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18 I MATURE FOCUS I January 9, 2019 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Put estate planning at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list. WILLS & TRUSTS ELDER LAW SPECIAL NEEDS Start the New Year by protecting your family with a personalized will or trust. TuckerAllen can help, and our process couldn’t be easier. You start with a consultation with one of our attorneys—no preparation is necessary. And since our prices are fixed, there are no surprises. You can book an appointment online, or just give us a call and get the peace of mind a complete estate plan provides. tuckerallen.com/newyear / (314) 339-8806 NEWS & NOTES, from page 17 health benefits. Sitting in hot water could help to improve inflammation and blood sugar levels in people who can’t be physically active, according to a new study. Exercise stresses the body, leading to the short-term elevation of an inflammatory chemical called IL-6. In response, the body then releases substances to combat those unhealthy levels of inflammation. Previous studies have also found a connection between a spike in body temperature and the production of nitric oxide, which aids blood flow and helps carry glucose throughout the body. British researchers recently studied markers of both inflammation and blood sugar and insulin levels in a group of men who were overweight and sedentary. The participants were divided into two groups, both of which sat in an 80°F room for 15 minutes. Then, the first group of volunteers participated in an immersion bath in 102°F water up to their necks for one hour. The researchers took blood samples before and after these trials, and also measured the mens’ heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature every 15 minutes. The trials were repeated about once every three days for two weeks. After the two-week study period, the men’s fasting blood sugar and insulin levels were down, as were their levels of low-grade inflammation – in other words, the hotwater immersion sessions produced benefits similar to exercise in these sedentary men. Although the researchers acknowledged that the water’s high temperature and long periods of immersion required may make it difficult for many people to commit to this alternative treatment, they concluded that hot-water soaks may improve metabolic health in those who are unable to meet current exercise recommendations. YouTube misinformation People with serious health conditions often turn to YouTube for more information about their treatment options. For men with prostate cancer, however, many of the most popular YouTube videos offer misleading or biased medical information that could pose potential health risks to patients. An analysis of the 150 most-viewed You- Tube videos, led by researchers at NYU’s School of Medicine, recently found that more than three-fourths of them contained either factual errors or biased content. Only about half sufficiently described potential side effects or harmful outcomes of various prostate cancer treatments, while about 20 percent recommended alternative therapies that are medically unproven – for example, one video promoted “injecting herbs” into the prostate to treat cancer. Meanwhile, the audience for these videos was found to be very large, with total viewers averaging between 45,000 and 1.3 million for each. More than 600,000 videos related to prostate cancer are currently available on YouTube. “Our study shows that people really need to be wary of many YouTube videos on prostate cancer,” said study senior investigator and urologist Dr. Stacy Loeb. “There is valuable information available in them, but people need to check the source to make sure it’s credible and to beware of how quickly videos become outdated as care guidelines constantly evolve with the science.” Loeb said doctors should direct their patients to trusted sources for information on prostate cancer. These include the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Urology Care Foundation, and the National Cancer Institute, among others. She also encouraged other physicians and providers to participate in social media platforms like YouTube, to produce videos that offer credible, evidencebased advice to prostate cancer patients. One-two punch against Parkinson’s A compound in coffee, when combined with caffeine, may help to slow down Parkinson disease and Lewy body dementia – two progressive and currently incurable Will Package Individuals: $750 Couples: $1,050 Trust Package Individuals: $1,550 Couples: $1,950 Elder Law & Special Needs FIXED FEES Ask about our zero-interest 12-month payment plan. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. TuckerAllen LLC is a subsidiary of Lewis Rice LLC. © 2019 TuckerAllen LLC
FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM January 9, 2019 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE I MATURE FOCUS I 19 diseases associated with brain degeneration. Approximately a million people in the U.S. are currently living with Parkinson’s, a brain disorder that can lead to shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. Over a million more are affected by Lewy body disease, which causes problems with thinking, behavior, mood, and movement. Past research already has found that drinking coffee can help reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s. While caffeine has long been thought of as the reason behind this protection, a recent study by scientists at Rutgers University focused on a less well-known compound in coffee beans called EHT. The researchers found that EHT protects the brains of mice against abnormal protein accumulation in the brain which is associated with both of these devastating diseases. In a new study, the Rutgers team looked at whether EHT and caffeine could work together for even greater brain protection. They gave mice small doses of caffeine or EHT, both separately and in combination. They found that each compound alone was not effective, but when given together they helped to prevent prevent the accumulation of harmful proteins in the brain – suggesting the combination of EHT and caffeine may be able to slow or stop the progression of brain diseases, whereas current treatments only help to reduce symptoms. Lead author M. Maral Mouradian said more research is needed to determine the proper amounts and ratio of EHT and caffeine required to produce the same protective effect in people. “EHT is a compound found in various types of coffee, but the amount varies. It is important that the appropriate amount and ratio be determined so people don’t over-caffeinate themselves, as that can have negative health consequences,” she said. The discovery was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. On the calendar The St. Charles City-County Library provides individual Medicare counseling on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at its Middendorf-Kredell Branch, 2750 Hwy. K in O’Fallon, in the MK Technology Training Room. A volunteer from the CLAIM State Health Insurance Assistance Program will be on hand to provide one-onone counseling to help you choose a 2019 Medicare plan. Visit the library’s website, youranswerplace.org, click on the January events calendar, and select the event to complete a registration form; a counselor will then contact you to schedule a specific time. • • • BJC of St. Charles County offers a That extra cup of morning coffee may be helping some seniors to prevent Parkinson’s disease. weekly Parkinson’s Exercise -Dynamic Standing Class on Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29, from 10-11 a.m. at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital’s Healthwise Center, 6 Jungermann Circle in St. Peters, in Suite 117 of Building 1. This class is designed for Parkinson’s patients who are able to walk from the parking lot to class unassisted without any device. It is a group exercise program led by the BJSPH Therapy Staff. Attendance is free. Register online at bjcstcharlescounty.org/Events or by calling (636) 928-WELL (9355). • • • BJC of St. Charles County also offers a Parkinson’s Disease Chair Exercise class at no charge on Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29, from 11 a.m.-noon at the same location. This group exercise program, led by the hospital’s therapy staff, is for Parkinson’s patients who use a wheelchair, walker, or cane or who require assistance into class. Register online at bjcstcharlescounty.org/Events or by calling (636) 928-WELL (9355). • • • Showcase on Seniors presents a monthly program for older adults, Be Heart Smart, on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Showcase on Seniors is a unique membership program that provides education and networking opportunities for men and women, 60 years of age and older, who want to stay involved and informed about issues impacting their quality of life. Monthly meetings focus on improving physical, intellectual, social, cultural and financial interests of seniors. A one-time annual registration fee of $5 is required for first-time participants. To register, visit bjcstcharlescounty.org/ Events or call (636) 397-6903. • • • BJC Progress West Hospital hosts a free program, Conversations About Advance Funeral Planning, on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 9-10 a.m. at the hospital, 2 Progress Point Parkway, in Conference Room B. Register online at bjcstcharlescounty.org/Events or by calling (636) 928-WELL (9355). New Location 4651 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368 - Next to Friar Tuck - Professional Ear, Nose, and Throat care and quality service • Adult and Pediatric ENT disorders • Allergy Testing & Treatment • Medical and Surgical ENT Treatment • Head & Neck Surgery • Audiology Services including Hearing Loss • Hearing Aid Products • Balloon Sinuplasty (Balloon Sinus Dilation) • Dizziness and Balance Assessments John Park M.D., F.A.C.S J. 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