Scientists have identified peptides from parasitic hookworms that can calm the body’s immune response and perhaps pave the way to treat autoimmune diseases. Experts believe the peptide molecules could help explain why worm infections can effectively treat diseases such as multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Autoimmune diseases occur when a person’s immune system…
Wii Vs. Playstation 3 Vs. Xbox 360: Home Fitness Gaming Consoles Compared
As more and more people start to embrace the concept of home fitness games and games consoles, everybody seems to be asking “What is the best games console for fitness?” The problem is it depends on what kind of fitness training and exercise the person is doing, and what their level of competency is. There…
A Woman's Guide to Fitness after 50
Did you ever think you would make it this far? Back when you were 18, 50 looked old. Now that you’re here you probably do feel old sometimes. The rest of the time you are probably thinking that 50 really isn’t that old after all. Women and men approach 50 differently. The kids leave the…
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
Diabetes is the medical term that describes a physical condition in which the body is unable to fully utilize insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin. But there is another form of diabetes that doesn’t involve glucose. It is called Diabetes Insipidus. This particular form of diabetes isn’t as well publicized as Type 1 or Type…
Non-epileptic Seizures Linked To Anxiety
Psychogenic seizures which are sometimes mistaken for epilepsy are linked to feelings of anxiety, according to new research by clinical psychologists from the UK and US. Researchers from the University of Lincoln, University of Nottingham, and University of Sheffield in the UK, along with the USs Arizona State University, ran questionnaires and computer tests to…
Good Food Nutrition Guidelines for Fitness After 40
You may have noticed that I have a little problem with all of those fad diet pushers. It’s because they have messed with a very straightforward subject so they can fool us into giving them our money. Before I bust some of their myths let’s cover what you should be eating. Fruit: Eat a minimum…
How Fast Can You Improve Your Fitness?
Before answering, we have to accept two proven facts: The body can only improve at a certain rate. You can only exercise for a given amount of time without significantly increasing your risk for injury. Let’s look at the first one. Your fitness level can improve about 50% per week sequentially, based on the training…
Gene Linked to Sleep Deprivation Resistance
Do you have trouble getting a full night’s sleep, but still feel OK in the morning? Perhaps it runs in the family. A study of 100 pairs of twins has uncovered a gene mutation that might allow for normal functioning on less than six hours of sleep per night. This genetic variant also looks to…
Brain Protein Key to Potential Obesity, Diabetes Therapies
How involved is the brain in regulating metabolism? This question is just of the fronts on the wars against obesity and diabetes. Now, researchers have found a protein that commands genes to switch on or off has an important role in certain areas of the brain which control metabolism. The discovery has the potential of…