March 16, 2024 by Ray Schilling · Leave a Comment
A recent study explained that a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease is very reliable. Specifically, it determined with 96% accuracy elevated levels of beta amyloid. It also accurately identified tau protein, another Alzheimer’s marker, with 97%. The original research study was published at JAMA … [Read More...]
March 2, 2024 by Ray Schilling · Leave a Comment
The following article describes living with the aging process. Older adults undergo the process of aging between the ages of 50 and 80. This is a complex process affecting various systems parallel. There are hormone factors that are particularly prominent in women during menopause. Joints are affected by … [Read More...]
February 17, 2024 by Ray Schilling · 1 Comment
Medical news today had an article in October 2023 that reviewed ashwagandha’s benefits. I thought it would be useful to discuss this topic in an abridged version. Often things get distorted on the Internet and a reality check helps to separate facts from fiction. Ashwagandha (botanical name: Withania somnifera) is a … [Read More...]
February 4, 2024 by Ray Schilling · Comments Off on Beef and Dairy May Cause Cancer and MS
New cancer research suggests that chronic virus particles in beef and dairy may cause cancer and MS (multiple sclerosis). The Medical journal Medscape.com had a review article that summarized this line of research.
Papillomaviruses and cervical cancer
Harald zur Hausen, M.D., D.Sc., a German virologist, detected … [Read More...]
January 20, 2024 by Ray Schilling · Comments Off on Fasting-Mimicking Diet Is Benefitting Cardiovascular Health
A crossover study showed that a fasting-mimicking diet is benefitting cardiovascular health. This new study was done by Dr. Valter Longo et al. from the University of Southern California. It compared the effect of two diets. They were the fasting-mimicking diet versus an unrestricted diet. In other studies Dr. Longo … [Read More...]
January 7, 2024 by Ray Schilling · Comments Off on Backup your New Year’s Resolutions by looking at short-term Consequences
In the New Year it pays to backup your New Year’s resolutions by looking at short-term consequences. An article in “the conversation” explains how you can keep yourself motivated to stick to healthy habits. The alternative would be to fall back into unhealthy habits, which lead to various disease conditions. … [Read More...]