Good News Notes: “It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on top (and on the side) , and even some fiber from the roll (you used whole grain, right?) Unfortunately, study after study shows that meat as a protein source isn’t…
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3 Science-Backed Foods for Increasing Your Lifespan
Good News Notes: “By now, you’ve probably heard thatplant-forward diets are linked to lower levels of LDL cholesterol (aka, “bad” cholesterol), lower blood pressure, and fewer instances of heart disease. Nutrition researchers are collecting an ever-growing body of evidence that suggests eating your fruits and veggies—when you can, of course—is a great way to invest in your future longevity….
New invention looks to help first responders save lives
Good News Notes: “A tragedy became motivation for a pair of paramedics from Middle Tennessee. The best friends saw a need and developed a light system that helps guide first responders to hard-to-find locations. It all started several years ago, when Johnathan Harrison was called to help a toddler who couldn’t breathe. “A two-year old…
5 ways to start to eat right and extend your life
Good News Notes: “Living a longer, healthier life can start with your diet. You could add up to 13 years to your life if you ate few red and processed meats and more fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts, a recent study revealed. According to the study , the largest gains in longevity were found…
Vegetable fats linked to lower stroke risks, reports say
Good News Notes: “New research has found that diets with fat from vegetable sources instead of from meat are associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to reports. The observational study utilized 27 years of data from more than 117,000 medical professionals, pulled from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. According to NBC News, the study’s authors…
Good Samaritan Hailed as Hero After Saving Man From Oncoming Train in Kane County
Good News Notes: “A suburban resident is being hailed as a hero after he risked his life to save a driver whose car was trapped on railroad tracks over the weekend. According to authorities, a 72-year-old man from Aurora had turned west from Barnes Road and driven onto railroad tracks in Sugar Grove Township Saturday…
Plant-Based Diet Rich in Olive Oil, Tomatoes Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Good News Notes: “Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US. To avoid it, a mostly plant-based diet is your best bet, according to a meta-analysis published July 6 in Cardiovascular Research. Researchers from the University of Naples reviewed nearly 100 studies on the relationship between heart disease risk and dietary habits. They focused on…
Eating Less Meat Means a Healthier Heart
Good News Notes: “For people at any age, eating a healthy, plant-based diet is tied to a lower risk of heart attack and heart disease, two new studies show. Both studies were published Aug. 4 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, and support the heart association’s dietary guidelines. “A nutritionally rich, plant-centered diet is beneficial…
A Paralyzed Man’s Brain Waves Converted to Speech in a World-First Breakthrough
Good News Notes: “In a world first, US researchers have developed a neuroprosthetic device that successfully translated the brain waves of a paralyzed man into complete sentences, according to a scientific paper published Thursday. “This is an important technological milestone for a person who cannot communicate naturally,” said David Moses, a postdoctoral engineer at the University…
First ever FDA-approved brain-computer interface targets stroke rehab
Good News Notes: “A novel device designed to help stroke patients recover wrist and hand function has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Called IpsiHand, the system is the first brain-computer interface (BCI) device to ever receive FDA market approval. The IpsiHand device consists of two separate parts – a wireless…