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

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.

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

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.

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Top Ingredients for 2010- What are they?

They are called the super ingredients and are at the top of researches list for 2010. The dietary supplements and functional foods containing these are expected to affect the nutrition sector in 2010. What are they? Immune- support ingredients- Antioxidants, beta-glucans, eldeberry and echinacea are on top and will be added to food and supplements. Brain boosters- New cognitive health products for brain function. Omega-3 known to improve cerebral function will be added to these products. Prebiotics- In combination with probiotics will be added to nutritional supplements to fight off bacteria and infection. The H1N1 scare of 2009 will increase it's popularity. Baobab-Contains high levels of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin C, A and D, this will be added to dietary supplements and functional foods, Hemp- A derivative of cannabis, it has high amounts of protein, amino acids and omega-3. This will be formulated into a hemp-protein concentration as a nutritional supplement. Resveratrol-Already known for its heart health benefits will take the market by storm as a dietary supplement. It is also used as a fat burner .

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