Continuing with an article published by the Harvard Health Publications on the causes of memory impairment. ……

Continuing with an article published by the Harvard Health Publications on the causes of memory impairment. ……

Continuing with an article published by the Harvard Health Publications on the causes of memory impairment. ……

Last year Harvard Health Publications published a long, detailed article on the causes of memory impairment and I want break up this article in a series making it easier for you to read. ……

Good news about the most dangerous methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ) bacteria and other dangerous staph infections that are usually caught in the intensive-care units in hospitals. A recent study shows that the rate of MRSA bloodstream infections connected with intravenous tubes fell almost 50 percent between 1997 and 2007.

“We may actually be starting to get a toehold on” these dangerous germs, said Dr. Buddy Creech, a Vanderbilt University infectious disease specialist who was not involved in the research. “That’s encouraging.”

The study shows that the results are most likely due to the fact that doctors and nurses are working harder at prevention efforts. These germs often live harmlessly on the skin or in the nose but can spread quickly and become deadly once they enter the bloodstream. So frequent hand-washing and instrument sterilization are generally the methods used to prevent infections.

Catheters that are typically threaded into an artery near the heart to deliver medicine or monitor vital signs were the focus of the study because these tubes sometimes are hooked up for days and can increase the risks for infection from all kinds of bacteria.

The 10-year study period suggests that stepped-up prevention efforts are starting to work. One report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, (JAMA) cautiously reported the study was evidence of substantial, but also limited, progress. The study only addresses infections in intensive-care units; it’s unclear whether MRSA infections have declined in other hospital settings.

Enjoy the health benefits of broccoli with an Asian flavor in this easy-to-prepare recipe. ……

Not until recently did I realize that the production method is what differentiates one type of tea from another. In China there is a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship when it comes to producing teas and Oolong tea is one that’s highly regarded amongst the Chinese people. ……

Receive over 100% of your Daily Values for vitamins A, C, K, and tryptophan when you enjoy this easy-to-prepare and delicious lamb dish. The blended spices of garam masala give it a distinct taste of India that is wonderfully flavorful, yet not too spicy. ……

The Paleo Diet may also be known as the Paleolithic, Caveman or Hunter/Gatherer Diet. The basic premise of the Paleo Diet would be that our bodies, in fact, our genes are programmed to accept and process certain foods and are not set up to accept others. ……

Fruit Salad has always been a favorite of mine…
Here’s a good one from Jordan of Garden of Life… ……