Category: Wellness (Page 41 of 116)

      Melanoma Risk Reduced With Vitamin A

      March 5, 2012 /

      Vitamin A may guard against melanoma, especially in women.

      This is great news for those who at risk to skin cancer due to genetics or lifestyle, offering another tool in the arsenal against cancer.

      There are many great food sources from which to get vitamin A including but, not limited to, sweet potatoes, carrots, beef liver, and more.

      Supplements can be effective, as well

      Melanoma is the sixth leading cause of cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. About 76,000 cases of melanomas will be diagnosed this year, based on recent estimates.
      In the study, researchers examined about 69,000 men and women, and after about six years, 566 had developed melanoma.
      Among the 59,000 people in the study who had never taken vitamin A supplements, there were 506 cases of melanoma, while among the 5,800 people who were currently taking it and had used it regularly over the past 10 years, there were 28 cases.

      Research, Resources, Wellness

      The Importance Of Moving

      March 4, 2012 /

      Staying active is the best way to improve and maintain your health.

      Doctors and researches were never quite sure exactly why it was important but now it is more clear.

      During the three days of inactivity, volunteers’ blood sugar levels spiked significantly after meals, with the peaks increasing by about 26 percent compared with when the volunteers were exercising and moving more. What’s more, the peaks grew slightly with each successive day.

      This change in blood sugar control after meals “occurred well before we could see any changes in fitness or adiposity,” or fat buildup, due to the reduced activity, Dr. Thyfault says. So the blood sugar swings would seem to be a result, directly, of the volunteers not moving much.

      It is important to keep active even if only in short bursts if that is all that is possible.

      5 minute breaks to do jumping jacks, run up and down the stairs or do laps around the house add up when you squeeze them into your daily schedule.

      Find the time to get the 10,000 steps recommended by the American Heart Association into your day.

      These 5 miles a day could save your health.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Children are Still Consuming Too Much Sugar

      March 3, 2012 /

      It is in the home, not schools or at social gatherings where children are being inundated with sweeteners.

      Researchers have found that although beverages do account for a large amount of sugar in kids’ diets it is the hidden sugars in foods such as tomato sauce, muffins, cereals and everyday household items.

      These sugar calories add up.

      Simple carbohydrates such as pasta and breads also contribute to sugar in the diet.

      With all the changes being made to food and nutritional guidelines in schools, it seems like the place where children come in contact with the most sugar is at home.

      Almost everything we buy has sugar as an ingredient.

      Over the course of the day children can consume a week’s worth of sweeteners.

      Planning meals and reading labels is the best way to avoid unwanted added ingredients.

      Eating meals as a family and introducing fresh fruits and vegetables also help to satisfy sugar cravings.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      The Health Risks Of Sleeping Pills Are Just As Dangerous As Cigarettes

      March 2, 2012 /

      There is a study which places the risk of death from sleeping pills at four and half times higher than non-sleeping pill users.

      Higher risk of cancers were found in those who were prescribed and used sleeping pills.

      Currently 1 in 10 Americans are prescribed sleeping medication and the death rate could be lowered drastically.

      The sleeping pills in question are known as hypnotics. They include newer drugs such as zolpidem (the best known brand name is Ambien) as well as older drugs such as temazepam (the best known brand name is Restoril).

      Hypnotic sleeping pills actually cause a person to fall asleep. This sets them apart from other sleeping aids, such as the supplement melatonin, which promote sleep through relaxation. Other sleep drugs described as hypnotics by Kripke and colleagues include eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata), triazolam (Halcion), flurazepam (Dalmane), barbiturates, and older antihistamines such as diphenhydramine.

      Using a pill is not the best way to beat insomnia.

      Keeping a regular sleep schedule, eating well and exercise go a long way to ensure a good night’s sleep.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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