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CPR: A Lifesaving Action
2011-01-07 01:20:00 Dr.Syed K.Haque Recently, it was reported that Michael Jackson's doctor didn't know CPR. Perhaps, he didn't follow the standard CPR procedure. He used one hand technique which is used in children under 8 years of age. Secondly,CPR should be done on a hard surface. As Michael Jackson was lying... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Action
Bitter melon: A Medicine at the Greengrocery
2011-01-04 05:11:00 By Syed K.Haque, MD Just as many drugs are bitter, so is the bitter melon with it's medicinal properties. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or Karela (in India) often tastes like medicine. But does it have true medicinal properties? Does it have side... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Medicine , Melon
Can Choosing the Right Friends Keep You Healthy?
2011-01-01 18:53:00 Dr.Kristie Leong If you want to stay healthy, choose the right friends. According to a new study published in the International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity, having healthy friends could boost your personal health. Choose the Right Friends to Stay... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Social Bookmarking , Healthy
Sipping Green Tea Can Alter How We Perceive Flavor
2010-12-31 18:27:00 By Stacey Shackford While trying to figure out what makes certain beverages cloudy, Cornell researchers made the startling discovery that certain chemicals in green tea -- and perhaps red wine -- react with saliva in ways that can alter how we perceive flavors. Specifically, regular... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Green
Medication to Induce ?Longevity Syndromes?
2010-12-30 21:50:00 John Fahey, Ph.D. There is excitement on the frontiers of cardiovascular research with the recent announcement by Merck that they have a drug in development which raised HDL-cholesterol in study participants by 138% from 41 mg/dL to 101 mg/dL in a clinical trial. The drug is Anacetrapib. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Longevity , Elderly
Stress and Heart Disease: Is There an Association?
2010-12-28 20:52:00 By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Stanwhit607 ?Relax or you?re going to have a heart attack?. If you?re high-strung with a type A personality, those words may have been directed at you. But is it really true? Can stress cause heart disease or a heart attack, or is this just an old wives? tale?... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Heart , Disease , Stress , Association , Elderly
Drink Tomato Juice for Healthy Bones?
2010-12-14 15:25:00 Milk?s not the only drink that builds healthy bones. According to new research published in the journal Osteoporosis International, drinking tomato juice reduces the risk of osteoporosis too. Is sipping tomato juice twice a day the key to healthy bones? Drink Tomato Juice for Healthy ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Fruits , Bones
Top Fitness Trends for 2011
2010-11-28 16:57:00 Just as there are clothing and fashion trends, trends in fitness change too. No one wants to do the same workout over and over, so it?s exciting to see what?s new in the fitness world. Here?s what will be big in 2011. Fitness Industry Trends : Fast and Hard is In According to a recent poll... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Does Walking Prevent Loss of Brain Volume?
2010-11-13 02:21:00 A brisk walk not only gets your blood pumping and tones your heart - it could save your brain too. According to new research published in the journal Neurology, taking a daily walk prevents brain atrophy and the loss of brain volume that goes along with aging. So, if you want to hold onto your gray... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Health , Walking , Loss , Brain
Should You Store Apples in the Refrigerator?
2010-11-03 23:44:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Do you keep apples in the refrigerator? Most people do, but when you store apples in the refrigerator, you may be reducing their health benefits. Here?s why. According to an article published in the Journal of Nutrition, storing apples in the refrigerator or in other cold... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Store , Apples
Is It Smart to Drink Milk After Exercising?
2010-10-29 21:52:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Forgot those fancy, overpriced sports drinks.To replace lost fluids after a workout, milk may be the better answer. According to a new study, replacing some of the carbohydrates in sports drinks with milk protein normalizes body fluids faster than guzzling a Gatorade. Milk ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Drink , Smart
Can Red Pepper Help With Weight Loss?
2010-10-25 03:19:00 by Matthew Stathis, PhD Spices are a chef?s best friend, and few spices pack as much punch as the chili pepper. Able to add zing to any dish, chiles can create mild warming sensations or tongue-burning thrills. But dieters will be relieved to learn that chiles can help burn... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Pepper , Loss
Does Drinking Tea Cause Kidney Stones?
2010-10-20 16:05:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Robert R. Wal Have you discovered the health benefits of tea? It?s full of antioxidants, particularly the less fermented varieties, like green tea and white tea. Although animal studies support the health benefits of tea, human studies are still ongoing, although... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Drinking
Why You Shouldn't Use a Night Light
2010-10-15 03:07:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Do you feel more secure when you leave on a night light? It may be comforting to have some light in the room, but sleeping with light shining at night could be harmful to your health. How? By altering natural circadian rhythms that regulate bodily functions and help to keep cancer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Night , Light
Is It Smart to Take Vitamins on an Empty Stomach?
