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Having trouble waking up? Tips on how to be a morning person
For many of us, getting up before we naturally would can be painful — because it’s too early, too sudden, or too dark. Is there a path to kinder, gentler awakenings? Yes, say sleep experts, but making it happen is equal parts art and science. What are sleep cycles? Humans have anywhere from four to six “sleep cycles” each night. Every cycle is composed of five stages, from very light sleep (stage 1) to very deep sleep … Read entire article »
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Is smoking more harmful to women?
Women could be more prone than men to the carcinogens and other harmful compounds in cigarette smoke, research suggests. In a study of nearly 700 people with lung cancer, Swiss experts discovered that women tended to be younger when diagnosed, even though they smoked less than the men who went on to develop lung cancer. In another study, researchers from Harvard University and the University of Bergen in Norway examined more than 950 men and … Read entire article »
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Best and Worst Fish… for you and the ocean
Are you concerned about mercury contamination? Are you considering taking fish off your diet altogether? Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., says you should be much more concerned about the health risks involved in not eating fish. Dr. Mozaffarian is a member of the Harvard School of Public Health as a cardiologist. He also coauthored a recent study analyzing the benefits and disadvantages of fish consumption. “Seafood is a key source of heart-healthy lean protein – everyone should aim … Read entire article »
Filed under: Adult nutrition, Diet, Featured, Nutrition
Fitness decrease speeds up after age 45
Fitness levels decrease with age and speed up past age 45 in men and women, according to a recent study. But remaining at a healthy weight and embarking on regular physical activity can help. “The U.S. population is aging and is becoming more obese and sedentary,” Wrote Andrew Jackson, PED, from the University of Houston and colleagues in a recent release of Archives of Internal Medicine. He goes on to explain that it has been recorded … Read entire article »
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Lower your risk of birth control pill related blood clots
Recent studies show that the risk of blood clots associated with birth control can be decreased significantly depending on the chemical makeup of your birth control pill.”Oral contraceptives with levonorgestrel and a low dose of estrogen are associated with the lowest risk of venous thrombosis [blood clots] and are therefore the safest option,” says Astrid van Hylckama Vlieg, PhD, a research fellow at Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and the lead author of … Read entire article »
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