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Stressed mothers may raise fat children: study

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:39:04 GMT

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By Michael Conlon

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Millions of poor children in the United States may be getting fat before age 10 because their mothers are stressed out and the youngsters seek escape in unhealthy comfort food, researchers said on Tuesday.

The stress is rooted in poverty and can be brought on by money woes, work loads, insufficient health insurance and other factors, said Craig Gundersen of the University of Illinois, who led the study.

"People will eat in response to feeling stress," he said in a telephone interview, and in this case children may be eating more in response to stress-related trouble

The findings show there is a need for a firm social safety net for poor families with protections such as food stamps; better financial education to help people better manage money; and adequate health insurance coverage, he said.

the cumulative stress experienced by the child's mother is an important determinant of child overweight," the research team reported in a study

Obesity 'equal to terror threat'

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:40:02 GMT

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Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

The threat to Britain and the NHS from rising obesity is as grave as that posed by terrorism, a top expert says.

compelling manufacturers to improve the salt, fat and sugar content of their products.

He said that bigger warning labels, changes in the taxation of "unhealthy" foods, and even the use of compulsory regulations to force manufacturers to cut levels of salt, sugar and fat in their foods could be employed.

The recent review by Lord Darzi placed emphasis on the prevention of disease as a priority for the NHS, as did the Public Health White Paper in 2004.

A spokesman for the Department of Health pointed to the decision to fluoridate drinking water to improve oral health, and the introduction of smoking bans, as signs that it was serious about this.

"We are tackling obesity through awareness campaigns and action in schools. Our alcohol and sexual health campaigns encourage responsible drinking and safer sex."

Married vs. Single: Health Gap Narrows

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:28:23 GMT

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Clip Source: www.webmd.com

Study Shows Health Improving for Never-Married People, Especially Men

By Caroline Wilbert
WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Aug. 11, 2008 -- Getting married doesn't improve one's health as much as it used to, according to a new study.

Married people have historically reported better health than their never-married peers. It has generally been accepted that marriage provides social, psychological, and financial resources that improve overall health. But a new study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, suggests the gap is narrowing, particularly for men.

During the past 30 years, the self-rated health of never-marrieds, both men and women, has improved. Never-married men have steadily reported better health and now report health approaching that of their married peers.

never-married men "greater access to social resources and support" that were in the past primarily found in a spouse.

Weather alerts boosts lung health..

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:02:42 GMT

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Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

By Jane Elliott
Health reporter, BBC News

A scheme warning people with a lung condition about weather which could have an effect on them has cut hospital admissions for the problem by a fifth.

The Met Office alerts tell people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when cold weather is due.

More than 8,000 patients from 189 GP practices across the UK are signed up to the scheme.

The British Lung Foundation says users can plan to avoid being out during cold snaps which could harm their health.

COPD is a progressive lung disease that affects over 900,000 people in the UK, causing acute breathlessness meaning everyday life can be very difficult.

Cold air can worsen symptoms by making airways narrower, making it even harder to breathe. Chest infections are also more common in winter.

Deaths due to respiratory disease, like COPD, increase 12 days after a fall in temperature, which causes an increase in colds and breathing problems.

Male biological clock 'ticks' too!!!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:23:28 GMT

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Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

By Caroline Parkinson
Health reporter, BBC News, Barcelona

Scientists say they have found more evidence that men as well as women have biological clocks and that they start to tick in their mid-30s.

A French study of over 12,200 couples having fertility treatment suggests the chance of a successful pregnancy falls when the man is aged over 35.

It adds that the chance is significantly lower if he is over 40.

The researchers told a European reproductive health conference that it was likely the problems were caused by DNA damage in sperm.

"Previous studies of couples trying to conceive naturally or undergoing IVF have shown that men over the age of about 40 are less fertile than younger men. Moreover, if they do achieve a pregnancy their partners are more likely to miscarry.

