Monday, October 31, 2011
Images of actual bodies on TV could be counterproductive
In recent times we have seen a strong advertising campaign both as through television to properly represent women in the media. This with the idea of encouraging girls to love their bodies as they are and have better self-esteem. However, reports Huffington Post , a new study to be published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology now points to the contrary , television programs that promote positive body image may be counterproductive. During the investigation, conducted with 120 university students, experts divided the participants into three groups. Among them, 40 girls were a type of program that promoted a positive image of body, 40 saw a program with an ideal of beauty that being skinny was applauded, and 40 were neutral on a documentary nature. Researchers measured mood , anxiety and lack of appreciation for his body of women before and after viewing. And while the nature documentary managed to cheer up women, and that on the ideal of beauty made them feel less happy, setting out a positive image had no effect on them. However, the last two significantly increased anxiety and the low satisfaction with their bodies of the participants.
Forgetting things could be good for your memory
A new study conducted by the University of Illinois in Chicago brought out that we could not learn new information if we were not able to forget some things, so forget it can be something positive for the memory .
During the study, scientists gave a a group of participants some word, which had a type of relationship between them. Then was assigned to recall at least half of the list had been given. According to the results obtained through this exercise, the experts could conclude that having the opportunity to forget the other half gave respondents the opportunity to remember those words better if they had repeated. Also, the study asserts that forgetting unnecessary information also appears to be a good thing to solve problems more quickly and helps you remember things that are most important.
During the study, scientists gave a a group of participants some word, which had a type of relationship between them. Then was assigned to recall at least half of the list had been given. According to the results obtained through this exercise, the experts could conclude that having the opportunity to forget the other half gave respondents the opportunity to remember those words better if they had repeated. Also, the study asserts that forgetting unnecessary information also appears to be a good thing to solve problems more quickly and helps you remember things that are most important.
Rheumatic diseases occur at any age
Rheumatic diseases are more complex than many think. These joints and affect vital organs such as lungs, kidneys or heart, and although we are accustomed to associate with the elderly, the reality is that they may happen suddenly at any stage of life, affecting children and young people.
" Usually identified as a problem rheumatism health of older adults, but in reality this condition includes more than 200 different conditions that affect men and women of any age: a great people, but also adults, youth, teens and even children, "said Dr. Bernardo Pons-Estel, physician rheumatologist and president of the Argentina Society of Rheumatology (SAR).
The variants of the Rheumatic Diseases "rheumatic diseases, which include conditions such as arthritis , lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, psoriatic arthropathy, ankylosing spondylitis or attack the muscles, tendons, bones and joints, but also the skin, eyes, kidneys, lungs, heart and nervous system, among others, because their causes are very varied. " rheumatoid arthritis, for example, can occur during adolescence, and is called juvenile arthritis - while osteoarthritis or osteoporosis are more common after age 50. "They are all very different disease, and although The prognosis varies depending on the case, have in common that if detected early, the outlook is much better for the patient, "Pons-Estel appropriated.
The importance of early diagnosis when the disease occurs is seen quickly can avoid damage and progression, whereas when it is in advanced stage there is no way back the disability or impairment. So it is important to pay attention to symptoms including, according to the specialist, are the pain and swelling of joints , the muscle weakness or stiffness , the limitation to move , the exhaustion and decay. "The most important is to consult with the doctor quickly, in order to perform the derivation relevant, "said Dr. Pons-Estel. To meet such conditions is necessary to consult a rheumatologist.
" Usually identified as a problem rheumatism health of older adults, but in reality this condition includes more than 200 different conditions that affect men and women of any age: a great people, but also adults, youth, teens and even children, "said Dr. Bernardo Pons-Estel, physician rheumatologist and president of the Argentina Society of Rheumatology (SAR).
The variants of the Rheumatic Diseases "rheumatic diseases, which include conditions such as arthritis , lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, psoriatic arthropathy, ankylosing spondylitis or attack the muscles, tendons, bones and joints, but also the skin, eyes, kidneys, lungs, heart and nervous system, among others, because their causes are very varied. " rheumatoid arthritis, for example, can occur during adolescence, and is called juvenile arthritis - while osteoarthritis or osteoporosis are more common after age 50. "They are all very different disease, and although The prognosis varies depending on the case, have in common that if detected early, the outlook is much better for the patient, "Pons-Estel appropriated.
The importance of early diagnosis when the disease occurs is seen quickly can avoid damage and progression, whereas when it is in advanced stage there is no way back the disability or impairment. So it is important to pay attention to symptoms including, according to the specialist, are the pain and swelling of joints , the muscle weakness or stiffness , the limitation to move , the exhaustion and decay. "The most important is to consult with the doctor quickly, in order to perform the derivation relevant, "said Dr. Pons-Estel. To meet such conditions is necessary to consult a rheumatologist.
The size of your brain has to do with your number of friends on Facebook
How many friends do you have in your account to Facebook ? Perhaps you should pay attention to this issue as it could be crucial to your brain. This according to a new study says the number of users you have on the social platform is proportional to the size of this organ.
The investigation conducted by the University College London and published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B , scanned the brains of 125 college students compared with the number of friends who were on the Internet and in real life. Results showed that gray matter in four different parts the brain was greater when the individual had more contacts.
Some of these regions were associated flooding to emotional stimuli, memory and communication skills. On the other hand, scientists also examined the relationship between real friends and those online in the appearance affective. Their findings led to light that most participants used Facebook to enhance relationships with others who already had previously, instead of looking to make new friends.
The investigation conducted by the University College London and published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B , scanned the brains of 125 college students compared with the number of friends who were on the Internet and in real life. Results showed that gray matter in four different parts the brain was greater when the individual had more contacts.
Some of these regions were associated flooding to emotional stimuli, memory and communication skills. On the other hand, scientists also examined the relationship between real friends and those online in the appearance affective. Their findings led to light that most participants used Facebook to enhance relationships with others who already had previously, instead of looking to make new friends.
Determine how much salt you consume your health
If you are someone who enjoys salty foods or large amounts of condiments, you could be doing great harm to your health. A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC for short) revealed that 88% of U.S. children and adults ingest more sodium each day than the recommended amount on consumer spending limits by 53%.
He highlighted that 99% of the population is at greater risk from consumption of salt , such as those above 50 years, African Americans, people with conditions such as pressure high blood, diabetes and kidney disease, among others, consumed much higher levels than recommended. The report, based on a CDC survey conducted between 2005 and 2008, also showed off over the years the public had more knowledge about the evils caused by excess dietary sodium and blood . Studies have shown that consuming above salt in large quantities can cause hypertension, which can lead to problems such as attacks on heart and stroke.
What really is in the public bathroom visits
Are you used to use public restrooms when you're away from home? Perhaps the findings of a new study on encentrados harmful components in these places will make you reconsider. As reported by MSNBC , research, presented at the Infectious Diseases Society of America in Boston, who examined the medical services of restaurants, airplanes, stores, hospitals and other premises, found that they represented a danger to health. Among the pollutants, they were able to identify several disease-causing microbes and insect colonies. Within this group, staphylococcus , guilty of creating fever and chills, and bacilli, promoters of diarrhea were the most visible. Taking into account that carries an innocent visit to a public bathroom, experts have recommended that these spaces are used as little as possible and instead wait to get home as possible. If they can not hold it, the person should wash their hands before having any contact with any surface and remember not to pass his hands over his face under any circumstances.
Plasma from the python could help improve the health of the human heart
'We have observed that a combination of fatty acids can benefit the growth of the heart', researchers say a new study.
Professor Leslie Leinwand and her research team found a large increase in the amount of triglycerides - the main component of natural fats and oils - in the blood of Burmese pythons, a day after meals. Despite the enormous amount of fatty acids in the bloodstream, there was no evidence of fat deposition in the heart of the serpent and, in addition, the researchers also showed an increase in the activity of an enzyme known to protect the heart from damage .
After identifying the chemical composition of blood plasma pythons, the researchers injected fasting plasma python-plasma or python, or a mixture of fatty acids developed to mimic the plasma. In both cases, pythons showed indicators of heart health . The team carried a step further experiments, injecting plasma python, or mixture that mimics, in mice, with the same results.
'We have observed that a combination of fatty acids can benefit the growth of the heart, "says Dr. Cecilia Riquelme, lead author of the article,' now we are trying to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the process, hoping that the results we guide to new therapies to improve the human heart disease. "
The three major fatty acids in plasma of pythons are myristic acid, palmitic acid and palmitoleic acid. The enzyme showed increased activity in the hearts of snakes during feeding, known as superoxide dismutase, is a known cardio-protective for many organisms, including humans.
Previous studies have shown that the hearts of Burmese pythons can grow by 40 percent between 24 and 72 hours after a meal, and metabolism, immediately after swallowing the prey, you can shoot up to about forty times.
