Hip-bone density, breast cancer propensity
Women with stronger bones after menopause may be at greater risk of breast cancer than those with thinner bones. This doesn’t mean that frail bones are good, or that you should skip osteoporosis-preventing medicine, according to the study in Cancer. But the University of Arizona researchers suggest that it does mean that postmenopausal bone-density tests can serve a dual purpose: an indicator of breast cancer risk and of bone-fracture risk. Why the link? Lifelong factors that result in stronger bones—such as hormone exposure—may also increase the cancer risk. (Find other breast cancer risk factors.)
Woman damages brain on detox diet
A British woman suffered brain damage after going on the Amazing Hydration Diet, according to reports. Dawn Page, 52, was awarded about $1.6 million after going on the diet (on the advice of a “nutritional therapist”), which recommended drinking large amounts of water and limiting salt intake. She suffered severe vomiting and a major epileptic seizure, and now has memory, concentration, and speech problems. Another example of harmful water intake: Last year a 28-year-old California woman died after participating in a radio-station contest in which she consumed copious amounts of water.
They want to get into your genes
A Switzerland-based company has launched a DNA-based dating service, according to TechCrunch. For just $199 the company can help you find your perfect DNA match. Wait a minute, wouldn’t that be your second cousin? According to GenePartner, the company doesn’t actually use your DNA to match you up with someone else—instead, it claims it has analyzed “hundreds of couples” to derive a genetic-based algorithm for successful relationships. Sounds like a bad case of cupidity to us.
Will McDonald’s introduce the Big Mackerel?
There have been lots of examples of immigrants adopting the diets of Western countries and then suffering the dietary consequences. Here’s another: A new study shows that middle-aged men in Japan have twice the blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids as Japanese-American men (and white men) living in the United States. They also have a lot less clogging of the arteries—supporting the argument that fish oil is a protective fat, heart-wise. The article in Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that the Japanese appetite for oily fish may explain the advantage.
Brain scan may pick up Alzheimer’s early
Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee performed functional MRI bran scans on 28 healthy people aged 45 to 65. And they found that the “functional connectivity” between two memory-processing brain structures was 65% lower in people who carried a common gene variant associated with an increased risk of both heart disease and Alzheimer’s. The results were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Chicago.
Comments (3)
anyone who takes too much of anything is in danger… drinking ridiculous amounts of water shouldn’t cast a bad view of real detox diets. a true detox diet can do amazing things for your body. i’ve done several, and can attest that they are indeed beneficial.
Your body needs salt, people! At least 2-3 grams per day for your body, including kidneys to function properly, according to my cardiologist – (that’s 2,000-3,000 mg – about a measuring teaspoon). Anyone who even suggests eliminating all salt from the body isn’t any kind of “nutritional expert”. Even salt sensitive hypertension allows for a small amount of salt. Sheesh, what people won’t do to themselves! And, I “betchamilliondollars” neither of those “sheep” consulted their physician before attempting that questionable kind of detox. I agree with Lady Angora – I’ve done the all veggie and fruit detox several times, and actually think clearer and feel better limiting the amount of protein, good fats, and dairy. Why don’t they educate our young people about nutrition to the degree they do about sex education? That starts in the third grade, and they’re tested on it in the sixth grade.
A “healty” detox is very beneficial. I try to do a detox at least once every 3 or 4 months. A “healthy” detox will eliminate toxins and clean up your organs. You will notice a big difference on the way you feel, and see the difference on your appearance, i.e., your skin, hair and etc. If you stay on a “clean-eating” diet after a good detox, you can just do a detox every three or four months. Why put the toxins back into your system. Your are what you eat.