Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/8uSNSFtyP3k   Bilingual individuals appear to possess greater cognitive or thinking reserve and appear more resistant to the scourges of mental decline.   This is the conclusion of Canadian research just published in Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders .   The investigators studied 75 bilingual and 83 monolingual individuals.   Those whose brains were stimulated...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5QYhhM7LxNQ   Gamers new to virtual reality will have less dizzying nausea playing games with an immersive storyline.   Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo studied 198 VR newbies 8 to 60 years of age.   Half were provided with a rich, emotionally stimulating narrative before gaming, and the controls received only sketchy plot details.   After the experience...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_PKesQW6gcM   A just-published study from Columbia University now connects the dot for us.   Low quality sleep leads to overeating and poor eating, and those unhealthy food choices clog the arteries.   The sleep researchers studied 495 women 20-76 years of age tabulating their sleep quality and food intake.   Those taking longer to fall asleep had higher caloric intak...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/EHNeRhSTW-c   Adolescent sedentary behavior increases the risk of depression by as much as 28%. Even light activity reduces that risk by 20%.   Psychiatrists from University College London studied 4257 teens looking at the effects of their activity levels at ages 12, 14, and 16 on their incidence of depression at 18.   The study showed a general trend toward more couc...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xFf9OKNt6t4   Sleeping with your significant other’s unlaundered shirt on your pillow will give you better quality sleep.   Psychologist’s at Canada’s University of British Columbia studied 155 participants who were given two identical shirts to use as pillowcases on two consecutive nights.   Their sleep was quantitated with actigraphy and a questionnaire surveyed the...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uPhXjtP6PNE   Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram make it nearly impossible to put a broken relationship in your past.   University of Colorado-Boulder information scientists now explore the nuances of social media flashbacks with in-depth interviews of 19 subjects experiencing online suffering after a relationship disintegration.   Facebook’s Newsfeed is a prime offende...

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-BvAR_AAevE CJ Foods, Inc., a division of CJ America, Inc., of La Palma, CA, is voluntarily recalling Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls.   This product may contain undeclared peanuts. There is a risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction for children and adults allergic to peanuts.   The pad thai noodles may have peanut contamination. Destroy the produc...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/c35S05K_eIY   Those carrying certain genetic variants have a 2.5 fold higher risk of developing thyroid cancer.   This from a Yale study of more than 900 subjects half of whom had developed thyroid cancer.   In those with 4 particular genetic variants, the risk of developing thyroid cancer was proportional to cell phone use.   The study did use data from 2010 to 2011...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/q51DURWmSY8   Those high velocity blowers that force streams of warm air onto your hands release 23 times more germs into the air you’re breathing than paper towels.   Now this study was published 2 years ago, but it’s critical now as we face the CoVid-19 pandemic.   The British researchers also found that the airborne bacteria remain aloft for up to 15 minutes and that...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/CScRRgmfaDA Walking ten thousand steps a day, the so-called gold standard for good health, will not prevent first year college students from piling on those pounds.   Exercise scientists at Utah’s Brigham Young University studied 92 young women during their first 6 months of college.   Taking nearly 11,000, 13,000 or even 14,000 steps a day did not prevent weight gains...

Fanim Industries is recalling is Harbor Breeze Santa Ana Ceiling Fan due to an injury hazard.   The blade holders can break permitting the blade to be ejected from the fan.   Stop using the fan and contact company for replacement blades at 1-888-434-3797.   #recall #fan #ceilingfan  

Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling Gas-powered Gold, PTV, Utility, and Shuttle Off-Road vehicles.   The starter generator wire can come in contact with the vehicle’s exhaust creating a fire hazard.   Stop using the vehicle and contact company for a free repair.   1-888-525-6040.   #recall #textron #offroad

Yamaha Golf Cars, Carts are being recalled due to defective front wheel hubs. These can crack permitting the front wheels to detach posing a crash hazard.   Stop using the cart and contact your dealer for a free repair.   Yamaha may be contacting you.   More info: 1-866-747-4027.   #recall #yamaha #golfcart  

Family Traditions Meat Company is recalling its ready to eat beef stick product Arcadia MEATS SMOKED BEEF STICKS ORIGINAL due to an undeclared milk allergen.   Return the product to point of purchase or call company at 1-641-847-8116 .   #recall #milk #beefsticks

New Seasons Market is recalling its Grab ‘N Go Vegetarian Lasagna with Gluten-free Pasta due to the presence of an undeclared soy allergen.   Dispose of the product, return it to the point of purchase, or contact the company via email, talktous@newseasonmarket.com .   #recall #lasagna #soy #pasta

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/n2nhVcbEieA   The virus and its pandemic has been renamed by WHO: CoViD-19. Co for Corona Vi for Virus D for disease 19 for 2019 when it began. Numbers of infected, hospitalized, and perished continues to rise quickly.   Get the latest stats from Bloomberg:   https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this re...

Nuts ‘N More is recalling its Plain Peanut Spread due to potential contamination with Listeria . Return the product to point of purchase or contact company at questionsl@nuts-n-more.com     #recall #peanut #bacteria

Corinthian Foods is recalling Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollock Nuggets due to mislabeling.   The package contains chicken nuggets rather than fish nuggets.   Return the product for a full refund or call the company at 1- 912-634-0240   #recall #fish #chicken #mislabeled

Save A Lot is recalling Coburn Farms Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashew Snackers due to undeclared peanut allergens.   Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.   Contact company at 1-314-264-7868.     #crackers #snacks

McCormick & Co. is recalling its Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix.   This product has unlabeled dairy allergen.   Return or Dispose of product and contact company at 1-800-632-5847.   #recall #gravy #dairy #allergy

Lotte International America Corp is recalling Chocopie, Original, Banana .   There is a small amount of almond in the product not so labeled.   The product does state it is “manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut and almond.   Return the product to point of purchase for refund. Questions to company at 1-213-688-8806 .   #recall #almond #allergy #banana

Miss a Bay LLC is recalling Ready PAC®Bistro® Bowl Spinach Dijon Salad .   Problems are undeclared egg and wheat allergens.   Problems for egg allergic and gluten-sensitive individuals.   Affected salads have the lot code 255588007.   Return product for refund.   For info, call Mary Toscano at 1-800-800-7822.   #recall #salad #celiac #egg

Blendtopia Products, LLC is recalling its Superfood Smoothie Kits.   The smoothie blends affected: Glow, Detox, Energy, Immunity, and Strength.   These 7 ounce frozen treats are recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria.   To his organism can cause fatal infections in the very young, old, frail, or immunocompromised.   In the health, it triggers fever, severe headaches, nausea, abdomin...

Gourmet International and Butlers a re recalling   IRISH WHISKEY DARK CHOCOLATE TABLET BAR because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious allergic reaction.   Return candy to point of purchase.   Questions to company at 1-800-875-5557 .   #recall #candy #chocolate #allergy

Eisai Inc. is recalling Belviq (locaserin), a weight loss drug.   Last month, I reported that this medication had been linked to an increased incidence of pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancer.   Now it is being recalled and withdrawn.   Anyone taking locaserin should speak with their doctors about an alternative.   Dispose of the unused medication.   The FDA is not recommending special screenin...