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Sleep deprivation linked to health issues like obesity and cognitive decline

August 08, 2023 -

An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic or ongoing sleep disorders, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

If you think you may have the same problem, you can improve your sleep quality by making some lifestyle changes.Major types of sleep disorders

Here are four common types of sleep disorders.

Difficulty falling asleep

One of the most common issues faced by people with sleep disorders is difficulty ...

Study: Citrus fruits can help you maintain healthy cognitive function as you age

December 11, 2023 -

Older adults, in particular, can get considerable benefits from eating fruits every day. Decades of research show that consuming citrus fruits like lemon, orange, grapefruit and the like, can help the elderly maintain their cognitive abilities. It is a well-established fact that cognitive functions naturally decline as people age. But scientific evidence suggests that eating citrus fruits could help slow down this natural process and keep older adults mentally sharp.Citrus ...

Trump supports COGNITIVE TESTS for presidential candidates

September 19, 2023 -

The 77-year-old Trump voiced out support for such tests during a Sept. 17 interview with NBC News. He recounted to the outlet's Kristin Welker how he took a 10-minute mental evaluation while still occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. According to Trump, the aforementioned test designed to screen for mild cognitive impairment or early dementia should be compulsory.

"I'm all for testing; I frankly think testing would be a good thing. I would be for testing … to make sure ...

Study shows refined carbs NEGATIVELY impact cognitive function

June 08, 2023 -

A group of French researchers looked at this prospect through a study published May 2023 in Personality and Individual Differences. They looked at the relationship between refined carb consumption and cognitive performance in a group of 95 healthy young adults between the ages of 20 and 30. Of the 95 participants, 48 were women and 47 were men.

The study authors found that across both genders, eating food made from refined carbs had a negative impact on cognitive function....

Heat-related deaths are mounting each summer in Europe

July 19, 2023 -

Heat-related deaths continue to pile up as scorching temperatures continue to hit Europe.

In the Italian city of Lodi, southeast of Milan, a 44-year-old road sign worker collapsed and died due to extreme heat. In another incident, two brothers aged six and seven drowned in an irrigation basin near the town of Manfredonia, Italy, as they attempted to find relief from the intense heat by swimming.

"Heat is a silent killer. So this is the main concern that ...

Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging

June 13, 2023 -

For their study, researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) analyzed data collected over the span of six years from a cohort of cognitively unimpaired adults who were in their late midlife. They found that the participants' cognitive performance was greatly influenced by two things: the amount of lean muscle mass they had and the amount of visceral adipose tissue they managed to accumulate.

Visceral adipose tissue refers to the deeply hidden "belly fat" that surrounds important ...

FedEx founder issues dire warning about ‘unsustainable’ government debt

February 20, 2024 -

(Article by Tom Ozimek republished from TheEpochTimes.com)

Mr. Smith was asked during an interview on Fox News for his opinion on projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that U.S. federal debt held by the public will go from 99 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 to a record 116 percent in 2034, before pushing above 170 percent by midcentury.

He replied by saying that warnings about the level of government spending adding to America’s ...

Study: Popular sugar substitute erythritol linked to CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES

October 24, 2023 -

The study published in Nature Medicine stated that erythritol is linked to various cardiovascular issues. "Sweeteners, like erythritol, have rapidly increased in popularity in recent years, but there needs to be more in-depth research into their long-term effects," said corresponding author Dr. Stanley Hazen, chairman for the Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences at the Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute.

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic ...

Modern dangers: EMFs linked to miscarriage and fertility issues

August 25, 2023 -

However, research suggests that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) commonly linked to these devices are associated with various health issues in men and women.EMFs and reproductive health

The constant use of modern gadgets means you are frequently exposed to EMFs, which could lead to worries about infertility and miscarriages. Many young adults who want to have children are now struggling with infertility. Data suggests that almost one in five couples have trouble getting ...

Texas enforces BAN on gender-related medical procedures for teens

September 08, 2023 -

Last June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 14 that enshrines prohibitions on medical interventions to "validate transgender identities." Parents of gender-confused children and LGBT advocacy groups challenged SB 14 in court, with a state district judge ruling that it violated the rights of transgender children and their families to seek appropriate medical care.

However, the Texas Supreme Court overturned the lower court's ruling and allowed ...