There are good guys and bad heart growth , said Leinwand, an expert on genetic heart disease, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes. While heart disease can cause the human heart muscle to thicken, reducing the size of the chambers of the heart, have difficulty getting the blood pumping, on the other hand, the enlarged heart due to exercise is beneficial.
The research team used a technique known as gas chromatography to analyze the plasma of pythons, fasting and after eating, identifying a very complex composition of circulating fatty acids with different patterns of abundance along the digestive process.
In experiments with mice, the animals were connected to 'mini-nukes' , which provided low doses of the fatty acid mixture over a period of one week. Not only the hearts of mice showed significant growth in most of the heart that pumps blood, but there was no increase in fibrosis of the heart.
'It is remarkable that the fatty acids identified in the plasma of plasma pythons can stimulate healthy growth of the heart in mice, "adds Harrison.
Professor Leslie Leinwand and her research team found a large increase in the amount of triglycerides - the main component of natural fats and oils - in the blood of Burmese pythons, a day after meals. Despite the enormous amount of fatty acids in the bloodstream, there was no evidence of fat deposition in the heart of the serpent and, in addition, the researchers also showed an increase in the activity of an enzyme known to protect the heart from damage .
After identifying the chemical composition of blood plasma pythons, the researchers injected fasting plasma python-plasma or python, or a mixture of fatty acids developed to mimic the plasma. In both cases, pythons showed indicators of heart health . The team carried a step further experiments, injecting plasma python, or mixture that mimics, in mice, with the same results.
'We have observed that a combination of fatty acids can benefit the growth of the heart, "says Dr. Cecilia Riquelme, lead author of the article,' now we are trying to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the process, hoping that the results we guide to new therapies to improve the human heart disease. "
The three major fatty acids in plasma of pythons are myristic acid, palmitic acid and palmitoleic acid. The enzyme showed increased activity in the hearts of snakes during feeding, known as superoxide dismutase, is a known cardio-protective for many organisms, including humans.
Previous studies have shown that the hearts of Burmese pythons can grow by 40 percent between 24 and 72 hours after a meal, and metabolism, immediately after swallowing the prey, you can shoot up to about forty times.
There are good guys and bad heart growth , said Leinwand, an expert on genetic heart disease, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes. While heart disease can cause the human heart muscle to thicken, reducing the size of the chambers of the heart, have difficulty getting the blood pumping, on the other hand, the enlarged heart due to exercise is beneficial.
The research team used a technique known as gas chromatography to analyze the plasma of pythons, fasting and after eating, identifying a very complex composition of circulating fatty acids with different patterns of abundance along the digestive process.
In experiments with mice, the animals were connected to 'mini-nukes' , which provided low doses of the fatty acid mixture over a period of one week. Not only the hearts of mice showed significant growth in most of the heart that pumps blood, but there was no increase in fibrosis of the heart.
'It is remarkable that the fatty acids identified in the plasma of plasma pythons can stimulate healthy growth of the heart in mice, "adds Harrison.
Erectile dysfunction linked to heart disease risk
The Spanish Heart Foundation, the Foundation for Urological Research and the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians have launched an initiative under the motto "For you, for me, sex with a heart ', which aims to raise awareness people about the link between cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction.
The erectile dysfunction is an early marker of cardiovascular disease that could warn of the existence of a pathology heart up to three years before his appearance, according to Barcelona avanzadoen Spanish Heart Foundation.
"93% of patients with cardiovascular disease suffered from erectile dysfunction two to three years before," explained the group's national coordinator of the Semergen sexology, Froilan Sanchez, who stressed the importance of going to the doctor before first symptoms .
In this sense, Sanchez has revealed that only 16.5% of patients who have erectile dysfunction consult on own initiative with medical illness, and it is the same attitude which is 'critical' to detect this pathology.
The erectile dysfunction is an early marker of cardiovascular disease that could warn of the existence of a pathology heart up to three years before his appearance, according to Barcelona avanzadoen Spanish Heart Foundation.
"93% of patients with cardiovascular disease suffered from erectile dysfunction two to three years before," explained the group's national coordinator of the Semergen sexology, Froilan Sanchez, who stressed the importance of going to the doctor before first symptoms .
In this sense, Sanchez has revealed that only 16.5% of patients who have erectile dysfunction consult on own initiative with medical illness, and it is the same attitude which is 'critical' to detect this pathology.
A better heart with a little alcohol
Women who drank from a few alcoholic drinks per month to more than three a week in the year before suffering a heart attack ended up living longer than women who never drank alcohol.
The results, which focused on more than 1,000 women and published in the American Journal of Cardiology , add to growing evidence that alcohol, regardless of beverage type , can be good for the heart. 'An interesting thing was that we did not see differences between different types of drinks, "said Joshua Rosenbloom, a student at Harvard Medical School who led the study.
"This latest evidence suggests that it is the alcohol itself that is beneficial '.
There was a similarly small risk of dying in the follow-up period if women drank wine, beer and strong alcoholic beverages , according to Rosenbloom and his colleagues concluded. 'A drink a day is a really good goal, assuming that a person can be disciplined about it, "said James O'Keefe, a cardiologist at the Health System St. Luke's in Kansas City, Missouri, who was not involved in the study.
The researchers examined more than 1,200 women hospitalized for a heart attack. They asked how many alcoholic drinks consumed regularly, along with other questions about health and lifestyles.
After at least 10 years of follow-up , the team discovered that 44 of every 100 women who were abstainers had died, while 25 out of 100 drinkers and 18 occasional drinkers out of 100 had died.
This resulted in a probability of approximately 35 percent lower risk of dying during the follow-up period for women who drank with respect to which they did not.
In a previous study that included men and women, O'Keefe found that people who continued to drink moderately after suffering a heart attack had better health than he was a teetotaler. 'It is not necessary to assume that people need to stop drinking once they develop heart disease, "he said.
"The problem is that alcohol is a slippery slope, and although we know that a little is good for us, much is really bad.
The results, which focused on more than 1,000 women and published in the American Journal of Cardiology , add to growing evidence that alcohol, regardless of beverage type , can be good for the heart. 'An interesting thing was that we did not see differences between different types of drinks, "said Joshua Rosenbloom, a student at Harvard Medical School who led the study.
"This latest evidence suggests that it is the alcohol itself that is beneficial '.
There was a similarly small risk of dying in the follow-up period if women drank wine, beer and strong alcoholic beverages , according to Rosenbloom and his colleagues concluded. 'A drink a day is a really good goal, assuming that a person can be disciplined about it, "said James O'Keefe, a cardiologist at the Health System St. Luke's in Kansas City, Missouri, who was not involved in the study.
The researchers examined more than 1,200 women hospitalized for a heart attack. They asked how many alcoholic drinks consumed regularly, along with other questions about health and lifestyles.
After at least 10 years of follow-up , the team discovered that 44 of every 100 women who were abstainers had died, while 25 out of 100 drinkers and 18 occasional drinkers out of 100 had died.
This resulted in a probability of approximately 35 percent lower risk of dying during the follow-up period for women who drank with respect to which they did not.
In a previous study that included men and women, O'Keefe found that people who continued to drink moderately after suffering a heart attack had better health than he was a teetotaler. 'It is not necessary to assume that people need to stop drinking once they develop heart disease, "he said.
"The problem is that alcohol is a slippery slope, and although we know that a little is good for us, much is really bad.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
A glass of beer a day to help women against osteoporosis
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About 8 million people think about suicide in a year
A report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than 8 million Americans have taken seriously the idea to commit suicide in a year.
The study, which was based on responses to a survey conducted in 2008 between 92.264 people 18 years or more, was the first that the entity has made focusing on the thoughts and attitudes prior to suicide rather than the action itself. Their responses revealed that thoughts of suicide varied according to region, with the Midwest and West those most prone. Among the states, Georgia had the lowest level of suicidal thoughts with a 0.1%, while Rhode Island reported the highest with 2.8%. Similarly, this was the city with the highest attempted suicide that year. Also, women and young adults were more likely to contemplate killing themselves, even when they fail to realize the event at the end.
The study, which was based on responses to a survey conducted in 2008 between 92.264 people 18 years or more, was the first that the entity has made focusing on the thoughts and attitudes prior to suicide rather than the action itself. Their responses revealed that thoughts of suicide varied according to region, with the Midwest and West those most prone. Among the states, Georgia had the lowest level of suicidal thoughts with a 0.1%, while Rhode Island reported the highest with 2.8%. Similarly, this was the city with the highest attempted suicide that year. Also, women and young adults were more likely to contemplate killing themselves, even when they fail to realize the event at the end.
