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Loss of Sleep Increases Inflammation in Body: Study

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:17:12 GMT

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Loss of Sleep Increases Inflammation in Body: Study

Posted on: Thursday, 4 September 2008, 09:05 CDT

Loss of sleep increases inflammation in body: study

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Loss of sleep, even for a few short hours during the night, can prompt one's immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs, according to a recent study.

Researchers from the University of California reported on the Sept. 15 issue of Biological Psychiatry that losing sleep for even part of one night can trigger the key cellular pathway that produces tissue-damaging inflammation.

The findings suggest a good night's sleep can ease the risk of both heart disease and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

the researchers measured the levels of a transcription factor that serves a vital role in the body's inflammatory signaling in healthy adults. These measurements were repeatedly assessed, including in the morning after normal sleep, after partial sleep deprivation and after recovery sleep

Tags: health

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:12:14 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Works for me.

Clip Source: zenhabits.net

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln

Because you never know how much time you have left, and trying to cram a list of things into that unknown time can be futile. Instead, live every day to the fullest. Get the most out of life.

1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?

2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?

3. Am I doing something that matters?

4. What am I doing to help others? Kind of ironically, you get the most out of life not just by taking what you can for yourself, but by giving to others.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” - Albert Einstein

5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?

6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?

learn to live a healthy life, with good foods and exercise. This will lead to more energy in your life.

“We are always getting ready to live but never living.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Spot inner peace

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:54:15 GMT

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CHEERFULNESS.--Cheerfulness is full of significance: it suggests good health, a clear conscience, and a soul at peace with all human nature.--CHARLES KINGSLEY.

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68 Molecules that hold the key to all Cellular Life

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:01:12 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Currently, the vast majority of medical research looks to the human genome and proteome for answers, but those answers remain elusive, and perhaps for good reason.

“We have now found instances where the pathogenesis of widespread and chronic diseases can be attributed to a change in the glycome, for example, in the absence of definable changes in the genome or proteome,” Marth said, adding that, as biomedical researchers, “we need to begin to cultivate the integration of disciplines in a holistic and rigorous way in order to perceive and most effectively manipulate the biological mechanisms of health and disease.”

Marth believes that biology should become more integrative both in academic and research settings. “I’m one who believes that we don’t need to sacrifice breadth of knowledge in order to acquire depth of understanding.”

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Clip Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Why is it that the origins of many serious diseases remain a mystery? In considering that question, a scientist at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has come up with a unified molecular view of the indivisible unit of life, the cell, which may provide an answer.

Reviewing findings from multiple disciplines, Jamey Marth, Ph.D., UC San Diego Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, realized that only 68 molecular building blocks are used to construct these four fundamental components of cells: the nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), proteins, glycans and lipids.

Like the periodic table of elements, first published in 1869 by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, is to chemistry, Marth’s visual metaphor offers a new framework for biologists.

These 68 building blocks provide the structural basis for the molecular choreography that constitutes the entire life of a cell

Tags: biology, cell biology

03.09

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:54:04 GMT

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Clip Source: www.gumtree.com

Date posted: Tuesday 26th August

Location: West End, London

We are a small boutique hotel group based in Central London. As Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for the upkeep of the property by ensuring that repairs and day to day maintenance is carried out on a timely basis, while complying with Health and Safety.

Skills and Knowledge

Strong communication skills (verbal,listening and written)
Innovative
Good Time Management skills
Ability to prioritise work
Flexible
Good Level of English Essential

Recognised Qualification within the Industry

Responsiblities

To carry out daily and weekly Health and Safety Checks
To liase with our contractors
To prioritise work schedules

To attend regular meetings

If you feel this is the job for you, please reply with your CV. We will only contact those we wish to Interview. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Contact details

Email: andibgm@hotmail.com

Where Miraculous and Pious Event Happens.....

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:54:55 GMT

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Clip Source: allbestofphilippines.blogspot.com

Church of Our Lady of Manaoag is one of the religious churches in the province of Pangasinan, located in the town of Manaoag, purportedly has a long history of miraculous and pious events that are duplicated in the murals all over the church. This is done so that the events will never be forgotten. Devotees, coming from all over the globe, have various reasons for visiting the place among of which are pleads for health restoration, good voyage, or better fate.

