About one-third of dementia cases could be prevented by actions that begin in childhood, experts say – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times About one-third of dementia cases could be prevented by actions that begin in childhood, experts sayLos Angeles TimesThe CRISPR gene-editing technique is revolutionizing genetics research. (July 20,2017) (Sign up for our free video newsletter here http://bit.ly/2n6VKPR). By Melissa HealyContact Reporter · Obesity Research · Medical Research · Alzheimer’s Disease …One-third of dementia cases … Read more

Magnesium found to treat DEPRESSION better than antidepressant drugs: New science

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(Natural News) A breakthrough nutritional study conducted at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and published in PLoS ONE has found that just 248mg of magnesium per day leads to an astounding reversal of depression symptoms in study subjects. “New clinical research results show magnesium is effective at addressing symptoms and… … Read more

Lipoic acid in nutritional supplements found to help prevent multiple sclerosis, study finds

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(Natural News) The results of a new pilot study showed the efficacy of lipoic acid in the reduction of whole brain atrophy among patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) compared with recently approved FDA drug ocrelizumab (brand name Ocrevus). In a randomized, double-blind study, researchers found that a daily dose of 1,200 mg of… … Read more

Preventing Alzheimer’s may be as easy as eating these 5 common foods

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(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness; often developing without indication and leaving patients and families alike with a heavy burden. The latest statistics reveal that around five million Americans currently live with the disease. This number is estimated to peak at 16 million by 2050. The Alzheimer’s Association calculates that someone in the… … Read more

NHS bureaucrats secretly hid truth about contaminated blood being used in transfusions

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(Natural News) The United Kingdom’s National Health Service has received a fair amount of criticism for a variety of things over the years. For example, the NHS was recently attacked by the devastating WannaCry ransomware, and the cyber attack left many people skeptical of the universal healthcare system — especially after it was revealed that… … Read more

It's not just in America: Norwegian nursing homes are also over-medicating their senior citizens

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(Natural News) It’s hard not to feel the overwhelming urge to take the best care of yourself possible when you hear what happens to elderly people in nursing homes. While horror stories involving specific incidents of mistreatment hit the headlines every now and then and can be extremely disturbing, a much more insidious problem is… … Read more

Artificial sweeteners found to cause weight gain

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(Natural News) A study published online on the Canadian Medical Association Journal website revealed that using artificial sweeteners may increase the odds of long-term obesity and related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The use of artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners — such as sucrose, stevia, and aspartame — picked up steam in the previous… … Read more

36-year-old man cheats death after 40 MINUTES with no pulse

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(Natural News) A 36-year-old father of three was reportedly brought back to life after 40 minutes of not having a pulse. According to reports, John Ogburn of North Carolina suffered a cardiac arrest while working on his laptop near his Charlotte home on June 26. Two nearby police officers rushed within a minute following a 911 call and performed… … Read more

Exposing the truth about painkillers: The warnings and solutions

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(Natural News) More than 25 million American adults – roughly 11.2 percent of the population – report having chronic pain, according to the National Institutes of Health. This epidemic has triggered an unprecedented national spike in the use (and abuse) of painkillers – including over-the-counter drugs and prescription opioid medications. Tragically, 44 people die in… … Read more

New study finds that the longer hours you work, the greater your risk of serious heart problems

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(Natural News) Working long hours isn’t just tiresome, it may actually shorten your lifespan. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal has put forth some shocking figures: working for more than 55 hours a week may raise your chances of developing a serious heart condition — such as atrial fibrillation or irregular, rapid… … Read more