From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman’s Heart

December 21, 2009

Arteries appear to be less clogged in those who nurse infants, study finds
By Serena GordonhealthDay Reporter Although many women choose to breast-feed because of the numerous health benefits it offers their offspring, new research suggests that breast-feeding may also help the health of the mothers’ hearts later in life.
In a study of nearly 300 women, [...]

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San Diego Chiropractor: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help

December 18, 2009

What is vertigo? Vertigo is a medical term used to describe the dizzy disturbance that a person experiences within a fixed environment. It is a sense that the surroundings are tilting or spinning. This sensation can be sudden and short-lived or chronic. In both cases, the precise cause of vertigo should be diagnosed and the [...]

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Make Sure That You Absolutely Need that CT Scan…

December 15, 2009

Each year that today’s scanners are used, 14,500 deaths could result, researchers say. When healthy people are exposed to the radiation, the imaging may create more problems than it solves.
(Los Angeles Times) Widespread overuse of CT scans and variations in radiation doses caused by different machines — operated by technicians following an array of procedures [...]

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21 Ways to Boost Energy

December 11, 2009

You can do it in just 10 minutes a day!
By R. Morgan GriffinWebMD Feature
Feeling rundown and foggy on the job? Does the prospect of an afternoon’s worth of housework seem unspeakably grim? It’s time for a break to refresh and boost your energy.
Although you may not be able to take the afternoon off, you can [...]

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Herbal Remedies for a Good Night’s Sleep

December 7, 2009

From Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Primmy
Sleep is vital to good health, yet many people do not get an adequate night’s sleep. The average number of hours for the best rest possible is eight; however, did you know that 100 years ago, the average was nine to ten hours? These days, even eight [...]

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Young Adults Who Exercise Get Higher IQ

December 4, 2009

The results were published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study involved 1.2 million Swedish men doing military service who were born between 1950 and 1976. The research group analysed the results of both physical and IQ tests when the men enrolled.
The study shows a clear link between [...]

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