Researchers Link Masturbation to Prostate Health

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:47:25 GMT

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Clip Source: www.healthnews.com

Now Australian researchers are saying that masturbation can actually be good for men. The risk of prostate cancer can be reduced with frequent masturbation,

They found that the men who masturbated the most had the lowest incidences of prostate cancer and, in fact, those who masturbated five times or more a week were a third less likely to develop prostate cancer.

Their theory is based on an assumption that has been observed in animal studies, where carcinogens have been observed to be stored in the ejaculation fluid in the prostate. Ejaculation fluid contains, among other things, potassium and citric acid that in high quantities create a cancerous environment. Following this theory, the Australian researchers believe that frequent ejaculation will in effect "wash" those carcinogens out of the gland, and thereby decrease the likelihood of men contracting prostate cancer. Without regular ejaculation the carcinogens, they say, accumulate in a man's prostate, which they feel is not healthy.

Flu Fighters

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:03:29 GMT

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PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Berkeley officials enlist young flu fighters

The city's public health planners built a flu prevention outreach activity around the word "whack" for its high-energy, cartoonish appeal for kids and because it offers a mnemonic device that teaches students good hand hygiene habits:

· W, wash your hands often

· H, home is where you stay when you're sick

· A, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

· C, cover your coughs and sneezes, and

· K, keep your distance from people who are coughing or sneezing

Tags: pandemic flu, flu, public health

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:36:41 GMT

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Clip Source: zenhabits.net

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln

1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?

2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?

3. Am I doing something that matters?

4. What am I doing to help others?

5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?

6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?

“We are always getting ready to live but never living.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“What would I do if I had only 3 month to live?”

No news isn't good news

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:39:30 GMT

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clipper's remarks: For small businesses = getting candidates attention or getting them to speak up about how they'll help the small business community hasn't been easy. One reason - despite the large number of small businesses, oftentimes, they don't have a clear stance on the issues. The NFIB, typically more conservative though definitely not in all respect, represents one of the US's largest lobbying groups and it reaches a wide group at very much a grassroots level. Still there even on issues like health care, it's difficult to suss out exactly what all small businesses want. Same goes for taxes... The NFIB has a position and a huge membership base but it's unclear how much its membership votes the "NFIB" line.

Clip Source: online.wsj.com

At the same time, lobbyists and business owners are frustrated at the scarcity of details from the candidates on many small-business policies.

One area where nearly all small-business owners agree is health care: Three small-business lobbies -- the National Federation of Independent Business, the National Association for the Self Employed and the National Small Business Administration -- oppose a mandate that requires employers to cover their workers' health-insurance costs.

Men defy stereotypes in defining masculinity

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:55:09 GMT

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There was no significant difference in rankings of masculinity and quality of life characteristics between men who experienced erectile dysfunction and those who did not.

Clip Source: newsinfo.iu.edu

Contrary to stereotypes about sexual performance and masculinity, men interviewed in a large international study reported that being seen as honorable, self-reliant and respected was more important to their idea of masculinity than being seen as attractive, sexually active or successful with women

The study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine included interviews with more than 27,000 randomly selected men from eight countries (Germany, U.S., U.K., Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Italy and France), with about 16 percent of the men reporting erectile problems. Regardless of age or nationality, the men more frequently ranked good health, harmonious family life and good relationships with their wife or partner as more important to their quality of life than material, self-fulfilling or purely sexual concerns.

These results suggest we should pay attention and ask rather than presume we know

McCain: Votes against Katrina relief multiple times

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:05:42 GMT

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clipper's remarks: He's got a real heart of gold, that McCain.

Clip Source: www.dailykos.com

And a hat tip to Bob Geiger for pulling together some real good information regarding McCain’s numerous votes AGAINST Katrina relief in 2005, and helping to strike down Democratic bills and amendments that would bring tax benefits, health care and emergency relief to victims of Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

Oh yeah - both Obama and Biden were either co-sponsors of, voted for or drafted Katrina relief or oversight bills.

Biden was the sponsor of Senate amendment 1661, which was to provide emergency funding to victims of Katrina. The vote failed 41-56, with McCain voting against it.

McCain also voted against not one, not two (this one failed by three votes) but three other Democratic-introduced Senate amendments that would have brought much needed relief to Hurricane victims.

