Category: Quality Control (Page 21 of 74)

      Demystifying Food Labels

      April 15, 2012 /

      The information is so important when making nutrition decisions, yet nutrition fact labels can be difficult to decipher.

      First, knowing the serving size is key.

      It is easy to assume that a package is one serving, however, often there are 3 or more servings per package in foods like chips, cookies and beverages.

      At first glance what looks like 150 calories can easily became 3 times as much.

      Read the following guide for an explanation of nutrition fact terms and what they mean and how you can make wise food decisions.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Resources, Wellness

      The Cost Of Aging Is Outpacing Resources

      April 15, 2012 /

      As we are living longer the cost of aging increases.

      A strain on private pensions, social security and on health services could prove problematic.

      Raising the retirement age, increasing taxes to fund public pension plans and lower benefits could hep mitigate the strains of an aging population.

      Educating citizens better on how to prepare for their retirements and by promoting retirement products that protect people against the risk that they outlive their assets.

      Already the cost of caring for aging baby boomers is beginning to strain government budgets, particularly in advanced economies where by 2050 the elderly will match the numbers of workers almost one for one. The IMF study shows that the problem is global and that longevity is a bigger risk than thought.

      “If everyone in 2050 lived just three years longer than now expected, in line with the average underestimation of longevity in the past, society would need extra resources equal to 1% to 2% of GDP per year,” it said in a study to be released in its World Economic Outlook next week.

      Health Care Policy, Medicare, Quality Control

      Natural Remedies For Headaches

      April 14, 2012 /

      When traditional therapies no longer work, natural remedies may be the only relief for headaches.

      The good news is that a handful of supplements have proven to be effective in a number of small studies. Though supplement makers don’t have the big bucks to do large scale studies, smaller studies have convinced some specialists—and many patients—that some of these alt meds are worth a try, especially since they come with a low risk of side effects. Caveat: Always discuss your treatment with a doctor, and don’t take these supplements without consulting a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

      These are a few of the natural remedies that may calm your headaches.
      Read on to see why they work and which will work best for you.

      Vitamin B2
      Vitamin D
      Magnesium
      Butterbur
      Feverfew and Ginger

      Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

      Dental X-Rays Linked To Certain Brain Tumors

      April 14, 2012 /

      There is concern over exposure to dental x-rays and the threat that they may pose.

      Meningioma and thyroid cancer have been connected to dental x-rays, however, there is no causal relationship established and dental professionals are calling for more research.

      “It’s a cautionary tale … we do know that radiation can cause tumors, and we have to be judicious with its use,” said Dr. Donald O’Rourke, an associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania who was not involved in the study.

      Meningiomas are the most frequently occurring tumor in the head. They are located in the meninges, the tissues covering the brain. The vast majority are “benign” – or noncancerous – but, depending on their location, could cause blindness or other serious neurological damage. Those in the skull base are more difficult to remove in their entirety. Depending on the tumor, surgery may not be required.

      There is always caution against excessive radiation exposure from x-rays.

      Health Care Policy, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Drink The Soda Leave The Chips

      April 14, 2012 /

      Drinking diet soda in and of itself may not contribute to metabolic disorder, however, consuming extra calories because of those saved with the soda will add up.

      So, is it the case that those who drink diet soda also allow other unhealthy habits into their daily diet?

      This could, indeed, be the reason for the diet soda-metabolic disorder connection.

      The American Heart Association doesn’t have specific guidelines on diet soda consumption, but spokesperson Rachel Johnson of the University of Vermont says moderate consumption seems fine. “But what the mistake a lot of people make is that they compensate for the calories that they save in the diet soda with other foods and beverages,” says Johnson.

      Part of a healthy diet would include eliminating items with artificial sweeteners, preservatives and chemicals.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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