Kicking during sleep signals Parkinson’s risk

LONDON – Kicking in sleep could mean you are more likely to develop dementia or Parkinson’s, scientists warn.

They say it could signal a higher risk up to 50 years before diagnosis.
Researchers found a link between people with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorders and brain conditions many years later, says a Daily Mail …. Original source  : Kicking during sleep signals Parkinson’s risk.

Wearing flip-flops can be hazardous to health

LONDON – Compared to high heels, flip-flops don’t even look remotely hazardous. But experts are warning of the dangers of their prolonged use such as the risk of shin splints and joint pains.

Frequent complaints include twisted ankles, but some have broken their arms or wrists after falling because their flip-flops caught on uneven ground, …. Read the original article  : Wearing flip-flops can be hazardous to health.

Middle-aged women are sexually more active

LONDON – Researchers have found that middle-aged women are sexually more active and enjoy better orgasms than younger women.

Researchers in the US found that more than half of 18 to 30-year-olds struggle to find satisfaction between the sheets – a much higher proportion than those aged between 31 and 54.
And the most …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Five-in-one vaccine led to child deaths: experts

BANGALORE – The pentavalent or the five-in-one vaccine that has been recommended in India by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization actually killed children in Sri Lanka and Bhutan, warns an article in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

The report by a group, including paediatricians, professors, health activists and a …. Read the original article  : Five-in-one vaccine led to child deaths: experts.

Swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face increased risk of illness

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face an increased risk of illness.

The study, led by a team of University of Miami researchers, examined the risk of illness that beachgoers face when exposed to recreational marine water at sub-tropical beaches with no known source of pollution or contamination.

B.E.A.C.H.E.S. (Beach … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face increased risk of illness.

Why fad diets work for some people, but not others

WASHINGTON – Ever wondered why despite a strict diet, even a tiny bite of cake adds pounds to you? Blame your genes, says a new study.

North Carolina State University researchers said that genes interacting with diet are the main cause of variation in metabolic traits, such as body weight.

This is why some diets work for …. Source  : Why fad diets work for some people, but not others.

Dense bones associated with raised risk for prostate cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that men, who develop prostate cancer, tend to retain denser bones as they age than men who stay free of the disease.

This new research was carried by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Researchers have long known that prostate … Read : Dense bones associated with raised risk for prostate cancer.

Police: acupuncture patient in Washington state calls 911, says she was locked in clinic

Acupuncture patient says she was locked in office

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Police in Bellingham, Wash., say an acupuncture patient called 911 for assistance after she says clinic workers apparently forgot about her and locked up the office.
Police spokesman Mark Young says the 47-year-old woman told police she still had acupuncture needles in her back Tuesday evening …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Police: acupuncture patient in Washington state calls 911, says she was locked in clinic.

Spain allows medicinal use of cannabis

Madrid, July 29 (IANS/EFE) Spain has allowed the medication derived from cannabis – the main ingredient in marijuana – for the treatment of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Health Minister Trinidad Jimenez said the therapeutic use of cannabis has been studied for “many years” and is well-documented in clinical trials.
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Cookie monster: Jets’ Jenkins losing weight before training camp with unconventional diet

Jets’ Jenkins dropping weight while eating cookies

NEW YORK – Kris Jenkins is dropping pounds by eating cookies – oatmeal raisin, chocolate. Six of them every day.
Since May, the New York Jets’ hefty nose tackle has shed 20 pounds, putting him at a svelte 365.
“It sounds funny, but I got serious about it,” he said. “And, …. Original source  : Cookie monster: Jets’ Jenkins losing weight before training camp with unconventional diet.