What Nobody Tells You About Losing Weight By blog What is weight loss, really? ItΓÇÖs not what it seems. Seriously. And thatΓÇÖs where folks get into trouble. They think weight loss is a magic cure all. That once they hit their goal, the work is done. In their minds, they might know better. But then thereΓÇÖs that part that wants, well, the magic. I know, because I used to think this way.
_ The Body's Anti-Cancer Weapon By Jane Farrell article Researchers have identified a pathway that works to prevent new cells from getting too many or too few chromosomes. That presence of abnormal numbers of chromosomes has been directly linked to cancer and other serious illnesses. Mark Hall, associate professor of biochemistry, Purdue University, discovered that when cells are nearly finished dividing, the enzyme Cdc14 activates Yen1, another enzyme. Yen1 helps repair the DNA breaks that lead to cancer in cells.
_ Massage Really Does Do a Body Good By Sondra Forsyth article Improved circulation and relief of muscle soreness are common claims made for massage therapy but no studies had ever been done to substantiate these assertions even though massage therapy is increasingly used as an adjunct to traditional medical interventions. Now researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have shown that massage therapy not only improves general blood flow and alleviates muscle soreness after exercise but also helps people who have not worked out such as those who are bedridden.
_ Use Common Sense When Wearing Body Slimmers By article By Family Health Team at the Cleveland Clinic Ladies, we all know the marvels achievable with shapewear – those slimming, stretchy undergarments that can help you go down a dress size and make your body seem smaller and firmer.
_ Sleep Health How to Keep Your Body from ΓÇ£Falling BackΓÇ¥ By Jane Farrell article By Julia Samton, MD
_ Body Clock Controls Healing of Hearing Damage By article A discovery at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden paves the way for medication to help people with hearing disabilities. The researchers have identified a biological circadian clock in the hearing organ, the cochlea. This circadian clock controls how well hearing damage may heal.
The End of Full-Body Scanners at Airports? By article Standing in a full-body scanner at an airport isn't fun, and the process adds time and stress to a journey. It also raises privacy concerns. Researchers now report in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters a more precise and direct method for using that "terahertz" (THz) technology to detect explosives from greater distances. The advance could ultimately lead to detectors that survey a wider area of an airport without the need for full-body scanners. A release from the American Chemical Soceity, which publishes the journal, notes that R.
Aging Well With Age, Body Image Gets Better By article Boomers worry less about their appearance than Gen-Xers or Millenials do, according to a national online survey done by TODAY and AOL in February 2014. The results showed that 35% of Boomers aged 50 to 68 worry that people are judging their appearance, compared to 51% of Gen Xers aged 35 to 49 and 62% of millennials aged 16-34. Also, while 80% of women under age 24 worry about their appearance regularly, that number drops steadily with age. Among those who are 55+, 52% worry about appearance regularly.
The Fat ThatΓÇÖs Ruining Your Body from the Inside By Jane Farrell article By Dr. Victor Marchione Obesity is a topic very much on the radar of health professionals across North American. Combating this grave health condition could mean saving millions of dollars in health care costs, never mind improving the lives of those who find themselves carrying around too many extra pounds.
_ Can I Prevent Dementia? By Jane Farrell article A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some risk factors can be controlled … Read More→
_ Hobbies Make Gardening with Kids Enjoyable By Jane Farrell article Gardening is good for the mind, body, and spirit. It is also good for the youngsters in our lives. Research … Read More→
_ Exercise and Chronic Conditions By Jane Farrell article According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. … Read More→
_ Menopause Hormones and Hypertension By Jane Farrell article Women ages 45 years and older taking estrogen hormone therapy in pill form were more likely to develop high blood … Read More→
_ High Cholesterol Cholesterol Tests From A to Z By Jane Farrell article According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the … Read More→
_ Kona Whale Watching By Jane Farrell blog One great way to get out on the open water in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii is to […]
_ Menopause A pragmatic approach to the management of menopause By Jane Farrell article KEY POINTS Menopausal symptoms can occur for as long as 10 years before the last menstrual period and are associated … Read More→
_ Type 2 Diabetes What to Know About Diabetes Mellitus By Jane Farrell article Diabetes mellitusΓÇöoften shortened to just ΓÇ£diabetesΓÇ¥ΓÇöis one of the most common diseases in the world, affecting more than 8% of … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter? By Jane Farrell article t’s a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks … Read More→