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      Addicts’ Brains May Be Hard Wired for Addiction

      February 20, 2012 /

      Some people may be born with brains which are hard wired to become addicted.

      The new study shows it’s possible to identify people who have inherited a susceptibility to addiction. Further research will help researchers figure out how to help those who are susceptible and strengthen their self-control.

      “We know that in people who are addicted to drugs like cocaine, that self-control is completely impaired,” she says. “These people use drugs and lose control on how much they use. They put everything at risk, even their lives.”

      Being predisposed does not mean you are destined to be addicted.

      Exercising self control can be perfected with practice.

      Research, Wellness

      Restricting Calories May Help Control Asthma

      February 20, 2012 /

      Calorie restriction may aid in controlling asthma and other diseases, as well.

      Calorie restriction has been used for over a century to treat a variety of illnesses as well as to improve overall health and extend lifespan.

      There is controversy over the efficacy of such practice, however, there are those who swear by it’s benefits.

      Scientists are exploring caloric restriction as a way to treat a host of conditions — including asthma, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and spinal cord injury — and so far, findings suggest a benefit. In addition, caloric restriction may have a role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, said Mark Mattson, a neuroscientist at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Test Tube Burgers?

      February 20, 2012 /

      Stem cells used to grow hamburger in a laboratory may be served at a restaurant near you.

      With a current price tag of $330,000 it will about 20 years before meat grown from stem cells will be available to meet the protein needs of the world.

      The growing taste for meat in the developing world, especially in China and the limited arable land and water resources, have led scientists on a search for alternative ways of producing meat.

      But there are concerns:

      Many of the medical crises we’re seeing in the world today are partly due to some of the unnatural ways we’re manufacturing food – from the chemicals to preserve the taste, to the hormones to increase the size of produce, to the pesticides to control production. At the end of the day, all of these factors are taking a toll on our society.

      Research, Resources

      Health Problems of the Elderly Could Be the Result of Aging Eyes

      February 20, 2012 /

      The theory is that as eyes age blue light gets filtered out, affecting circadian rhythm and health in older adults.

      Circadian rhythms are the cyclical hormonal and physiological processes that rally the body in the morning to tackle the day’s demands and slow it down at night, allowing the body to rest and repair. This internal clock relies on light to function properly, and studies have found that people whose circadian rhythms are out of sync, like shift workers, are at greater risk for a number of ailments, including insomnia, heart disease and cancer.

      Eye health should not be ignored.

      Consult your physician for all the options available for your maximum well being.

      Quality Control, Resources

      Flaws In Bottle Design Prompt Recall In All Infant Tylenol

      February 18, 2012 /

      All Infant Tylenol is being recalled due to a flaw in the dosing mechanism.

      Although there has been no injury, there have been complaints that the syringe moves a plastic cover in the bottle which is designed to prevent over-dosing.

      The design flaw leaves parents unsure about accurate dosage which could potentially lead to serious problems.

      Quality Control

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