If you need to spend more time being physically active, you may just need to be motivated.
Here are some ways to get you there.
10-Week Workout: 6 Ways to Motivate Yourself up off the Couch - On Fitness (usnews.com)
If you need to lose weight as well you can start setting them now.
Have a happy holiday!
A blog about your health and you. The current health information and resources make it a valuable Self Care tool for healthy living.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
6 Fitness Splurges Worth the Money - On Fitness (usnews.com)
How much money are you willing to spend to get into a fitness routine?
Here are six splurges that are worth the money.
6 Fitness Splurges Worth the Money - On Fitness (usnews.com)
Their is a health boot camp that is free to computer users, it is organized by a registered nurse.
Here is a selection of Gyms.Gyms see the prices and compare.
See
Here are six splurges that are worth the money.
- Treadmill workstations
- Home gyms
- Behaviour change programs
- Boot camps
- Exercise coach
6 Fitness Splurges Worth the Money - On Fitness (usnews.com)
Their is a health boot camp that is free to computer users, it is organized by a registered nurse.
Here is a selection of Gyms.Gyms see the prices and compare.
See
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
A New Approach to Managing Diabetes - US News and World Report
A New Approach to Managing Diabetes - US News and World Report
This study reports that controlling blood pressure and cholesterol rather than blood glucose may be better for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Those who will benefit from this new approach are high risk diabetics such as those who are overweight or have high blood pressure.
This means that these individuals will have to make changes to the way they've been managing the disease.
The patient health education prepares people to eliminate obesity and excess weight from their lifestyle. By learning about these risk factors and how to reduce them, they are able to inprrove their health status. Diabetics can benefit from this program.
This study reports that controlling blood pressure and cholesterol rather than blood glucose may be better for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Those who will benefit from this new approach are high risk diabetics such as those who are overweight or have high blood pressure.
This means that these individuals will have to make changes to the way they've been managing the disease.
The patient health education prepares people to eliminate obesity and excess weight from their lifestyle. By learning about these risk factors and how to reduce them, they are able to inprrove their health status. Diabetics can benefit from this program.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Even 1 Soda a Day Can Hike Your Diabetes Risk - US News and World Report
According to a recent study those who drink 1 or more sugary drinks per day are more than 25% likelier to develop Type-2 diabetes than people who consume none.
Researchers analysed seveal studies for their meta-analysis. Read the report below.
Even 1 Soda a Day Can Hike Your Diabetes Risk - US News and World Report
Sugary drinks are also known to contribute to obesity and will make weight loss difficult to attain.
There is a consumer/patient health education program that prepares people to overcome unhealthy lifestyle habits. With step-by-step instructions one can learn how to do it.
Researchers analysed seveal studies for their meta-analysis. Read the report below.
Even 1 Soda a Day Can Hike Your Diabetes Risk - US News and World Report
Sugary drinks are also known to contribute to obesity and will make weight loss difficult to attain.
There is a consumer/patient health education program that prepares people to overcome unhealthy lifestyle habits. With step-by-step instructions one can learn how to do it.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Green Tea Has No Breast Cancer Benefits
Although green tea has been prized for it's health benefits, researchers couldn't prove that the tea prevents breast cancer.
Fifty-four thousand Japanese women participated in the study over 5 years.
The research showed that regardless of how many cups of green tea the women drank there were no benefits at all. The study was done to measure the effect of green tea on breast cancer.
Green tea has antioxidants benefits and is effective in weight control.
Through patient health education it is possible to learn to prevent breast cancer and other diseases.
Fifty-four thousand Japanese women participated in the study over 5 years.
The research showed that regardless of how many cups of green tea the women drank there were no benefits at all. The study was done to measure the effect of green tea on breast cancer.
Green tea has antioxidants benefits and is effective in weight control.
Through patient health education it is possible to learn to prevent breast cancer and other diseases.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
More TB Deaths Expected
The global plan to stop TB will treat 32 million people and save 5 million lives, but only if it could be carried out.
The partnership said that $47 billion ( 34B euros) will save 5 million lives by 2015 , but so far there is a 9 billion dollar shortfall.
Unless the global funding is increased 10 million people will die.
"Ten billion is needed to fund research to develop a vaccine, for new medication and faster TB testing," said the coalition.
The coalition is calling on high income countries to donate 2.8 billion to fill in the funding gap.