"This study reinforces the message that men aren't excused from reproductive ageing."

Sex diseases 'double in over-45s'

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:21:02 GMT

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Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Sexually transmitted infections have doubled in under a decade in people over 45 and are now rising faster than in the young, research suggests.

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) study said internet dating and erectile dysfunction drugs were partly to blame.

Men were most likely to be affected, with increases in herpes, syphilis, gonorrhoea and genital warts.

The number of sexually transmitted infections is rising in both young and old, despite sexual health campaigns urging people to avoid unsafe sex.

In total, 4,445 infections were detected in older people, with genital warts accounting for almost half of these diagnoses.

Within the over-45 age group, men and people aged 55 to 59 were most likely to have a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

The overall rate of infections more than doubled over the eight-year period from 16.7 per 100,000 population to 36.3 per 100,0000.

This meant a significantly higher increase for older people compared with younger patients.

Mother's junk food 'harms child'

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:17:37 GMT

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Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Eating a poor diet when pregnant or breastfeeding may cause long-lasting health damage to the child, animal studies suggest.

We always say: 'You are what you eat', but in fact it may also be true that you are what your mother ate

Dr Stephanie Bayol, one of the researchers, said: "It seems that a mother's diet whilst pregnant and breastfeeding is very important for the long-term health of her child.

Of particular concern was fat gathering around the major organs, which has been implicated in the development of type II diabetes.

However, there were interesting differences between the sexes, with the male offspring of unhealthy mothers having higher levels of insulin and normal blood sugar, while the reverse was true of females, who also tended to be fatter.

"Humans share a number of fundamental biological systems with rats, so there is good reason to assume the effects we see in rats may be repeated in humans."

Random health facts you never knew...

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:09:36 GMT

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Clip Source: www.healthranker.com

Motorists who talk on cell phones are more impaired than drunk drivers with blood-alcohol levels exceeding .08!

Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour

The word ‘gymnasium’ comes from the Greek word gymnazein which means ‘to exercise naked.’

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television

It is possible to go blind from smoking too heavily

Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do

You are about 1 centimeter taller in the morning than in the evening

During your lifetime, you’ll eat about 60,000 pounds of food, that’s the weight of about 6 elephants.

The average American eats at McDonalds more than 1,800 times in their life

There are more than 1,000 chemicals in a cup of coffee. Of these, only 26 have been tested, and half caused cancer in rats.

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8 Careers to Help Lower Your Stress Meter

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:00:43 GMT

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Clip Source: education.yahoo.net

Understanding the Enemy

Job stress is one of the most common complaints among Americans, and research indicates that it has become a more widespread problem in recent years. In 1992, the United Nations named job stress "The 20th Century Disease," and the World Health Organization has called it a "World Wide Epidemic." Also, studies have shown that too much negative stress can contribute to health problems ranging from migraine headaches and depression to life-threatening illnesses such as heart attacks. Is that pension plan really worth it if you won't be alive to cash it in?

Turn Off the Career Pressure-Cooker

1. Accountant

2. Preschool Teacher

3. Nursing Assistant

4. Financial Planner

5. Massage Therapist / Physical Therapy Assistant

6. Pastry Chef

7. Graphic Design

8. Desktop Support

Derail Your Stress Train

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10-simple ways to never get sick again!

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:49:56 GMT

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Clip Source: www.wethechange.com

Imagine never having to delve in the world of doctors, hospitals and pharmaceuticals until the very end (when it’s absolutely necessary).

See a Chiropractor

2. Laugh HARD

Scatter your Workouts

Sleep at least 7 hours a night

See an Acupuncturist

Meditate

Perform Cardiovascular Exercise at least 4 times a week

8. Stretch

Eat Organic Food

Be Wary of Medications

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Cycling Could Reduce Bone Density

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:54:22 GMT

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Clip Source: www.medindia.com

Cycling could be good for heart and muscles, but bad for bones. Cyclists tend to have osteopenia or lower-than-normal bone density.

