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Published: January 18, 2010
Premature babies and babies born with low birth weights have long been known to have several physical health problems – both at birth, and later in life. But now it appears that these babies may also suffer from mental and behavioral issues down the road as well. Keep reading for more on this recent scientific study.
Published: January 18, 2010
You might have thought that your “general intelligence level” was predetermined, based on such measures as your IQ. Well, that’s simply not true. And believe it or not, you may be able to improve your intelligence just by eating more fish! A recent study showed that teenage boys who consumed fish at least once a week had higher intelligence scores than boys who did not consume as much. Keep reading to find out the details of this study, and to learn how you can “get smart.”
Published: January 18, 2010
A traditional western practice that has become a popular form of exercise in America, yoga is designed to enhance awareness, create a mind-body-spiritual balance, and cleanse, heal and strengthen the body. The most obvious benefits relate to stress reduction, flexibility and relaxation, but as more studies are conducted, there is evidence of other tangible health benefits. Let’s take a closer look at some of these benefits . . .
Published: January 18, 2010
We all hear the familiar warnings around the holidays about the perils of over-indulging in the sweet and high-fat fare common to the season. And many of us tell ourselves that this year will be different, even if secretly we don’t believe a single word we say to ourselves on the subject. For the most part we see this as a minor self-betrayal, if we take it seriously at all. But new research suggests that you might want to rethink your attitudes, if not your habits, around holiday eating.
Published: January 14, 2010
Good news for people with at-risk signs of oral cancer: a new study from Texas reveals that green tea extract may be the preventative measure these people need. In fact, the journal
Cancer Prevention Research published findings showing that more than 50 percent of study participants at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center had a clinical response to the green tea extract. Keep reading for more information on this important discovery.
Published: January 14, 2010
Most of us do not need a whole lot of motivation or prodding to eat chocolate, whether it comes in the milk or dark variety. And now new research is giving you even one more reason to give in to your favorite chocolate temptation! A recent study indicates that the very make-up of chocolate may be able to reduce your stress levels. Now what’s not de-stressing about that? Let’s take a look at this decadent discovery . . .
Published: January 14, 2010
Almost all of the great love stories take place in the summer time. Spring and summer are the time for new life for foliage, animals, and humans. These are the seasons that notoriously cause love to bloom. But, is it just because the media has caused people to believe this or is there a scientific reason for it? Keep reading to find out why the winter season actually puts a damper on your love life . . . and how to address it!
Published: January 14, 2010
Maybe one of your new year's resolutions is to lose a little weight. And maybe it's not the first year you've had that as a new year's resolution. Losing weight on your own can be confusing, difficult, and down-right impossible at times. Luckily, there are a number of weight loss programs, books, nutritionists and other aids available to help get you on the path to success. But where do you start when choosing one? Keep reading for the six definitive questions you need to ask when selecting a weight-loss approach.
Published: January 11, 2010
Ok. Raise your hand if you are unclear on the subject of whether foods that are high in fat are good for you or bad for you. Go ahead and take a couple of moments to think about. Fat. Good thing or bad thing? BAD! And not just for your waistline. In fact, new research is suggesting that you can actually boost your immunity to colds, the flu and other dangerous health conditions simply by avoiding fatty fare.
Published: January 11, 2010
While the occasional bouts with gassiness happen to you from time to time, they are usually the result of a particular food item that you ate. In most cases these occurrences are nothing more severe than mildly uncomfortable and a source of temporary embarrassment for you and those around you. For others of you, the diagnosis of a condition such as irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive system deficiency means having to identify and reduce or eliminate food sources that result in more serious symptoms of gas that include severe abdominal cramping. Some of those foods? Veggies. Keep reading to find out which ones!
