Grilled Salmon - salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids An exploratory study suggests that people who eat more foods with omega-3 fatty acids in midlife may have better thinking skills and brain structure than those who eat few foods with fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish such as salmon, sardines, lake trout, and albacore tuna. They are also found in foods fortified with the fatty acids or supplements. “Improving our diet is one way to promote our brain health,” said study author Claudia L. Satizabal, Ph.D., of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. “If ..read more

Hosts can keep their cool when the temperature is hot by minimizing time spent in the kitchen. Trade cooking time for social time with family and friends by picking recipes that can be prepped in advance and put together shortly before mealtime. The grill can be a host's best friend - it cooks quickly, adds great flavor, and doesn't heat up the kitchen. Center the meal around Grilled Blackened Pork and Grape Kebabs to maximize the power of the grill. Marinating the pork ahead of time infuses the meat with garlic and Cajun flavors, while cutting the meat and vegetables into evenly sized cubes ..read more

Vegans and omnivores who do resistance training may have similar bone structures. People on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones than other people on a vegan diet, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. About 6 percent of people in the United States are vegans. Recent research shows a plant-based diet can be associated with lower bone mineral density and increased fracture risk. “Veganism is a global trend with strongly inc ..read more

The number of reported gastrointestinal infection outbreaks more than halved during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, compared with the previous 5-year average, while lab-confirmed cases fell by a third. While several factors are likely to have been behind these figures, the public health measures adopted to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection, such as improved hand hygiene, undoubtedly had a key role, say the researchers. If this level of hygiene practice were to be maintained once the pandemic is over, there could be a permanent change in the number of gastrointesti ..read more

Between 30 and 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes, and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, in particular, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. But no conclusive evidence that more than an hour of this activity is more effective. The findings are independent of aerobic exercise. But the analysis points to a J-shaped curve for most outcomes, with no conclusive evidence that more than an hour a week of muscle-strengthening activity ..read more

Few people can obtain enough vitamin D from food sources alone, making supplementation essential. Vitamin D is known for helping with bone health, but its benefits extend beyond that. Due to its positive effects on the respiratory and immune systems, more than 100 clinical trials have been conducted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to look for links between vitamin D and COVID-19. In most research reviews, higher blood levels of vitamin D are associated with lower incidence or severity of COVID-19. Thirteen recent meta-analyses examined data from 100-plus independent studies. Most stu ..read more

February is American Heart Month. American Heart Month is a great time to learn how to boost your heart health and start exercising safely even if you've had heart issues. American Heart Month is observed to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Sports Cardiologist Dr. Ankit Shah from MedStar Health shares the following information and advice: Can I Keep Exercising After Experiencing A Cardiac Event? It's possible! Staying active is key to a healthy heart. Be sure to follow your doctor's advice! on the am ..read more

There are currently more elite athletes across the globe who can legitimately claim to be "big-wave riders" than at any time in the history of the sport of surfing. Very few, however, can make this claim of having surfed all of the Earth's oceans and having experience at virtually every big-wave spot on the planet. Most big-wave riders are specialists who have found or otherwise carved out a place and name for themselves at a specific surf spot or two relatively close to home. There are plenty of guys recognized at Waimea (on Oahu's North Shore) or Mavericks (in Northern California). Others a ..read more

Further therapeutic benefits of whole plant products are now worth exploring, say researchers. Epileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% among ten children treated with whole-plant medicinal cannabis. None of the children had responded to other treatments, including the only cannabidiol (CBD) product licensed for their condition. The findings prompt the researchers to call for further exploration of the potential therapeutic benefits of whole plant medicinal cannabis products. Substantial anecdotal evidence on the value of medicinal cannabis for treating childhood epilepsies has be ..read more

     Experts call for continued use of personal protective and social measures alongside covid-19 vaccination. The latest evidence review shows handwashing, mask-wearing, and physical distancing are effective and sustainable. Several personal protective and social measures, including handwashing, mask-wearing, and physical distancing, are associated with reductions in the incidence covid-19 and should be continued alongside vaccination, suggest experts. However, they say more stringent measures, such as lockdowns and closures of borders, schools, and workplaces, need further as ..read more