September 2011

Lactose Intolerance? If your doctor has just broken the news that you’re lactose-intolerant, don’t jump to the conclusion that you’ll never be able to savor another bite of ice cream again.To read the full article Lactose: How Much Can You Take?, click here....Read More >>

Risk for COPD People have a 1-in-4 four chance of developing the debilitating lung disease during their lifetime, researchers find.To read the full article Risk for COPD Higher Than Thought: Study, click here....Read More >>

Dental Knock-out Losing a game is no fun for a young athlete, but losing a tooth can be even worse.To read the full article and video Dental Knock-out, click here....Read More >>

Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk Aerobic exercise, defined as any physical activity that raises heart rate and increases the body's need for oxygen, may cut the risk of dementiaTo read the full article Aerobic Exercise May Cut Dementia Risk, click here....Read More >>

Gene That Controls Chronic Pain Scientists Find Gene That Controls Chronic PainBritish scientists have identified a gene responsible for regulating chronic pain, called HCN2, and say their discovery should help drug researchers in their search for more effective, targeted pain-killing medicines.To read the full article Scientists Find Gene That Controls Chronic Pain, click here....Read More >>

Salt and Dementia Salt and DementiaOlder adults who lead sedentary lifestyles and consume a lot of sodium in their diet may be putting themselves at risk not only for heart disease but also dementia.To read the full article Older Adults With Too Much Salt in Diet and Too Little Exercise at Greater Risk...Read More >>