A new study shows that changes in only two genes may account for most psychiatric illnesses. PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES MAY INVOLVE CHANGES IN ONLY TWO GENES As most regular readers of Weekly Health Update know, I rarely discuss psychiatric research studies here, as most behavioral st... Read more

A new study finds that being physically fit in middle age may protect against Alzheimers disease later in life. FITNESS IN MIDDLE AGE LOWERS DEMENTIA RISK The incidence of Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia are predicted to rise significantly as our population continu... Read more

A serial cheat andliarhe may be after his confession on theOprah Winfreyshow, but theres no denying hes a cancer survivor. In this blog entry, I would like to elaborate on what he suffered from cancer of the testes with spread to the brain and lungs and the chances of survival in... Read more

Fish Oil Improves Memory, Reduces Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk Factors FISH OIL IMPROVES MEMORY, REDUCES DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS Fish oil, which is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, can play an important role in maintaining cardiova... Read more

A new study shows that speaking at least two languages improves brain function later in life. SPEAKING TWO LANGUAGES IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION LATE IN LIFE Although there are an estimated 6,000 distinct languages spoken on the planet, only about 1 in 4 countries officially identify... Read more