Read more on the report.
The partnership said that $47 billion ( 34B euros) will save 5 million lives by 2015 , but so far there is a 9 billion dollar shortfall.
Unless the global funding is increased 10 million people will die.
"Ten billion is needed to fund research to develop a vaccine, for new medication and faster TB testing," said the coalition.
The coalition is calling on high income countries to donate 2.8 billion to fill in the funding gap.
Read more on the report.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Facts About Blindness and Vision Impairment
Today is World Sight Day, a World Health Organizationn(WHO) initiative. This blog post is to show support for this event by delivering certain facts to its readers.
Facts
People who are visually impaired do not see well enough to perform everyday tasks, even with the aid of glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. Blindness, the most severe form of visual impairment, deprives people the ability to move about unaided.
Most forms of visual impairment and blindness can be avoided or can be readily treated or cured with well known and inexpensive measures.
This fact file highlights figures for blindness and visual impairment worldwide.
Facts
People who are visually impaired do not see well enough to perform everyday tasks, even with the aid of glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. Blindness, the most severe form of visual impairment, deprives people the ability to move about unaided.
Most forms of visual impairment and blindness can be avoided or can be readily treated or cured with well known and inexpensive measures.
This fact file highlights figures for blindness and visual impairment worldwide.
- Global trends
- Who is at risk?
- Causes of blindness
- Prevention
- WHO response
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Hypnosis Can Be Useful for Pain Management
Researchers found hypnosis to be effective in perioperative pain control; in dermatologic and cosmetic procedures hypnosis can reduce or eliminate the pain.
Hypnosis can actually make the patient feel local anesthesia effect so there is no pain associated with the surgery.
Hypnosis can be used alone or with local anesthetic.
Some studies also support hypnosis for control of pain and found that hypnotic suggestion is effective in relieving pain due to heart disease, cancer, burn injury and dental problems.
Researchers also found that patients benefited from hypnosis when used with other surgical procedures.
Hypnosis can actually make the patient feel local anesthesia effect so there is no pain associated with the surgery.
Hypnosis can be used alone or with local anesthetic.
Some studies also support hypnosis for control of pain and found that hypnotic suggestion is effective in relieving pain due to heart disease, cancer, burn injury and dental problems.
Researchers also found that patients benefited from hypnosis when used with other surgical procedures.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians
Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians.
They studied 250 women age 18-44.
They found HDL levels rose and LDL levels declined in concert with estrogen.
HDL is the good cholesterol necessary to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
How Vitamin -D Can Protect Us From Cancer
Scientists have found evidence that vitamin D controls a network of genes associated with numerous disorders including diabetes and cancer.
The sunshine vitamin protects the body by binding to the DNA of the body's cells and controlling the genes that cause disease.
Vitamin D deficiency is also known to be a risk factor certain diseases such as cancer.
Adults over 50 are advised to supplement their wityhabout 400iu of vitamin-D per day.
Read more on this report.
The sunshine vitamin protects the body by binding to the DNA of the body's cells and controlling the genes that cause disease.
Vitamin D deficiency is also known to be a risk factor certain diseases such as cancer.
Adults over 50 are advised to supplement their wityhabout 400iu of vitamin-D per day.
Read more on this report.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs - US News and World Report
Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs - US News and World Report.
For people who are intolerant of medication used for lowering cholesterol, there is good news that diet and exercise are the next best thing.
If you've had unpleasant side effects from cholesterol lowering drugs they are alternative approaches.
According to researchers a diet of plants, fish, legumes. whole grains, and fruit is good at lowering problematic cholesterol.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Got Diabetes? Do These Things or You May Go Blind - US News and World Report
Got Diabetes? Do These Things or You May Go Blind - US News and World Report
- Closely monitor your blood sugar.
- Keep blood pressure under control
- Get cholesterol levels checked
- Exercise and maintain a healthy diet
- See an opthalmologist annually
Monday, June 21, 2010
Genes Linked To Cancer Of Testicles
Better treatments and earlier diagnosis may be possible for testicular cancer. The disease is the most common from of cancer in young men.
Researchers found three new genetic risk factors which can lead to these treatments and diagnosis. They scanned the gene maps of 6,000 men, some with and some without testicular cancer.
Read more on this report:
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
World's Healthiest Place
Do you live in these places?
