Put Old on Hold Newsletter Links for August, 2009

Links for August, 2009

Dietary Fat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090626163115.htm

High intake of dietary fats from red meat and dairy products was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Rating Attractiveness: Consensus Among Men, Not Women, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090626153511.htm

Hot or not? Men agree on the answer. Women don’t. There is much more consensus among men about whom they find attractive than there is among women, according to a new study by Wake Forest University psychologist Dustin Wood.

Partner Issues Significantly Influence Women's Sexual Activity in Later Years, Study Shows

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090625141504.htm

As a woman gets older, physical problems are less likely to influence whether she is sexually active than her partner's health or interest in sex, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente.

Placenta: New Source For Harvesting Stem Cells

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090623091119.htm

A groundbreaking study conducted by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is the first to reveal a new avenue for harvesting stem cells from a woman's placenta, or more specifically the discarded placentas of healthy newborns. The study also finds there are far more stem cells in placentas than in umbilical cord blood, and they can be safely extracted for transplantation.

Melatonin: The Fountain Of Youth?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090622064807.htm

Melatonin can slow down the effects of aging. A team at laboratoire Arago in Banyuls sur Mer (CNRS / Université Pierre et Marie Curie) has found that a treatment based on melatonin can delay the first signs of aging in a small mammal.

Nearly Half of Older Patients Projected To Die While Waiting For Kidney Transplant

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090618173033.htm

Forty-six percent of patients over age 60 currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant will die before they receive an organ from a deceased donor, reports an upcoming study in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Teens Are Heading In Wrong Direction: Likely To Have Sex, But Not Use Contraception

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090618084306.htm

Between 2003 and 2007, the progress made in the 1990s and early 2000s in improving teen contraceptive use and reducing teen pregnancy and childbearing stalled, and may even have reversed among certain groups of teens, according to a new study. Between 1991 and 2003, teens' condom use increased while their use of no contraceptive method declined, leading to a decreased risk of pregnancy and to declines in teen pregnancy and childbearing. The new findings paint a very different picture since 2003.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Protect Against Progression Of Age-related Macular Degeneration

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090618101508.htm

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna and salmon may protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but the benefits appear to depend on the stage of disease and whether certain supplements are taken, report researchers at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research (LNVR), Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University.

Having A Higher Purpose In Life Reduces Risk Of Death Among Older Adults

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615144207.htm

Possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

Procter and Gamble ads for instant wrinkle filler 'unsubstantiated'

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/content/view/print/252380

Procter and Gamble (P&G) joins L'Oreal and Estee Lauder in the ranks of cosmetics giants rapped over unsubstantiated advertising claims for anti-ageing products. Certain claims made by the company in a print advertisement for its Olay Regenerist 30 second wrinkle filler could not be substantiated, according to the UK's Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).

His and her eyeliner packaging wins top prize

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/content/view/print/252398

The Swedish Packaging Impact Design Awards has given this year's top prize to the Mr. & Mrs Eyeliner pens and mirror.

Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer, say researchers

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/252531

Vegetarians will develop less blood, bladder and stomach cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.

Brain Aging and Resveratrol

http://www.longevinex.com/resveratrol.asp?story=Brain%20Aging%20Begins%20In%20The%203rd%20Decade%20Of%20Life

The Problem With Self-help Books: The Negative Side To Positive Self-statements

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090702110503.htm

In times of doubt and uncertainty, many Americans turn to self-help books in search of encouragement, guidance and self-affirmation. The positive self-statements suggested in these books, such as "I am a lovable person" or "I will succeed," are designed to lift a person's low self-esteem and push them into positive action. According to a recent study in Psychological Science, however, these statements can actually have the opposite effect.

Prostate Cancer Screening Has Yet To Prove Its Worth, Researchers Say

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629081129.htm

The recent release of two large randomized trials suggests that if there is a benefit of screening, it is, at best, small, says a new report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Authored by Otis W. Brawley, M.D. of the American Cancer Society and Donna Ankerst, Ph.D. and Ian M. Thompson, M.D. of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the review says because prostate cancer is virtually ubiquitous in men as they age, it is clear that a goal of "finding more cancers" is not acceptable.

