December, 2009
Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman's Heart
Arteries appear to be less clogged in those who nurse infants, study finds By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Although many women choose to breast-feed because of the numerous health benefits it offers their offspring, new research suggests that breast-feeding may also help the health of the mothers’ hearts later in life. In a study of nearly [...]
Make Sure That You Absolutely Need that CT Scan…
Each year that today’s scanners are used, 14,500 deaths could result, researchers say. When healthy people are exposed to the radiation, the imaging may create more problems than it solves. (Los Angeles Times) Widespread overuse of CT scans and variations in radiation doses caused by different machines — operated by technicians following an array of [...]
21 Ways to Boost Energy
You can do it in just 10 minutes a day! By R. Morgan GriffinWebMD Feature Feeling rundown and foggy on the job? Does the prospect of an afternoon’s worth of housework seem unspeakably grim? It’s time for a break to refresh and boost your energy. Although you may not be able to take the afternoon [...]
Herbal Remedies for a Good Night’s Sleep
From Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Primmy Sleep is vital to good health, yet many people do not get an adequate night’s sleep. The average number of hours for the best rest possible is eight; however, did you know that 100 years ago, the average was nine to ten hours? These days, even [...]
Young Adults Who Exercise Get Higher IQ
The results were published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study involved 1.2 million Swedish men doing military service who were born between 1950 and 1976. The research group analysed the results of both physical and IQ tests when the men enrolled. The study shows a clear link between [...]