Tag Archives: aging

How Your Attitude Can Affect Your Health

Posted on February 10, 2016 by

Thoughts are powerful. When they become actions, of course, they can change the world. But even when we keep them inside our own heads, they can affect not only the way we see the world but our very health and … Continue reading →

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Biosis #45: Responsible Optimism, What to Do about Root Canal Teeth & More!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

The November 2014 issue of Biosis, our quarterly newsletter, is now online. In this issue: JoAnne’s Motivational Minute: Responsible Optimism The sound of rain on the roof was a common one when I was a kid growing up on the … Continue reading →

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How to Look at Diet & Aging through the Eyes of Captain Obvious

Posted on December 4, 2013 by

Get dietary data from more than 10,000 older American women with no major chronic diseases. Use the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010) and Alternate Mediterranean diet scores to assess diet quality. Evaluate the women’s health data 15 years later. If … Continue reading →

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Possible Antibiotics-Asthma Link & Other News of Note

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Antibiotic Use May Be Linked to Kids’ Asthma Risk (WebMD) Infants who take antibiotics during the first year of life may be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma by age 18, a study shows. The study also suggests … Continue reading →

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The Good Role of “Bad” Cholesterol, & Other News of Note

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

“Bad” Cholesterol Not as Bad as People Think, Study Shows (ScienceDaily) The so-called “bad cholesterol” – low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL – may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on … Continue reading →

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Yoga’s Effect on Inflammation & Other News of Note

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Yoga Shows Potential to Ward Off Certain Diseases (LiveScience) Practicing yoga may do more than calm the mind — it may help protect against certain diseases, a new study suggests. In the study, women who had practiced yoga regularly for … Continue reading →

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Trauma Affects the Immune System & Other News of Note

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

Trauma Leaves Its Mark on Immune System (New Scientist) Traumatic experiences can scar for life, both mentally and physically. Now it seems they even leave chemical marks on DNA – in areas responsible for immune functions and memory. The result … Continue reading →

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