About 3.1 million Hispanics with arthritis
Pain and activity limitations are more common in Hispanics with arthritis than in whites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is worrying because an estimated 3.1 million Hispanic adults in the United States have this disease . The affected population is Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican and Cuban. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. This disorder belongs to a group of rheumatic diseases and involves the breakdown of cartilage. Without the usual amount of cartilage protecting joints, bones rub together causing pain, swelling and stiffness. It is proven that exercise can help relieve arthritis pain and activity limitations. Walking is an exercise that involves risks and is not an effective way to reduce pain. Anyway, a doctor can help your patient to design an appropriate program of exercise to reduce fatigue and improve muscle and bone strength. There are over 100 different types of arthritis or joint pain. Among the most common is rheumatoid arthritis , which affects more women-, osteoarthritis, which can affect both adults and to young athletes - and the juvenile arthritis.
The average refrigerator has more than 7,000 bacteria
We fear the E. coli, salmonella and listeria, but unfortunately, these bacteria live comfortably in many of our refrigerators. The reason is not cleaned well. A group of researchers took samples from the shelves and drawers for vegetables 30 home refrigerators and found an average of 7,850 bacteria in every square inch , as published by Marie Claire . This means that the average refrigerator has 750 times more bacteria than the level considered safe. "The purpose of a refrigerator is to keep food safe and minimize the chances of mold and bacteria grow, so is concern over the results of the investigation" said Paul McDonnell, the company Microban Europe, who led the study. "The operation of the refrigerators is especially important in hot climates. When bacteria get a balance and not done a good cleaning, they tend to multiply" , McDonnell said.
The researcher said that some owners of refrigerators emptied regularly to clean their refrigerators, but that others do as well, leading to a dangerous amount of bacteria residing with their food. According to another study conducted by Center for Disease Control, only 34% of people who took a questionnaire on the proper handling of food got a good grade. One of the most important points to keep bacteria at bay is to set the refrigerator temperature below 41 degrees.
Remedies for Body Odor
You're at a party and everyone is dancing. Play your favorite song. You wake up with enthusiasm and when you start to move your body, you realize that your armpits are two large moons, very wet. To explain this easier, sweat, and sweat a lot. The problem is not just sweat, the problem is that you feel that sweat is ... smell. All sweat, is a reality. Some people do more, some less. But when we speak of "Odor" we must take into account a number of considerations to get to the root of the problem.
1. You're eating spicy food: Pay attention to what you eat. Perhaps the grandmother's recipe full of cumin is not a good option when trying to sweat odorless. If you rank all the food with strong spices, your body when you sweat, dressings and expend these same smell or "humor" as they call it, is very strong. Eat light, fresh salads and it includes removing refined foods from your diet.
2. The type of clothes you wear, check if you are not natural fibers and contain fabric that makes you sweat more. Try to buy fabrics that are lightweight cottons. Remember that collects clothing smells that could nullify the benefits of a daily bath.
3. The deodorant you use, try using an antiperspirant deodorant than pie because the sweat out of the body on either side. It is better to sweat and have no odor, which force the body not to sweat. Opt for natural deodorants.
REMEDIES FOR BAD ODOR:
1. Take half a lemon and on it, place a teaspoon of baking soda . Squeeze a little and make a smooth paste. Place it under your arms before going to sleep and bathe in the morning when you remove it.
2. Prepare a Sage tea and drink it for a week. This will make you sweat less and body odors are neutralized.
3. As a deodorant can mix distilled water with natural oil drops of your favorite (lemon or orange) . You can also add a few drops of tree oil or tea tree is a disinfectant. This deodorant is corporeal, so when you need to refresh your body, use it.
1. You're eating spicy food: Pay attention to what you eat. Perhaps the grandmother's recipe full of cumin is not a good option when trying to sweat odorless. If you rank all the food with strong spices, your body when you sweat, dressings and expend these same smell or "humor" as they call it, is very strong. Eat light, fresh salads and it includes removing refined foods from your diet.
2. The type of clothes you wear, check if you are not natural fibers and contain fabric that makes you sweat more. Try to buy fabrics that are lightweight cottons. Remember that collects clothing smells that could nullify the benefits of a daily bath.
3. The deodorant you use, try using an antiperspirant deodorant than pie because the sweat out of the body on either side. It is better to sweat and have no odor, which force the body not to sweat. Opt for natural deodorants.
REMEDIES FOR BAD ODOR:
1. Take half a lemon and on it, place a teaspoon of baking soda . Squeeze a little and make a smooth paste. Place it under your arms before going to sleep and bathe in the morning when you remove it.
2. Prepare a Sage tea and drink it for a week. This will make you sweat less and body odors are neutralized.
3. As a deodorant can mix distilled water with natural oil drops of your favorite (lemon or orange) . You can also add a few drops of tree oil or tea tree is a disinfectant. This deodorant is corporeal, so when you need to refresh your body, use it.
The debate over cell phone use and their potential health risks
Numerous studies have been conducted in recent times with the idea of knowing what the implications of the use of radiation waves emitted by cell phones. Of these, one group had raised the possibility that they could be harmful to health. However, a new research , conducted by the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology Copengague published in the British Medical Journal , states that there is no relationship between these two elements.
As part of the study, scientists monitored the health behaviors and use of cell phones in almost 360,000 participants for a period of nearly 20 years. Of this group, researchers were unable to find evidence for the existence of a rise in the statistics carcinogens in tumors compared with those not subscribed to a cellular service for the same time.
For his part, even when it is expected that these results can reassure the public regarding the use of cell phones, some experts in the field argue that it is fraudulent as part of the funds to come from a company of mobile phones . Asimo, others understand that the study is not complete and there is still much to learn about this device and its consequences in the body.
As part of the study, scientists monitored the health behaviors and use of cell phones in almost 360,000 participants for a period of nearly 20 years. Of this group, researchers were unable to find evidence for the existence of a rise in the statistics carcinogens in tumors compared with those not subscribed to a cellular service for the same time.
For his part, even when it is expected that these results can reassure the public regarding the use of cell phones, some experts in the field argue that it is fraudulent as part of the funds to come from a company of mobile phones . Asimo, others understand that the study is not complete and there is still much to learn about this device and its consequences in the body.
7 simple ways to improve your system autoimmune
Each year more than a billion cases of colds in the United States, but there are always those who can spend years without being affected. This is not accidental, but their immune systems are stronger than the rest. The average child suffers from eight colds and even the healthiest people succumb to one, but it never hurts to strengthen our system and there are simple ways to do it.
Wash your hands oftensounds very simple, but the habit of washing hands is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs during cold and flu season. A study in 2009 found that traditional soap and alcohol gels are equally effective in killing the H1N1 virus in the hands of health workers. To prevent colds, wash your hands for at least 15 seconds.
Sleep well Many medical experts believe that the recommended hours sleep helps boost immunity and prevent colds and flu. The optimum and recommended eight hours sleep is.
Better Nutrition Eating a balanced diet with a variety of nutrients plays an important role in improving immune system function, thereby preventing colds. The recommendation is to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources. It is also advisable to consume a multivitamin to help achieve the recommended daily nutrient level.
Regular exercise exercising regularly's can improve your immunity. A study of 160 elderly people found that those who exercised regularly were better protected against influenza with a vaccine against the evil that what did not exercise. Exercise increases the production of antibodies. As a bonus, the exercise also serves as an antidepressant, depression causes increased levels of cortisol and suppresses immunity. If you exercise outdoors also increase your levels of vitamin D, which helps to strengthen your immunity. The outdoor living prevent you from becoming infected from someone else, as can happen in a gym. A 20 minute walk can improve your health.
Good stress management stress can impact health and immune system function. Several studies have shown that the greater the stress, the worse the immune system and increased susceptibility to illness. Stress can impact the immune system so that you can respond and prevent disease. Limiting or controlling stress will help prevent colds and flu. Strong social ties prevent colds. The stable relationships with friends and family can help prevent colds and flu. Stable social ties help build a better immune function. One study found that extroverted people, with different groups of friends, colleagues and family are less likely to develop a cold when they have been exposed to the virus.
Be a positive person strong social ties and good stress management are features that are available in optimistic people. The best immune systems are often the people optimistic. The happiness and positivism are often associated with less risk of disease and longevity. The development of social groups is related to positive emotions, better health behaviors and better health in general.
50 is a beginning, not an end
The age of 50 is usually associated with "midlife crisis" or suggestions of "reinventing". The reality is that when you meet it half a century, the picture is more encouraging. Take a look at the ways in which life actually improves with age. The psychologist Vivian Diller outlines what really happens with age.