Research shows Lion’s mane mushroom can combat dementia and cognitive decline

January 12, 2024 -

Cognitive decline is a serious health issue worldwide, but in many cases, there are ways to reverse the damage, prevent the death of neurons and regenerate neuronal pathways. Lion’s mane mushroom is an important medicinal food that can promote the biosynthesis of nerve growth factor and effectively combat dementia.Lion’s mane mushroom promotes the biosynthesis of nerve growth factor

A study published in Mycology finds that Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) synthesizes ...

Top 10 factors contributing to the COGNITIVE DECLINE of most Americans

June 12, 2023 -

To accomplish this sooner than later, the middle class must be dumbed down, bankrupted, sickened and demented, so that nobody can support themselves any longer, or defend their own rights, or challenge the ruling class in any way.

For decades, certain apparatus have been in place to keep the IQ of the average American in the gutter, so to speak, which helps the government keep the populace "in check." For example, ever since WWII, most of the municipal tap water in this ...

U.S. government says it owns everyone’s THOUGHTS, calling it “cognitive infrastructure”

May 28, 2023 -

Missouri v. Biden, which was filed on May 5, 2022, has been taking quite the trip through the court system. It was amended three separate times, most recently to add an amendment that transforms the case into a class action suit due to the sheer number of Americans impacted by the government's crimes.

Uncover DC has been tracking the case, offering play-by-play details about what has been happening with the case over the past year. The plaintiffs, including the states of ...

Study: Artificial food dyes linked to BEHAVIORAL ISSUES in kids

July 14, 2023 -

Many processed foods consumed in the U.S. contain food dyes. Red dye 40, a color additive made from petroleum, is one of the most commonly used food dyes approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in beverages, candy, cereals, dairy products and puddings in the country. (Related: 70,000 food additives approved by the FDA - What you don’t know will hurt you.)

Most children don't experience adverse effects from color additives in their food. However, ...

Florida issues MALARIA alert as mosquitos emerge in Sunshine State

June 30, 2023 -

After the four Florida cases and another one out of Texas came to light, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning of its own – the first, in fact, to be issued for locally transmitted malaria in the United States since 2003.

All four of the people in Sarasota who were bitten by malaria-spreading mosquitoes have since recovered. All of them contracted P. vivax malaria, according to state health officials, which is said to be a less fatal ...

Hunter Biden INDICTED by Delaware federal court on GUN-RELATED CHARGES

September 19, 2023 -

Two of those three counts accuse Hunter of knowingly putting false information on a form to claim that he was not using illegal drugs when he purchased a Colt Cobra .38 Special revolver from a gun dealer in Delaware in October 2018. The third count alleges that the presidential son possessed a firearm while being a person struggling with a drug addiction. (Related: REPORT: Hunter Biden hired PR firm to clean up his Wikipedia page and make him look good.)

The indictment ...

Bioactive compounds in GINKGO BILOBA found to improve cognitive recovery after stroke

2 months ago -

One of the three main strokes, ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot (called a thrombus) blocks or clogs an artery leading to the brain.

GDLM is made of extracts from ginkgo biloba, an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and considered the oldest living tree species in the world. GDLM is composed of ginkgolides A, B and K and has been widely used in the treatment of ischemic stroke in China. (Related: Ginkgo biloba shows potential value in the treatment of ...

Study: Maternal distress can set the stage for childhood behavioral issues

December 04, 2023 -

Growing evidence notes that stress and distress – which occurs when stress is prolonged, severe or both – during pregnancy is linked to offspring risk for externalizing behavior outcomes, such as reactive/aggressive behaviors, hyperactivity and impulsivity, among others.

A new study published by the American Psychological Association in the journal APA PsycNET suggested that psychological stress and distress during the pregnancy period uniquely increases the odds of ...

Google now restricting queries to its AI chatbot Gemini related to elections

a month ago -

This update to Gemini is already live in the United States. Google has also begun rolling it out in India and all other major countries around the world where elections are set to take place in the coming months.

The shift highlights not only the role that generative AI has been playing, and has the potential to play, in the election process, but also Google's concern about how the service might get weaponized, as well as produce inaccurate or misleading responses. (Related: U....

FDA sued for concealing documents related to suppression of ivermectin and HCQ

December 15, 2023 -

The suit was filed by America First Legal (AFL), a nonprofit organization whose stated aim is to “promote the rule of law in the United States, prevent executive overreach, and ensure due process and equal protection for all Americans.”

The group filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request last August with both the FDA and HHS seeking information about hydroxychloroquine from 2020. They filed a similar request a month later with the two agencies seeking information ...