Alzheimer's Disease Risk Increased By Problem Gene

A gene which is said to help the immune system control inflammation in the brain  has been linked to alzheimer's disease.

According to a recent study the problem version of the gene triples the chances of one developing  the disease.

Medical experts are excited about the discovery, because it paves the way for more research and new treatment. They believe that treatment to correct the gene's malfunction may help in the treatment of the alzheimer's.

The gene is called TREM2, and is present in only 1% of the population.

Until recently medical experts believed that only one gene raises the risk for alzheimer's disease. Whereas 17 % of the population has that gene, more than 1/2 of alzheimer's patients do.

The recent study has identifed the TREM2 as a another.

Read more about this gene in TheSpec.com.

8 Ways to Stick to Your Diet While Friends Indulge - On Fitness (usnews.com)

8 Ways to Stick to Your Diet While Friends Indulge - On Fitness (usnews.com)

Your Diet And Smoking Top Risk Factors For Cancer

There is another boost for reducing health risk factors to manage health,this time in cancer prevention.
The two health risk factors in particular are:

1-Smoking
2-Unhealthy eating
They are the top two modifiable health risk factors.

According to a report:
-450,000 fewer Amricans would die each year from smoking if people quitted.
-25% of cancer can be traced to dietary
-Colorful vegetables and fruit would prevent lung cancer
-Vegetable protein over animal protein lowers the risk of cancer
-Plant protein like soy has cancer prevention benefits.

Here is more about this recent report.

These two health risk factors are also used in a patient health education program to teach self care at home.

Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

Researchers studied 120 women ages 18-44.
They found that HDL levels rose and LDL levels declined in concert with estrogen.
HDL is the good cholesterol that prevents cardiovascular disease, LDL is the bad.

Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

Another Law against The use Of Solariums

Austria is set to ban the use of solariums for teenagers under 18.
The law comes into effect on September 01.

According to research studies, the risk of developing skin cancer from solariums is 75 % for people under 35 who use them regularly.
Solariums breaking the law can be fined up to 2,180 Euros.

Final Ruling ControlsThe Use Of Tobacco

A final rule has been issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the marketing and use of tobacco.

Tobacco smoke is the number 1 cause of many fatal diseases and unhealthy lifestyles.

The patient health education program at makinghealthdecisions.com emphazises smoking as a health risk factor to teach people to self care.

The rule will restrict the sale, distribution and use of cigarettes and smokelesss tobacco. It will make it difficult to advertise, sell and promote cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The rule controls how tobacco is promoted; it prohibits their sale.

• To people younger than 18


• In packages of less than 20
  
• In vending machines, self service displays

Read more

What Can I Give?

Gifts of health can be chosen based on the immediate needs of the person. Several can be seen displayed on the right.
Persons requiring lifestyle changes are need in many ways. They need reassurance and support, they may be struggling to make it work, they may be affected financally.
Those with with physical problems may be managing their health for a full recovery.
Give a gift that would make a difference.
If the person is a teen facing challenges with addiction, give a gift to motivate or to educate.
Behaviour modification can be powerful tools for this.
If health risk factors are hindering the person's success with being healthy, give a gift to enlightening and make aware them aware

Give them a subscription to online health education.

Give a gift certificate if control is more important than surprise.


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