January 12th, 2012
Walking is one of the simplest types of exercises. It doesn’t require extensive equipment, it doesn’t require any training and it can be done by practically anyone. Although it’s a well known exercise with various benefits for health, additional discoveries have been made which prove walking can benefit us even more greatly when done in a regular fashion.
A recently published study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute reveals that walking can also help reduce BMI as well as increase sensitivity to insulin. The reduction of BMI or Body Mass Index has been publicised for a long time. However, the findings that walking can also help improve insulin sensitivity is something new and should be considered especially by those who suffer from diabetes.
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Category: Health
December 15th, 2011
The old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is true because of the obvious health benefits of the said fruit. Change “apple” with “beer” and people will think that you have a drinking problem. You can’t just drink beer every day since there is a common conception that beer simply harms your body.
Not so fast
Recent studies in Spain suggest that drinking a pint of beer a day can actually have multiple health benefits. Among the health benefits of drinking a pint of beer is lowering the risk of diabetes, helps in preventing high blood pressure and even foster weight loss.
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Category: Health
November 23rd, 2011
Recent study shows that kids who constantly avoid playing outside increase the risk of becoming short-sighted. The researchers from the University of Cambridge made an extensive study on the effects of outside play to kids in terms of their physical aspect especially their eyesight. According to the researchers, every hour of playtime outside can reduce the dangers of myopia or nearsightedness by as much as 2%. It’s a relatively small change on the eyes’ ability to see clearly but the kids who put in more hours will see the difference.
The relationship of outside play to eyesight is very unique considering outside play often revolves around muscle development, skills improvement or simply weight loss. But according to researchers, there are two factors involved in outside play that helps reduce physical problems related to myopia. The first factor is the sun, looking directly to the sun is dangerous for kids and adults alike but the sunlight that radiates during the day for kids can help reduce myopia.
Another factor that helps reduce myopia is the fact that kids playing outside can enjoy a wider view of the area instead of the confined spaces at home. Looking at objects at a distance is a form of exercise to the eye. Kids who play outside prevent myopia because their eyes are already experienced and can easy deal with the sun.
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Category: Health
October 28th, 2011
Preventing any type of cancer is always a top priority for medical professionals and researchers. Dealing with breast cancer has become very important because it’s quickly becoming one of the leading causes of death related to cancer. Any type of prevention can help save the lives of millions.
A recent study suggests that beta blockers can actually prevent breast cancer. Beta blockers are important components included in medicine that helps deal with heart problems, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and other mood disorders. A study was conducted in 800 patients and early results show that those who took medicine with beta blockers higher chances of preventing their body from developing breast cancer and its complications.
Researchers believe that 800 patients cannot create a universal assumption on beta blockers capability in relation to preventing breast cancer. To create a better conclusion on beta blockers, researchers are planning to study more than 30,000 individuals. They are planning to start their research this year with a target presentation in 2012.
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Category: Women's Health
October 13th, 2011
Women drinking more than three cups of coffee every week have lesser chances of experiencing depression. A study published in September 26, 2011 in Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that coffee drinking women will less likely develop depression. The study was made on more than 50,000 women in USA with an average age of 63. It’s also a survey that covers the past 10 years of the participants’ coffee drinking habit.
Prevention not Cure
It should be noted that the study only tries to take a closer look at the relation between coffee drinking habits of women and depression. This means the survey only indicated that coffee has assisted women in preventing depression. No indication was made to tell that coffee was used to assist women deal directly with depression and other minor mental problems.
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Category: Health
September 29th, 2011
Getting your tan or looking brown during the winter season seems like a challenging task because the sun’s heat is not warm enough to brown your skin. A very popular option is to visit a tanning salon. However it can be expensive and dangerous, especially if you’re not familiar with those methods.
Fortunately, there are three things you can use to look brown during the winter season without any health complications. It may require some patience but it can produce results in a very healthy way.
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Category: Beauty
September 20th, 2011
Preventing cancer is always a possibility with the help of the different types of fruits and vegetables. Fortunately, there are a good number of fruits and vegetables you can take to help you prevent cancer and even eliminate its early stages of growth.
Along with the right type of diet and exercise, the following are the types of food that can help you prevent cancer:
Grapefruit – it’s one of the best fruits that can deal with cancer because of its ability to remove carcinogens that causes cancer. Grapefruit contains high amounts of monoterpene which is an essential element that can deal with carcinogens.
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Category: Diet & Nutrition
September 7th, 2011
One of the common work-related problems that can affect a person’s productivity is stress. Under stress, a person will have a hard time concentrating and common office tasks become increasingly difficult. Stress could even lead to actual physical problems with fatal complications.
However even though stress can be a big problem if no actions are taken, it can be easily remedied with the right attitude. The most popular trick to deal with stress is to change the environment, situation or stimulus.
Calming Techniques While in the Office
It’s very easy to experience stress while in an office environment because of the pressure of the work load. But anyone can easily deflect this type of condition with simple changes in their environment and some stimulus. A very simple trick is to listen to very soothing music every once in a while. It’s also important to take a real break during lunch time which means you should not think of work and enjoy the quiet environment.
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Category: Health
September 2nd, 2011
Botox or Botulinum Toxin A Injections are cosmetic solutions for skin ageing and deterioration. It’s an increasingly popular solution for skin ageing because of its immediate effect. Popular personalities have also driven demand for the use for Botox as followers of the popular personalities never notice any problem in their skin as they remain youthful with age.
The biggest advantage of Botox is on its ability to restore youthfulness in an instant. After injection, the effects of Botox are felt immediately since it’s directly applied to the skin. Those who underwent the simple procedure confess that they can practically see how they skin change in real time because of its efficiency. Many celebrities have admitted to using Botox to appear wrinkle free including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Simon Cowell.
Another advantage of Botox is the limitation of danger. Although a well trained doctor should be the one to administer the injection, it’s a non-surgical procedure which means you don’t have to deal with expensive prerequisites just to get an injection.
The proceedure is relatively inexpensive compared to other similar operations. A popular method in achieving younger and more youthful looking skin is through a face lift. It’s an effective method but it can be very expensive and time consuming compared to Botox. Just like Botox, a successful face lift will also require an expert and their services could be more expensive than a simple injection.
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Category: Beauty
August 23rd, 2011
A person under the state of hypnosis is often thought to be asleep or under full control of the hypnotherapist. But in reality, a person under hypnosis is actually fully aware of his conditions. He or she is simply in an advanced state of focus and concentration and the therapist have increased capacity of suggestion. Forget about magicians with pocket watches trying to control their subjects. Hypnotherapy is basically a method to increase one’s attention and focus.
The beauty of hypnotherapy is that it can be used for medical purposes. Among those is to help stop smoking permanently. Under the right hypnotherapist, a person can quit smoking after a few sessions. It’s even possible for someone to quit smoking after just one session especially if they go through intense hypnotherapy sessions.
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Category: Health
Walking is one of the simplest types of exercises. It doesn’t require extensive equipment, it doesn’t require any training and it can be done by practically anyone. Although it’s a well known exercise with various benefits for health, additional discoveries have been made which prove walking can benefit us even more greatly when done in a regular fashion.
