Put Old on Hold Newsletter Links for July, 2010

Links for July, 2010

Some Antidepressants May Bump Up Cataract Risk

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100601153257.htm

Seniors who take SSRI antidepressants may be more likely to develop cataracts, says the first major study to examine this interaction. The risk appears to increase by about 15 percent, which in the United States would translate to 22,000 cataract cases attributable to antidepressant use.

Calcium Supplements: Too Much of a Good Thing?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100601162318.htm

Negative health effects linked to taking too much supplemental calcium are on the rise, according to a commentary appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The incidence of the so-called milk-alkali or calcium-alkali syndrome is growing in large part because of widespread use of over-the-counter calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Indoor Tanning to Melanoma Definitively Linked in New Study, Researchers Say

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100527101502.htm

Researchers say a new study from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and Masonic Cancer Center definitively links the use of indoor tanning devices to increased risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.

Brief Exercise Reduces Impact of Stress on Cell Aging, Study Shows

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100527013321.htm

Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research from UCSF that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level.

Elderly Drivers' Ability to Detect Hazards Doesn't Degrade With Age, Study Suggests

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100526111238.htm

A new study from the Human Factors Safety Laboratory at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) indicates that advanced age does not affect older drivers' ability to perceive hazards and that older drivers are more sensitive to potential hazards than young-inexperienced drivers.

Anti-ageing water set for November launch in USA

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/content/view/print/265144

Nutra Resveratrol Anti-Ageing Water, which contains concentrated anti-oxidants and claims to promote healthy ageing, is set for a November launch in the USA. Currently in the process of selecting distributors, Anti Ageing Products, the company behind the “the world’s first patented resveratrol beverage” claims that the Anti-Ageing Water prevents free radical damage to cells and supports the immune system.

B-vitamins may lead to happier seniors: Study

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/307304

Increased intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk of seniors developing depressive symptoms, says a new study with 3,500 Chicagoans.

Inexpensive Drug to Stop Sight Loss Shown to Be Effective, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100610191048.htm

An inexpensive, but unlicensed drug to help prevent severe sight loss in older people has been shown to be safe and effective, finds a study published online in the British Medical Journal.

Popular Cancer Drug Can Cause Kidney Damage, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100610171708.htm

The widely used cancer drug bevacizumab may cause severe loss of protein from the kidney into the urine that can lead to significant kidney damage and can compromise the efficacy of cancer treatment, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The results suggest that physicians should monitor patients' kidney health when prescribing this angiogenesis inhibitor.

Polyphenols in Red Wine and Green Tea Halt Prostate Cancer Growth, Study Suggests

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100609171802.htm

In what could lead to a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer, scientists now know exactly why polyphenols in red wine and green tea inhibit cancer growth. This new discovery, published online in The FASEB Journal, explains how antioxidants in red wine and green tea produce a combined effect to disrupt an important cell signaling pathway necessary for prostate cancer growth. This finding is important because it may lead to the development of drugs that could stop or slow cancer progression, or improve current treatments.

New Evidence That Drinking Coffee May Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100609111316.htm

Scientists are reporting new evidence that drinking coffee may help prevent diabetes and that caffeine may be the ingredient largely responsible for this effect. Their findings, among the first animal studies to demonstrate this apparent link, appear in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Poor Health? Easier for Some to Blame Bad Genes Than Change Lifestyle

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100608101025.htm

Does knowing that genes are partly responsible for your health condition mean you are less likely to be motivated to find out about the benefits of behavioral changes? According to Dr. Suzanne O’Neill from the National Human Genome Research Institute/National Institutes of Health, and her colleagues, people on the whole are still interested in how health habits affect disease risk. However, those with the greatest need to change their behaviors are more likely to favor genetic explanations for their diseases and the more behavioral risk factors they have, the less likely they are to be interested in behavior change information.

FDA orders seizure of adulterated Chinese honey

http://www.ap-foodtechnology.com/content/view/print/308042

FDA officials have seized 64 drums of honey imported to the US from China, because it is adulterated with an antibiotic that could cause serious illness or death.

