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

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

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

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.