June 2007
| Got a Lot of Vices? Try Tackling Them All at Once |
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Got a Lot of Vices? Try Tackling Them All at Once
Success more likely when bad habits are changed at same time, study says
People who simultaneously attempt to stop smoking, reduce their sodium intake and increase exercise may be more successful than those who try to change these lifestyle factors one at a time, Texas-based researchers report.
Dr. David J. Hyman, of Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, and colleagues came to this conclusion after studying success rates in a publicly funded behavior modification program. The 289 participan...
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| Wine May Curb Cavities, Study Shows |
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Wine May Curb Cavities, Study Shows
In Lab Tests, Red And White Wine Countered Cavity-Causing BacteriaEven with the alcohol removed, red wine and white wine may fight bacteria that cause cavities, an Italian study shows. Before you toast the findings, remember that the study was done in test tubes. So it's too soon to count on a glass of wine to chase your cavities away. To read full article Wine May Curb Cavities, Study Shows, click here.
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| Drug-Resistant Bug Becoming More Common |
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Drug-Resistant Bug Becoming More Common
Hospitals See Rise in Drug-Resistant StaphFifty-six-year-old Sandi Sampson dusted herself off after falling in her backyard. Her ankle hurt, but she thought the pain would go away on its own. As days passed, however, she realized that she wouldn't be able to just shrug this one off. Sampson went to see her doctor, who recommended surgery to replace her ankle. She woke up from the operation believing everything was fine, but the months that followed would prove otherwise. To read full article Dru...
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| The battle isn't over for kids who survive cancer |
 | The battle isn't over for kids who survive cancer
Many will suffer at least one additional ailment, researchers say
Many young adults who survived a childhood malignancy will have at least one severe health problem, according to a report presented here Tuesday at a media briefing of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Survivors of pediatric malignancies are known to have a higher risk of long-term illness, but most studies examining this topic have had incomplete follow-up, used a small study group, or have focused on jus...
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| Study on I.Q. Prompts Debate on Family Dynamics |
 | Study on I.Q. Prompts Debate on Family Dynamics
The new evidence that eldest children develop higher I.Q.’s than their siblings has intensified the debate over two of the most stubborn questions in social science: What are the family dynamics that enhance intelligence? And can they — and should they — be changed?
The new findings, from a landmark study published Friday, showed that eldest children had a slight but significant edge in I.Q. — an average of three points over the closest sibling. And it found that the ...
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| Whole Grains Fight Hardening of the Arteries |
 | Whole Grains Fight Hardening of the Arteries
Eating plenty of whole grains can help keep your arteries healthy, potentially warding off heart disease and stroke, a new study shows.
In a diverse group of men and women participating in the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study, those with diets containing the largest amounts of whole grains had the thinnest carotid artery walls and showed the slowest progression in artery wall thickness over a five-year period, lead author Dr. Philip B. Mellen of Wake Forest University School of Medici...
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| Portion Control Dishes Aid Weight Loss: Study |
 | Portion Control Dishes Aid Weight Loss: Study
Commercially available portion control plates and bowls can help obese individuals with type 2 diabetes lose weight and reduce their need for blood sugar-controlling medications, according to a Canadian study published today.
Most cases of type 2 diabetes are directly related to obesity, note investigators, and the obesity epidemic is paralleled by increasing portion sizes in the marketplace.
To read full article Portion Control Dishes Aid Weight Loss: Study, click here.
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| U.S. Survey Tracks Sex Behavior, Illegal Drug Use |
 | U.S. Survey Tracks Sex Behavior, Illegal Drug Use
It's a question that often prompts a boastful answer or a bashful one: How many sex partners have you had?
Now the federal government says it has authoritative statistics, documenting that men are far more likely to play the field than women.
A new nationwide survey, using high-tech methods to solicit candid answers on sexual activity and illegal drug use, finds that 29 percent of American men report having 15 or more female sexual partners in a lifetime, while only 9 percent of women ...
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| Sugar's Dark Side |
 | Sugar's Dark Side
Study Shows Fructose May Increase Heart Risk Factors Cane sugar has a dark side, a provocative new study shows. The sweetener we call sugar is actually a double sugar. Half is the sugar called glucose, the body's most basic fuel. The other half is another sugar called fructose. Researchers have suspected that fructose is a bad actor, but the evidence so far has been circumstantial. To read full article Sugar's Dark Side, click here. ...