1. The knowledge provided security. The closer to 50 we could cause nerve damage, but studies show that during the Middle Ages, most calm. How? We reflect on our lives and we realize what we were abstracted and begin to appreciate the years of experience have taught us. Our needs, wants, likes and dislikes emerge as recognizable patterns, which helps us make better decisions. We are safer, better respond to the expectations of others and respond better to their own. Our outer lives become more in tune with our inner beliefs.
2. enjoy the here and now. 's age helps us recognize the importance of making the best of time left. Instead of wanting to return to youth, many began to enjoy right where we are. Not only do we fail to look back more often, we also feel less pressure to move forward. Being successful in work or social life is not a high priority. We do not pursue goals that motivate us and we feel pleased with what has been achieved. We keep looking for fun and adventure, but take more time to listen, taste, smell and enjoy what these experiences provide.
3. accept limitations. With aging comes realistic expectations. We accept our limitations as well as those in others. Many of us realize that instant gratification costs long-term satisfaction. Control expenses to save for retirement, we limit the indulgences to stay healthy and we invest time in building relationships. We realize that long-term relationships with partners, bosses, colleagues and friends are significant achievements.
4. Connecting with extended family. As we gain age, find ways to connect (or reconnect) to our extended families, although in the past we found it difficult. We recognize that we all have faults and show greater acceptance, because we understand that the future is limitless. When we got to the middle ages, the older child understand that we did the best we could, and likewise we do with our parents.
5. The prospect opens our eyes. As we live longer, we are open to new perspectives that help us understand our place in the world where we belong in this great universe. This context can help us gain greater understanding and purpose in our lives.
6. We enjoy being single. If we are separated, divorced, widowed or never married when we reach middle age, find the positives of being independent. We recognize that some marriages are not envy the great thing and that some families idolatrábamos can be broken and disconnected. We are less likely to fall into dysfunctional relationships and enjoyed our singleness. We connect with others in similar circumstances.
7. deeper friendships. As we live longer, with more years without children at home, we reconnect with friends, what we find important and satisfying. We are looking for old friends, neighbors and colleagues who may not have seen in years because we realize that we share a part of our history. Before we avoided meeting partners or return to neighborhoods before, but now we're excited. With greater freedom and less interference from the children and work, enjoy these opportunities more.
8. Wearing the best, not younger. As we go through middle age we realize that the pressure "anti-aging" is not so latent . Efforts to look better and younger seem trivial and even silly. We pay attention to our appearance, but we give greater emphasis to our personality and self esteem. We realize that true beauty, which is dynamic and always evolving, is best enjoyed if we stick to our own internal standards, rather than to the other set.
1. The knowledge provided security. The closer to 50 we could cause nerve damage, but studies show that during the Middle Ages, most calm. How? We reflect on our lives and we realize what we were abstracted and begin to appreciate the years of experience have taught us. Our needs, wants, likes and dislikes emerge as recognizable patterns, which helps us make better decisions. We are safer, better respond to the expectations of others and respond better to their own. Our outer lives become more in tune with our inner beliefs.
2. enjoy the here and now. 's age helps us recognize the importance of making the best of time left. Instead of wanting to return to youth, many began to enjoy right where we are. Not only do we fail to look back more often, we also feel less pressure to move forward. Being successful in work or social life is not a high priority. We do not pursue goals that motivate us and we feel pleased with what has been achieved. We keep looking for fun and adventure, but take more time to listen, taste, smell and enjoy what these experiences provide.
3. accept limitations. With aging comes realistic expectations. We accept our limitations as well as those in others. Many of us realize that instant gratification costs long-term satisfaction. Control expenses to save for retirement, we limit the indulgences to stay healthy and we invest time in building relationships. We realize that long-term relationships with partners, bosses, colleagues and friends are significant achievements.
4. Connecting with extended family. As we gain age, find ways to connect (or reconnect) to our extended families, although in the past we found it difficult. We recognize that we all have faults and show greater acceptance, because we understand that the future is limitless. When we got to the middle ages, the older child understand that we did the best we could, and likewise we do with our parents.
5. The prospect opens our eyes. As we live longer, we are open to new perspectives that help us understand our place in the world where we belong in this great universe. This context can help us gain greater understanding and purpose in our lives.
6. We enjoy being single. If we are separated, divorced, widowed or never married when we reach middle age, find the positives of being independent. We recognize that some marriages are not envy the great thing and that some families idolatrábamos can be broken and disconnected. We are less likely to fall into dysfunctional relationships and enjoyed our singleness. We connect with others in similar circumstances.
7. deeper friendships. As we live longer, with more years without children at home, we reconnect with friends, what we find important and satisfying. We are looking for old friends, neighbors and colleagues who may not have seen in years because we realize that we share a part of our history. Before we avoided meeting partners or return to neighborhoods before, but now we're excited. With greater freedom and less interference from the children and work, enjoy these opportunities more.
8. Wearing the best, not younger. As we go through middle age we realize that the pressure "anti-aging" is not so latent . Efforts to look better and younger seem trivial and even silly. We pay attention to our appearance, but we give greater emphasis to our personality and self esteem. We realize that true beauty, which is dynamic and always evolving, is best enjoyed if we stick to our own internal standards, rather than to the other set.
To lose weight you should choose a diet according your personality
If you're one of those people who have come to feel frustrated because a diet does not work, this interests you. Scientists suggest that this may be because you adopted the diet is not compatible with your brain. When comparing brain scans 66.000, neuroscientist Daniel Amen, founder of Amen Clinics, found four different types of brains , and linked to each style other than diet. According to Marie Claire , the study concluded that a person needs to choose a diet that fits the way your brain works. "Nearly all diets have a unique approach that should be adjusted to everyone," says Amen. "But our research over the past 20 years shows that give everyone the same diet plan may do very well to some, but others feel bad." According to the note of MC , Dr. Amen discovered that brains differ, making that people are divided into four categories: compulsive, impulsive, emotional and anxious. Contrary to the belief that metabolism is the key to staying slim, Dr. Amen says : "It's your brain telling you that we already consume enough, and it's your brain that gives you permission to serve a second 'bowl' of ice cream " . From the perspective of the physician, it is vital to choose a type of diet and exercise to fit the characteristics of our brains and the type of person we are.
Coffee may reduce the risk of skin cancer
If you are what you call a coffee, you wake up in the morning and you can not start the day without good coffee hot, and after dinner digestion prefer to make this drink in hand, know that you could be protecting your body against cancer. According to a new study created by the Brigham and Women's Hospital School of Medicine, Harvard University, drinking coffee may help prevent BCC, one of the types of skin cancer more common. Of the 110,000 participants the study found that women who drank more than three cups of coffee per day had a 20% lower risk of developing the disease than those who consumed less than one drink per month. For their part, men who drank more than three cups had a 9% reduction in the risk of acquiring this type of cancer. It is the researchers believe that caffeine helps the compound that can perform this behavior. Yet even if it has positive effects on health, your help is minimal when compared with other treatments previously used to prevent or counteract the evil.
The pill reduces the risk of ovarian cancer
Taking the pill for 10 years reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer by 45 percent , according to new research. The site Marie Claire published a note about this study is ongoing and has involved half a million of women. According to this source, the second most effective method to protect a woman against ovarian cancer is having a baby . In this investigation it was found that cases of ovarian cancer dropped 30 percent in women who had been pregnant and that with each additional child the risk of this cancer decreased. As reported by MC , the women taking the pill for a year reduced the risk of ovarian cancer by 2.5 percent. Those who took it for five years reduced it by 13 percent, and those who used this method of contraception for 10 years or more decreased their chances of developing this disease by 45 percent. These were the findings of the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer (EPIC). And what should the relationship between the pill and pregnancy and reduced risk of ovarian cancer? Scientists believe that both contraception and pregnancy exert a high in the key hormones in the body that is thought to cause tumors. The ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women and causes more deaths than any other cancer of the reproductive According to data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The more children a woman has and the earlier in life to give birth, the lower the risk of this cancer, according to the NIH.
Every 6 seconds a person dies from a stroke
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are the second leading cause of death worldwide, but these can be prevented by addressing underlying risk factors and paying attention to the development of certain warning signs that allow early consultation. If not treated quickly, a stroke (also known as 'stroke') can produce serious consequences . The World Stroke Day to be held this October 29 aims at the dissemination of key warning signs, among which include numbness, weakness or paralysis sudden part of the body, confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding, trouble seeing in one or both eyes and walking, the development of episodes of vertigo, loss of balance or coordination and the occurrence of painful sudden headache with no known cause. In fact, we know that 1 in 4 people who come to the guard of a cerebral infarction presented in the earlier days, warning signs . For this reason, but mainly because usually warning signs last only a few minutes and then disappear, it is important to make the query faster.