Risk Of Tuberculosis From Arthritis Medication Examined

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090630163154.htm

Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Most TB cases develop as a result of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients before initiating anti-TNF treatment.

Acid-reducing Medicines May Lead To Dependency

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090701082909.htm

Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for eight weeks induces acid-related symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation and dyspepsia once treatment is withdrawn in healthy individuals, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

Brain Functions That Can Prevent Relapse Improve After A Year Of Methamphetamine Abstinence

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629165114.htm

In a study published online by the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, UC Davis researchers report that it takes at least a year for former methamphetamine users to regain impulse control. The results tell recovering substance abusers, their families and drug-treatment specialists that it can take an extended period of time for the brain functions critical to recovery to improve.

People Sometimes Seek The Truth, But Most Prefer Like-minded Views

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090701082720.htm

We swim in a sea of information, but filter out most of what we see and hear. A new analysis of data from dozens of studies sheds new light on how we choose what we do and do not hear. The study found that while people tend to avoid information that contradicts what they already think or believe, certain factors can cause them to seek out, or at least consider, other points of view.

Orange Juice Worse For Teeth Than Whitening Agents, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090630132007.htm

With the increasing popularity of whitening one's teeth, researchers at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, set out to learn if there are negative effects on the tooth from using whitening products.

Caffeine may reverse Alzheimer's disease: Mouse study

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/252825

Five cups of coffee's worth of caffeine may reverse the impairment of memory associated with Alzheimer's disease, suggest two new studies with mice. A dose of 500 milligrams of caffeine was found to reduce the amount of a protein called beta-amyloid in the brain of mice by about 40 per cent, according to studies from researchers at the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC).

New Evidence That Vinegar May Be Natural Fat-fighter

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090622103820.htm

Researchers in Japan are reporting new evidence that the ordinary vinegar - a staple in oil-and-vinegar salad dressings, pickles, and other foods - may live up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. They are reporting new evidence that vinegar can help prevent accumulation of body fat and weight gain.

Understanding the Anticancer Effects Of Vitamin D3

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090706171500.htm

The active form of vitamin D3 seems to have anticancer effects. To try and understand the mechanisms underlying these effects, researchers previously set out to identify genes whose expression in a human colon cancer cell line was altered by the active form of vitamin D3.

Muscle Damage May Be Present In Some Patients Taking Statins

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090706171454.htm

Structural muscle damage may be present in patients who have statin-associated muscle complaints, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer's, Diabetes And Parkinson's Disease

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090705215239.htm

A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in our environment and food with increased deaths from diseases, including Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's. The study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

Being Overweight Or Obese In Mid-life Linked To Increased Risk Of Reduced Memory And Thinking Skills In Late Life

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090706090559.htm

Individuals with higher mid-life Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 1960s have been found to have lower memory and thinking skills and a sharper decline in these abilities in old age, compared to those with lower BMI in mid-life.

Vitamin D Deficiency Is Widespread and On the Increase

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090630143523.htm

A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International1, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for overall health and fracture rates.

Seven retirement traps and how to avoid them by Steve Juetten, CFP

http://www.examiner.com/x-2836-Seattle-Personal-Finance-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Seven-retirement-traps-and-how-to-avoid-them

If you're at the age when retirement is more than a distant light, there are some traps you should avoid to make it easier to get there and enjoy the abundant retirement you deserve. Steve discusses the potential pitfalls of Deferred annuities, Early retirement pitches, Free food seminars, Reverse mortgages.

Antioxidants plus exercise may boost bones in older women

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/251073

A combination of antioxidant supplements and resistance training may protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women, suggests a new study from Canada. Women receiving a combination of vitamins C and E, and exercise did not experience any bone loss during a six-month period, while women receiving placebo did experience detrimental bone loss, according to findings published in Osteoporosis International.

