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Protect yourself from heat stroke

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:34:35 GMT

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Protect yourself from heat stroke

Drink lots of fluids through the day.

Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing in hot weather.

Avoid dark coloured clothes as they absorb more heat.

Cover your head.

Limit exposure to the hot sun and wear a broad rimmed hat if working in the sun.

Avoid strenuous activity in hot or humid weather.

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Hot flushes in late post-menopausal years

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:32:46 GMT

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Hot flushes in late post-menopausal years

In many women, hot flushes persist even in late post-menopausal years.

Hot flushes are among the most frequent complaints of women during the menopausal transition. In most women, hot flushes resolve within a few years of menopause, but some women report symptoms for many years after they cease to menstruate.

Researchers in America assessed the severity of hot flushes in 3167 post-menopausal women aged 67 years on average, who had attained menopause around 19 years back. These women were asked to fill out questionnaires that gave characteristics associated with hot flushes at the outset and after three years of follow-up. Initially, 375 (nearly 12 per cent) women reported bothersome hot flushes. Symptoms were seen more in women who had less education, had more recently entered menopause, had undergone hysterectomy, or had previously used oestrogen. However, the mechanisms underlying these relationships are still unclear.

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The fascinating facts (and common myths) about our brains

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:25:41 GMT

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Revealed: The fascinating facts (and common myths) about our brains

There are many myths about our brains — and as many amazing facts, as revealed in a fascinating new book by SANDRA AAMODT and SAM WANG, two leading neuroscientists.

FACT: You can't tickle yourself

FACT: Looking at a photograph is harder than playing chess

MYTH: You only ever use about 10 per cent of your brain

FACT: Yawns wake up the brain

MYTH: Blind people hear better

FACT: Computer games help you multi-task

MYTH: A bigger brain makes you more intelligent

FACT: Exercise helps keep your brain fit

FACT: Your brain uses less power than a fridge light

MYTH: Listening to Mozart makes babies brainier

FACT: Stupid tunes are hard to forget

Revealed: The fascinating facts (and common myths) about our brains
There are as many myths about our brains as there are amazing facts. Here, some of the most surprising secrets of our grey matter are unmasked

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Breast milk boosts IQ

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:11:49 GMT

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Breast milk boosts IQ: Up to 8 points separate babies fed by their mothers and those on formula

Breast-fed babies grow into more intelligent children, with IQs up to eight points higher than those who are bottle-fed, scientists claim.

A study showed long-term breastfeeding aids brain development in addition to its already recognised advantages such as resistance to infections, allergies and asthma.

Brain boost: A breast-fed baby is likely to be more intelligent than those fed with formula

Researchers studied 14,000 children for more than six years and found those who were breast-fed did significantly better in IQ tests.

At six-and-a-half, exclusively breast-fed children scored 5.9 points higher on average in tests of overall intelligence.

They also scored 7.5 points higher in tests of verbal intelligence and 2.9 points in non-verbal intelligence tests.

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How To Lose Weight with a Spreadsheet and a Web Site

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:49:59 GMT

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How To Lose Weight with a Spreadsheet and a Web Site

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For some time now, various people have been asking me to document what I did to lose roughly 50 pounds last year. I've been planning to get around to writing it up it sooner or later, but later just never came.

Enough of that procrastination! Today is my 32nd birthday and roughly one year ago today, I wrote the following a few days after my 31st:

Every January people make New Year's Resolutions that they end up breaking. It was with that in mind that I spent a month trying to figure out what I wanted to do. Around that time I ran across both The Hacker's Diet and Jeff Sandquist's tale of weight loss and finally convinced myself to take it seriously.

I set a goal for myself to drop 30 pounds by my birthday.

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Early Psychosis Intervention

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:34:14 GMT

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EPI stands for Early Psychosis Intervention and the program consists of three parts.

It is a special type of health care service that provides the best assistance available to young people who have recently developed psychosis.
EPI provides education to a wide variety of people, including other mental health professionals, schools, community agencies and the general public.
The program is also committed to evaluation and research in order to understand more about psychosis and to improve treatment.

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Psychotic disorder

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:28:56 GMT

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Psychosis affects an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Some of the more characteristic symptoms include confused thinking, delusions, hallucinations, changed feelings and changed behaviour.

A psychotic episode commonly isolates the person from others and impairs family and social relationships. Difficulties in school and work performance arise and secondary problems such as unemployment, substance abuse, depression, self harm or suicide and illegal behaviour can occur or intensify.

The experience of psychosis varies greatly from person to person and individuals experiencing psychosis may have very different symptoms.

Education about psychosis is the best way to deal with the stigma. Finding out what treatment is available, and how recovery is possible can not only reduce some of the fear associated with psychosis, but can also promote recovery by helping people anticipate and prepare for what to expect from treatment and from themselves.

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Dementia: What Are the Common Signs?

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:21:56 GMT

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Dementia: What Are the Common Signs?

What is dementia?

Dementia is a problem in the brain that makes it hard for a person to remember, learn and communicate. After a while, this makes it hard for the person to take care of himself or herself.

Dementia may also change a person's mood and personality. At first, memory loss and trouble thinking clearly may bother the person who has dementia. Later, disruptive behavior and other problems may start. The person who has dementia may not be aware of these problems.

More Information

Seniors

Dementia: Caring for a Loved One

Depression in Older Adults

Depression and Alzheimer's

Depression After a Heart Attack

Facing Loss, Death and Illness

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