Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Cancer
People are living longer than they did a hundred years ago. One major reason: far more effective control of infectious disease. But modern times have also seen a rise in cancer—one in six of which is caused by infection.
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Editorial Staff
Millions of Americans are plagued by chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. But there’s another, lesser-known condition that’s taking a huge toll on Americans’ health: not following doctors’ orders.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Longevity
Centenarians—people who live to more than 100—are pretty good at regenerating themselves—particularly their body tissues. But what might be the “secret sauce” that lets them live that long? That’s where centenarian research programs come in.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Alternative Health
Much of standard medical care is based on an outmoded model. That model is: your body as machine. With age it wears down, just like a car. You fall apart. Some parts you can replace, some you can’t. Regeneration medicine sees a different picture.
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Mental Health
Baby Boomers expect to grow old gracefully, physically and mentally. They don’t want to know the ill effects of aging, such as mental decline. This has been a driving force behind the research done on the cognitive processes of the brain.
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Found in: Disabilities
The average adult rushes off each weekday morning to work or school, focused on the busy day ahead. No one ever thinks that one day, suddenly, his or her life will be changed forever by a sudden, unexpected disability.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Obesity
A recent study argues that Americans are far more obese than present standards imply. The authors argue that our obesity epidemic is far worse than the disaster we already think it is. Are they right? And what does it all mean?
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Diet & Nutrition
Is chocolate capable of making you live long and well? The answer so far is “definitely maybe.” Like coffee, tea, and alcohol, chocolate is a food-drug which has been around for thousands of years. It can do much for you—both well and ill.
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Stress, Home Care
Elder care can be unpredictable and intermittent. What once used to entail a few weeks or months now often extends for years. As the needs of a change, so do the responsibilities of the caregiver...and the increased demand creates chronic stress.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: Cancer
A new study published in Britain suggests taking aspirin can help reduce the risk of colon cancer. That’s been suggested before...but can this study be trusted? And are there attendant risks that must also be taken into account before taking aspirin?
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