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Reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease by eating green leafy vegetables according to the latest research.

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Reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease by eating green leafy vegetables according to the latest research. Eating salads may not be enough.  Eating green leafy salads on the other hand may not only feed the gut as current research tells us but also reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to MedPage Today. A number of years ago a long-term study of people who aged into their 90s was done to determine the path of aging and dementia and it was reported on by 60 minutes.   Years ago, understanding if someone had Alzheimer which has beta-amyloid deposits in the brain Read More »

Going barefoot, for 20 years and counting; One man’s experience according to the NY Times.

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Going barefoot, for 20 years and counting; One man’s experience according to the NY Times. For those who read the book Born to Run years ago, the idea of barefoot walking and running went viral. Everyone was looking for either minimalist shoes or Vibram 5 fingers shoes trying to follow what the book suggested about people in Africa who walked and ran without shoes. Even the Barefoot Runners society was formed and became an international movement of people wishing to run barefoot.  I was one of their advisors for many years and even ran my own barefoot almost experience in Read More »

What is EVT and how can this stroke treatment save millions of lives?

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What is EVT and how can this stroke treatment save millions of lives? EVT is according to the NY Times is a revolutionary new stroke treatment that can eventually save millions of lives provided it is implemented quickly. The problem is the system of care has not yet evolved to respond as quickly as needed to use it effectively. Endovascular thrombectomy or EVT involves making a small incision in the groin and threading a microcatheter through the body, northbound to the brain.   The clot is then extracted and pulled out through the groin, restoring proper blood flow and resolving the Read More »

What is a professional pacemaker and why don’t we see them at the finish line of a race?

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What is a professional pacemaker and why don’t we see them at the finish line of a race? A professional Pacer or Pacemaker is frequently employed by race organizers for world record attempts with specific instructions for lap times. Some athletes have essentially become professional pacemakers. A competitor who chooses the tactic of leading in order to win is called a front-runner rather than a pacemaker. This is according to Wikipedia. The NY Times recently explored the profession of Pacers or Pacemaking and followed Erik Sowinski on his journey being a Pacer or as it is sometimes called a rabbit.  A Read More »

According to USA Today, food as medicine; scientists are researching the idea.

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According to USA Today, food as medicine; scientists are researching the idea. I have previously discussed this idea in this blog and has also been reported by the NY Times and other reliable sources.   We are what we eat.   If we eat poorly and have meals that are high in calories but low in actual nutrition, we are more likely to have health problems the medical system attempts to manage but cannot solve. It is no accident that people are getting fatter, living longer but not necessarily with a great quality of life.  Genetics plays a part in this equation Read More »