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| Mid-Life Stroke Hits Women Harder Than Men |
 | Mid-Life Stroke Hits Women Harder Than Men
Ladies, forget the mid-life crisis. Researchers find you should be more worried about having a mid-life stroke. Their results show women between ages 45 and 54 are more than twice as likely as men of the same age to have a stroke.The investigators aren't sure what's causing this disparity between the sexes but suggest it could be related to increased waist size and coronary artery disease among women in this age group."While our analysis shows increased waist size and coronary artery disease are...
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| Digging Holes in Sand Can Be Dangerous |
 | Digging Holes in Sand Can Be Dangerous
Sand Holes May Collapse Suddenly, Trapping Diggers InsideDigging sand holes may sound like innocent fun at the beach, but it can be risky and even deadly, according to a new report.In the past decade, there have been reports of 31 fatalities and 21 nonfatal cases of people submerged in sand when the sand holes they were digging for fun collapsed in on them.To read the full article Digging Holes in Sand Can Be Dangerous, click here. ...
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| Boosting Brain Power in Older Adults |
 | Boosting Brain Power in Older Adults
Just like lifting weights makes your muscles stronger, working out your brain improves thinking and concentration.Researchers from Wake Forest University reported results from the first 23 patients in their Brain Fitness in Older Adults study. The "brain training" in the study consisted of either a one-on-one mental fitness program or a group brain exercise program.In the one-on-one sessions, people (ages 65 to 75) were asked to ignore distracting information. Tasks got harder as the training pr...
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| Most asthma patients have uncontrolled disease |
 | Most asthma patients have uncontrolled disease
In a recent U.S. survey of asthma patients, more than half reported that their disease is uncontrolled and that they have never received an asthma action plan, according to a report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.The emphasis of a new draft of U.S. asthma guidelines is better physician and patient education, with a focus on asthma control at each asthma clinic visit, Dr. Stephen P. Peters from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina told Reuter...
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| Stressed-out types at risk for memory problems |
 | Stressed-out types at risk for memory problems
People who are often stressed out or depressed are far more likely to develop memory problems than those with sunnier dispositions, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a finding that sheds light on early predictors of Alzheimer's disease.They said those who most often are anxious or depressed were 40 times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, a form of memory loss that is often a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia."Not only are these individuals losing cognition, bu...
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| Sunscreens May Improve, but Shade Kids |
 | Sunscreens May Improve, but Shade Kids
Sunscreens May Get Better, but Parents Should Limit Child's Exposure AnywayShade your kids. Strong new evidence suggests overall sun exposure in childhood, not just burns, is a big key to who later develops deadly skin cancer. The news comes as the government is finishing long-awaited rules to improve sunscreens. The Food and Drug Administration wants sunscreens to be rated not just for how well they block the ultraviolet-B rays that cause sunburn today's SPF rankings but for how well they prote...
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| The Vaccine-Autism Link: Facts and Myths |
 | The Vaccine-Autism Link: Facts and Myths
Most Physicians Agree No Link Exists Between Vaccinations and AutismCurrent research suggests no link between sutism and vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal.Public health experts say skipping necessary shots could expose kids to preventable diseases.Autism rates continue to climb in the U.S., leading some parents and doctors to believe autism and vaccines are linked. To read the full story The Vaccine-Autism Link: Facts and Myths, click here. ...
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 | Your guide to fibroid fixes
Cece Clark's fibroids had gotten so bad that she often had to lie down in the middle of the day. When she got up, it was usually for another trip to the bathroom. "My periods were astoundingly heavy, and pressure on my bladder made me feel like I had to go all the time," she recalls. But after she tried an uncommon ultrasound treatment, everything changed. "The pressure lessened right away," she says. "It was such a physical and emotional relief."Clark, 50, of Boston is among the roughly 30 to 7...
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| Body, Heal Thyself |
 | Body, Heal Thyself
Experts Say A Dose Of The Body's Own Platelets Can Speed Recovery From InjuriesJonathan Bornstein has emerged as one of the best young soccer players in the country; he was named rookie of the year in Major League Soccer. But everything changed this spring when he twisted his knee in practice. "I knew something was wrong, and I knew that I was going to have to take some time to heal," Bornstein says. Bornstein had suffered a torn ligament in his knee. He would be out of action for six to 10 week...
