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Cell Phone Use May Fight Alzheimer's, Mouse Study Says

2010-01-13T10:28:00.002+07:00

just read nationalgeographic.com, and I found this interesting article

After years of speculation that cell phones may harm your brain, new research suggests they may actually fight Alzheimer's disease.

Yes, you heard right.

Microwave radiation from cell phones may protect against and even reverse Alzheimer's-like symptoms, according to a new study involving genetically tweaked mice.

The results were so surprising that study co-author Juan Sanchez-Ramos didn't believe them at first.

"It's such a dramatic and counterintuitive effect," said Sanchez-Ramos, a University of South Florida neuroscientist.

"I joked that the animals must have been mislabeled or that the power wasn't switched on."

Cell Phones Provide Protective Radiation?

The primary culprits in Alzheimer's disease—which is marked by dementia and cognitive decline—appear to be sticky brain deposits known as beta amyloid plaques, which can build up between nerve cells.

In the experiment, scientists examined the effects of cell phone radiation on 96 mice that were genetically engineered to develop beta amyloid plaques and thus Alzheimer's-like symptoms. The mice normally developed the first signs of the disease around 6 months. By 8 months they were already experiencing cognitive declines.

Both the Alzheimer's-prone mice and normal mice were then exposed to cell phone-level microwave radiation for two one-hour periods daily for seven to nine months.

The study found that if cell phone exposure began before the genetically engineered mice started showing signs of Alzheimer's, they were less likely to develop symptoms later on in life.

These mice performed as well on memory and thinking-skills tests as normal mice without Alzheimer's. For instance, the mice were given a cognitive interference task that tested their ability to remember something after an interruption. The team also put the mice through a three-armed Y maze, which measures basic memory function.

Furthermore, the genetically engineered mice that were exposed to the cell phone radiation after they had already begun to show cognitive deficits generally saw their memory impairment disappear after several months of the radiation exposure.

Of Mice and Men and Alzheimer's

No one knows how the radiation protects against Alzheimer's, but the team has some ideas.

One is that the microwaves create cellular stress in the brain, and that the stress jump-starts DNA repair mechanisms in the brain.

For instance, scientists already know that "minor insults" such as toxic substances or low oxygen will improve the brain's ability to repair damage to proteins and DNA, Sanchez-Ramos said.

However he cautioned that the experiment was not "a perfect replication of cell phone use in humans."

For instance, the lab mice were exposed to cell phone radiation over their entire bodies—not just to their heads.

"It's an interesting finding and perhaps it could be translated somehow to a human test," said David Knopman, an Alzheimer's expert at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

But he also urged caution against assuming the findings would apply to humans.

"What goes on in mice may not have anything to do with people," said Knopman, who did not participate in the study.

"This animal model of Alzheimer's is useful, but there's still many questions about whether it's ultimately valid [to humans] or not."

That's because Alzheimer's disease does not manifest itself in the same way in humans, said George Perry, an Alzheimer's expert at the University of Texas, San Antonio, who was not involved directly with the research.

"In most people, the development of amyloid plaques is related to the aging process—not because they're genetically modified," Perry said.

Not All Bad?

Nevertheless, the "pretty dramatic" research raises the possibility that health effects of cell phone radiation are not all harmful, added Perry, who is also editor in chief of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, in which the January 6 study was published.

How, cell phone radiation affects humans—if it all—is currently a topic of intense debate.

Some scientists, for instance, claim that cell phones can lead to increased risks of brain cancer. Such concerns have led the U.S. state of Maine to consider requiring that cell phones carry warning labels.

The new study, though, "puts the debate in a perspective where we need to consider a broad range of effects of cell phone radiation," Perry said.

A Beautiful Prayer

2010-01-06T23:52:00.000+07:00

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to Me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own! ,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

Awas, Stress Bisa Membuat Sel Otak Mati!!

2009-04-27T19:46:00.001+07:00

Anda yang sering mengalami stres patut waspada terhadap kemampuan otak yang menurun. Pasalnya stres berlebihan akan membuat sel-sel baru di otak mati. Demikian menurut hasil riset yang dipublikasikan dalam Journal of Neuroscience di Inggris.

Dalam penelitian terhadap tikus percobaan, para ilmuwan dari Universitas Rosalind Franklin, Inggris, menemukan adanya penurunan sel pada hippocampus, tepatnya di area otak yang berfungsi untuk proses mengingat, belajar dan emosi.

Hippocampus adalah bagian dari otak yang terdiri dari dua area yang akan terus menumbuhkan sel-sel syaraf sepanjang hidup, baik pada manusia atau tikus.

Menurut tim peneliti, penurunan jumlah sel pada hippocampus ini terjadi kerena depresi. Namun matinya sel-sel ini tidak langsung terjadi pada saat seseorang mengalami stres melainkan satu hari kemudian.

Dalam risetnya, tim peneliti meletakkan tikus kecil bersama dengan dua tikus dewasa dalam kandang selama 20 menit. Tikus dewasa ini bersifat menguasai dan mengganggu si tikus kecil. Akibatnya, hormon stres dalam tubuh tikus ini meningkat tujuh kali lipat dibandingkan dengan tikus yang hanya berada di kandang sendirian.

