Archive for the ‘Health and Fitness’ Category
Spices May Protect Against Consequences Of High Blood Sugar
Common Cooking Spice Found In Curry Shows Promise In Combating Diabetes And Obesity
Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent diabetes?
Post-exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel
Recipe to recover more quickly from exercise: Finish workout, eat pasta, and wash down with five or six cups of strong coffee.
Coffee Drinkers Have Slightly Lower Death Rates, Study Finds
A new study has good news for coffee drinkers: Regular coffee drinking (up to 6 cups per day) is not associated with increased deaths in either men or women. In fact, both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee consumption is associated with a somewhat smaller rate of death from heart disease.
Going Green with Feminine Hygiene
As the world becomes more aware of environmental concerns, many people have found ways to incorporate “green” alternatives into their daily lives. Women can play a special role in these recycling and conserving times if they consider products that they use monthly during menstruation. There are numerous products now on the market that serve as reasonable, if not preferable, alternatives to traditional ones.
Heavy Beer Consumption May Affect Pancreatic Cancer
Are you one of the many people that enjoy drinking beer? There may be some new information causing you to rethink that usage. Recent research has found that heavy drinking of one of the most popular alcoholic drinks could lead to the advancement of pancreatic cancer, the fourth deadliest cancer in the U.S. for both men and women.
Laugh Your Way To Wellness With Yoga Trend
“Ho ho, ha ha ha,” students in a fitness class at the University of Michigan Health System chant repeatedly while clapping their hands and walking around the room.
Killer Stairs? Taking The Elevator Could Be Worse For Your Body
For years, scientists have been proclaiming the benefits of exercise. Studies showing that regular exercise benefits human health have exploded in number, examining many health problems ranging from cancer and diabetes to arthritis and pre-mature death.
Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders
Obesity is a well known risk factor for certain physical health problems, but a new study suggests that heavy adults also have higher rates of psychiatric disorders.
Cervical Cancer Prevention Awareness Month – May 2008
Cervical cancer, also known as cancer of the cervix, is the second leading cause of death among Filipino women. In 2005, at least 10 Filipino women died from cervical cancer which is caused by the Human Papillomavirus or HPV. (2005 Facts and Estimates by the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.) HPV is a common virus that affects men and women and some types can cause cervical cancer or abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix that could turn into cancer.