Mothers' influence is decisive in tots' first year June 23, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Study says parenting style and baby's temperament predict challenging behavior in later childhood
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Common cooking spice shows promise in combating diabetes and obesity June 21, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 30 vote(s)
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Shown to reverse inflammation associated with obesity and improves blood sugar control
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89 percent of children's food products provide poor nutritional quality July 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 27 vote(s)
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Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content – because of high levels of sugar, fat or sodium - according to a detailed study of 367 products published in the July issue ... | |
Male cyclists risk sexual problems if they don't choose the right bike July 08, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 33 vote(s)
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Men who take up cycling in an effort to stay fit, do their bit for the environment or avoid spiralling motoring costs, could be harming their health if they don't choose the right bicycle. That's the stark warning from consultant ... | |
Get smart about what you eat and you might actually improve your intelligence July 02, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 51 vote(s)
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New research findings published online in The FASEB Journal provide more evidence that if we get smart about what we eat, our intelligence can improve. According to MIT scientists, dietary nutrients found in a wide ... | |
Looking for the Founatain of Youth? Cut your calories, research suggests July 03, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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Want to slow the signs of aging and live longer? New Saint Louis University research suggests cutting back on calories could be a promising strategy. | |
Elderly's restless nights helped by ancient martial art June 21, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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Study shows that tai chi chih promotes healthier sleep in older adults
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New research links drinking lowfat milk to lower risk for heart disease June 26, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 21 vote(s)
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Grabbing as little as one glass of lowfat or fat free milk could help protect your heart, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers found that adults who had at least ... | |
Parents should limit young children's exposure to background TV July 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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Despite the fact that pediatricians recommend no screen media exposure for children under age 2, three-quarters of very young children in America live in homes where the television is on most of the time, according to research. ... | |
Regular walking protects the Masai against cardiovascular disease July 18, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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Scientists have long been puzzled by how the Masai can avoid cardiovascular disease despite having a diet rich in animal fats. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet believe that their secret is in their regular walking. | |
Can we have our cake and eat it — then go to the gym? June 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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There is compelling evidence that both obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are strong independent risk factors for premature death — but is it healthier to be obese and physically active or a healthy weight and sedentary? ... | |
Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports July 17, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1
(AP) -- Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reported Thursday. | |
 New approach sheds light on ways Circadian disruption affects human health July 16, 2008 | User rating: 3.1 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Growing evidence indicates that exposure to irregular patterns of light and darkness can cause the human circadian system to fall out of synchrony with the 24-hour solar day, negatively affecting human health ... | |
Depression after stroke: A neglected problem July 09, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
People who have had a stroke and the people who are close to them need more support in order to manage the consequences of stroke. As well as the physical disabilities, the psychological burden is difficult to cope with. ... | |
New research shows employer-based weight loss programs are helpful July 01, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
A new review of studies from the University of Cincinnati (UC) shows that a little shove from the workplace may actually be the ticket to dropping weight. | |
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