Anti Aging Supplements – Better Early Than Late

http://antiagingnutritionnews.com/blog/1517/anti-aging-supplements-better-early-than-late/

There has been a new study done by the Institute of Aging in Florida that showed that anti aging supplements are more effective when given earlier in life (mid-life) vs. later in life. DUH! But let’s explore this further…

Eye contour strips 'break new ground' in anti-aging category

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/content/view/print/308412

Victoria McGill Enterprises has launched EyeDefining contour strips, described as a revolutionary way to hide eye bags, wrinkles and open up the eyes.The adhesive is made with medical-grade materials that has been designed to sit discreetly, hidden by the natural crease that forms on the eyelid at the back of the eyeball. http://victoriamcgill.com/Howto.html

Supplements beat sun for vitamin D boost: Study

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/308548

Adequate vitamin D levels are best achieved by supplements because of the side-effects of UV exposure, says the results of a new computer simulation model from the US.We can produce vitamin D in our skin on exposure to sunlight, but the merits of getting the supplement via sunlight or supplements is a source of ongoing debate.In the US, where over 1.5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, experts are pushing supplements, claiming recommendations for sun exposure are "highly irresponsible".

Gut-Residing Bacteria Trigger Arthritis in Genetically Susceptible Individuals

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100617120716.htm

A single species of bacteria that lives in the gut is able to trigger a cascade of immune responses that can ultimately result in the development of arthritis.

New Complication Seen in Stem Cell Therapy: Stem Cell Recipient Developed Mysterious Masses at Injection Sites

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100617185121.htm

Following stem cell therapy, an adult patient experienced a new and previously unrecognized complication, which required removal of one of the kidneys, according to a case report appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The report suggests that stem cell therapy may cause patients to develop blood vessel and bone marrow masses, the long term effects of which are unknown.

Male Desire to Be Strong and Protect Family Key to Preventing Suicides, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100616151637.htm

Masculine ideals of strength coupled with strong family ties can help men combat depression and overcome thoughts of suicide, according to University of British Columbia research.

Small Amount of Common Preservative Increases Toxins from Harmful Bacteria in Food, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100624104934.htm

In response to consumer demand for more natural food, the food industry has reduced the amount of preservatives in food over recent years. A common preservative is acetic acid, which is used to stop bacterial growth in dressings, sauces, cheese and pickles.

Progesterone Is Effective for Hot Flash Treatment and Provides an Alternative to Estrogen, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100621173741.htm

Postmenopausal women who experience bothersome hot flashes or night sweats may have an alternative treatment to estrogen. According to a new study, oral micronized progesterone relieves those symptoms.

Breast Milk Transmits Drugs and Medicines to the Baby

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100624092010.htm

Give up smoking, do not drink more than three cups of coffee per day, do not take any kind of drug, or if you do, take it as long as possible before feeding your baby. These are some of the recommendations contained in a study produced by Spanish researchers on methods for detecting medicines and drugs in breast milk. The study shows that the risk from substances such as alcohol is still not well understood.

Computer Program Detects Depression in Bloggers' Texts

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100622091744.htm

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) developed a software program that can detect depression in blogs and online texts. The software is capable of identifying language that can indicate the writer's psychological state, which could serve as a screening tool.

Can a Victoria's Secret Shopping Bag Make You Feel Glamorous?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100621151129.htm

Certain brands have personalities that can actually change the way some people feel about themselves, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

People Who Suppress Anger Are More Likely to Become Violent When Drunk

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100621121356.htm

A new study published in the journal Addiction reveals that drunkenness increases the risk for violent behaviour, but only for individuals with a strong inclination to suppress anger.

Why governments are selling Vitamin D short

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/11180df8-beaa-11de-b4ab-00144feab49a.html

Advocates struggle to convince medical authorities of the power of vitamin D in preventing diseases.

Age bias complaints surge in bad economy

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37924201/ns/business-economy_at_a_crossroads/

Older workers suspect discrimination, but find it hard to prove.

Source: July, 2010 Put Old on Hold Newsletter