Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

The baby boomers are reaching the stage where they are more susceptible to heart disease and stroke. This is causing alarm among the general population. Many people are looking for ways to improve their health without changing their lifestyle. The answers to our health problems are often found in food. Such is the case with women an strokes. The Harvard Medical School ... Full story

A new study suggests that even happy, healthy women have a fear of getting fat, while men don’t seem to worry about the battle of the bulge. Full story

The things I remember most about this morning’s surgery: I seemed like a diabetes marvel with all my gadgets and I was a little shocked that the procedure was expected to take about an hour (thought it would be much shorter). Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times this morning I heard "Hey, come look at this!" after I had explained Dexcom to a medical ... Full story

If you're looking for a magic pill or the next miracle fad diet, this article isn't for you. However, if you're looking for a safe and effective way to lose weight naturally and are willing to listen to someone who has already done it — keep reading. In this brief article, I'll be discussing 3 key things that you can begin doing today to lose ... Full story

Losing a pregnancy is an emotional experience for a couple as they’re forced to deal with the lingering grief and pain. Although the grieving that naturally occurs after a stillbirth or miscarriage can bring a couple closer together, it often takes a toll on the marriage or partnership – sometimes leading to a break-up. According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, the risk ... Full story

High lead levels can be a problem for adults, but it has the most devastating effects in children. Elevated lead levels in children affect not only the brain and nervous system, but the kidneys and digestive system as well. Lead poisoning in children can lead to learning disabilities and a drop in I.Q. Usually these problems are seen when a child’s lead levels rise above ... Full story

Have you discovered the benefits of doing push-ups? Push-up exercises are among the best for building strength and upper body tone, but they also burn calories and boost fat burning too. If you do them correctly, they also help to strengthen the all-important core muscles that stabilize the entire body. Plus, you can do push-ups almost anywhere – no gym required. On the other hand, most ... Full story

Most people think of anticonvulsant medications as a treatment for seizures – which they are. But, these drugs are commonly used to treat a variety of other conditions such as fibromyalgia, nerve inflammation, and some psychological conditions such as bipolar disorder. These medications have benefits for people who take them, but they also have side effects – some of which are serious. Disturbingly, a new ... Full story

Image via Wikipedia What Can We Do? Some in the know have suggested using a reverse osmosis filter that should take care of the immediate problem. I guess the question at this point: do all the estimated 41 million people that are presently sourcing their drinking water from the basins that have been tested thus far for these water-borne drug pollutants ... Full story

NIST recently announced that they are hosting a workshop on July 13 in Gaithersburg, Maryland entitled Usability in Health IT: Strategic, Research, and Implementation. Here are the particulars from the announcement:National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Technology... Full story