Health Goes Strong

Perfect Wedding Dress Designs: No Dieting Required

rlflipse — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:06 +0000

Wedding season is here, a dangerous time for any woman in a bridal party. All eyes used to be riveted on the bride, but our image-conscious culture now expects everyone in her entourage to look picture perfect. And there will be plenty of pictures, from scenic location poses to live action videos to the endless candid shots taken by anyone with a cell phone.

Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep Apnea

Barbara Kantrowitz — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:52:54 +0000

So many of us know someone with Alzheimer's disease – perhaps a parent or a family friend. That's why research that points toward a cause or even early diagnosis always catches my attention.

At a recent scientific meeting, New York University researchers said they had noted an association between the severity or sleep-disordered breathing and Alzheimer's.

Brain imaging of patients sleep-disordered breathing or apnea showed reduced metabolic activity in the parts of the brain known to be vulnerable to Alzheimer's, the researchers said.

Detox Your Home

sooze21 — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:07 +0000

When the book Death by Rubber Duck first came out, I ordered a copy immediately. I wanted to know all the hazards in my home. Worrywart that I am, I lacked the courage to open it. Until now.

I turned to the "Detox" chapter and my eyes fell on a sidebar that says, "Take down that smelly PVC shower curtain . . . ." Before reading further, I went to Amazon and ordered an eco-friendly (PEVA) shower curtain.

Here are some other ideas:

Easy detox to-do list:

Find the Best Sun Block for You

ceperron — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:18:33 +0000

Finding the best sunblock for you isn't easy—ingredients lists are hard to decipher, and the claims on bottles and tubes ("Broad Spectrum!" "Water Resistant" "Long-Lasting") don't necessarily mean much.

Best Credit Card for Health Care

scrandell — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Effects of Statins: Good and Bad News

ceperron — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:40:57 +0000

Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are among the most widely prescribed prescription drugs in the country, beloved by many cardiologists for their abilities to improve patients' lipid profiles and, in theory anyway, reduce their risk of death from heart disease.

Should You Cut Down on Salt?

Barbara Kantrowitz — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:54:08 +0000

We've all been told many times to cut down on salt intake in order to lower our risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. But a new report from the Institute of Medicine suggests that cutting down on salt might not be the best course.

Current guidelines say adults should not consume more than 2,300 milligrams of salt a day. People at risk for heart disease are urged not to take in more than 1,500 milligrams a day.

Pets and Health: Benefits of Pet Ownership

rlflipse — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:41:49 +0000

If you've tried meditation but had trouble getting into the zone, I feel your distraction. I can't sit still, block all my random thoughts and focus on my breathing either. But put a purring cat in my lap while I stroke its fur and I'm in nirvana.

This is all the evidence I need that there is a connection between pets and health.

Don't like cats? Allergic to fur? Sit in front of a fish tank and see if you don't get mesmerized.

People and Pets, The Perfect Partnership

Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy

Barbara Kantrowitz — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:01:52 +0000

Angelina Jolie can make headlines just by showing a little leg on the red carpet. She is arguably one of the most famous women in the world – largely because of her extraordinary beauty.

That's why I think it took a special kind of courage for her to reveal publicly in The New York Times that she has recently undergone a double mastectomy because she found out she carries a faulty gene that increases her risk of breast cancer.

More Teens Texting and Driving

Barbara Kantrowitz — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:51 +0000

If your teen is a texting addict and a driver, you need to know about a scary study from the Centers for Disease Control.

CDC researchers found that nearly half of all teens who responded to a national survey admitted that they texted while driving. The texters were also more likely to drink and drive.

Older teens were more likely to text and drive than younger teens, the researchers said; 33 percent of 16-year-olds and 58 percent of 18-year-olds said they texted while driving.

The results are published in the journal Pediatrics.