Lymphedema Treatment: May 2017

May 31, 2017

Coffee Lowers Liver Cancer Risk, Study Shows

Daily Dose

Coffee (Even Decaf) Cuts Liver Cancer Risk

MNT—Just one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk for the most common type of liver cancer by about 20 percent and drinking five cups a day appears to slash the risk in half.

Diabetes Linked to Gut Bacteria

ScienceDaily—A recent study suggests bacteria that penetrate the lining of the digestive tract are associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

How Extra Pounds Fuel Hot Flashes

News Medical—

Want to reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes? Losing weight might help.

Do Carrots Really Improve Eyesight?

Berkeley Wellness—

This myth dates back to World War II and it's based in a bit of truth. Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which the body converts to a form of vitamin A used to maintain healthy vision.

8 Hand Exercises for Arthritis

Health After 50—

These exercises can help improve range of motion in your hands and strengthen your muscles. To reduce pain, try soaking your hands in warm water before you start.

Walk Your Way to Better Brain Health

Daily Dose

Walk Your Way to Better Brain Function

FOX News—A small study reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests a moderate-intensity walking program may help decrease symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) caused by damaged blood vessels in the brain—a condition called vascular dementia.

New Test Is Better at Detecting Latent HIV

MNT—There are a number of tests available for detecting latent HIV but, according to researchers, a new test—called TZA—is quicker, easier, less expensive, and more efficient.

Nighttime Cell Phone Use Robs Teens of Sleep

The Guardian—A large study conducted in Australia suggests that teens who use their cell phones in bed at night are at increased risk for sleep and mental health problems including higher rates of depressed mood, low self-esteem, and reduced coping skills.

Hepatitis C Infections Are on the Rise

Berkeley Wellness—

Reported cases of hepatitis C infection in the United States rose almost three-fold between 2011 and 2015, with a jump of 40 percent between 2011 and 2012 alone, according to a report released recently by the CDC. The death rate from hepatitis C has also increased, the report noted.

How to Spot Stroke Faster

Health After 50—

Adding two letters—B-E—to F-A-S-T (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911) can help bystanders better identify possible stroke victims. "B" stands for balance problems and "E" for eyes, meaning the sudden onset of visual problems.