Dari hasil analisa mikroskop terhadap jaringan otak diketahui tingginya hormon stres menyebabkan kemampuan perkembangan sel baru di hippocampus berkurang. Hasil ini sekaligus menyangkal teori sebelumnya yang mengatakan hormon stress akan mengembangkan pertumbuhan sel baru.

Menanggapi hasil riset ini, Profesor David Kendall dari Universitas Nottingham mengatakan memang stres yang berkepanjangan akan menyebabkan pertumbuhan sel syaraf di hippocampus menjadi lambat. Tapi menurutnya, stres ringan justru bermanfaat positif untuk tubuh.

sumber: kompas.co.id

Family

2008-06-29T21:54:00.001+07:00

The warm feeling
The tears that get wiped
The hug that holds you tight
That is family

The tearless nights
The everyday smiles
The echoed laughs
That is family

The helpful advice
The ending fights
The endless talks
That is family

The waking sunshine

The sleepy sunset
The bright faces
That is family

The amazing voices
The wrong choices
Directed to the right direction
That is family

Family is all around us!

PS. For my new family, welcome.. ^^

Family First

2008-06-29T21:45:00.001+07:00

Friends may come and friends may go
Family is first and this I know
Putting friends first is a mistake
And not one that you should make

Family’s forever and this I know
Friends enter your life and then they go
Making friends is fun trust me with this
But not something you would miss

Love your family while they are here
Keep their love very near
Family can leave the world at any time
So don’t make yourself feel like slime

Family is here to comfort you
I know your friends do this too
Without your family you would be lost

Hold on to them no matter the cost

Don't

2008-03-12T20:20:00.003+07:00

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard of it.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
Do not believe in tradition because they have been handed down for many generations.
But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason
and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all,
then accept it and live up to it.

the gift

2008-03-12T19:59:00.002+07:00

A friend is somebody who knows you and like you exactly the way that you are.
Someone who's special and so close in thought that no distance can ever seem far.
A friend understands you without any words, stands by you when nothing goes right.
And willingly talks over problems with you till they somehow just vanish from sight.
And whether you're neighbors or live miles apart, a word from friend gives a lift to your heart and spirit.

That shows you once more
Why friendship is life's dearest gift..

you were there for me

2007-12-19T22:26:00.000+07:00

Words escape me at this moment
that seems like the end yet this is only the beginning.
When friendships are close and dreams are far,
you were there for me.
Tears fill me with memories of both good and bad,
some almost forgotten yet all dear to the heart,
you were there for me.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness
you stood by my side and held me up.
Through your ever-patient ears to your comforting hugs,
you were there for me.
From that first day when I saw you
and knew that you would love me for who i am,
you were there for me.
And until the day when we are old and gray
I will always know that,
you were there for me.

I asked for..

2007-10-20T00:29:00.000+07:00

I asked for Strength
And GOD gave me Difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom
And GOD gave me Problems to solve.

I asked for Prosperity
And GOD gave me Brain and Brawn to work.

I asked for Courage
And GOD gave me Danger to overcome.

I asked for Love
And GOD gave me Troubled people to help.

I asked for Favors
And GOD gave me Opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted.
I received everything I needed!

God Speak To Me

2007-09-22T01:31:00.000+07:00

A man whispered, "God, speak to me."
And a meadowlark sang.
But, the man didn't hear.

Then the man yelled, "God, speak to me."
Thunder rolled across the sky.
But, the man didn't listen.

The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you."
And the stars shined brightly.
But the man didn't notice.

And the man shouted, "God, show me a miracle."
And a life was born.
But the man didn't know.

So the man cried out in despair, "Touch me God, and let me know you are here."
Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

So remember, don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.
Take notice of the blessing around you.

Wash Day..

2007-09-19T22:13:00.000+07:00

Monday (Wash Day)
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity,
so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead.

Tuesday (Iron Day)
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice i have collected through the years
so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday (Mending Day)
O God, help me mend my ways
so I will not set a bad example for others.

Thursday (Cleaning Day)
Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding
in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday (Shopping Day)
O God, Give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal.

Saturday (Cooking Day)
Help me, my Saviour, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love
and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.

Sunday (The Lord's Day)
O God, I have prepared my house for you.
please come into my heart
so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence.

The Best of Friends

2007-09-19T22:01:00.001+07:00

The best of friends,
can change a frown
into a smile
when you feel down.

The best of friends,
will understand
your little trials
and lend a hand.

The best of friends,
will always share
your secret dreams
because they care.

The best of friends,
worth more than gold
give all the love
a heart can hold.

If I Could

2007-09-06T23:48:00.000+07:00

If i could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you.
And share with you its beauty
on the days you're feeling blue.

If i could build a mountain
You could call your very own.
A place to find serenity.
A place to be alone.

If i could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea.
But all these things I'm finding
are impossible for me,

I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best,
a friend that's always there.

