health-letter
It appears that there are more cases of atrial fibrillation (afib) than there were 50 years ago. However, the cases of stroke and early death linked to afib are decreasing.
While organic foods have fewer synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and are free of hormones and antibiotics, they don’t appear to have a nutritional advantage over their conventional counterparts.
Unprocessed carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. One should avoid processed carbs such as refined grains and sugar-sweetened treats and drinks.
A new technique for “editing” genes, called CRISPR, can eliminate defects in genes that cause disease.
It appears that snacking frequency does not affect a person’s body mass index, as long as the snacks are healthful.
Keeping an inconsistent sleep schedule can throw off one’s sleep-and-wake patterns. To reestablish these patterns, one should wake up at the same time every day.
Tai chi appears to have positive effects on a wide range of thinking skills in healthy adults, such as attention, learning, memory, and perception.
Are vitamin supplements (like vitamin D) good for your health, and can you tell me who might benefit from taking the pills?
There’s no guarantee that one can prevent cancer, but there’s good evidence that losing weight, exercising, eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol can help reduce the risk of developing the disease.
Playing in a sports league in older age has many benefits, such as exercise and socialization. But it’s important to discuss it first with a doctor, understand physical limitations, and learn the signs of physical trouble.