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Melatonin supplement shows promise in small study of older adults

Melatonin supplement shows promise in small study of older adults

The body naturally produces the hormone melatonin, but among older people levels of the hormone are on the decline. Iryna Imago/iStock BY BWH Communications DATEMay 18, 2022 In a small study of healthy adults aged 55 and older, 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time compared to a placebo. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted the study in 24 healthy, older adults to…

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"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" HOMEOPATHY, THE SUGAR INDUSTRY COVER UP AND CAVITIES VOL. 1 NO. 23

“THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE” HOMEOPATHY, THE SUGAR INDUSTRY COVER UP AND CAVITIES VOL. 1 NO. 23

Homeopathy from the Greek meaning “like+ disease” is nothing more than the carney’s attempt to get one through the door to buy homeopathic medicine. The theory behind homeopathy, an alternative to pharmaceutical medicine, is pure rubbish. Since when does curing an illness work by giving a patient more of the same allergen or pathogen, for that matter, in an extremely dilute mixture, so dilute it…

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"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" OXYTOCIN, PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS VOL.1 NO. 21

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Summer-of-Love-the-60s- It is soon going to be the Summer of Love Revisited, the smell of oxytocin, coming to a pharmacy near you, is in the air. Moreover, quite possibly a new baby boom if the effects of oxytocin on men are to be believed. Men could even breastfeed given a sufficient quantity of oxytocin taking some of the work off the women’s shoulders.  Not to mention more cuddle time with…

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"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" CHOLESTEROL, HYPERLIPIDEMIA AND YOU VOL. 1 NO. 12

"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" CHOLESTEROL, HYPERLIPIDEMIA AND YOU VOL. 1 NO. 12 http://wp.me/p4RIQn-ay

Below is a very good article from Wikipedia on cholesterol, lipids, etc. By now, we all know that too much cholesterol in the bloodstream is not good. Nevertheless, how many of us have investigated further what elevated cholesterol and lipids do in the circulatory system? We at “The Fat Bastard Gazette” think you should know. Obesity and a diet rich in meat and dairy products, rather silent…

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"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" STAFF INTRODUCTIONS VOL.1 NO.11

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FELLOW TRAVELERS!   Captain Hank Quinlan, Owner, and Publisher, Chief Curmudgeon with Sam Borsalino, Assistant Publisher Admiratio obrepserit (Surprise of surprises), we are into the eleventh edition of “The Fat   Bastard           Gazette!” As you can see from the photograph above, our Good Captain is seen waxing effusively over the prospect of more issues to come in the weeks…

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"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" more Coca-Cola shenanigans VOL. 1 NO. 25

"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" more Coca-Cola shenanigans VOL. 1 NO. 25 http://wp.me/p4RIQn-lK

Well, so much for the separation of church and state fellow travelers. The article, “Coke as a sensible snack? Coca-Cola works with dietitians who suggest cola as a snack,” begs the question of another example of blatant collusion, denial, obfuscation. So transparent is this collusion between the food and beverage industry and the health sector that it becomes more laughable than lamentable. Once…

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WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THAT FAT WHEN YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THAT FAT WHEN YOU LOSE WEIGHT? http://wp.me/p4RIQn-s5

  According to an article in “The British Journal of Medicine,” it is time to blow the lid off the confusion and misconceptions about how we lose weight. Most individuals believe that fat is changed into energy or heat thereby losing weight. This goes against the law of conservation of mass. Other misconceptions are that substances produced from fat are excreted in kaka duty or changed into…

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"THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE" ADDICTIVE FOOD, NIBBLING VS GORGING VOL.q NO. 18

“THE FAT BASTARD GAZETTE” ADDICTIVE FOOD, NIBBLING VS GORGING VOL.q NO. 18

Comrades and fellow travelers, we have two articles that may be of middling interest to fatties and fatsos everywhere. First, the Captain would like to have a rant. Why do the paste-up and layout people or writer for that matter always depict a thinly attractive woman eating a greasy fat-laden piece of pizza? Fat man eating pizza sans checkered oilcloth and shirt. The flies must be just out of…

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Coffee’s health benefits aren’t as straightforward as they seem – here’s why

Charlotte MillsLecturer in Human Nutrition, University of ReadingAshley HookingsPhD Candidate, Coffee Intake and Cardiometabolic Health, University of Reading You’ve probably heard it before: drinking coffee is good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetesand…

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Cannabis use can cause harmful drug interactions

By Judith Van Dongen, WSU Health Sciences Spokane Office of Research SPOKANE, Wash.—Using cannabis alongside other drugs may come with a significant risk of harmful drug-drug interactions, new research by scientists at Washington State University suggests. The researchers looked at cannabinoids—a group of substances found in the cannabis plant—and their major metabolites found in cannabis…

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New biosensors shine a light on CRISPR gene editing

Source Newsroom: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Credit: Credit: Guoliang Yuan/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Detecting the activity of CRISPR gene editing tools in organisms with the naked eye and an ultraviolet flashlight is now possible using technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Scientists demonstrated these real-time detection tools in plants and…

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Repurposed drug combats obesity in mice

At a Glance Obese mice lost weight and showed improved metabolic function when treated with a drug that’s normally prescribed for alcohol use disorder.Further testing will be needed to determine whether the drug could be effective for treating obesity in people. Mice made obese from a high fat diet were switched to a diet dosed with disulfiram (Antabuse), shown here, which helped them lose…

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Do You Need Dietary Supplements?Vitamins, Minerals, and More

NIH Bottles of supplements line the shelves at your local supermarket. These include vitamins and minerals from A to zinc. You can also find products like probiotics, herbs, and fish oil. But are they needed for good health? And what about their risks? “For most people, eating a nutritious variety of foods can provide all the nutrients they need,” says Carol Haggans, a registered dietitian and…

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The Harvard Gazette — As told to Colleen Walsh, Harvard Staff Writer We asked Krzysztof Gajos, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, to tell us when a robot will write a novel. From the perspective of someone somewhat familiar with the state of the art in machine learning, my answer is that AI may be able to write trashy novels as soon as next year, but it will not write a true novel in…

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“Detoxes” and “Cleanses”: What You Need To Know

What are “detoxes” and “cleanses”? A variety of “detoxification” diets, regimens, and therapies—sometimes called “detoxes” or “cleanses”—have been suggested as ways to remove toxins from your body, lose weight, or promote health.  “Detoxification” programs may involve a single process or a variety of approaches. These include: FastingDrinking only juices or similar beveragesEating only certain…

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