Friendship

2007-09-06T23:42:00.000+07:00

Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold
but its value is far greater than the mountain made of gold.
For gold is cold and lifeless, it can neither see nor hear.
And in the time of trouble, its power less to cheer-
it has no ears to listen
nor heart to understand.
It cannot bring you comfort or reach out a helping hand.
So when you ask God for a gift,
be thankful if He sends not diamonds, pearls or riches
but the love of real true friends.

Be Thankful

2007-09-06T23:32:00.000+07:00

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you're grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

This Is Me

2007-05-22T23:24:00.000+07:00

When you walked into my life
You made me feel so right
I believed in all your love
But you started holding on too tight

I don't like pretending for you

Keeping track of the lies is too hard to do

Oh baby let me breath
Love me or set me free
I don't want you to think you know what I should be
I'm just waiting for you to see
This is me, this is me

If you want to stay by my side
You're gonna have to change your mind
I'm not asking for you to be my prince
Why can't you see my beauty inside

Baby if that's just too hard to do
Then I guess I'm sorry
Not for me but for you

Oh baby let me breath
Love me or set me free
I don't want you to think you know what I should be
I'm just waiting for you to see
This is me, this is me

If you could take a minute
Try to believe
I swear
You'd see me shine
Can't you see that
This is me

Oh baby let me breath
Love me or set me free

Oh baby let me breath
Love me or set me free
I don't want you to think you know what I should be
I'm just waiting for you to see
This is me

Oh baby let me breath
Love me or set me free
I don't want you to think you know what I should be
I'm just waiting for you to see
This is me

All I Am

2007-05-22T23:21:00.000+07:00

Who do you think you see
when you look at me?
Is it somebody strong?
Somebody you could admire?

And who do you think i am
when i take your hand?
Are you counting on me
to fill your dreams and your desires?

Well, all i am is lonely just like you
All i want to do is have one dream come true
All i am is handing you my heart
and hoping to be part of you

Who do you think you are
standing in the dark?
Are you waiting for me?
Why can't i reach you from here?

And how do i get to you
wont you let me through
Don't you think maybe we
have something special to be shared?

The ABC's of friendship

2007-05-12T22:42:00.000+07:00

Accepts you as you are
Believes in "you"
Calls you just to say "hi"
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
Forgives your mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you
Invites you over
Just "be" with you
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never judges
Offers supports
Picks you up
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
Understands you
Values you
Walks beside you
X-plain things you don't understand
Yells when you won't listen
Zaps you back to reality

Exceptional

2007-03-18T00:34:00.000+07:00

You're beautiful but you don't know
Can't see what's there inside your soul
Always feeling like you're not good enough
You wish you could be someone else
Sometimes you just can't see yourself
But i can see just who you are, who you are

You're exceptional the way you are
Don't need to change for nobody
You're incredible, anyone can see that
When will you believe that,
You are nothing but exceptional

You never think you measure up
Never smart or cool or pretty enough
Always feeling different from all the rest
You feel so out of place, you think you don't fit in
I think you're perfect in the skin you're in
You're just perfect just how you are, just how you are

You're exceptional the way you are
Don't need to change for nobody
You're incredible, anyone can see that
When will you believe that,
You are nothing but exceptional

If you could see the one I see when I see you
You know how lucky you are to be you
I see through into you
And you are..

You're exceptional the way you are
Don't need to change for nobody
You're incredible, anyone can see that
When will you believe that,
You are..
You're exceptional the way you are
Don't need to change for nobody
You're incredible, anyone can see that
When will you believe that,
You are..
You're nothing but exceptional

Simple vs. Real

2007-03-17T22:54:00.000+07:00

Anyone can stand by you when you are right, but a friend will stand by you even when you are wrong..

A simple friend identifies himself when he calls.
A real friend doesn't have to.

A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life.
A real friend says, "What's new with you?"

A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent.
A real friend says, "You've been whining about the same thing for 14 years. Get off your duff and do something about it."

A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!

Portrait of a Friend

2007-03-17T22:27:00.001+07:00

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts, or fears.
But I can listen to you, and together we will search for answers.

I can't change your past with all its heartache and pain, nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you, and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship, from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you, and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow, room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting.
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.

A Friend Is...

2007-02-25T00:08:00.000+07:00

A friend is:
A tissue when you can't stop crying,
A shoulder when you feel like dying,
Always listens when you have something to say,
A week when you just need a day,
A crutch when you have a broken heart,
Some glue when everything falls apart,
A sun when the rain just won't stop,
Your mom when you run into a cop,
Phone call when you can't leave your home,
Hand when you feel all alone,
Wing if you want to fly,
Understands without knowing why,
An ear for a secret to tell,
An aspirin when you feel unwell,
A love that never let go.

recipe for a lasting friendship

2007-02-21T23:45:00.000+07:00

A recipe for a lasting friendship:

*Start with smiles, a generous share, then blend in warmth and laughter.
*Add lots of happy memories that will last forever after.
*Don't forget the patience for the days when things go wrong.
*Add a sense of humor and a trust that's deep and strong.
*Garnish with some compliments lovingly expressed.

And there you have a recipe for friendship at its best.

welcome

2007-02-18T22:27:00.000+07:00

welcome to my blog
i haven't write anything yet
but i guess i write something pretty soon
just wait.

ahaha.