What is stroke? A stroke or brain attack occurs when the cerebral circulation failure. Because of this, brain cells can die from decreased blood flow and consequent lack of cerebral oxygen. There are two types of stroke: those caused by a blockage of blood flow (called ischemia ) and those caused by bleeding (called bleeding is generated when the vein is broken). "Regardless of the warning signs, it is also important to use the World Day to discuss those factors that are considered as stroke triggers induce the sudden interruption of blood pressure.
For example, we know that there is a relationship between stress and the possibility of developing a stroke, but we must also take into account hypertension, overweight, beyond the limits of waist circumference, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and of course family history , "said for his part Dr. Pedro Lylyk, Director General of Neurosurgery, Brain Rescue Unit of the Hospital La Sagrada Familia.
The importance of acting in time the fact of having a specialized unit is essential because a stroke constitutes a medical emergency. In fact, the time in which it is possible to make an effective intervention is very short. After that time, as stated by Dr. Victoria Marquevich, chief resident of Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario Austral (HUA), " will be generated neurological sequelae of course depend on the magnitude of the territory of ischemia or infarction of the brain. The consequences also vary depending on the area of the brain affected. So, you can generate a stroke, unable to walk, to swim or to fend for themselves. Other common effects include slurred speech and inability to express themselves.
"For many years one of the main problems regarding the management of people suffering a stroke was the lack of effective treatments. Today, having multidisciplinary teams of doctors and paramedics cerebrovascular disease experts is possible to make an accurate diagnosis and appropriate in the shortest possible time. This allows, in turn, face further treatment as quickly and accurately as possible. While at first the goal is to reduce the impact of stroke and therefore future disability, then efforts should be placed on the patient's compensation and rehabilitation of the aspects that needed work.
"When the first symptoms is important not delay medical consultation, and go to a Stroke Unit or stroke specialist, enabling early diagnosis and prompt attention by a team specially trained rescue treatment according to vascular pathology, which must and can be done to promptly and in a minimally invasive, "Dr. Peter Lylyk completed, also president of the Argentina Association of Stroke.
The "rule of 5C" will help you identify the warning signs of stroke: - Body: Feeling half of the body weak, asleep or paralyzed (face, arm or leg). - Confusion: Sudden onset of difficulty speaking or understanding. - Blindness : Sudden loss of vision in one eye or double vision. - Hiking: Sudden alteration to walk or lack of equilibrium. - Head: severe headache, sudden and unexpected. Important facts about stroke: - It is estimated that 5 percent of the population has some aneurysm in an artery in the brain, but only a few cause symptoms. - Some people have a higher risk of having an aneurysm. These include relatives of people who have had the disease. - Modern brain imaging techniques to detect aneurysms, including the youngest, before they are broken, leading to the possibility of cure when they have not yet generated no symptoms, thus eliminating the risk of bleeding, disability or death. - 1 in 6 people suffer a stroke at some point in their lives. - Every six seconds a person dies as a result of a stroke.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Strawberries protect the stomach against alcohol damage
He knew the properties of strawberries to protect the stomach. Now a team of Italian researchers, Serbian and Spanish has confirmed this protective effect in a mammalian stomach damaged by alcohol. The positive effects associated with strawberry antioxidant capacity provided scientists ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to laboratory rats and found that the gastric mucosa of those who had previously eaten strawberry extract suffered fewer injuries. The team found fewer ulcers in the stomachs of these rats before receiving alcohol for 10 days, fed strawberry extract (40 milligrams per day per kilo of body weight).
Preventing gastric diseases
The conclusions of the work indicate that a diet rich in berries may exert a beneficial effect on the prevention of gastric diseases related to the generation of free radicals and other reactive oxygen species, so that the fruit could attenuate the formation of stomach ulcers in humans . Sara Tulipani, researcher at the University of Barcelona (UB) and co-author of the work, explained that the positive effects of strawberries are associated both their antioxidant capacity as enzymes that activate or own body's antioxidant defenses.
The benefits of eating strawberries
Few calories
Its most abundant component, after water, are the carbohydrates (fructose, glucose and xylitol).
Fiber
Stresses the contribution of fiber, which improves intestinal transit (reduces the risk of getting heart disease or colon cancer). Strawberries fiber lowers blood cholesterol.
Folic Acid
Folic acid is involved in the production of red and white cells in the genetic material synthesis and formation of the immune system antibodies.
Vitamin C
strawberries are very good source of vitamin C and citric acid, salicylic acid, malic acid and oxalic acid, and potassium. Vitamin C is involved in the formation of collagen, bones and teeth, blood cells and enhances the absorption of iron from food and resistance to infection. It also has antioxidant properties.
Potassium
contain much potassium, which is necessary for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses, for normal muscle activity and is involved in water balance inside and outside the cell.
Preventing gastric diseases
The conclusions of the work indicate that a diet rich in berries may exert a beneficial effect on the prevention of gastric diseases related to the generation of free radicals and other reactive oxygen species, so that the fruit could attenuate the formation of stomach ulcers in humans . Sara Tulipani, researcher at the University of Barcelona (UB) and co-author of the work, explained that the positive effects of strawberries are associated both their antioxidant capacity as enzymes that activate or own body's antioxidant defenses.
The benefits of eating strawberries
Few calories
Its most abundant component, after water, are the carbohydrates (fructose, glucose and xylitol).
Fiber
Stresses the contribution of fiber, which improves intestinal transit (reduces the risk of getting heart disease or colon cancer). Strawberries fiber lowers blood cholesterol.
Folic Acid
Folic acid is involved in the production of red and white cells in the genetic material synthesis and formation of the immune system antibodies.
Vitamin C
strawberries are very good source of vitamin C and citric acid, salicylic acid, malic acid and oxalic acid, and potassium. Vitamin C is involved in the formation of collagen, bones and teeth, blood cells and enhances the absorption of iron from food and resistance to infection. It also has antioxidant properties.
Potassium
contain much potassium, which is necessary for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses, for normal muscle activity and is involved in water balance inside and outside the cell.
5 home remedies to relieve hot flashes
Up to 85% of U.S. women suffer from hot flashes before, during and after the menopause , indicate gynecologists. The cause is not fully understood, but it is believed that estrogen helps regulate the thermostat in the brain that controls body temperature. When estrogen levels drop, your thermostat is deregulated, it becomes very sensitive and responds inappropriately. For hormone-free relief-synthetic or human-try these home remedies to help you cool off.
Dress in layers to dress in layers of lightweight clothing is the best way to lower the temperature, because you can detach from one or two pieces. Choose clothing with fabrics that breathe. Cotton is the best, silk, wool, nylon and polyester are the least. You should consider buying sports underwear usually absorb sweat and dry quickly.
Identifies and avoids causing some women have hot flashes cause specific like red wine, spicy foods, caffeine or stressful situations. Keep a diary when you have hot flashes and what you were doing just before you give. When you can identify the cause, treatment can be as simple as avoiding those behaviors.
Exercise regularly Exercise has many benefits, reduces the risk of diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, as well as sticking to a healthy weight. It also helps the symptoms of menopause. Research, National Institute of Health suggest a link between physical activity and decreased symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes. Try to make at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least five days a week and about 15 to 20 minutes of strength training.
Learn to relax when you're under stress, either emotional or physical, your body reacts by releasing adrenaline into your stream of blood. That influx of adrenaline could increase your blood flow, which will cause your body temperature rise. The hot flashes are a response to an increase in body temperature and stress can trigger it. Try stress reduction techniques as a home remedy for hot flashes. You can try yoga, deep breathing and meditation.
Change your drink hot coffee may make you feel hot flashes, not only because it is hot but because of caffeine. If you take it, try decaf and see if your symptoms improve. If you can not stop drinking regular coffee, try to do it before noon, so the caffeine does not keep you awake. Interruptions in sleep also cause hot flashes. If you can, give up the coffee and try tea.
Keep the temperature cool Many women find that their hot flashes worse when trying to sleep, to the point that can awaken. Keep your bedroom temperature cool and try to keep a sleep pattern with the same hours of bedtime and wake up. Do not rule out using a fan.
Stay hydrated One of the most common home remedies is drinking plenty of water. When your body temperature starts to spin out of drinking water will help keep you cool. Try to keep a water bottle with you always, you may also find that consuming water can help soothe a sudden suffocation.
Dress in layers to dress in layers of lightweight clothing is the best way to lower the temperature, because you can detach from one or two pieces. Choose clothing with fabrics that breathe. Cotton is the best, silk, wool, nylon and polyester are the least. You should consider buying sports underwear usually absorb sweat and dry quickly.
Identifies and avoids causing some women have hot flashes cause specific like red wine, spicy foods, caffeine or stressful situations. Keep a diary when you have hot flashes and what you were doing just before you give. When you can identify the cause, treatment can be as simple as avoiding those behaviors.
Exercise regularly Exercise has many benefits, reduces the risk of diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, as well as sticking to a healthy weight. It also helps the symptoms of menopause. Research, National Institute of Health suggest a link between physical activity and decreased symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes. Try to make at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least five days a week and about 15 to 20 minutes of strength training.
Learn to relax when you're under stress, either emotional or physical, your body reacts by releasing adrenaline into your stream of blood. That influx of adrenaline could increase your blood flow, which will cause your body temperature rise. The hot flashes are a response to an increase in body temperature and stress can trigger it. Try stress reduction techniques as a home remedy for hot flashes. You can try yoga, deep breathing and meditation.
Change your drink hot coffee may make you feel hot flashes, not only because it is hot but because of caffeine. If you take it, try decaf and see if your symptoms improve. If you can not stop drinking regular coffee, try to do it before noon, so the caffeine does not keep you awake. Interruptions in sleep also cause hot flashes. If you can, give up the coffee and try tea.
Keep the temperature cool Many women find that their hot flashes worse when trying to sleep, to the point that can awaken. Keep your bedroom temperature cool and try to keep a sleep pattern with the same hours of bedtime and wake up. Do not rule out using a fan.
Stay hydrated One of the most common home remedies is drinking plenty of water. When your body temperature starts to spin out of drinking water will help keep you cool. Try to keep a water bottle with you always, you may also find that consuming water can help soothe a sudden suffocation.
Asthma attacks each year thousands of Hispanics
The Asthma is a condition suffered by a large number of Latinos in the U.S. and unfortunately, more than 25% lack a usual source of care. Similarly, compared with non-Hispanic whites are less likely to Hispanics with asthma in the care of a doctor or clinic regularly, receiving prescriptions for medications and have adequate access to specialty care. They also have a greater chance of ending being treated in the emergency department or hospitalized in a crisis.
The new report, Fighting for Air: The Burden of Asthma for Hispanics , published by the American Lung Association (ALA its acronym in English), provides an overview of research on complicated factors biological, environmental, political and cultural factors that increase the burden of asthma in the Hispanic population in this country. This report is part of the series Health Disparities Pulmónde of the organization. According to Dr. Norman H. Edelman, chief medical officer of the ALA, "Some Hispanics face social and economic disadvantages that leave fewer resources to implement the measures necessary to manage their asthma. Hispanics are the fastest growing ethnic group in the country, and the urgency to address the growing burden of asthma in the same as the population. The American Lung Association remains committed to addressing these and other inequalities in health in this country.
"When it comes to managing your asthma, Hispanics also face other charges to be the environment. For example, are 165% more likely to live in counties with unhealthy levels of pollution of particulate matter, and 51% more likely to live in counties with unhealthy levels of ozone compared with those non-Hispanic whites. They are also more likely to have low-wage jobs in agriculture, construction and services rarely provide health benefits and often expose workers to serious respiratory hazards.
It has also proven that poverty and stress affect the body's immune response , increase inflammation and worsen asthma . Some 22% of Hispanics in this country live below the poverty level compared to the U.S. population average of 12.5%. In view of the problems due to this disease, the American Lung Association offers resources in Spanish to help people better manage their asthma as the Breathe Well, Live Well, which is an asthma self-management program for adults. It also has open airways for schools, a school program in Spanish that educates and empowers children through fun and interactive approach of self-control asthma. For more information please contact the Helpline Lung 1-800-LUNG-USA or the website of the organization.
The new report, Fighting for Air: The Burden of Asthma for Hispanics , published by the American Lung Association (ALA its acronym in English), provides an overview of research on complicated factors biological, environmental, political and cultural factors that increase the burden of asthma in the Hispanic population in this country. This report is part of the series Health Disparities Pulmónde of the organization. According to Dr. Norman H. Edelman, chief medical officer of the ALA, "Some Hispanics face social and economic disadvantages that leave fewer resources to implement the measures necessary to manage their asthma. Hispanics are the fastest growing ethnic group in the country, and the urgency to address the growing burden of asthma in the same as the population. The American Lung Association remains committed to addressing these and other inequalities in health in this country.
"When it comes to managing your asthma, Hispanics also face other charges to be the environment. For example, are 165% more likely to live in counties with unhealthy levels of pollution of particulate matter, and 51% more likely to live in counties with unhealthy levels of ozone compared with those non-Hispanic whites. They are also more likely to have low-wage jobs in agriculture, construction and services rarely provide health benefits and often expose workers to serious respiratory hazards.
It has also proven that poverty and stress affect the body's immune response , increase inflammation and worsen asthma . Some 22% of Hispanics in this country live below the poverty level compared to the U.S. population average of 12.5%. In view of the problems due to this disease, the American Lung Association offers resources in Spanish to help people better manage their asthma as the Breathe Well, Live Well, which is an asthma self-management program for adults. It also has open airways for schools, a school program in Spanish that educates and empowers children through fun and interactive approach of self-control asthma. For more information please contact the Helpline Lung 1-800-LUNG-USA or the website of the organization.
Beware of licorice
A few days of celebrations of Halloween that focus on the sweets, the Department of Food and Drugs, FDA announced that caution should be exercised with the use of licorice. If you're 40 or older, consuming two black licorice ounces each day for at least two weeks, you can send to the hospital with irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia.
FDA experts say that licorice is a compound called glycyrrhizin, a compound derived from licorice root. Glycyrrhizin can cause a decrease in potassium levels, and when this happens, some laborers experience abnormal heart rhythms, like high blood pressure, edema, lethargy and congestive heart failure. The government agency said that last year received a report a fan of licorice experienced problems after eating the candy. Many medical journals have linked black licorice with health problems in people over 40 years, some of whom have a medical history of heart disease or high blood pressure. Potassium levels return to normal when the consumption of licorice just. If you love licorice FDA suggests: No matter your age, do not eat large amounts of licorice at a time. If you've eaten too much black licorice and feel irregular or muscle weakness, stop immediately and contact your doctor. The black licorice can interfere with some medicines, herbs or dietary supplements. Consult your doctor if you have questions about possible interactions with a medicine or supplement. If you have experienced any problems eating licorice, contact the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
FDA experts say that licorice is a compound called glycyrrhizin, a compound derived from licorice root. Glycyrrhizin can cause a decrease in potassium levels, and when this happens, some laborers experience abnormal heart rhythms, like high blood pressure, edema, lethargy and congestive heart failure. The government agency said that last year received a report a fan of licorice experienced problems after eating the candy. Many medical journals have linked black licorice with health problems in people over 40 years, some of whom have a medical history of heart disease or high blood pressure. Potassium levels return to normal when the consumption of licorice just. If you love licorice FDA suggests: No matter your age, do not eat large amounts of licorice at a time. If you've eaten too much black licorice and feel irregular or muscle weakness, stop immediately and contact your doctor. The black licorice can interfere with some medicines, herbs or dietary supplements. Consult your doctor if you have questions about possible interactions with a medicine or supplement. If you have experienced any problems eating licorice, contact the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Does it hurt your back? To practice yoga!
A new U.S. study says yoga can be very beneficial for those suffering back pain chronic. And it is this activity combines stretching exercises with breathing techniques and relaxation. Best of the discipline originating in India is that it can be done by people of all ages. The yoga began as an almost religious habit for a few. Over time, this exercise was taking more interest to become a fashion. Today, the practice of yoga has become established as a way to feel better and more in harmony with the body. remark that those who practice this discipline is the perfect combination of body and spirit, between form and substance.
In fact, they argue that after a yoga session is not only possible to gain physical but also emotional. It was precisely this increased knowledge about the scope of the discipline which led, first, many doctors will recommend to their patients as treatment or therapeutic aid in the presence of illness or injury, especially trauma type. This created the space for researchers to begin to analyze the scope of yoga in the body. Thus, a team of researchers from the Institute of Health Research Seattle in the U.S., led by Dr. Karen Sherman, found, after analyzing between 2007 and 2009, 228 people suffering from chronic back pain that stretching exercises, a This classic of physical discipline, are more beneficial for these patients than any other type of physical activity. To get to this and other findings recently published in the medical journal Archives of Internal Medicine , scientists divided into three groups affected. While 92 people made 75 minutes of yoga per week (relaxation exercises, simple breathing and postures), done 91 other conventional stretching routines (strengthening exercises, with emphasis on the trunk and legs).
Finally, 45 were assigned to instructive to read a lot - 'The Back Pain Helpbook' (the book helpful for back pain, according to the literal translation) - in which they were given some theoretical guidelines for care and relieve pain. After interviewing everyone to 6, 12 and 36 weeks led to the conclusion "while in the three groups was an improvement, the proportion was the same: patients who had received help only 'theoretical' had improved by 20 increased their welfare physical by 40 percent. " "Through the analysis, we found that there is ample physical benefits of practicing yoga in people with back pain but retain mobility, ie they are not prevented. without forgetting that even needed to corroborate what the effects of this discipline on the plane of mind.
