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How Mutton Flaps are Killing Tonga – BBC News

January 25, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

The Pacific island of Tonga is the most obese country in the world – and one of the main causes is a cheap, fatty kind of meat, mutton flaps, imported from New Zealand.

Source: How mutton flaps are killing Tonga – BBC News

Dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A natural treatment for ED? – Mayo Clinic

January 24, 2016January 24, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Source: Dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A natural treatment for ED? – Mayo Clinic

Skip the catchy title and take a look at the list of supplements that are risky, unsafe, or untested in humans with some potential nasty side effects.

Doctors Get Less Aggressive Care Before Death | Medpage Today

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Fewer in-hospital deaths, less surgery in last 6 months

Source: Doctors Get Less Aggressive Care Before Death | Medpage Today

RheumNow: 10 Ways RA Could’ve Killed Glenn Frey | Medpage Today

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Jack Cush MD reviews the complications associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Source: RheumNow: 10 Ways RA Could’ve Killed Glenn Frey | Medpage Today

If you stumble upon this link you likely already know of Frey’s death and the somewhat uninformed comments from his manager.  Read Dr. Cush’s article to learn about the myriad ways RA can kill.

Gout Crystals Linked With Cardiac Calcium | Medpage Today

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Causal relationship not yet established, but is plausible

Source: Gout Crystals Linked With Cardiac Calcium | Medpage Today

The irony is strong with this one: Darth Vader-branded baby clothes are recalled for a choking hazard – Quartz

January 21, 2016January 23, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Source: The irony is strong with this one: Darth Vader-branded baby clothes are recalled for a choking hazard – Quartz

Why There’s Been a Decline in Drivers’ Licenses for Millennials, Gen X – Fortune

January 20, 2016January 23, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Source: Why There’s Been a Decline in Drivers’ Licenses for Millennials, Gen X – Fortune

Urine Screens Show Patients Don’t Take ADHD Meds | Medpage Today

January 20, 2016January 23, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

About a third of patients noncompliant; some take other illicit drugs instead

Source: Urine Screens Show Patients Don’t Take ADHD Meds | Medpage Today

How Will I Die? – The Atlantic

January 17, 2016January 17, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

What should you fear? The answers are different at each stage of life—and vary dramatically for different groups of Americans.

Source: How Will I Die? – The Atlantic

The Life-and-Death Probability Simulator is morbidly fascinating.

Kidney Failure Risk Equations Validated Worldwide | Medpage Today

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Equations more accurate than CKD stage alone, researchers said

Source: Kidney Failure Risk Equations Validated Worldwide | Medpage Today

Calculator can be found at:

http://kidneyfailurerisk.com/

You’re welcome.

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19 Easy Corn Recipes – Budget Bytes (just another electronic sticky note)

Another electronic sticky note from my world famous Electronic Sticky Note series. One of these days I’ll remember some of these posts for some of the recipes I wanted to try but never did. 19 Easy Corn Recipes – https://www.budgetbytes.com/corn-recipes/

Eating Peanuts Every Day is Good for Your Brain (a study funded by The Peanut Institute Foundation)

After participants consumed peanuts daily for 16 weeks, researchers observed improved insulin responsiveness in a group of brain regions in the right hemisphere. These included portions of the lingual gyrus, hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, and posterior cingulate gyrus, all of which contribute to memory-related processes. Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day […]

The Truth About Your Metabolism As You Age

The video – https://www.vumedi.com/video/the-truth-about-your-metabolism-as-you-age/ The AI summary highlights curated by a human – Subtle daily calorie surpluses (50-100 calories) accumulate over time, leading to gradual weight gain. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) decreases by 5-25% over a lifetime, compounded by age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Reduced NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis): Daily unconscious movements and activities decline with […]

Pizza News!

Upon reading the news on how pizza chains are suffering due to consumer preferences for chicken I decided to personally try to make a difference by eating pizza. Here’s last night’s order: Look at those discounts! The small cheese was free, the medium thin was a semi-permanent special always discounted, I had a $5.00 loyalty […]

It’s The Olive Oil! (well, partially)

When the conversation centers on finding the next “miracle ingredient,” we risk losing sight of what truly matters: filling our plates with fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and other minimally processed plant foods. Health rarely depends on a single food. Rather, it depends on the overall dietary pattern and the synergistic interaction between thousands of […]

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