Lynn Allison

4 days ago | newsmax.com | Lynn Allison

Aluminum foil is a mainstay in most kitchens. While most of us can’t remember a time before using this staple for storing or cooking foods, the origins of aluminum foil are interesting. Before aluminum foil, people used tin that was hammered into sheets in the mid-19th century as a wrapping material. Tin foil was revolutionary and versatile but left a “tinny” taste when used to wrap foods.

4 days ago | newsmax.com | Lynn Allison

A cutting-edge gene editing tool may eliminate the extra copy of chromosome 21 that’s responsible for Down syndrome, a condition that affects one in 700 newborns in America. Japanese scientists successfully cut the surplus chromosome using the DNA-modifying technique called CRISPR-Cas9 to restore normal function in lab-grown cells. According to the New York Post, the innovative gene editing system uses an enzyme to identify specific DNA sequences.

1 week ago | newsmax.com | Lynn Allison

The health benefits of garlic have been researched for centuries. We know that it can help improve cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and protect against the common cold. Now, a recent study shows that taking an aged garlic supplement can boost cardiovascular performance and aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness, often referred to as cardiovascular or cardiorespiratory endurance, is one of the most significant markers of physical health.

1 week ago | newsmax.com | Lynn Allison

Researchers have discovered that a drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer may hold the key to successfully combating Parkinson’s disease. This is welcome news as Parkinson’s disease cases are expected to rise by 60% in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. There is currently no cure for the devastating disease.

1 week ago | newsmax.com | Lynn Allison

Nearly one in five American adults suffer from anxiety or depression, the two most common mental health problems. Therapy and medications are the most effective tools to deal with these conditions, however a breakthrough study found that performing acts of kindness can also boost mental well-being. This simple lifestyle change proved to be more beneficial to the patients in the study than cognitive therapy.