Category: Wellness (Page 39 of 116)

      Keep Your Brain Active To Avoid Alzheimer’s ?

      March 10, 2012 /

      There is no causal relationship between mental exercise and decreasing the incidence of Alzheimer’s and dementia, however, using your brain does increase overall neural stimulation and growth.

      Many studies do find that being mentally active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But the standard caveat applies: association does not prove cause and effect, and there is always the chance that the mentally active people who never got Alzheimer’s simply had healthier brains to begin with.

      Even, so, researchers say, there is no harm in telling people to try to stay engaged.

      Extended study and learning new things can help overall wellness by contributing to increased confidence, social activity and independence which greatly improves the lives of the elderly.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Tips To Help Your Body Adjust To Daylight Savings Time

      March 10, 2012 /

      Turning the clocks ahead can have an effect on you health.

      Chronic sleep deprivation causes a myriad of health problems so missing an hour may or may not impact you too much.

      However, it is a bit like jet lag which can throw you off and may take a bit of time to catch up.

      Check out a few of the ways that you can maximize your sleep time to maximize your health.

      Quality Control, Wellness

      Cancer Danger In Cola’s Carmel Color

      March 9, 2012 /

      Carmel coloring in soda poses a cancer risk.

      This is just one more reason to avoid soft drinks.

      As if high fructose corn syrup, food coloring, and preservatives don’t make soft drinks unattractive and unhealthy enough now the danger of cancer must be considered.

      While toxicology studies show that 4-MI can cause cancer in lab animals, it’s not clear whether it’s a human carcinogen — or whether the amounts detected in sodas pose any kind of a threat.

      The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) in February 2011 petitioned the FDA to ban this kind of caramel coloring. It also wanted the cosmetic additive renamed “chemically modified caramel coloring” or “ammonia-sulfite process caramel coloring.”

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      When A Little Wine Is A Good Thing

      March 9, 2012 /

      Women who drink moderately have lower stroke risk.

      Although there are many confusing, contradictory, and concocted reports it seems that the consensus is in.

      When you consider that a women’s risk of dying from heart disease or stroke is greater than her risk of breast cancer,( a recent study found a link between drinking alcohol and an increased risk of breast cancer ) then it is worth entertaining the idea of a glass of red wine as a good thing.

      Blood clots can cause the most common type of stroke, so fewer blood clots should mean fewer ischemic strokes. That’s what this new study, which was published online today in the journal Stroke, found.

      The researchers also found less risk of hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain. Earlier studies have found more risk of hemorrhagic stroke, perhaps because a clot would be a good thing there.

      Research, Wellness

      The Real Cost Of Birth Control

      March 9, 2012 /

      The birth control debate wages on and the issues are just starting to come to the surface.

      One of the concerns at the center of this discussion is the overall cost of birth control and who should pay?

      According to the Guttmacher Institute, the average woman who has two children will spend three decades trying to avoid an unintended pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine says that’s one reason that women tend to incur higher out-of-pocket costs for preventive care than men.
      Yes, there already are some options for more affordable contraception, such as public clinics or Planned Parenthood.
      About 55 percent of local health departments offer some family planning services, according to the National Association of County & City Health Officials. Many of those receive federal Title X funding, which means they can offer contraception on a sliding fee scale. The poorest women may get it free, while others may pay full price or somewhere in between.

      Availability, cost and education need to be considered in this debate, also, identifying where the real need lies.

      Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Resources, Wellness

      « Older posts Newer posts »

      © 2026 MedClient.com

      Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