Charlie Barnett

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1 month ago | knoxtntoday.com | Charlie Barnett

If you made it past your sixth birthday, odds are you’ve heard Mom say: “Wash your hands after using the restroom.” Turns out, Mom knew what she was talking about — and science agrees. Despite that early-life wisdom, studies show that up to 70% of men skip washing their hands after using the toilet. Even worse, 30% of them don’t realize that their hands (and certain nearby body parts) can carry harmful bacteria and viruses after a trip to the john. Let’s back up Mom’s advice with some data.

Oct 13, 2024 | knoxtntoday.com | Charlie Barnett

It’s understandable to wonder about the science behind vitamin supplementation and its relationship to health. The vitamin industry is regulated differently from pharmaceutical drugs. In the U.S., dietary supplements, including vitamins, are regulated by the FDA; however, they are not approved for safety or effectiveness before they are marketed, unlike prescription drugs. This sometimes leads to concerns about the scientific backing of their claims.

Oct 6, 2024 | knoxtntoday.com | Charlie Barnett

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal evaluated the impact of exercise on 14,000 participants with major depression. The findings revealed that exercise whether walking, jogging, yoga, strength training or mixed aerobic activity, was as effective in treating depression as antidepressants and psychotherapy. The implications of this study are significant.

Sep 29, 2024 | knoxtntoday.com | Charlie Barnett

The purpose of this column is to provide the reader with useful, practical information gleaned from recent research studies. One such study from the recent meeting of the European Respiratory Society reported that hypertonic saline nose drops, 3%, which is the concentration of sodium chloride in seawater, reduced the duration of symptoms from an upper respiratory infection by two days.