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New comment by helph67 in "How Poor Sleep Drove Me Insane and My Long Path to Recovery"

helph67 — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:46:37 +0000

"Magnesium for sleep: What you need to know about its benefits" https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/magnesium-for-sle...

New comment by helph67 in "Michael Faraday: Scientist and Nonconformist (1996)"

helph67 — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:04:56 +0000

Another excellent (paperback) book is `Faraday - The Life' by James Hamilton 465 pages Harper Collins publishers

New comment by helph67 in "Ask HN: Got cancer, a new job,new boss in less than a year What do I do now?"

helph67 — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:38:26 +0000

There is evidence that regular exercise can help delay cancer growth also reducing sugar input may also be beneficial. https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/rob-newton-why-people...

New comment by helph67 in "Runners who churn butter on their runs"

helph67 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:56:47 +0000

On warmer days you could swap doing the washing for food preparation!

New comment by helph67 in "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more"

helph67 — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:59:05 +0000

Apparently all herbal teas don't contain caffeine. https://teaperfectionist.com/herbal-tea-benefits/

New comment by helph67 in "Scientists find a way to regrow cartilage in mice and human tissue samples"

helph67 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:59 +0000

"Overall, mice and humans share virtually the same set of genes. Almost every gene found in one species so far has been found in a closely related form in the other. Of the approximately 4,000 genes that have been studied, less than 10 are found in one species but not in the other." https://www.genome.gov/10001345/importance-of-mouse-genome

New comment by helph67 in "Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer death in younger people"

helph67 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:51:15 +0000

Perhaps too much red meat and not enough fiber? "But foods with fiber can have other good effects as well. They can help you stay at a healthy weight and lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer" https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...

New comment by helph67 in "'Active' sitting is better for brain health: review of studies"

helph67 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:37:30 +0000

"A professor at the Institute for Work and Health found that people who stand throughout the day at their jobs have a 2.2 times higher risk of developing heart disease than those people who sit during the day." https://www.ergolink.com.au/blog/standing-vs-sitting-at-a-de...

New comment by helph67 in "Gut micro-organisms associated with health, nutrition and dietary intervention"

helph67 — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:49:16 +0000

Research confirms a wider variety of gut contents provides better health... "By increasing the variety of your diet, you can improve your gut health and overall well being" (and) "A diet rich in these foods helps maintain microbiome diversity and can reduce the risk of several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease"

https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/industry-insights...

New comment by helph67 in "Real Biological Clock Is You're Going to Die (2018)"

helph67 — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:05:53 +0000

For those wishing to delay the inevitable... "Large observational prospective epidemiological studies with adequate control of confounding and two large randomized trials support the benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern to increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of major chronic disease, and improve quality of life and well-being." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5902736/

New comment by helph67 in "Supplementation with vitamin D3 reduced telomere attrition"

helph67 — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:46:46 +0000

I'm aware of the importance of wearing a hat (with a brim) when in sunlight, to protect scalp and ears from UV radiation. "Researchers think the three primary types of skin cancer -- melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- are mostly caused by too much time in the sun. So it’s very important to use sunscreen or cover up if you’re going to be outside longer than 15 minutes or so." https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-sunlight-he...

New comment by helph67 in "Cancer is surging, bringing a debate about whether to look for it"

helph67 — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:23:28 +0000

Consuming foods rich in antioxidants may help. "Research suggests that free radical molecules can add to the risk of health issues linked to aging. Some examples are heart disease, age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease and cancer." https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...

New comment by helph67 in "Toothbrush is bristling with bacteria – is it time to change it?"

helph67 — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:11:15 +0000

A cheap method would be to leave the brush head soak overnight in a saline solution. Use tap water or COLD water from boiled kettle plus small amount salt.

New comment by helph67 in "Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years?"

helph67 — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:01:21 +0000

Not if you have high blood pressure, both it and salt can affect your B.P. Years ago I suffered with very bad dizzy spells which always began when I tried to get out of bed in mornings. They could last a few days. A doctor said another patient had same symptom and found reducing caffeine intake reduce them. I switched to decaf and progressively they got weaker, ultimately vanishing!

New comment by helph67 in "Using information theory to solve Mastermind"

helph67 — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:56:14 +0000

Back in 2013 a friend created this Dos batch form using Ansi graphics https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bxymba1fooefhw1kevihb/BATGAME...

New comment by helph67 in "Why hasn't medical science cured headaches?"

helph67 — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:48:45 +0000

Insufficient magnesium may be a possible factor...https://www.huffpost.com/entry/magnesium-the-most-powerf_b_4...

New comment by helph67 in "Respiratory viral infections awaken metastatic breast cancer cells in lungs"

helph67 — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:37:55 +0000

“We have shown that vitamin D3 appears to stimulate the type I interferon signaling system in the body – a key part of the immune system that provides a first line of defense against bacteria and viruses. Thus, a healthy vitamin D3 status may help prevent viruses and bacteria from gaining a foothold in the body". https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-vitamin-d3-important-fo...

New comment by helph67 in "Where to find ideas"

helph67 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:43:09 +0000

Ensure that you listen to and record feedback from your clients. https://www.forbes.com/councils/theyec/2019/06/13/10-smart-w...

New comment by helph67 in "Ask HN: What trick of the trade took you too long to learn?"

helph67 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:34:59 +0000

Being aware of the Pareto principle can provide positive advantages to most parts of life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle

New comment by helph67 in "The Evilization of Google–and What to Do About It"

helph67 — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:00:10 +0000

> the worst thing Google has done is be the ultimate fruition of the ad model Of course they are ALWAYS tracking you... https://www.techradar.com/news/nearly-half-of-all-online-tra...