Archive for August, 2008

Anxiety And Depression

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Anxietyand depression are two separate conditions.The exact relationship between the two is still under study.Although it’s very common to use them together,any direct relationship to each other has yet to be found. For now, the relationship between anxiety and depression is often known as comorbidity. Meaning that anxiety and depression are two unrelated but co-existing […]

How To Spot The Effects Of Stress

Friday, August 29th, 2008

The problem with stress is that for many they simply do not see it coming on the one hand , and on the other they will not admit it just in case it is seen as a sign of weakness from there peers.Stress can be absolutely devastating in extreme cases not only for the person […]

Chef O Inspires Healthy Living At Aakp’s Annual Convention

Friday, August 29th, 2008

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to announce the appearance of Oliver Hale, also known as Chef O, at the AAKP 35th Annual Convention. The award winning chef, television show host and kidney transplant recipient is leading a diet and nutrition educational session at the Annual Convention on Friday, Aug. […]

By Altering Hundreds Of Genes, Black Raspberries Slow Cancer

Friday, August 29th, 2008

New research strongly suggests that a mix of preventative agents, such as those found in concentrated black raspberries, may more effectively inhibit cancer development than single agents aimed at shutting down a particular gene. Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center examined the effect of freeze-dried black raspberries on genes […]

Six Easy Ways to Make Lunchtime Healthy and Fun

Friday, August 29th, 2008

As the start of another school year approaches, you’re looking for ways to provide your child with a lunch that is healthy, as well as being something they will want to eat. This is the perfect time of year to introduce a new healthy lunch routine that’s fun for both of you. Click to read […]

Exclusive Breastfeeding Increases Child’s Risk For Vitamin D Deficiency; Black, Darker-Skinned Children Already Have Increased Risk

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Exclusive breastfeeding can increase a child’s risk of developing rickets because breast milk alone does not provide adequate levels of vitamin D, a critical ingredient that helps to absorb calcium and build strong bones, the New York Times reports.
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Vitamin And Mineral Supplements - Friend Or Foe?

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Registered dietitians know that vitamin and mineral supplements can be both harmful and helpful. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide recommends that, in addition to healthy food choices, women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding need a multivitamin supplement containing folic acid every day. Men and women over 50 need […]

High Cholesterol Levels Drop Naturally In Children On High-Fat Anti-Seizure Diet, Hopkins Study Show

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Elevated cholesterol levels return to normal or near normal levels over time in four out of 10 children with uncontrollable epilepsy treated with the high-fat ketogenic diet, according to results of a Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study reported in the Journal of Child Neurology. The study appears online ahead of print here.
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5 Reasons to Try Gourmet Tea Today

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Want to try something different? Discover a world of fine loose gourmet teas, and you’ll never use a teabag again!
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Mending Bones With High Tech Glass Of Milk

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Scientists at the new Nuclear-Magnetic Resonance unit at the University of Warwick have discovered how a high tech glass of milk is helping bones mend. Low temperature Bioglass is used to help fix broken bones, but until now no-one has been able to understand the process. Using a strong […]