Obesity :: Digestive problems in overweight people may prevent exercise
A University of Washington psychologist in Seattle says some overweight people’s ability to exercise may be hampered by gastrointestinal problems.
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Exercise :: People Choose Couch Over Treadmill
They may be among the world’s hardest workers but a new study shows most Americans don’t break enough of a sweat when it comes to exercise.
Genes :: Daily crossword is good for the brain
Scientists are trying to identify the reasons why completing a daily crossword is good for the brain.
Skin Care :: Aging Process and Skin Wrinkles
As a person ages, skin undergoes significant changes:
Skin Care :: Wrinkles – Ultraviolet Radiation, Sunlight, and Photoaging
The role of the sun cannot be overestimated as the most important cause of prematurely aging skin (called photoaging) and skin cancers. Overall, exposure to ultraviolet (referred to as UVA or UVB) radiation emanating from sunlight accounts for about 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging, and most of these effects occur by age 20:
Skin Care :: Other Factors Responsible for Wrinkles
In addition to sunlight, other factors may hasten the formation of wrinkles:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome :: Probiotic Relieves Irritable Bowel Syndrome
When Dr. Eamonn M. M. Quigley of the University Cork College in Ireland, and team, tested the beneficial strain of bacteria called Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 on lab animals, the researchers found that this probiotic had a modulating effect, stabilizing both diarrhea and constipation.
Heart Disease :: Shortness of Breath May Be Heart Disease
When Dr. Daniel S. Berman and his team at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles reviewed the medical records of 17,991 patients who had taken stress tests, the researchers found that patients reporting shortness of breath were significantly more likely to die within the next few years.
Ovarian Cancer :: Ginkgo May Ward Off Ovarian Cancer
When Dr. Bin Ye of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and team, compared more than 600 women with ovarian cancer to 640 healthy controls, the investigators found that among the five most commonly used herbal supplements – ginkgo, echinacea, St. John’s Wort, ginseng, and chondroitin – only ginkgo was associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Skin Care :: Avoid Sun Exposure – staying out of the Sun
The best way to prevent skin damage in any case is to avoid episodes of excessive sun exposure. The following are some specific guidelines: