Archive for February, 2010
Napping can make you smarter – UPI.com
February 26th, 2010 | 
Author: One more reason to take a nap! Research done at the University of California shows that taking a nap can refresh your mind and make you smarter. The more time you spend awake the more sluggish your brain becomes. Taking a quick nap can rejuvenate your mind, help your remember more and improve your ability to learn new things.
Read the full article below to learn about the study and what it can mean for you.
An hour’s nap can dramatically boost and restore brain power, not only refreshing the mind, but making a person smarter, U.S. researchers found.
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Dental Health Care for Children: Tots, Tweens, and Teens
Dental health is important for people of all ages. The American Dental Association recommends taking your child to get their first dental check at age one, or as soon as their first tooth comes in.
The article below gives several great ideas on how to start a good dental hygiene habit. It’s important to have a healthy mouth and to teach your kids how to take care of their teeth. The information in the article covers children at a very young age through adults.
Your child’s dental health needs change as they grow. Keep their smiles bright with these tooth tips.
7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now – On Women (usnews.com)
The cold and flu season is beginning to wind down but that doesn’t mean it’s ok to relax and not continue to protect yourself. You can get the flu any time of the year. Some people are more likely to get the flu than others. The article below tells you how to avoid getting the flu but also what to do if you think you have it. It covers topics about the vaccine, when to go to the emergency room and who is at a high risk of getting sick. To read the full article click below.
Getting infected with the H1N1 virus that causes swine flu is a real possibility since the virus is continuing to spread and there’s still not enough vaccine to go around. Being informed, though, can help you reduce your risk. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now – On Women (usnews.com)
Common Erectile Dysfunction Medication Questions
Erectile Dysfunction effects millions of men each year. And it doesn’t just effect men, it effects their partners too. Clink on the link to read a question and answer article about ED, its causes and various ways to handle this issue.
We know you’ve got your own questions about erectile dysfunction. John Salerno, D.O., with Patients Medical in New York City, who specializes in men’s health and male sexual dysfunction, is here to answer your most pressing questions about this common condition.
Bitter Melon: A Breast Cancer Killer?
New Research has shown that bitter melon may destroy breast cancer cells and stop them from multiplying. Many people have used bitter melon supplements over the years because of its blood sugar benefits. You can buy bitter melon in many Asian grocery stores, purchase it in a pill form from health food stores or buy it as a tea. For more information on bitter melon and it’s many health benefits read the article below.
A vegetable used in Chinese and Indian medicine to treat diabetes may also destroy breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the March 1 issue of “Cancer Research,” a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Study sheds light on ‘teenage night owl syndrome’ – Los Angeles Times
New research has been done that shows why kids need to get to bed earlier. It’s not just about getting enough sleep, it’s about making sure you get enough light. Early morning sunlight is crucial to stay on track with natures cycles of day and night. When you don’t get that morning sunlight you tend to fall asleep later, making it difficult to get up the next morning. Tired kids don’t do as well on tests as their more awake counterparts. Click on the link below to read the whole article.
Riding in school buses in the early morning, then sitting in poorly lighted classrooms are the main reasons students have trouble getting to sleep at night, according to new research.
Teenagers, like everyone else, need bright lights in the morning, particularly in the blue wavelengths, to synchronize their inner, circadian rhythms with nature’s cycles of day and night.
Study sheds light on ‘teenage night owl syndrome’ – Los Angeles Times
Study: Happiness Good for the Heart
Research shows that being happy is good for your health. Researchers followed over 1,700 people for 10 years to see whether their attitude affected their health. The results showed that people who had a happy and positive attitude had a healthier heart and body. For more information read the full article below.
Whether you view the glass as half empty or half full may help determine your risk for heart disease.
Just as negative emotions such as depression, anger, and hostility are risk factors for heart attack and stroke, happiness seems to protect the heart.
This was the finding from a large study that examined the impact of positive personality traits like happiness, contentment, and enthusiasm on heart disease risk.
Biological Clock Ticks Faster Than Most Women Realize
New research shows that women may not have as much time to have babies as they thought they did. 90% of a women’s eggs are gone by the the time she reaches 30. On the upside, that means there are still 10% available. Thankfully it only takes one to get pregnant. Click on the link below to read the article.
By the time a woman reaches 30, she’s lost 90 percent of her ovarian eggs for good, according to a new study, which suggests that the female “biological clock situation is worse than we thought," says Elan Simckes, M.D., medical director and founder of The Fertility Partnership of St. Peter’s, MO.
Grapefruit juice: Can it cause drug interactions? – MayoClinic.com
Grapefruit juice is loaded with vitamins. New research is showing that not only is it good for you but it can also help you lose weight.
If you take certain medications you need to take precautions if you drink grapefruit juice. It can interact with some medications. If you drink grapefruit don’t take any medications for at least an hour.
Click on the link to read more about grapefruit juice and drug interactions.
Grapefruit juice provides many nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium and lycopene. But chemicals in grapefruit juice and grapefruit pulp interfere with the enzymes that break down (metabolize) various drugs in the digestive system — including certain calcium channel blockers and cholesterol-lowering drugs. The result can be excessively high levels of these drugs in the blood and an increased risk of potentially serious side effects. Pomelos and Seville oranges, a type of bitter orange often used to make marmalade and compotes, may have a similar effect.
Grapefruit juice: Can it cause drug interactions? – MayoClinic.com
Worst Foods in America – That’s Fit
We know that grabbing fast food isn’t good for us, but some fast foods are worse than others. Click on the link below to see which foods to avoid the next time you eat out.
Can an appetizer with the caloric equivalent of 13 Krispy Kreme doughnuts be justified? No. The 2,710-calorie Awesome Blossom has been purged from Chili’s menu–maybe the fat-drenched appetizer couldn’t withstand the scrutiny of being named one of the worst foods in America last year.