Coffee helps in the production of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, like serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline that boost your mood. Researchers said the study is unique in that it identifies caffeine as an antidepressant. “Unlike previous investigations, we were able to assess association of consumption of caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, and we identify caffeine asContinue reading “Happy foods (coffee, nuts, fish)”
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Tips for handling your health care needs overseas by Matthew Perrone
Sleepless nights due to full moon by Allison Connolly
Scientists at the University of Basel, Switzerland say they have found the first reliable evidence that sleep patterns are influenced by lunar changes. The study, published in Current Biology today, shows brain activity related to deep sleep in volunteers dropped by 30 percent around the full moon. The study subjects also took longer to fallContinue reading “Sleepless nights due to full moon by Allison Connolly”
UFPs from 3D printers harmful to health, causing cardio-respiratory mortality
A new study by researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology shows that commercially available desktop 3D printers can have substantial emissions of potentially harmful nano-sized particles in indoor air. The study, which was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, is the first to measure airborne particle emissions from commercially available desktop 3D printers.Continue reading “UFPs from 3D printers harmful to health, causing cardio-respiratory mortality”
Height predisposes one to cancer (tall) and (short) heart disease, stroke, Alzheimers and Diabetes
Tall people: Cancer A new study suggests that taller women have a heightened risk for cancer, the No. 2 killer of U.S. women. The study, published today in the Journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, found that taller women were more likely to develop cancers of the breasts, ovaries, kidneys, thyroid, endometrium, colon and rectum.Continue reading “Height predisposes one to cancer (tall) and (short) heart disease, stroke, Alzheimers and Diabetes”
Europe to tackle Spain in health insurance row
Low well being cities prone to depression and heart attack
Depression costing $23B in absenteeism in the US One less obvious, but potentially fruitful strategy for employers to help improve the mental wellbeing among some employees with depression or depressive symptoms is engaging them through the fulfillment of certain critical psychological needs in the workplace. Engaged employees demonstrate an elevated willingness to participate in workplaceContinue reading “Low well being cities prone to depression and heart attack”
Australia and New Zealand are the fattest countries in the developed world by Anahad O’Connor
Around the world, Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles. But recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. Obesity rates in the two countries have tripled in the last three decades, mirroring the sharp riseContinue reading “Australia and New Zealand are the fattest countries in the developed world by Anahad O’Connor”
Critical illness, most feared than death, is one reason why some file for bankruptcy by Dan Mangan
These people fear the bill collector more than the Grim Reaper. Among workers ages 40 and 50, nearly half fear the financial consequences of a critical illness-compared with just 29 percent who rate dying as their biggest concern, according to a new study. That fear of a hit to the wallet being a bigger concernContinue reading “Critical illness, most feared than death, is one reason why some file for bankruptcy by Dan Mangan”
Smoothie for losing weight, controlling sugar and preparing for fasting
In 16oz cup, add 1/3 of each of coconut water, manila mango, and kale (blend) and then add nutmeg, cinnamon and 1 scoop of plant-based protein powder. Finally, add 1 tsp of lemon and 2 tsp of maple syrup. And stir with love. This can be your morning or evening meal replacement when in yourContinue reading “Smoothie for losing weight, controlling sugar and preparing for fasting”
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People evolved to fight Cholera by Nathan Seppa
Some people in Bangladesh carry genetic alterations that seem to protect against cholera, a study shows. These changes apparently occurred over thousands of years as exposure to the disease exerted a form of natural selection on people in the Ganges River Delta. Although cholera can cause lethal, dehydrating diarrhea, 60 to 90 percent of peopleContinue reading “People evolved to fight Cholera by Nathan Seppa”
Nitric Oxide for strong blood vessels’ cells , up with exercise, melons, cucumber, Vit C, E, amino acid – L-arginine, L-citrulline
Nitric Oxide (NO) is the master signaling molecule important for the heart and blood vessels. • Helps cells get rid of waste products • Regulates the muscle tone of blood vessels and having a major impact in controlling blood pressure • Helps increased blood flow to muscles and organs as well as better cardiovascular andContinue reading “Nitric Oxide for strong blood vessels’ cells , up with exercise, melons, cucumber, Vit C, E, amino acid – L-arginine, L-citrulline”
Excessive blood clotting
To understand what causes excessive blood clotting, it helps to understand the body’s normal blood clotting process. Normally, blood clots form to seal small cuts or breaks on blood vessel walls and stop bleeding. After the bleeding has stopped and healing has occurred, the body breaks down and removes the clots. Blood clotting is aContinue reading “Excessive blood clotting”