In fact, they argue that after a yoga session is not only possible to gain physical but also emotional. It was precisely this increased knowledge about the scope of the discipline which led, first, many doctors will recommend to their patients as treatment or therapeutic aid in the presence of illness or injury, especially trauma type. This created the space for researchers to begin to analyze the scope of yoga in the body. Thus, a team of researchers from the Institute of Health Research Seattle in the U.S., led by Dr. Karen Sherman, found, after analyzing between 2007 and 2009, 228 people suffering from chronic back pain that stretching exercises, a This classic of physical discipline, are more beneficial for these patients than any other type of physical activity. To get to this and other findings recently published in the medical journal Archives of Internal Medicine , scientists divided into three groups affected. While 92 people made 75 minutes of yoga per week (relaxation exercises, simple breathing and postures), done 91 other conventional stretching routines (strengthening exercises, with emphasis on the trunk and legs).
Finally, 45 were assigned to instructive to read a lot - 'The Back Pain Helpbook' (the book helpful for back pain, according to the literal translation) - in which they were given some theoretical guidelines for care and relieve pain. After interviewing everyone to 6, 12 and 36 weeks led to the conclusion "while in the three groups was an improvement, the proportion was the same: patients who had received help only 'theoretical' had improved by 20 increased their welfare physical by 40 percent. " "Through the analysis, we found that there is ample physical benefits of practicing yoga in people with back pain but retain mobility, ie they are not prevented. without forgetting that even needed to corroborate what the effects of this discipline on the plane of mind.
Do you suffer from insomnia? Watch your heart!
Are you for staying up all night because you can not sleep or just enjoying activities at night? If so, you may need to reorganize your practice soon, because to do so might be inflicting great damage to your health. A new study conducted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, and published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association , which used the medical records of more than 52,000 men and women in Norway through 11 years, suggests that the nights without sleep can increase the risk of suffering a heart attack . Of the participants, those people who had trouble sleeping at night were 30 to 45 percent more likely to suffer from poorly compared to those who had never gone through this problem. The results also found that the more severe were the symptoms of insomnia , increased were the dangers facing the person. To improve the situation, researchers suggest that changing patterns of sleep, starting with the hygiene of the place where you sleep , and seek therapy either with drugs or natural processes.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
What your sex dreams mean
Erotic dreams are not a rarity, usually scare us sometimes is the partner with whom we engage in our sleep. Usually someone who would never consider in real life, as a teacher of the past or the clerk at the store ... and that is that you wake up. If unusual characters appear in our dreams makes us wonder if we are weird or what is wrong with us. "All the dreams, even the erotic, can be easily connected to things that are happening in our daily lives "states Ian Wallace, a psychologist and author of sleep 'The Top 100 Dreams That We All Have and What They Really Mean'. "And every person in our dreams represents a small part of our personal lives." Wallace explains that when a person appears in a wet dream does not necessarily mean we want it. Instead, it is likely that this person has an admirable quality that you think you have not fully developed. Psychologist Gillian Wallace explains that some erotic dreams could be just to please something that does not happen in real life, but mostly it is more complex, a reflection of your desires and fears.
What does it mean when your sexual dream appears ...
Your boss. One of the most universal erotic dreams. "It could be that you are sexually attracted to your boss," says Wallace, "but if you're holding sex with him asleep, your subconscious is probably recognizing your ability to make decisions and act as a leader." After you complete the unusual sequence, you should make an appointment with your boss to discuss your future in the company.
Your friend. You know that the relationship is strictly friendly, why he appears so sexy in your head? He may have a quality you admire and want for you. Do not worry, your subconscious is working to develop possibly that skill.
Your platonic love. It seems strange that the person you spellbound litters appear on your wet dream, but why not fantasize while you're asleep so obvious. "It's easy to assume that means you want to have sex with that person. But in reality you are also attracted by emotional or spiritual qualities," says Wallace.
A celebrity. After the leaders, celebrities are sexual partners in dreams more common. The University of Montreal found that women tend to dream more celebrities than men. Although it may seem purely physical, the reality is that such dreams will recognize your admiration for the artist.
Your ex. You thought that was a thing of the past and there you go naked in your dream. According to Wallace, when I dream of being a former bad habits that you are repeating your failed relationship, consider it a warning to examine your current romance.
Your partner with another person. If your partner 'horns hit you' in your sleep, do not rush to think about what's happening in real life. This sexual nightmare, probably has more to do with you than with him. "When you dream that your partner has an affair , you may be losing faith in your own abilities or attractiveness.
"Stranger."When someone has a sex dream with a stranger, the person usually wears a mask or has no face" Wallace says. She thinks it's your subconscious telling you that you reveal a hidden talent. It could also mean that you're finding qualities you want in your partner, but have not found it yet.
A family. While dreaming about sex with a relative sounds disgusting and horrible, Wallace insists that it is very normal. Everything is of the qualities that person has that you want for yourself or your partner. The conclusion is that sexual dreams should not be taken literally but as an alert for problems in your sex life real or areas that could and want to improve.
What does it mean when your sexual dream appears ...
Your boss. One of the most universal erotic dreams. "It could be that you are sexually attracted to your boss," says Wallace, "but if you're holding sex with him asleep, your subconscious is probably recognizing your ability to make decisions and act as a leader." After you complete the unusual sequence, you should make an appointment with your boss to discuss your future in the company.
Your friend. You know that the relationship is strictly friendly, why he appears so sexy in your head? He may have a quality you admire and want for you. Do not worry, your subconscious is working to develop possibly that skill.
Your platonic love. It seems strange that the person you spellbound litters appear on your wet dream, but why not fantasize while you're asleep so obvious. "It's easy to assume that means you want to have sex with that person. But in reality you are also attracted by emotional or spiritual qualities," says Wallace.
A celebrity. After the leaders, celebrities are sexual partners in dreams more common. The University of Montreal found that women tend to dream more celebrities than men. Although it may seem purely physical, the reality is that such dreams will recognize your admiration for the artist.
Your ex. You thought that was a thing of the past and there you go naked in your dream. According to Wallace, when I dream of being a former bad habits that you are repeating your failed relationship, consider it a warning to examine your current romance.
Your partner with another person. If your partner 'horns hit you' in your sleep, do not rush to think about what's happening in real life. This sexual nightmare, probably has more to do with you than with him. "When you dream that your partner has an affair , you may be losing faith in your own abilities or attractiveness.
"Stranger."When someone has a sex dream with a stranger, the person usually wears a mask or has no face" Wallace says. She thinks it's your subconscious telling you that you reveal a hidden talent. It could also mean that you're finding qualities you want in your partner, but have not found it yet.
A family. While dreaming about sex with a relative sounds disgusting and horrible, Wallace insists that it is very normal. Everything is of the qualities that person has that you want for yourself or your partner. The conclusion is that sexual dreams should not be taken literally but as an alert for problems in your sex life real or areas that could and want to improve.
Tan or not? How to get a nice color without dangers
Summer is behind us, and perhaps took colorcito your skin thanks to the days you spent at the beach is fading. Have you heard of tanning beds and you are curious to try them, but at the same time gives you a little scary because you know that this system of tanning can be dangerous and cause skin cancer . To not put your health at risk and can nice keep your skin tone for more time, we talked with Dr. Kolanksy Glenn , a certified dermatologist who explained the dangers of tanning and gave us several tips to look healthy and beautiful skin.
Having tanned skin is a growing trend, but when it ceases to be healthy? No type of tanning is healthy. It's how our bodies protect themselves. UVA rays penetrate the skin and activate the melanocytes that produce the brown pigment called melanin.
Many people are willing to use tanning beds to maintain a sexy color. But research has shown that tanning beds are dangerous. What are the risks involved? The use of tanning beds is dangerous because it uses UV rays. The skin tanning is addictive , but its harmful effects are cumulative. Recently the law of California banned the use of tanning beds for anyone under 18. The law was to reduce the future incidence of skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation that comes from tanning beds is associated with an increase in skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.
What about tanning sprays? Are they dangerous too? The spray tanning is safe. Cosmetically need to be applied or sprayed so that the color looks natural. It is advisable to choose a soft tan color to achieve a natural look.
For people who already have tanned skin, is there any way you can make your color last longer? A tan may last longer when kept moist the skin. The skin naturally exfoliate, and when it is lubricated frequently can reduce pelemos us or we get rid of the tan coat. If you go to apply spray tan should exfoliate the skin before applying the product.
