5 Dementia Myths

Dementia Aware: what you need to know about dementia myths and misconceptions Tracey Maxfield  Advances in health care and technology has enhanced longevity, and people are healthier and living   longer than ever before. This has resulted in an increased prevalence of dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease International & WHO, 2012). Dementia…

What You Need to Know About Intimacy, Sexuality and Behaviors in Dementia

Tracey Maxfield Dementia Awareness: What You Need to Know About Intimacy, Sexuality and Behaviors in Dementia There is a widespread assumption that as we age, we lose our sexual allure and desire. The thought of older people being sexually active is often joked about or thought of as just ‘icky…

The Scrutinizer Exposes Huffington Post: "12 Reasons to Avoid GMOs"

Recently I came across an Article from Huffpost (12/6/2017) entitled “12 reasons to avoid GMOs” by Alberto Gonzalez (owner of the restaurant GustoOrganics). The article is absolutely misleading and the information provided is baseless, which is a cause for serious concern. Mr. Gonzalez has not listed a single…

From a Joke to a Challenge- Eating Laundry Detergent Packets

Joanne P. Shelby-Klein BSN RN    A  news headline caught my eye recently and has me thinking that common sense and critical thinking has gone out the window these days. It seems a joke video entitled the “Tide Pod Challenge” has “inspired” teenagers to eat Laundry Detergent Packets and…

References Part II

References from 7. – 10. References for 7. [86-93% Corn, Canola and Soybean, Cotton]: http://10.1080/21645698.2017.1309490 References for 8. [‘Nature’ published a plethora]: http://10.1038/news010913-12 [Mark Sears]: http://10.1038/news010913-12 [(Bt) on monarchs is negligible]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov…

References Part I

References from beginning to 6. References for 6. [Article from Huffpost]:  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/12-reasons-to-avoid-gmos_b_1243723.html  [“12 reasons to avoid GMOs”]: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/12-reasons-to-avoid-gmos_b_1243723.html [Alberto Gonzalez]: ]:  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/12-reasons…

Are BCAAs Essential For Muscle Protein Synthesis- Facts and Fallacies of Supplements

What are BCAAs: Branched Chain AminoAcids Amino acids are building blocks of proteins. There are 22 amino acids in the body that carry out various functions especially protein synthesis. Among all amino acids, 9 are called Essential Amino Acids. These 9 essential amino acids must be obtained from external sources…

Are GMO's Good for You: The Truth About Genetically Modified Organisms

Learn the Never Told Details about GMOs Ever Before. Empower Yourself with Knowledge and Become an Expert on GMOs. This analysis is part of our latest Scientific research on GMOs. These are the real facts, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. A popular modern debate is the question…