36:19 +0100 4600657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600580&cid=t_91994_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F16%2Ftips-to-find-a-good-enough-doctor-2%2F Inspired from all the comments she received from my interview with her on chronic illness, Dr. Elvira Aletta compiled some suggestions for finding a good-enough doctor. In her previous Psych Central post called Tips to Find a Good-Enough Doctor, she throws out three basic qualities she looks for in a doctor: Expertise, knowledge, intellectual curiosity and all the right credentials. Warm, receptive, a good listener and communicator. The bedside manner thing. A well-run office, with smart, efficient support & medical staff. Then she follows up with a few more points to keep in mind while shopping for a doctor… Here are a few more of Dr. Elvira Aletta’s tips to find a good-enough doctor: If you are in doubt, interview several doctors as if they were applying for a job an... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600580 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:23:01 +0100 4600580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592344&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fcall-for-papers-the-care-span%2F Health Affairs has launched The Care Span, a new ongoing section of the journal, in its March 2011 edition. The Care Span will examine the topics of aging and disability, not as isolated experiences but as part of the full span of life. Toward this end, the journal aims to bring together the best current [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592344 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:30:54 +0100 4592344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4577904&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmore-women-die-of-heart-attack-than-men-do%2F2011.03.12 Several studies have shown that women have a higher mortality rate than men if they have a heart attack. A study published in the American Heart Journal helps to explain why. The researchers looked at data from 2,542 women who had a heart attack. Compared to men, the women were older, less likely to be white, and less likely to smoke. They also had more serious health conditions than the men. They had diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We’ve known for a long time that women are about 10 years older than men at the time of their first heart attack. The authors believe that the reason women are more likely to die is because of these other conditions that are present. Women in the study were also m... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4577904 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4577904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575138&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FFj9e8P0ypX0%2F This article is excerpted from Longevity Rules: How to Age Well Into the Future,  a compendium 0f 34 excellent essays where leading longevity experts help policymakers and the public better understand the aging experience. In the essay below, Joseph Coughlin, the Director of MIT AgeLab, explores the role that technology can play in aging well. Copyright 2010, Eskaton. — Aging is not for wimps. While living longer has become remarkably commonplace, living well takes a lot of work. Longevity is creating new and expanded “jobs” for individuals, families, formal caregivers and public agencies. During the past decade many have argued that technology is the answer to aging — without really asking what the question is. This definition of the “aging and technology opportunity” is dri... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575138 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:08:52 +0100 4575138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560214&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007957.html A meta-analysis finds the Mediterranean diet has proven benefits. The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its individual components including waist circumference, HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a new study published in the March 15, 2011, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study is a meta-analysis, including results of 50 studies on the Mediterranean diet, with an overall studied population of about half a million subjects. Here's the diet in broad outline: The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of monounsaturated fatty acids, primarily from olives and olive oils; daily consumption of fr... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560214 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4560214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544967&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthecommunications.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2Ffalls.jpg We hear about stories like this all time: An elderly person falls and breaks something — a hip, a wrist, or an arm. Soon what once was a healthy, independent senior begins an inexorable downhill slide. Such is the case of my 89-year-old mother who recently fell and broke her wrist. Turns out that 30 percent of people age 65 and older fall each year. Predictably, seniors with the following risk factors are more prone to falls: Using sedatives Cognitive impairment Problems walking Urinary tract infection Eye problems Balance issues Similarly, when a person does fall, a cascading series of predictable clinical events occurs. It even has a name: “Post-fall syndrome.” This syndrome is characterized by things like fear of falling again, increased immobility, loss of muscle and contr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544967 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:00:05 +0100 4544967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544939&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FowKve83MK2U%2F Off the Shelf: Continuing its crackdown on unapproved drugs, the FDA ordered about 500 cough, cold and allergy remedies off the market, the WSJ reports. None of the drugs are top-sellers. The agency says it has received few complaints about side effects but that it is concerned about overdoses if products intended to be time-released instead deliver the entire dose of the active ingredient at once, the paper says. Estimating Impropriety: The Government Accountability Office released a report saying that about $48 billion of Medicare’s  $509 billion in outlays during fiscal 2010 was improper, Politico reports. Some proportion of those improper payments are fraudulent, but CMS says it’s tough to know how large that proportion is. The estimate doesn’t include the Medicare p... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544939 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:20:12 +0100 4544939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536032&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007941.html Pessimists do not stick around as long. “We reviewed eight different types of studies,” Diener said. “And the general conclusion from each type of study is that your subjective well-being – that is, feeling positive about your life, not stressed out, not depressed – contributes to both longevity and better health among healthy populations.” A study that followed nearly 5,000 university students for more than 40 years, for example, found that those who were most pessimistic as students tended to die younger than their peers. An even longer-term study that followed 180 Catholic nuns from early adulthood to old age found that those who wrote positive autobiographies in their early 20s tended to outlive those who wrote more negative accounts... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536032 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4536032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536148&cid=t_91994_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FF75_wy2FKG0%2F Therese Borchard This is author Therese Borchard’s second post for Blisstree; she’ll be blogging for us on a weekly basis about all kinds of mental health, depression, and therapy issues. Find her debut post here. Have a question for Therese? Leave it in our comments section, below. Maybe it’s because I just turned 40 over the weekend, or maybe it’s because I was asked to be a “relationship expert” for a dating website a few days ago (LOL), or that TV writer Tracy McMillan’s recent HuffPo piece “Why You’re Not Married” got under my skin, but I can’t stop thinking about how I ended up married with two kids when I was the one labeled in college “most likely to become an old maid” because 1. I preferred a tiny closet of a room for me and only me over a roomy ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536148 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:26:25 +0100 4536148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532184&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FKR5-0_Y65gE%2F   The point of naming a medical surrogate is to have someone around to express your preferences about care when you can’t. But not providing surrogates with enough information ahead of time can cause them emotional distress that may last for years. That, at least, is the finding of a review of existing literature on the impact on surrogates, most of them family members, of making treatment decisions. The 40 papers analyzed in the review, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, aren’t perfect, the authors say right up front. Many of the study populations weren’t representative of the general population, for example, and there was sometimes a big time delay between when the decisions were made and when the study was conducted. That said, the authors write they w... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532184 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:21:33 +0100 4532184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532379&cid=t_91994_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FsdlqkXmDu3M%2F This study supports that patients with vit­a­min D defi­ciency show an increased risk of cog­ni­tive decline. Baby Sleeps and Brain Development: How much sleep a 12 month old baby gets can influ­ence the devel­op­ment of his/her exec­u­tive func­tions. PTSD: Can we Disrupt the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories? A discussion of the dif­fer­ent tech­niques used/ under research that can help PTSD patients. ; Books and Summit Updates Visual Illusions in Art and Science: These surprising classic illusions illustrate how art and magic can help science in undertansing how we perceive the world around us. 2011 SharpBrains Summit Agenda: You can now view the latest Agenda for the whole Summit and a 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Virtual Sum­mit: Retooling Brai... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532379 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:07:18 +0100 4532379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532181&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2Fmore-attention-to-potential-risks-from-bisphosphonates We have previously written about the apparently small risk of a rare bone fracture associated with drugs meant to prevent bone fractures in people with osteoporosis. These drugs are called bisphosphonates, known under trade names such as Fosamax and Boniva. Today, NPR’s Morning Edition has a good overview of this topic, noting the dilemma for women weighing whether to take such drugs. Bisphosphonates can help some women prevent serious hip fractures, but they may be associated with a increased risk of other atypical fractures in some women, especially those who use the drugs long-term. There’s a new study on this topic in the Journal of the American Medical Association as well. The study found that treatment with a bisphosphonate for more than five years was associated with an ... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532181 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:11:26 +0100 4532181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527724&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007936.html Stephan Guyenet recently did 2 posts explaining that antioxidant properties do not explain the (quite real) health benefits of polyphenols in the diet and therefore another mechanism must be at work. After reading more about polyphenols, and coming to understand that the prevailing hypothesis of why they work makes no sense, I decided that the whole thing is probably bunk: at best, specific polyphenols are protective in rodents at unnaturally high doses due to some drug-like effect. But-- I kept my finger on the pulse of the field just in case, and I began to notice that more sophisticated studies were emerging almost weekly that seemed to confirm that realistic amounts of certain polyphenol-rich foods (not just massive quantities of... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527724 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4527724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517144&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007930.html If you are eating a white flour and sugar diet beware what risk you could be running with your brain. After adjusting for age, hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption, atrial fibrillation, lipid-lowering therapy, and — in women — hormone replacement therapy and menopausal status, the researchers found that women with a nonfasting triglyceride level above 445 mg/dL (5 mmol/L) had a 4-fold increased risk for stroke compared with women with a nonfasting triglyceride level below 90 mg/dL (1 mmol/L). The corresponding risk in men was a 2.3-fold increased risk. Results like this one underscore in my mind the value of tracking your body's biochemical state at fairly frequent intervals. A friend recently described to me how his triglycerides skyrocketed when he... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517144 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4517144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512370&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=35747&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthaffairs.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2F23%2Fmedical-errors-podcast-added-to-narrative-matters-itunes-u-collection%2F Health Affairs today added a podcast about medical errors to its free collection of podcasts of Narrative Matters essays on iTunes U. The essay was written by Michael Rowe, an associate clinical professor in the Yale School of Medicine. Titled “The Rest Is Silence,” it appeared in the July/August 2002 edition of Health Affairs. Health Affairs offers [...] (Source: Health Affairs Blog) Health Affairs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512370 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:43:08 +0100 4512370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512363&cid=t_91994_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007928.html A survey of several thousand volunteers taking a wide range of vitamin D supplement doses finds substantial disease risk reduction at 4000-8000 IU per day. More than I take. Hmmm... Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought. The findings are published February 21 in the journal Anticancer Research While these levels are higher than traditional intakes, they are largely in a range deemed safe for daily use in a December 2010 report... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512363 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4512363