We know that unprotected sun exposure is dangerous, but how can we maximize the time spent abroad? That is, we still need sun for healthy bones and healthy skin, right? We do need a certain amount of sunlight to produce vitamin D. If a sunscreen works perfectly, an SPF 15 offers one hour of protection. If you are concerned about adequate intake of vitamin D supplements are available. Some contain both vitamin D and calcium.
Are there foods that can help us have a nice skin color? A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can make you look a healthier skin . The beta carotene is a pigment yellow / orange that comes from eating fruits and vegetables. It gives the skin a warm tone. It is found in vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins ('pumpkins' and 'winter squash') and sweet potatoes. Fruits like papaya, apricots, melons, mangoes, nectarines and peaches contain vitamin A, which is also obtained from spinach and other leafy greens.
Having tanned skin is a growing trend, but when it ceases to be healthy? No type of tanning is healthy. It's how our bodies protect themselves. UVA rays penetrate the skin and activate the melanocytes that produce the brown pigment called melanin.
Many people are willing to use tanning beds to maintain a sexy color. But research has shown that tanning beds are dangerous. What are the risks involved? The use of tanning beds is dangerous because it uses UV rays. The skin tanning is addictive , but its harmful effects are cumulative. Recently the law of California banned the use of tanning beds for anyone under 18. The law was to reduce the future incidence of skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation that comes from tanning beds is associated with an increase in skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.
What about tanning sprays? Are they dangerous too? The spray tanning is safe. Cosmetically need to be applied or sprayed so that the color looks natural. It is advisable to choose a soft tan color to achieve a natural look.
For people who already have tanned skin, is there any way you can make your color last longer? A tan may last longer when kept moist the skin. The skin naturally exfoliate, and when it is lubricated frequently can reduce pelemos us or we get rid of the tan coat. If you go to apply spray tan should exfoliate the skin before applying the product.
We know that unprotected sun exposure is dangerous, but how can we maximize the time spent abroad? That is, we still need sun for healthy bones and healthy skin, right? We do need a certain amount of sunlight to produce vitamin D. If a sunscreen works perfectly, an SPF 15 offers one hour of protection. If you are concerned about adequate intake of vitamin D supplements are available. Some contain both vitamin D and calcium.
Are there foods that can help us have a nice skin color? A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can make you look a healthier skin . The beta carotene is a pigment yellow / orange that comes from eating fruits and vegetables. It gives the skin a warm tone. It is found in vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins ('pumpkins' and 'winter squash') and sweet potatoes. Fruits like papaya, apricots, melons, mangoes, nectarines and peaches contain vitamin A, which is also obtained from spinach and other leafy greens.
Five tips to avoid that feeling of bloating
Sometimes you experience bloating, or bloating, even though we have eaten foods that we consider good for our health. The swelling is a sign of poor digestion and the way you eat and choose foods that will make a big difference.
1. Do not eat fruit for dessert usually think that as a dessert fruit salad is better than a chocolate cake. Of course, fruit is a great source of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, but it will not quite agree with your system at the end of your meal. The fruit is digested very fast because it is mostly water and simple sugars. When you've eaten something stronger, it takes longer to digest, the fruit is left behind on your system and causes fermentation, resulting in swelling. Eat fruit on an empty stomach or first thing in the morning.
2. Limit fluids with meals The swelling occurs when your digestive system is not functioning effectively. When you eat your stomach produces digestive juices, enzymes and other substances to food processing. When you add water or liquid to the mixture, dilute the digestive juices and sediment forms in your stomach. This slows the process and causes swelling. Hydrate better between meals, waiting half an hour before or after eating before to take fluids. During the meal, sipping if you need, but is at least possible.
3. Only eat until you're three-quarters full body It takes time to recognize the signs of fullness, so if you eat until you feel completely full, it is likely you have eaten each other and cause bloating because it is difficult to digest. Better eat slowly and pay attention to your body. If you stop when you feel 75% full, your body's ability to digest food is greater and you can say goodbye to bloating.
4. Start your meal with a green salad to eat a salad at the beginning of your meal can warn heavier foods to eat to excess. The salads contain fiber and nutrients that will fill and serve to restrict your caloric intake naturally. The enzymes in your salad will also help your digestive process. But try to be a light salad. Do not add creamy dressings or cheese, add milk may worsen your swelling. Opt for salads with lemon juice or a vinaigrette lightly.
5. Make simple meals with less food groups per meal for the Americans usually contain protein foods, meat or chicken, a starch such as potatoes or rice, and vegetables. These foods require different spices and contain a variety of oils and additives. Your stomach has to deal with this variety in the digestion process and makes it easy. Many heavy meals cause fermentation, which in turn creates gas and bloating. Simplify your meals and eat less in groups each time. Start with a salad and ensures that food stronger as animal protein or starch bearing plant, rather than parearlas together. do not have to suffer from bloating. The changes discussed are simple and you can start minimizing and eliminating caffeine, salt, small steps to feel better every day.
1. Do not eat fruit for dessert usually think that as a dessert fruit salad is better than a chocolate cake. Of course, fruit is a great source of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, but it will not quite agree with your system at the end of your meal. The fruit is digested very fast because it is mostly water and simple sugars. When you've eaten something stronger, it takes longer to digest, the fruit is left behind on your system and causes fermentation, resulting in swelling. Eat fruit on an empty stomach or first thing in the morning.
2. Limit fluids with meals The swelling occurs when your digestive system is not functioning effectively. When you eat your stomach produces digestive juices, enzymes and other substances to food processing. When you add water or liquid to the mixture, dilute the digestive juices and sediment forms in your stomach. This slows the process and causes swelling. Hydrate better between meals, waiting half an hour before or after eating before to take fluids. During the meal, sipping if you need, but is at least possible.
3. Only eat until you're three-quarters full body It takes time to recognize the signs of fullness, so if you eat until you feel completely full, it is likely you have eaten each other and cause bloating because it is difficult to digest. Better eat slowly and pay attention to your body. If you stop when you feel 75% full, your body's ability to digest food is greater and you can say goodbye to bloating.
4. Start your meal with a green salad to eat a salad at the beginning of your meal can warn heavier foods to eat to excess. The salads contain fiber and nutrients that will fill and serve to restrict your caloric intake naturally. The enzymes in your salad will also help your digestive process. But try to be a light salad. Do not add creamy dressings or cheese, add milk may worsen your swelling. Opt for salads with lemon juice or a vinaigrette lightly.
5. Make simple meals with less food groups per meal for the Americans usually contain protein foods, meat or chicken, a starch such as potatoes or rice, and vegetables. These foods require different spices and contain a variety of oils and additives. Your stomach has to deal with this variety in the digestion process and makes it easy. Many heavy meals cause fermentation, which in turn creates gas and bloating. Simplify your meals and eat less in groups each time. Start with a salad and ensures that food stronger as animal protein or starch bearing plant, rather than parearlas together. do not have to suffer from bloating. The changes discussed are simple and you can start minimizing and eliminating caffeine, salt, small steps to feel better every day.
5 things you can do to prevent breast cancer
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime , and although men will develop the disease, women are 100 times more likely to do so. The National Cancer Institute reports that more than 207,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and about 40,000 thousand of them died of this disease . There are some factors over which we have no control and can contribute to the risk of developing cancer. These include family history, our genetics, age and gender, and menstrual cycles, those who started their period before age 12 are at greater risk. But there are many things we can change to reduce this danger. Then, 5 things you can do to prevent breast cancer : Maintain a healthy weight This is key to maintaining healthy weight and reduce the risk of developing any cancer. Obesity remains a growing problem in the country, and so do the many health problems that result from it. Watch your consumption of meat The NIH recommends that people limit their consumption of both processed meats as red meat. Both have been linked to increase in certain types of cancers. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables should be the cornerstone of our daily diet. These are supplied with nutrients and antioxidants that our body needs to fight free radicals and help to reduce rates of cancer risk. Limit your intake of alcohol Taking more than one or two alcoholic drinks a day increases the risk of developing breast cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that women drink no more than one glass of alcohol a day. Those who already have a higher risk of developing this disease should stop drinking alcohol. Exercise Staying physically active and do enough exercise is important for maintaining good health and to maintain an ideal weight. To do this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people try to make at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week, 75 minutes of intense aerobic activity per week, or a combination of loved. This means that each person should do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity a day for five days a week. Additionally, those who are taking a long-term hormone therapy should talk with their doctors about alternatives, because this may increase your risk of developing this disease. There are also ongoing research on the relationship between air pollution and increased risk of breast cancer. "Prevention is the first step to take when it comes to our health," says Pam McCullough, director of program Woodbridge nursing campus of Stratford University . About the things we can change to prevent this disease, McCullough says, "It is important that we take seriously and apply them to our lives.
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