Health & Fitness
Tip to dieters: Beware of friends and late night cravings
There’s more to dieting than just sheer willpower and self-control. The presence of friends, late night cravings or the temptation of alcohol can often simply be too strong to resist. Research led by Heather McKee of the University of Birmingham in the UK monitored the social and environmental factors that make people, who are following […]
Abdominal fat accumulation prevented by unsaturated fat
New research from Uppsala University shows that saturated fat builds more fat and less muscle than polyunsaturated fat. This is the first study on humans to show that the fat composition of food not only influences cholesterol levels in the blood and the risk of cardiovascular disease but also determines where the fat will be […]
When Osha Comes Knocking: Tips For Avoiding Costly Violations
CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the top 10 violations[1] for 2013 revealed a 45 percent increase in citations over the same list the year before. To help businesses prevent avoidable workplace injuries and avoid heavy fines, Cintas Corporation[2] (CTAS[3]) today announced key strategies and solutions for improving organizations compliance […]
Synthetic version of heparin created for use in kidney patients
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) have created a synthetic form of low-molecular-weight heparin that can be reversed in cases of overdose and would be safer for patients with poor kidney function. “We took this drug and not only made it cost effectively, but we’ve also […]
5 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Weight-loss Goals
People are always surprised when we tell them that, despite being registered dietitians nutritionists, January is not our busiest month, despite all of the New Year’s weight-loss and get-healthy resolutions. You may be surprised to learn that one of our busiest times is the beginning of February, when people realize they’re struggling to […]
Dyspnea during daily activities predicts all-cause mortality
Dyspnea, a sensation of breathlessness, during light daily activities can be used as an indicator of exercise intolerance and low fitness. According to a study on Finnish twins, persistent or developing dyspnea reveals an increased risk of death. The prospective cohort study on Finnish twins revealed that all-cause mortality increased along the degree of dyspnea […]
How To Use Wartrol For Treating Warts
What are warts ? A wart is a hard and rough growth on the skin. A wart can form anywhere in the human body and spreads through contact. It is an infection caused by a virus called the Human Papilloma virus also called HPV. There are around one hundred and thirty types of HPV, but […]
How Chiropractors Can Help With Headaches
“So how bad or serious can a headache be?” you may ask your chiropractor or physician. And, like Brian M. Grosberg, M.D., tells Margery D. Rosen from AARP, they will tell you, that: “Ninety-five percent of the time, even an agonizing headache is not serious and doesn’t mean you have a brain tumor…An over-the-counter pain […]
5 Fitness Apps That Get Results
Getting fit no longer requires a pencil-and-paper workout plan or a hardback diet book — just your smartphone. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The latest apps can aid you in reaching your fitness goals Some provide workout accountability; others help count calories You can track your runs and even run from zombies (Health.com) — Looking for a new […]
Sodabriety: Teens at risk for obesity switch from sugared drinks to water with peer intervention
Tucked neatly at the edge of rolling Appalachian foothills, the parking lot of a local high school is a meadow of flickering green ribbons tied to car antennas, reminding students about the dangers of drinking — drinking sugar-filled beverages, that is. The ribbons are part of a program developed by local teens and Laureen Smith, […]