And yes, he voted against a bipartisan oversight commission to study the failings and recommend corrective measures to ensure that the next time will be better.

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Tags: politics, mccain, elections, elections 08, katrina

The Uninsured are Dying

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:31:59 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Who says it isn't hurting anyone to be without health insurance....not I...it makes sense to put off check ups when you don't have the money to pay or to wait as long as you can hoping you feel better when you get sick...They know it is hurting us, They did a Study on on it.

So how can we ignore the truth?

Clip Source: www.dailykos.com

Conservative Policy Advisor Steps In It On Health Care

Studies estimate that there are about 22,000 deaths per year due to lack of health insurance. There are 11 million Americans with chronic physical illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and asthma are not getting the medical care they need because they don’t have health insurance. The uninsured have higher rates of stroke and cardiovascular disease deaths. The American Cancer Society found that uninsured cancer patients are nearly twice as likely to die within five years as those with private coverage. Overall, the United States has the highest rate of so-called "amenable" mortality among 19 OECD countries; that's 101,000 fewer deaths per year if we were as good as the average of the top three.

For another, as Ezra Klein notes, this is the equivalent of Phil Gramm calling anyone concerned about the economy a bunch of whiners. Why? Because health care access isn't a McCain concern.

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Tags: healthcare, government, death, research, study

He Shou Wu

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:57:47 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Helps restore gray hair back to original color and more

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For all you science buffs out there:

To date they have found He Shou Wu contains leucoanthrocyanides (LAC) which are anti-inflammatory, Chrysophanol, Emodin, Rhapontin, Phenolic Glucosides, Nitrogen, Minerals, Starch (up to 50%), Unsaturated Fat, Lecithin, and Oxymethylanthroquinone

Because of Polygonum multiflorum’s reputation and an anti-aging, longevity herb, various studies have been conducted to determine the nature of this activity. Studies have demonstrated that laboratory various animals fed Polygonum multiflorum in their diets lived longer than control animals.

He Shou Wu is good to strengthen the muscles and tendons. It is also very beneficial for the nerves. It is used for backaches, knee joint pain, traumatic bruises, and neurasthenia. It has been used to lower blood pressure. Many people say it helps them to fall asleep at night also. The list goes on and on!

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America's Universal Health Insurance

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:45:17 GMT

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clipper's remarks: what enterprising young conservative wouldn't be able to add that one to this one and come up with the idea of defining homelessness out of existence because "so long as you have a bridge to sleep under, you can't really be homeless"?

There is no hunger. So long as we have soup kitchens and edible weeds, people will always have enough to eat. And John McCain was a POW, so he knows what it's like to miss a meal occasionally.

Clip Source: patriotboy.blogspot.com

We Have Never Had Uninsured Citizens; America Will Always Have Universal Health Insurance

I don't suppose anything says "you're on your own" quite like "your primary source of health care will be emergency room of whichever hospital lets you in." How many Republicans are willing to openly admit, though, that their political party and political leaders are consciously and deliberately consigning large numbers of fellow Americans to the most expensive, least effecient, and often times worst form of primary health care this nation has to offer?

Not too many, I suspect, which is probably why the Republican Party is getting so good at Doublethink. The above position is, after all, adopted by the same people who have decided that if you can get to an emergency room for health care, then you aren't really "uninsured." So all Americans have always had universal health insurance, right?

It's a bad thing

must wait until their condition gets so desperate that they have to go to the emergency room

Tags: healthcare, american, america

Clipmarks | Good health Clips

Loss of Sleep Increases Inflammation in Body: Study

Loss of Sleep Increases Inflammation in Body: Study

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

Spot inner peace

68 Molecules that hold the key to all Cellular Life

03.09

Contact details

Where Miraculous and Pious Event Happens.....

Researchers Link Masturbation to Prostate Health

Flu Fighters

PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNINGBerkeley officials enlist young flu fighters

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

No news isn't good news

Men defy stereotypes in defining masculinity

McCain: Votes against Katrina relief multiple times

The Uninsured are Dying

He Shou Wu

America's Universal Health Insurance

We Have Never Had Uninsured Citizens; America Will Always Have Universal Health Insurance

PROMISING PRACTICES FOR PANDEMIC PLANNING
Berkeley officials enlist young flu fighters