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| Low Testosterone Could Kill You |
 | Low Testosterone Could Kill You
Low Levels of Male Hormone May be More Dangerous Than Previously ThoughtLow testosterone may lead to a greater risk of death, according to a study presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Toronto.Men with low testosterone had a 33 percent greater death risk over their next 18 years of life compared with men who had higher testosterone, according to the study conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Barrett-Connor and colleagues at the University of California at San Diego. To read t...
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| Omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure |
 | Omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure
A diet with liberal servings of fish, nuts and seeds rich in nutrients called omega-3 fatty acids can help lower a person's blood pressure, according to a study released on Monday."A large percentage of people between ages 20 and 60 have a rise in blood pressure, and by middle age many have high blood pressure," said Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, professor emeritus of preventive medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, who worked on the study.To read the full story Omega-3 fatty acids reduce bloo...
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| Skin Condition IDs Type 2 Diabetes |
 | Skin Condition IDs Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers Say People With Acanthosis Nigricans Are At High Risk For The DiseasePeople with the skin condition acanthosis nigricans are at high risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers find. People with acanthosis nigricans have velvety, brown to black patches of skin on the back of the neck, the armpit, and elbows, and/or the knees. The condition is most common in obese people and in those whose bodies overproduce insulin. Those are two risk factors for diabetes. So does acanthosis nigricans predi...
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| Hot Flashes Good News for Breast Cancer Survivors |
 | Hot Flashes Good News for Breast Cancer Survivors
Less Breast Cancer Recurrence for Tamoxifen Patients With Hot FlashesLillie Shockney's hot flashes were so miserable they made her think twice about continuing tamoxifen, the anti-estrogen medication that was helping her to survive breast cancer. "For five years, I had night sweats every other hour, waking up with my pillow wet, and during the daytime I had hot flashes every hour on the hour," the 53-year-old Maryland resident recounted.To read the full story Hot Flashes Good News for Breast Can...
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| How To Keep The Spark In Your Marriage |
 | How To Keep The Spark In Your Marriage
With the divorce rate hovering right around fifty percent, the task of keeping the spark in marriage alive until your golden anniversary can be a challenge. Couples who are in loving marriages will tell you that it takes a lot of love, respect and work to maintain the spark in marriage. Many of these couples have also indicated that they are friends first and that is what gets them through the hard times. One of the things that couples in long-term relationships say is the hardest to maintain is...
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Home Fire Prevention |
Home Fire Prevention Tips
Fireman Stan shares his tips to help make your home more fire safe. To view thismovie Home Fire Prevention Tips , click here.
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The Science of Love |
The Science of Love
Learn a bit about the science of love--neuro transmitters and love maps--and how these influence attraction and relationships.To seethis movie The Science of Love, click here.
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Moore In Health Care |
Film maker Micahel Moore Talking about Single Payer Universal health care.
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Healthy vs Health Foods |
Do you know how to read food labels? Maybe you THOUGHT you did. Truth is, you probably don't. But Jeff Novick of the Pritikin Center does, and in his full talk he shows the 3 easy steps you MUST ... To see Health Food vs. Healthy Food -- How to read labels, click here.
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Single Payer Health Ins |
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Why and How of Single Pay Health Inurnace
A must see. If you are concerned about where medicine and your health care are going, you should see and listen to this short video. To see this video “What Is Single-Payer?”, click here
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We Become Silent |
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We Become Silent
International award-winning filmmaker
Kevin P. Miller of Well TV wrote and produced this documentary
about the threat to medical freedom of choice. 'We Become Silent: The
Last Days of Health Freedom' details the ongoing attempts by
multinational pharmaceutical interests and giant food companiesto prevent your from purchasingor using vitamin-mineral supplements.It is narrated by Dame Judith Dench.
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Charlie Rose |
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The panel discusses the rise in obesity in the US, along with its accompanying health concerns, such as type 2 diabetes. A number of obesity experts voice their opinions on the best measures to prevent further weight increases and to treat the existing health concerns. To see Charlie Rose, click here.
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Meditation and Yoga |
Meditation and Yoga
for Stress and Emotional Health
Peter Van Houten MD
Learn the science and techniques to gently and easily make lasting, positive changes necessary for emotional well-being through yoga and meditation with Peter Van Houten, MD, co-author of the Yoga Therapy book series. To see Meditation and Yoga, click here.
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Corporate Wellness |
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This is the 1st episode of the Wellness TV Show featuring leaders in the Health/Wellness & Fitness field from L&T Health & Fitness, Allison Flatley and Gail Fast. A must watch! To see this video, Corparate Wellness Concepts , click here.
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