As most of you know, I keep up with the latest medical and health news (I subscribe to a ton of Journals). While the majority of the news I read about studies and such is pretty ho-hum, here and there are a few gems that cause me to put on my glasses and read thoroughly.
Here are a couple of recent finds that you may not have seen and that are rather interesting:
1. Aspirin may help ward off Cancer
In the Study, published in The Lancet, researchers found the 20-year risk of death was reduced by about 10 percent for prostate cancer, 30 percent for lung cancer, 40 percent for colorectal or bowel cancer and 60 percent for oesophageal cancer in those taking aspirin. For those over the age of 70, aspirin may not be advised due to the increased risk of stomach bleeding.
2. Smoking may thin the outer layer of the brain
A Study Published in the Journal of Biological Psychiatry found that the left medial orbitofrontal cortex was thinner in smokers than non-smokers, and the more someone smoked, the thinner the membrane. It has been revealed in the past that smoking is linked to brain abnormalities and decay.The thinning of the membrane is associated with cognitive impairment.
3. Walking may slow degenerative brain issues such as Alzheimer's
A study by the Radiological Society of North America found that in healthy adults, walking at least 72 blocks a week (about six miles) helps preserve brain volume and slow the risk of cognitive decline. Cognitively impaired (those with symptons or have been diagnosed with an impairment) adults needed to walk at least 58 city blocks a week (about five miles) to achieve the same results.
4. Electronic cigarettes found to be unsafe
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside conducted a study that suggests that the chemicals present in the aerosolized vapors emanating from Electronic Cigarettes may be harmful to your health. This is one of the first studies conducted and researchers feel that much more research needs to be done on the possible unsafe effects that e-cigs may trigger.
5. Even a couple extras pounds can mean trouble
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, while not conclusive, found that in 1.5 million caucasion adults, the risk for death was higher in those above the average weight. Stay tuned for more on this topic!
Here are a couple of recent finds that you may not have seen and that are rather interesting:
1. Aspirin may help ward off Cancer
Taking low doses of Aspirin (75 mg per day) can reduce the Risk of many kinds of cancer, scientists found, and the evidence is strong enough to suggest people over 40 should take it daily as protection.
2. Smoking may thin the outer layer of the brain
A Study Published in the Journal of Biological Psychiatry found that the left medial orbitofrontal cortex was thinner in smokers than non-smokers, and the more someone smoked, the thinner the membrane. It has been revealed in the past that smoking is linked to brain abnormalities and decay.The thinning of the membrane is associated with cognitive impairment.
3. Walking may slow degenerative brain issues such as Alzheimer's
A study by the Radiological Society of North America found that in healthy adults, walking at least 72 blocks a week (about six miles) helps preserve brain volume and slow the risk of cognitive decline. Cognitively impaired (those with symptons or have been diagnosed with an impairment) adults needed to walk at least 58 city blocks a week (about five miles) to achieve the same results.
4. Electronic cigarettes found to be unsafe
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside conducted a study that suggests that the chemicals present in the aerosolized vapors emanating from Electronic Cigarettes may be harmful to your health. This is one of the first studies conducted and researchers feel that much more research needs to be done on the possible unsafe effects that e-cigs may trigger.
5. Even a couple extras pounds can mean trouble
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, while not conclusive, found that in 1.5 million caucasion adults, the risk for death was higher in those above the average weight. Stay tuned for more on this topic!
