Obesity And Arthritis
Posted Mon, 2010/03/01 - 05:53 by Fred Lee
Higher rates of obesity in the United States versus Canada may be why more people in this country suffer from arthritis.Prevention
Ibuprofen Reduces Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease
Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:59 by Fred Lee
Use of the painkiller ibuprofen has been linked to a decreased risk of contracting Parkinson's disease.
Text4baby: A New Service For Expecting And New Mothers
Posted Fri, 2010/02/12 - 02:28 by Amer Kaissi
A new a free mobile information application called “Text4baby,” sends at least three text messages per week to pregnant and new mothers via their cell phones to give them tips and other reminders to keep themselves and their newborns healthy..jpg "iStock_000008381486XSmall (1).jpg")
Exercise Today, Reap The Benefits Later In Life!
Posted Fri, 2010/01/29 - 21:00 by Amer Kaissi
A new study has found that people who exercise in midlife have better chance of having exceptional overall health that is free of chronic conditions when they reach the age of 70.
Caffeine Consumption Lowers Risk Of Liver Fibrosis
Posted Mon, 2010/01/25 - 22:00 by Fred Lee
Drinking about two cups of coffee each day might help people suffering from HCV infection from developing liver fibrosis.
Standards To Reduce Salt In Processed Food
Posted Sat, 2010/01/23 - 00:48 by Amer Kaissi
A new study suggests that population-wide reductions in dietary salt of up to 3 g per day (1200 mg of sodium per day) would result in important gains in disease reduction and cost savings in the U.S.
Your TV Is Going To Kill You!
Posted Wed, 2010/01/20 - 04:14 by Amer Kaissi
Each additional hour of television viewing time is associated with an 11% increase in mortality from all causes, and an 18% increased risk of cardiovascular disease-related mortality, according to a new study.
Smoking And Critical Illness
Posted Wed, 2010/01/13 - 05:43 by Fred Lee
In addition to cancer, smoking significantly increases your chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
The Hazards Of Using Household Spoons For Medication
Posted Tue, 2010/01/12 - 02:52 by Fred Lee
Variations in common household spoons could present a problem when measuring out medication.
To Prevent Diabetes, Drink More Coffee And Tea!
Posted Sat, 2010/01/09 - 19:48 by Amer Kaissi
For each additional cup of coffee and tea (caffeinated or decaf) that you consume per day, your risk of Diabetes is reduced by 7%, according to a new study.
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