2010-10-10 20:31:00 By Dr.Kristie Leong It?s best to get vitamins and minerals from natural food sources rather than from supplements.Unfortunately, not everyone eats a healthy diet ? and some people need vitamin or nutritional supplements for medical reasons. If you have to take them, should you take vitamins with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Vitamins , Smart , Stomach
Do Bananas Cause Constipation?
2010-10-04 14:48:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: TimothyPilgrim Doctors often recommend that people eat bananas when they have diarrhea ? as part of the BRAT diet. (bananas, rice, applesauce, and tea). Because bananas help to relieve diarrhea, many people assume that bananas slow down bowel movements. Do... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
A Little Hunger Helps You Avoid Sleepiness During the Day
2010-09-29 01:07:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Are you constantly struggling to stay awake at work or in class? Many people have this problem ? and there may be a simple solution. If you?re eating a large meal during the day, it could be causing you to nod off and not get your work done. According to a new study, being hungry... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Hunger
Eating Too Quickly Will Make You Fat
2010-09-22 19:16:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Many people have busy schedules that don?t allow them the luxury of sitting down to a leisurely meal. Instead, they grab something fast from a drive-through window - or scarf down a brown bag lunch before returning to their to-do list. Not only does eating too fast lead to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Make
Is Vaseline Good for Lips?
2010-09-20 05:56:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Mraig When your lips feel dry and chapped, do you reach for the old standby - Vaseline? Vaseline for lips is one of the most popular products people use to protect and heal lips that are moisture starved and chapped - but is it really an effective treatment? Is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Lips , Good
Should You Do Static Stretching Before Exercise?
2010-09-17 19:18:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Nemonoman Some personal trainers encourage athletes and casual exercisers to do static stretching exercises before working out ? to warm up their muscles. Trainers have given this advice to athletes for years, but the importance of static stretching before... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Exercise
Cockroaches May Be a Source of Natural Antibiotics
2010-09-14 17:39:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit : ??? from Changhua, Taiwan Could cockroaches be an unlikely source of natural antibiotics? Most people think of cockroaches as being ?dirty?, but new research shows they may be valuable in the battle against resistant bacterial infections that no longer respond to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Natural , Source , Antibiotics
Can Taking Antihistamines Cause Weight Gain?
2010-09-11 18:13:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Taking antihistamines may relieve allergy symptoms, but these commonly used medications can also make it harder to fasten your belt. A new study carried out at Yale University shows that people who take antihistamines are more likely to be obese or overweight than those who don?t.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Weight
Does Cigarette Smoking Make Acne Worse?
2010-09-08 19:00:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Most people know that cigarette smoking is bad for their lungs ? and that it increases the risk of premature aging of the skin. But, can it worsen acne too? What do researchers know about the relationship between smoking and acne? Does Cigarette Smoking Cause Acne ? When it... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Make
The Health Risks of Reheating Rice
2010-09-03 01:31:00 Dr.Kristie Leong ; &nbs p; Image Credit : CDC/ Courtesy of Larry Stauffer, Oregon State Public Health Laboratory Have you ever brought home leftovers from a Chinese... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Rice
The Benefits of Eating Berries on Brain Health
2010-09-01 19:17:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit : PhreddieH3 They?re colorful, sweet, and they?re essential for brain health. Berries are chock full of antioxidant compounds that protect the brain from age-related deterioration. Up until now, scientists haven?t been sure exactly how berries exert their magic on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Health , Brain
Can Capsinoids Help You Lose Weight?
2010-08-30 07:04:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Is there a natural way to boost fat burning? The answer doesn?t die with dangerous diet pills and supplements that elevate the heart rate, blood pressure, and increase the risk of stroke. Could there a safe, all-natural way to boost fat metabolism? Some studies show that green... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Weight , Lose Weight
Can You Die From Laughing?
2010-08-27 06:06:00 Dr. Kristie Leong What would life be like without a little humor? It?s hard to deny the many health benefits of a good laugh. Laughing is a good way to reduce stress - and studies show it lowers levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine that cause blood pressure... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Soy vs. Casein Protein: Which Is Better?
2010-08-25 07:13:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: CoolFox Bodybuilders and fitness buffs, intent on building lean body mass, are usually focused on getting enough protein in their diet. Some choose the natural route and get their protein through food sources, while others turn to protein supplements.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Health , Protein
Can Inflamed Gums Lead to Alzheimer's Disease?
2010-08-23 22:42:00 By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Ciell (Picture shows a room for controlled multisensory stimulation therapy for Alzheimer patients) What does oral hygiene have to do with your brain? Plenty - according to new research from New York University. Their team of dental researchers recently found... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Health , Disease , Elderly
How Pomegranate Extract Helps Aging Skin ?
More articles from this author:2010-08-23 07:20:00 Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit : Badagnani The popularity of the pomegranate fruit is growing rapidly as more people discover its unique health benefits. Pomegranate s are a good source of polyphenols and other compounds that reduce inflammation and destroy free radicals. Preliminary studies... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Skin , Aging 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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