Popular Culture May Depict Car Surfing As Cool -- Journal Article Uncovers the Truth About This Potentially Deadly Activity

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090717174015.htm

Why do people engage in stupid and potentially deadly activities, and why do teens in particular have a propensity for this behavior? An intriguing article published in the July 2009 online issue of Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics answers these questions in the context of the reckless “sport” known as car surfing. The article not only analyzes the neurosurgical injuries associated with car surfing, but delves into the cultural and regional trends behind this dangerous recreational activity.

Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk In Women Exposed To Hormone Replacement Therapy

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090713121350.htm

Previous studies have found that postmenopausal women who have taken a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy have increased their risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast tumors. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women after exposure to hormone replacement therapy.

Swine Flu Vaccines Being Tested: Vaccine Expected To Be Available In November

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090716093516.htm

Researchers at the University of Antwerp are currently comparing 4 potential vaccines for H1N1v, also known as swine flu or Mexican flu. 300 to 400 volunteers will be recruited for the tests. “There is a good chance that a Mexican flu vaccine is available early November”, expects vaccine expert prof. dr. Pierre van Damme, director of the Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV), a department of the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO) at the University of Antwerp.

Swine Flu: H1N1 Virus More Dangerous Than Suspected, Except To Survivors Of The 1918 Pandemic Flu Virus

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090713212231.htm

A new, highly detailed study of the H1N1 flu virus shows that the pathogen is more virulent than previously thought.
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Vitamin D, Curcumin May Help Clear Amyloid Plaques Found In Alzheimer's Disease

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090715131558.htm

The early research findings, which appear in the July issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, may lead to new approaches in preventing and treating Alzheimer's by utilizing the property of vitamin D3 — a form of vitamin D — both alone and together with natural or synthetic curcumin to boost the immune system in protecting the brain against amyloid beta.

Fetal Short-term Memory Found In 30-week-old Fetuses

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090715074924.htm

Memory probably begins during the prenatal period, but little is known about the exact timing or for how long memory lasts. Now in a new study from the Netherlands, scientists have found fetal short-term memory in fetuses at 30 weeks.

Couples Who Cohabit Before Engagement Are More Likely To Struggle

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090713144122.htm

University of Denver (DU) researchers find that couples who live together before they are engaged have a higher chance of getting divorced than those who wait until they are married to live together, or at least wait until they are engaged. In addition, couples who lived together before engagement and then married, reported a lower satisfaction in their marriages.

Pesticide Levels in Blood Linked To Parkinson's Disease

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090713170711.htm

People with Parkinson’s disease have significantly higher blood levels of a particular pesticide than healthy people or those with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

How Tamoxifen Stimulates Uterine Cell Growth And Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090702170211.htm

UCSF researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth.

Multivitamins may lower heart disease death risk

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/253959

Long-term regular consumption of a multivitamin may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 16 per cent, according to a new study from the US.

Identity Thieves Gather Data From Social Networks

http://www.NewsReleaseWire.com/27926

This is self explanatory. Read the release

Omega-3 may prevent blindness in the elderly: Study

http://www.nutraingredients.com/content/view/print/254297

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the over-50s, suggests a new study.

‘Fat tax’ could help pay for health care reform: Report

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/254938

The concept of taxing fattening foods has been raised again, this time by nonpartisan policy research organization Urban Institute, in a report that says the tax could help pay for health care reform.

More than one in three Americans is obese, and obesity-related diseases such as hypertension and diabetes cost over $200bn a year, half of which is covered by the taxpayer through Medicaid and Medicare, the report said. Its authors estimate that a ten percent tax on less healthy food items could generate $530bn over ten years – more than half the cost of reform – and as obesity rates decline, so would health care costs.

US giving too much food safety control to foreign countries

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/254905

The United States is giving away too much control to some foreign countries over food safety as trade concerns over-ride health issues, a leading US politician has said.

Source: August, 2009 Put Old on Hold Newsletter

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