Parkinson’s disease (PD) develops when nerve cells in the substantia nigra part of the brain deteriorate over time resulting in our brain’s ability to produce dopamine. Symptoms of PD https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20376055. Most people recognize tremors or shaking of the hand or … Continue reading
Green tea has many powerful polyphenols (compounds) that protect the brain. Catechins are one group. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is one of the most potent brain-protecting compounds available. Brain tests given after patients drank green tea or were given EGCG supplements … Continue reading
I commuted over 40 miles to work in an earlier life. There was a medical program on the radio that I listened to most of the time. I remember the doctor discussing fibromyalgia. At that time, one thing that stood … Continue reading
A study from the National University of Singapore shows that drinking tea improves brain function. The Study https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190912100945.htm A year and a half ago, researchers tested 36 older adults to determine if tea improved brain cognition. All the participants were … Continue reading
The title should have said, ‘Coffee, tea, or water,’ but I could not resist using the 1973 movie title starring Karen Valentine to start this article. All three drinks have excellent health value. Tea https://www.heart.org/en/news/eat-it-or-leave-it Tea is the most popular … Continue reading
A headache is something that more than 90% of us experience in our lives. There are four primary types of headaches – tension, migraine, cluster, and occipital. This article will discuss the most common type – tension headaches. Each of … Continue reading
Most people who are sleep deprived rely on the snooze button. They must have an alarm to wake up each day. They have a hard time getting out of bed each day. They think they need a nap … Continue reading
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine explored coffee and its relationship to mortality. Coffee drinkers compared to non-coffee drinkers had a lower risk of death from all sources. One cup/day to six or more cups/day yielded … Continue reading