Can someone survive with only half a brain? They can: in fact, Elena del Peral thrives after losing half a brain, reported Mental Floss on Oct. 22. Ms. del Peral is a healthy, normal academically gifted student, thanks to a procedure called a hemispherectomy that saved her life. Now a Massachusetts’ Curry College student, del Peral had surgery to remove one hemisphere (half) of her brain at six.Elena del Peral thrives after losing half a brain: Hemispherectomy saves lives | Examiner.comElena del Peral thrives after losing half a brain: Hemispherectomy saves lives
Can someone survive with only half a brain? They can: in fact, Elena del Peral thrives after losing half a brain, reported Mental Floss on Oct. 22. Ms. del Peral is a healthy, normal academically gifted student, thanks to a procedure called a hemispherectomy that saved her life. Now a Massachusetts’ Curry College student, del Peral had surgery to remove one hemisphere (half) of her brain at six.Elena del Peral thrives after losing half a brain: Hemispherectomy saves lives | Examiner.com
American Airlines crew booed for booting crying not-unruly passenger off flight | Examiner.com
Mom Erika Wigstrom kills Down syndrome baby with hand sanitizer, gets 40 years | Examiner.com
A Louisiana mom Erika Wigstrom killed her down syndrome baby with hand sanitizer and perfume, Wigstrom, 22, was sentenced to 40 years for injecting hand sanitizer in her son's feeding tube, reported Inside Edition on Sept. 16. These chemicals raised the toddler's blood alcohol level to .280 and ultimately killed him. Wigstrom was given the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of 17-month-old Lucas Ruiz in 2014.Mom Erika Wigstrom kills Down syndrome baby with hand sanitizer, gets 40 years | Examiner.com
CDC: 3 in 4 US adults have hearts older than they are: Tips to keep hearts young
Here's heart-stopping news: Fact: Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S. Fact: 3 in 4 U.S. adults have hearts older than they are, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention! U.S. News and World Reports reported September 1 that the CDC found 75 percent of Americans are old at heart and at risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Women's hearts average 5.5 years older than their calendar ages. And men's hearts are 8 years older! Everyone ages, can't stop that, but here are tips to keep hearts young. CDC: 3 in 4 US adults have hearts older than they are: Tips to keep hearts young - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
FDA may crack down on e-cigs, regulate vape e-liquid flavors to lose kid appeal
The Food and Drug Administration admits it's pretty much clueless about electronic cigarette dangers. Nevertheless, the FDA may crack down on e-cigs and regulate vape e-liquid flavors to lose kid appeal. Fox 43 reported August 12 that smoke shop owners find FDA crackdowns problematic. Possible FDA e-cig regulations are prompted by concerns that kids are attracted to vaporizer electronic cigarettes because they use tasty e-liquid. The hookah and flavored tobacco crazes of a few years ago caused similar concern (despite hookah having no nicotine).FDA may crack down on e-cigs, regulate vape e-liquid flavors to lose kid appeal - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
You can lose 100 pounds without exercise, drugs, surgery or giving up alcohol
You can lose 100 pounds without exercise, drugs, surgery or giving up alcohol. Did that headline might grab your attention. There's been a lot of debate about diet vs. exercise for weight loss. Traditional wisdom says you need both. Now research says exercise won't lose you weight, reported Scientific American August 11. But Coca-Cola funds an anti-diet weight loss program that says exercise is all you need. Well, the proof is in the pudge, or lack thereof. How does it work? Here's the secrets to losing 12 BMI points and 10 clothing sizesYou can lose 100 pounds without exercise, drugs, surgery or giving up alcohol - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Donald Trump calls breast pumping lawyer Elizabeth Beck 'disgusting' Breastfeeding moms--the new bullied
Donald Trump gets a little touchy about nursing babies, it seems. He melted down on a breast pumping lawyer. Trump called the breast pumping lawyer Elizabeth Beck "disgusting" for needing a break to pump breast milk for her infant daughter, reported CNN July 29. Trump's lawyer accused Beck of making up the story. Trump bashed Beck, calling her a "vicious, horrible person" but he admitted to calling her disgusting. He claims he blew up because she was going to pump in front of him. Beck defended her version of Trump's breastfeeding rant, saying Trump's claims are "not true." Donald Trump calls breast pumping lawyer Elizabeth Beck 'disgusting' - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Subway drops frontman Jared Fogle over child pornography probe, FBI raid
Restaurant giant Subway dropped frontman Jared Fogle over child pornography probe, reported CNN July 9. Fogle, the voice of Subway, was investigated by authorities after an associate at The Jared Foundation--Fogle's non-profit was arrested for child porn. FBI agents raided Fogle's Zionsville, Indiana home. What they found wasn't made clear. But the investigation made Subway uncomfortable enough to cut ties with its biggest fan, despite the fact that Fogle hasn't been arrested. Subway drops frontman Jared Fogle over child pornography probe, FBI raid - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
A-Z appetite suppressants: Curb hunger, burn fat, control Type 2 diabetes - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Science Daily reported on findings that obesity and Type 2 diabetes are linked, by alternative gene splicing. That's a fancy way of saying fat goes hand in hand with diabetes or pre-diabetes (also called insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome).
It's no secret that there are more obese people. What may be surprising is how obesity snowballs. The more you gain, the faster you gain. "My 600 lb Life" profiles some of the fattest people on planet earth. This season 800-lb Marla shares her journey to bed-bound morbid obesity.
There's a coffin-shaped in the near future for very overweight people. But there's also hope. The study found obesity and diabetes are reversible with diet, weight loss and increased activity. I can attest to this. I gained 120 pounds and was headed toward Type 2 diabetes. But since I lost over 100 pounds (no drugs or surgery) and got my BMI to normal, my sugar numbers are normal too.
Dieting isn't easy. Cravings and constant hunger derails many from losing weight. The trick is to curb cravings naturally. Here are A-Z appetite suppressants to control hunger so it doesn't control you. . A-Z appetite suppressants: Curb hunger, burn fat, control Type 2 diabetes - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
It's no secret that there are more obese people. What may be surprising is how obesity snowballs. The more you gain, the faster you gain. "My 600 lb Life" profiles some of the fattest people on planet earth. This season 800-lb Marla shares her journey to bed-bound morbid obesity.There's a coffin-shaped in the near future for very overweight people. But there's also hope. The study found obesity and diabetes are reversible with diet, weight loss and increased activity. I can attest to this. I gained 120 pounds and was headed toward Type 2 diabetes. But since I lost over 100 pounds (no drugs or surgery) and got my BMI to normal, my sugar numbers are normal too.
Dieting isn't easy. Cravings and constant hunger derails many from losing weight. The trick is to curb cravings naturally. Here are A-Z appetite suppressants to control hunger so it doesn't control you. . A-Z appetite suppressants: Curb hunger, burn fat, control Type 2 diabetes - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Mama June juices to diet, but smoothies detox, burn fat, curb hunger better
Ex-reality TV star, Mama June Shannon has lost weight. The former "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mom announced via Facebook post and photo April 25, that her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's was pregnant again. June began at nearly 400 pounds so she's got a lot to lose. Shannon and daughter Honey Boo Boo Alana Thompson were advised on "The Doctors" to lose weight now. At 10, Honey Boo Boo weighs 125 pounds and is 65 pounds overweight. Mama June credits juicing with her own weight loss, but says Alana has yet to shed any weight. Mama June juices to diet, but smoothies detox, burn fat, curb hunger better - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
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