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08/22/25 - #462
Health Horizon. Herald Staff
August 22, 2025
Good morning. In today’s edition:
Should You Take a Vitamin B12 Supplement? What the Science Says
Common Reasons You're Not Losing Weight?
E. coli Outbreak in Florida Linked to Raw Milk
Smartwatches Are Useless for Measuring Actual Stress Levels, Study Says | Researchers Found Little Correlation Existed Between the Data and the Participants' Personal Experience. None of the 800 Subjects Got a "Stress Score" on Their Tracker That Matched the Level of Stress They Were Feeling
…and lots more. Have a great day!
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FOOD & NUTRITION
Should You Take a Vitamin B12 Supplement? What the Science Says
Vitamin B12 is important for your brain and body. It helps make red blood cells and keeps your nerves working. Adults need about 2.4 micrograms (mcg) each day. You can get B12 from foods like beef, tuna, salmon, oysters, eggs, milk, and some cereals or plant-based milks.
As we get older, our bodies may not absorb B12 as well. Some medicines, like metformin or acid blockers, can also lower B12 levels. People over 50, vegans, vegetarians, and those with stomach or bowel problems may have a higher risk of low B12.
Low B12 levels can affect memory and thinking—even if blood levels seem normal. Studies have found that people with Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss often have low B12. In some cases, taking B12 may help slow brain shrinkage. But very high B12 levels might also cause problems, so balance is key.
You can get your B12 levels checked during a routine blood test. If levels are low, your doctor may suggest a supplement. B12 from supplements is often easier to absorb than from food, especially for older adults.
Look for supplements with “methylcobalamin,” which is the best form for brain and nerve health. Liquid or under-the-tongue B12 may absorb better.
Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement. Also, stay active, eat healthy, and keep your brain sharp with hobbies like dancing, learning music, or trying a new language. These steps help your brain stay strong as you age.
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WEIGHT LOSS
Common Reasons You're Not Losing Weight?
Having trouble losing weight? Many people feel the same. Even when you eat less or exercise more, the scale might not change. Here are five simple reasons why:
1. Hidden Carbs Even if you skip sugar and bread, carbs can still sneak in. Restaurant food, sauces, juices, and even fruit can raise insulin. Insulin is a hormone that tells your body to store fat. The more insulin you have, the harder it is to lose weight.
2. Snacking Too Much Eating between meals keeps insulin high. Try to wait longer between meals. Some people do well with just two meals a day. Eating protein and healthy fats can help you feel full longer.
3. Low Energy If you feel tired all the time, your body won’t burn fat well. Try to get better sleep and lower stress. Having more energy helps your body work better and burn more calories.
4. Too Much Fat on Keto A keto diet can help with weight loss, but eating too much fat can slow things down. If you eat a lot of “keto bombs” or buttery foods, your body will burn that fat instead of your body fat. Eat just enough fat to stay full.
5. Other Health Issues Weight gain is often a sign of another problem. Hormones, stress, poor sleep, and some medicines can make it harder to lose weight. Fixing these issues can make a big difference.
Focus on your health first—weight loss will follow.
HEALTH
E. coli Outbreak in Florida Linked to Raw Milk
Health officials in Florida are warning people after 21 got sick from drinking raw milk. The illnesses are linked to E. coli and Campylobacter, two harmful bacteria. Six children under 10 were affected, and seven people had to go to the hospital. Two people had serious health problems.
Raw milk is milk that has not been heated to kill germs. This process is called pasteurization. In Florida, it is only legal to sell raw milk for pets or farm animals. But some people still buy it for themselves, thinking it is healthier.
The Florida Department of Health said the farm involved had poor cleaning practices. They didn’t name the farm but said the situation is serious.
Experts warn that raw milk can carry germs like E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, and others. These can make people very sick, especially young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems.
The CDC says pasteurized milk is much safer and still gives the same nutrients. Since 1987, over 140 disease outbreaks in the U.S. have been linked to raw milk. Some led to kidney failure, pregnancy loss, or death.
Even though some public figures support raw milk, health experts say the risks are real. Drinking it is not worth the danger.
If you have raw milk at home, don’t drink it. Throw it away to protect your health.
Pasteurized milk is the safer choice. It helps keep you and your family healthy and safe.
Smartwatches Are Useless for Measuring Actual Stress Levels, Study Says | Researchers Found Little Correlation Existed Between the Data and the Participants' Personal Experience. None of the 800 Subjects Got a "Stress Score" on Their Tracker That Matched the Level of Stress They Were Feeling
Many people wear smartwatches to track stress, sleep, and energy levels. But a new study says these devices may not be as helpful as we think—especially when it comes to measuring stress.
Researchers followed 800 young adults for three months. Each person wore a Garmin Vivosmart 4 smartwatch. They were also asked to report how stressed, tired, or sleepy they felt four times a day.
The results showed a clear problem: the data from the smartwatch did not match how people said they were feeling. In fact, none of the 800 participants had a stress score that matched their real-life stress levels. One in four even got the opposite reading—feeling calm while their watch showed high stress, or feeling anxious while their watch showed low stress.
One reason may be how the device works. The watch mainly tracks heart rate, but heart rate alone doesn’t tell the full story of someone’s emotions. For example, heart rate can go up during both stress and excitement.
The study also looked at Garmin’s “body battery” feature, which estimates energy levels. This had a slightly better match with how people felt physically—but not enough to be fully trusted.
Sleep tracking was the only area where the smartwatch showed some usefulness. It was good at measuring how long someone slept, though it still didn’t show how well-rested they felt.
Experts say smartwatches can still be helpful—but don’t rely on them for emotional health. Trust your body, not just your wrist.
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