Lithium in water associated with slower rate of Alzheimer’s disease deaths
Trace elements of lithium in drinking water can slow death rates from Alzheimer’s disease, Brock University research has found.
Traffic-polluted streets may negate the cardiorespiratory benefits of walking in older adults
Study analysed health impact of a walk through the traffic-polluted Oxford Street in London, compared to Hyde Park. Even short-term (2 hour) exposure to tiny particles of soot or dust found in traffic fumes on busy roads appears to thwart the benefits of walking on…
Opening Windows and Doors May Improve Sleep
A recent Indoor Air study found that opening windows or doors before going to bed can reduce carbon dioxide levels in bedrooms and improve sleep quality.
Study shows major ongoing decline in sperm counts of Western men, pointing to impaired male health and decreasing fertility
A meta-analysis of data collected between 1973 and 2011 finds that among men from Western countries, sperm concentration has declined by more than 50%, with no evidence of a “leveling off” in recent years. These findings strongly suggest a significant decline in male reproductive health…
Male infertility could be linked to noisy bedrooms, study suggests
Could sleeping next to a noisy street put our future at risk?