Newsletter Archive – 2014
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!
Negative Emotions Increase Pain & Disease
Research out of Utrecht University found a link between such emotions as anger and sadness and heightened levels of discomfort in women.
The Health Risk of Meat Diets Confirmed
People who eat processed meats like bacon, sausage, and deli meats have a 42% higher risk of getting heart disease and a 19% higher risk of getting Type 2 diabetes.
Going Bald, Men and Women
To reduce hair loss, maintaining proper ratios of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids is important. The proper ratio helps control both systemic inflammation and insulin resistance, which can both play a role in hair loss.
Artificial Blue Light is Making us Age
We know that exposure to artificial blue light can increase the risk of eye damage and insomnia, but could it also accelerate aging?
Walk Away From Colds
New research shows that taking a moderately-paced walk for between 30 and 45 minutes daily increases the amount of immune system cells present in the body.
Music Boosts Intelligence…and Immunity
The latest research reveals that after studying a musical instrument for at least three years, elementary school kids not only trounced their peers in tests of auditory discrimination and finger dexterity, but they also outperformed them in both verbal ability and non-verbal reasoning, as measured by IQ tests.
IBD is Much More Common Than We Knew
New research suggests that inflammatory bowel disease affects triple the number of people as was previously estimated and puts them at risk of colorectal cancer.
Psoriasis Raises Cancer Risk
New research shows that people with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing cancer.
Exercise Lowers Fracture Risk as We Age
New research suggests that regular physical activity may lower the chance of hip fractures in older women.
Steroid Shots Linked to Worsening Arthritis Pain
New research shows that corticosteroid injections may speed the deterioration in joints with arthritis.
Can Eating with Others Make You Fat?
If eating with others increases your calorie consumption, should you eat alone to maintain weight loss? Not necessarily.
Live by the Coast for Mental Health
New research suggests that seaside living may lower the risk of developing anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues.
Head and Neck Melanomas are on the Rise
New research shows an increase in head and neck melanomas in young people.
Using Natural Anti-Pathogens
Pathogen destroyers function as natural antibiotics, antivirals, and virucides. They represent an alternative, complementary route to assisting your immune system.
Menopausal Night Sweats Mean Trouble for Your Thinking
New research shows that menopausal night sweats are linked to difficulties in thinking and paying attention.
Sciatica, Compressed Nerve Pain
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It is a non-specific term commonly used to describe pain that radiates from the butt on down through the back or side of the leg. What can you do?