Newsletter Archive – 2011
If you missed a recent bi-weekly newsletter from Jon Barron, don’t fret! We have archived all the health newsletters below for your convenience. Scroll topics or if you are looking for specific health information, use our search field above. More than likely, Jon covered your topic in one of these health newsletters!
Are We Growing Horns Because of Our Smartphones?
Recent research suggests hornlike structures, born spurs, may grow on the skull from smartphone use. Poor posture when using smartphones may be to blame.
STDs Among Seniors
Seniors not only are having sex well into their golden years, but at least some are being reckless about it. Senior citizens comprise the largest population seeking medical help for sexually transmitted infections.
Four Things to Know About Room Temperature
If you’re female and shivering inside your air-conditioned office building, it’s time to turn up the temp. New research shows that productivity and cognitive skills for women increase in warmer rooms.
The Dark Side of Home DNA Health Tests
DNA home health tests provide information about vulnerability to a range of hereditary diseases. But are home DNA tests safe, private, and accurate?
Four Things You Might Not Know About Crying
Learn four things about crying. Is crying healthy? Do pets cry? How does crying impact mood?
Elderly Fall Prevention
Deadly falls among the elderly are on the rise. How do we protect ourselves and our loved ones from a potentially deadly fall in our golden years?
Coffee May Impact Heart Health
New research suggests that heavy consumption of coffee is associated with a greater likelihood of developing heart problems. But what is too much coffee? You may be surprised.
Myth or Fact: Is Canola Oil Healthy or Bad?
Canola Oil: there are myths and facts about Canola oil all over the net, but that doesn’t make it true. Let’s look at these Urban myths and decide if canola oil is healthy or not.
Men and Low Bone Mass
Men can also lose bone density and experience osteoporosis. Learn some natural prevention techniques.
Chemotherapy, Long Term Brain Impairment
Chemotherapy promotes a lingering intellectual deficit. The question remains: is Chemotherapy worth the risk of the side-effects such as cognitive impairment?
Ultra-Processed Foods Produce Astonishing Weight Gains!
Ultra-processed foods are now almost impossible to avoid, but there may be a way to minimize the damage done by those unhealthy foods that sneak their way into your diet.
Make Morning Doctor Appointments for the Best Care
A study found that physicians are more likely to give considerably more thorough care during morning appointments compared to those that take place late in the day.
Skipping Breakfast & Intermittent Fasting
We frequently talk about the importance of fasting—in which breakfast seems to absolutely be skipped. How does that fit with breakfast being the most important meal of the day?
Happiness is Contagious, Study Shows
Happiness has a significant impact on health, and given how it spreads, your own happiness has a significant impact on public health, as do your lifestyle choices.
Liver Flush Tincture
The Liver Flush Tincture is an extremely powerful medicinal rebuilding and anti-parasitic formula, designed to be used on an as needed basis.
Safer Sunscreen Protection
We are constantly barraged about the need to wear sunscreen. But popular brands of sunscreen might potentially be doing us considerable harm as well.
Avoiding Summer Health Pitfalls
While many of us are thrilled that summer is here, there are certain health pitfalls that can definitely put a damper on our summer enjoyment.
Hypertension and Job Stress and Poor Sleep…Oh My!
A study found that hypertension, a stressful job, and insufficient sleep is a combination that may increase the likelihood of dying prematurely from heart disease.
Liver Flush Tea
Although liver flush tea is considered part of a liver detox, it provides numerous health benefits on its own and can be used independently of a formal detox.
Another Benefit of The Mediterranean Diet
New research clarifies what’s the healthiest diet when pregnant to prevent excessive weight gain and potentially harmful problems: the Mediterranean diet.
Carnosine Supplementation: It’s So Important
Carnosine still stands as the single most important anti-aging ingredient available. It is the real deal.
Lots of Hot Air: Bathroom Hand Dryers
What is better? Hand dryers or towels? There are numerous studies comparing dryers to towels and a lot of controversy on the subject. Learn more…
Do You Have Pogonophobia?
A new study found that the typical beard carries more germs than does dog fur. Are beards safe?
Benefits of Exercise—10 Years Later
While it’s true that there are negative impacts to stopping exercise, new research suggests that certain benefits may still be sustained years later.
Smartphones and Weight Gain
New research suggests that a lot of time spent on smartphones and other devices could be linked to putting on extra pounds.
Fake a Smile at Work, Drink Too Much Later?
New research suggests that faking a smile at work could lead to overindulging in alcohol after hours.
Alzheimer’s: Betting Against the House
A new study that Alzheimer’s may be connected to leaky blood vessels in the brain.