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The Tragic Leading Cause of Death for Ohio Preteens
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- In Ohio, suicide is the leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14, according to a report from the Ohio Department of Health
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15- to 34-year-olds in Ohio
- In Ohio, from 2007 to 2018 the number of suicides among youth ages 10 to 24 increased by 56%, while the suicide rate increased by 64%
- Some have suggested that Congress should create a “psychologist general,” an office that would be dedicated to Americans’ mental health, similar to that of the surgeon general for physical health needs
- If you notice someone showing signs of contemplating suicide, it’s recommended that you ask them directly if they’re having suicidal thoughts; doing so won’t increase the risk of suicide but may help to open up a conversation that can help
Trans Fats Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s
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- Three dietary components shown to promote dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are sugar (especially processed fructose), grains and trans fats
- Research published in the October 2019 issue of Neurology found a strong link between trans fat consumption and incidence of dementia and its various subtypes, including Alzheimer’s disease
- People in the highest quartile of trans fat levels were 74% more likely to develop dementia. Those in the second-highest quartile had a 52% higher risk
- Diets rich in carbohydrates are associated with an 89% increased risk for dementia while diets high in healthy fats are associated with a 44% reduced risk
- Up to half of all Alzheimer’s cases could also be prevented by addressing other modifiable lifestyle contributors such as physical inactivity, depression, smoking, high blood pressure, midlife obesity and diabetes
Light Therapy Can Help Seasonal Affective Disorder and Major Depression
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Full-spectrum light therapy is often recommended over antidepressants for Continue reading
How to Avoid Common Nutrient Deficiencies if You’re a Vegan
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People who eat a strictly plant-based diet may suffer from subclinical protein malnutrition. You’re also at risk for a number of other nutrient deficiencies, as some simply cannot be obtained from plant foods
11 Surprising Factors That Mess With Your Memory
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Your brain is a dynamic organ, constantly adapting and changing, for better or for worse, even on a day-to-day basis Continue reading
Smoking Is Major Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease
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Approximately 7.7 million new cases of dementia are identified every year, amounting to one new case diagnosed every four seconds
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How Sugar Harms Your Brain Health and Drives Alzheimer’s Epidemic
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One in nine seniors over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s, and the disease is now thought to be the third leading cause of death in the US, right behind heart disease and cancer Continue reading
Why Therapeutic Benefits of Coffee Do NOT Apply to Pregnant Women
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Research has shown that coffee—in moderation—may have a number of health-promoting properties. These therapeutic benefits do NOT apply to pregnant women, however
A recent observational study Continue reading
When a Child with Autism Refuses Most Foods
Case report suggests vitamin deficiencies, serious health problems can follow
The life-threatening health problems that a 9-year-old boy with autismfaced recently shed light on an issue that is rarely discussed.
Many children with autism or other developmental disorders Continue reading
Before 1940, More than 85% of the U.S. Population Used Drugless Healers
The news blackout and disinformation campaign of natural cures has been so effective since WWII that Continue reading
New Trigger of Alzheimer’s Identified: Stress
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According to recent research, stress appears to be related to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, by triggering a degenerative process in your brain and precipitating disruption of your neuroendocrine Continue reading
The Hidden Deficiency Zapping Your Energy and Brainpower
Sadly, this affects 1 in 2 older adults. Are you one of them?
Unfortunately, many of us are familiar with the hallmark signs of aging: declining strength and energy, brain fog and “senior moments,” irritability, difficulty sleeping, hearing and vision loss…the list goes on. Most people attribute these symptoms to “getting older,” Continue reading
Folate and Vitamin B12 Treat Schizophrenia Symptoms
Schizophrenia is a disabling brain disorder characterized by the inability to tell reality from imagination, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Symptoms are broken down into two types called “positive symptoms,” which include hallucinations and delusions, and “negative symptoms” which include social withdrawal, apathy, and a lack of emotional expressiveness. While drugs have been found Continue reading
The Hidden Deficiency Zapping Your Energy and Brainpower
Unfortunately, many of us are familiar with the hallmark signs of aging: declining strength and energy, brain fog and “senior moments,” irritability, difficulty sleeping, hearing and vision loss…the list goes on and on. Most people either accept these things as “just part of getting older,” or take whatever drugs their doctors prescribe in the hopes of feeling better. But guess what? I have some Continue reading