- New Zealand
- Volcan in Panama
- Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica
- Sardinia
- Vilcabamba in Ecuador
They are the world's healthiest places to live according to a recent report. The report ranked 194 nations.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Health Buzz: Laying Off Sugary Drinks Helps Lower Blood Pressure - US News and World Report
Health Buzz: Laying Off Sugary Drinks Helps Lower Blood Pressure - US News and World Report
The study involved 810 adults for a period of 18 months. Researchers found when participants consumed a 12 oz serving less of sugary beverages there was:
- 1.8 point drop in systolic pressure
- 1.1 point drop in diastolic oressures Posted using ShareThis
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Soy Beans Linked To Sperm Production
Genistein a natural ingredient of the soy beans has been identified as a cause of male reproductive problems. It can interfere with vital enzymes involved in sperm production, said researchers.
The study was conducted in China.
Read the report
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Levels Of Sperm In Men Are Falling
Men's sperm counts are falling according to a recent research.
More men between 18 and 25 produce abnormal sperm.
Apparently, only 5-15 % of their sperm is good enough to be considered normal.
In comparison more than 90% of the sperms of a bull, ram or rat are normal.
The human male have more reproductive problems which may be the cause of infertility. They have more congenital defects, cancer, impotence and undecended testes.
A number of previous studies linked early development in the womb to male reproductive problems in later life.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Big Hips And well Covered Bum Good For Health
Big hips are better for health than a big gut, according to a recent research study.
That extra weight on the behind, big hips and solid thighs may be good for your health ,as oppose to belly fat and fat around the waist.
Previous research has already proven that belly fat and excess weight in the waistline are health risk for many obesity related diseases. The harmful fatty acids that cause cardiovascular and other diseases with belly fat are trapped by fat in the thighs preventing them from latching on to the liver.
Read More
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Four In Ten Men over 75 Are Still Having Sex
A recent study based on two surveys shows that 4:10 men over 75 are still having sex while only 2:10 women do.
The surveys were each of 3000 men and women at the Chicago University. One group was aged 25-74 and the other aged 57-85.
A simple explanation given by the researchers, is that men tend to die sooner than women and marry women younger than themselves leaving more widows without a sex partner.
Read report
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Peanut Allergy Sufferers May Find Cure In Peanuts
Children who are allergic to peanuts may find a cure in peanuts themselves.
A previous pilot study showed that 21 out of 23 kids were effectively desensetized to peanuts by giving then increasing small doses of peanuts.
A new study is on the way with 104 British children aged 7-17 who are suffering from peanut allergy.
The study is based on the pilot study that peanut allergy can be overcome with peanuts.
Read More
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Temper Dysregulation With Dysphoria-A New Definition
This month the American Psychiatric Association released new names and mental disorders soon to be included in their bible.
The bible, the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) is a mental health practitioners reference.
If a child is grumpy and throws fits he will be diagnosed with temper dysregulation with dysphoria (TDD).
Aspergers syndrome will have a switch to 'mild autism spectrum disorder.'
Children with problems getting a handle on math could have 'dyscalcula.'
Internet addiction could be included with its own disorder.
Read report
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Text Messaging For Mothers- To- Be
Text messaging has again been identified as effective in delivering wellness tips, this time to pregnant women.
A free health education program in the USA is making it possible to deliver health teaching through text messaging. Topics will include nutrition, immunization, prevention of birth defects,
Mothers will receive weekly messages by texting "BABY" to 511411. Until the end of the first year of life.
The program organizers are expecting to reduce risk factors such as poor nutrition, excessive stress, smoking and alcohol use from their lifestyles.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
High Blood Pressure Linked To Dementia
Researchers have found another reason for controlling blood pressure. A low blood pressure may be the answer to preventing dementia.
White matter acts as the brain telephone network, but only a slightly raised blood pressure can damage the vessels that nourish it.
Scarring known as white matter lesions was found in the brains of women with high blood pressure.
Researchers studied 1,403 women 65 years and older. They participated in a memory initiative that tracked post-menopausal health. They found that 8 years later those with high blood pressure had significantly more scarring .
The worse the blood pressure the higher the volume of white matter damage.
Read Report Here
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A Strong Link Between Watching TV And Heart Disease
Even if you are a healthy body weight, sitting for long periods can still have an unhealthy effect on your blood sugar and fats. According to a research study. every hour spent watching TV puts you at risk for heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)