Dragocson, Esgram, Preeglox, Tota-Col and Katalon are names that sound like they should be in science fiction novels. You’ll find them, instead, on the labels of pesticides that contain paraquat, one of the most popular herbicides in the world. We’ve known for a while that long-term exposure to paraquat increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s […]
You may think that coping with challenges in a busy workplace will impress your boss. Both of you, however, might be surprised to learn that juggling your assignments may be making you less, not more, efficient. That’s the conclusion of a study by management experts who looked at the effects of employees having to wear […]
Hate it once, dread it more knowing we have to face it again. Hate the dentist? It could be your memory playing a psychological trick on you. That was the finding from new research that examined whether or not people ignore past negative experiences and instead focus on the positive when they anticipate repeating a bad […]
There are over 5.4 million people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S., and the numbers are growing every day. Whether you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or are looking to protect yourself, we’ve compiled a list of the latest diet and exercise information to help. EXERCISE First, recent research proved exercise may help people with […]
Can alcohol keep us our minds sharp as we age? Previous research has suggested that moderate drinking can lower your risk of developing dementia, but a recent study is contradicting that finding. Researchers followed almost 4,000 men and women aged 55 and older in southern Spain who did not have dementia. Participants were asked questions […]
Who knew that being slimmer could actually help you remember where you left your keys? We all know that excess weight in women carries a number of serious risks from heart disease to high blood pressure and diabetes. Now according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, the more a […]