"You would think that cyclists are very healthy because they spend all those hours training," says Pam Hinton, associate professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia and coauthor of the study accepted for publication in the journal Metabolism. "In other aspects they are -- cardiovascular health and body composition. But in this one aspect, they're not doing so well."

The study tested the bone mineral density of 27 cyclists and 16 runners ages 20 to 59 who had engaged in their sport a minimum of six hours a week for at least two years.

men may not be as much at risk for low bone density as women -- especially postmenopausal women.

Tags: cycle, bones, heart, metabolism, health, research.

Bush orders strategy to deal with catastrophes

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:47:17 GMT

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clipper's remarks: who will order strategy to deal with the biggest catastrophy of all? Prz Bush!

Clip Source: www.reuters.com

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Thursday directed the Health and Human Services Department to establish a task force to plan for potential catastrophes like a terrorist attack, pandemic influenza or a natural disaster where there would be a large number of casualties, the White House said on Thursday.

Bush, whose administration was sharply criticized for a slow government response to Hurricane Katrina, issued a directive to establish a National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness.

Within four months, the task force must submit a plan outlining how to improve government response to a catastrophic public health event to Fran Townsend, White House homeland security adviser.

The directive orders 24 steps to be taken, including requiring the Health and Human Services Department to work with state and local governments and the private sector to develop plans for responding to a mass-casualty event.

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the equation between the mental & the dental health!

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:32:27 GMT

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Clip Source: articles.mercola.com

According to researchers in the U.K., older people who have lost all their teeth are more than three times more likely to develop memory problems and dementia than those who still have teeth left.

The study’s lead author, Dr. Robert Stewart of Kings College London, admits this study raises more questions than it answers, and that at this point they are not able to say what causes what. However, he states the take-home message is, “Particular attention may need to be paid to the health and nutrition of people with cognitive impairment because they may also have dental problems.”

Dental disease often causes prolonged inflammation and infection in your mouth, which may alter some factors in your blood, possibly causing problems in your brain.

People who lose their teeth tend to alter their diet. A less balanced diet can result in vitamin deficiencies and other problems that might alter or affect brain function.

Tags: mental, dental, health, problems, disease, dementia, inflammation, infection, mouth.

Conversation starters with your child...

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:26:20 GMT

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Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

Conversation Starters offers a set of questions and related articles about newsworthy and provocative stories from the previous week's New York Times to help you begin conversations with your child about current events. This feature is updated every Thursday afternoon.

What's Happening in the World Today?

Today's Conversation Starters:

San Francisco will soon begin an initiative in which the city will guarantee health care to all of its uninsured. Why is this front-page news? How will the city pay for and manage this system? What advantages does San Francisco have in offering this program that other cities may not? Why does the United States have so many uninsured citizens? What do you think should be done to provide health care to the millions of uninsured in our nation?
Read a related article from the National section:
San Francisco to Offer Care for Every Uninsured Adult

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Caffeine: your friend or your fie?

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:57:18 GMT

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Clip Source: stress.about.com

Caffeine is a drug, popularly consumed in coffee, tea, soft drinks and, in smaller doses, chocolate. While we seem to have a love affair with these products, there’s been quite a bit of confusion and even controversy surrounding caffeine lately. Is it good or bad for us? Here’s a brief tutorial on caffeine, and some surprising answers to these questions.

Hormones-

Adenosine-

Adrenaline-

Cortisol-

Dopamine-

Sleep

Weight

Exercise

Caffeine and Stress

The Verdict on Caffeine

Don’t Take Too Much Because of the health risks (above) associated with higher levels of caffeine, as well as the risk of physical dependence that can come with four cups of coffee or more each day, it’s wise to limit your caffeine intake. (Withdrawal symptoms can include cravings, headache, fatigue and muscle pain.)

No Caffeine After 2pm

Enjoy Caffeine With Physical Activity

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