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Are you over 65 and living alone? There's a new trend that some are calling the Gold Girl effect. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Many older people are downsizing but can't afford expensive retirement communities. With all the research showing socialization is the key to a longer and healthier life, many seniors are turning to roommate situation. In fact, it's estimated that by the year 2035, the 65 a...

What's the link between trans fats and dementia?  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  New research from Kyushu University suggests that consuming trans fats can increase a person's chance of developing dementia.  The study spanned 10 years and researchers found that participants with the highest level of trans fats in their blood work were 52% more likely to develop dementia.  You may be thinking, "weren...

Fall is here.  Are you getting enough Vitamin D?  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  Vitamin D is absorbed through sunlight and certain foods and is necessary for bone and heart health.  Without it, the body can't absorb calcium. Due to a lack of sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency peaks during Fall and Winter. Being deficient can cause symptoms like fatigue, back pain, depression, and hair loss.  Having a d...

When's the best time to eat: before or after a workout?  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  New research out of Universities of Bath and Birmingham suggests that eating after a workout may be more beneficial than eating before.  The researchers studied three different groups.  The first group ate breakfast before exercise, the second ate after exercise, and the third group didn't make any changes.  All ...

Is it possible for an adult to have an undiagnosed learning difference?  The answer is yes.  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  There are over five million adults in the US who suffer from a learning difference.  And unfortunately, they don't just "go away".  Adults with learning differences may struggle with things like focus, memory, reading, writing, math, or social anxiety.  These symptoms may lesso...

Are your eyes telling you it's time to take a break?  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  Eye strain can occur after looking at a screen for prolonged periods of time.  It can lead to blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches.  The American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the 20-20-20 rule.  Take a 20 second break every 20 minutes.  During those 20 seconds, focus...

What is Vitamin A?  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  Vitamin A is an antioxidant that acts as a hormone to help with organ function and gene expression.  Vitamin A deficiencies can cause nighttime blindness, fertility issues, and dry, bumpy skin.  There are two types of this vitamin, pro and preformed.  Provitamin A is found in orange plant foods.  The body stores this as beta-carotene and then conver...

Do you suffer from psoriasis?  This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  A new study out of Paracelsus Medical University suggests that a ketogenic, or keto diet, may not be a good idea for people suffering from psoriasis.  Most people follow a keto diet for weight loss, but research has that it can also help in protecting against cognitive decline and improving type 2 diabetes symptoms.  However, in the study...

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer?   This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute.  A close second to skin cancer, breast cancer is one of the most common types diagnosed in women.  In fact, roughly 1 in 8 women will be suffer from breast cancer during their lifetime and that number doubles if you have a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed.  So, how can you reduce your chances?  85%...

Does your belly look a little too much like Old Saint Nick? If you suffer from too much belly fat, what you eat is just as important as how you exercise. 

• Increase protein and lower carbs
  • Eliminate processed foods.
• Increase fiber intake
  • Fiberous foods and capsules
• Add more water to your diet. 

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Are you ready to spice up your holiday season.  The holidays are often a time of spices. Did you know that spices are actually good for you?

Ginger is loaded with nutrients and bio-active compounds that reduce inflammation, reduce nausea, and fight off the common cold. 

Cinnamon is also good for your body.  It can help lower your risk diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.  It's also a powerful anti-inflammatory.  

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Are you going "nuts" over everything you have to do this holiday season?  While going nuts is no good, nuts themselves are very good for you.  They contain good fat that can help you lose weight and reduce risk for heart disease. 

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Do you wish you had the same drive in the winter that you do in the spring and summer? The winter months are often a time where people feel depressed or lethargic.  It's thought that the lack of sunlight can increase changes of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 

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How are you feeling this holiday season.  Sometimes, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Follow these tips to help keep your body in check.

• Drink Enough Water
  • The heater can dehydrate you. 
• Get the right amount and kind of sleep
  • Be sure to get 7.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep 
• Watch what you eat
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