health benefits

Exercise in a pill

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:39:49 -0500

Trying to reap the health benefits of exercise? Forget treadmills and spin classes, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies may have found a way around the sweat and pain. They identified two signaling pathways that are activated in response to exercise and converge to dramatically increase endurance.

Health benefits of daughters-in-law

harminka — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:13:47 -0500

In a new twist on the Confucian ideal of filial piety, a study finds that the assistance of daughters-in-law – but not their own children – helps mitigate depression among older people in China. This is particularly true in rural areas, where elders may rely more heavily on family to be support providers.

Evidence lacking on health benefits of drinking lots of water

harminka — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:18:07 -0500

A recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals that most supposed benefits are not backed by solid evidence. The findings indicate that most people do not need to worry about drinking their recommended 8 glasses of 8 ounces (“8x8”) of water per day.

Confining Sickness Benefit Payments In Sweden

seher — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:01:07 -0600

The government has evoked harsh criticism with its plan to confine sickness benefit payments.

Special edition’s “call to arms” on antioxidant research

harminka — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:46:09 -0600

Consumer demand for dietary supplements containing large amounts of plant-based antioxidants has outpaced scientific knowledge on the actual health benefits, best dosages, and risks of those phytochemicals, according to an editorial in the December (current) issue of ACS’ Molecular Pharmaceutics, a bi-monthly journal.

Potential health benefits of fish oil in baby formula

harminka — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:04:49 -0500

Scientists report that adding long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids – typically found in fish oil – to baby formula may help infants better regulate their blood sugar and make more proteins in their muscle cells. These results may help make better decisions when dealing with pre-term birth, low-birth weight, and feeding of infants in intensive care.

British attitudes to exercise show misleading guidelines should be changed

harminka — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:08:34 -0500

British adults now believe that moderate activity is more beneficial than vigorous exercise, according to new research by the University of Exeter and Brunel University. Although most large studies show that the greatest health benefits are derived from regular participation in vigorous activities, such as jogging and competitive sports, 56% of men and 71% of women now believe moderate activities, like walking, are most beneficial.

Black workers face low wages, advancement obstacles

harminka — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:26:48 -0500

A new report by the University of California, Berkeley's Center for Labor Research and Education finds that more than half of black workers in the United States have jobs that don't pay well, provide retirement and health benefits, or offer avenues for advancement.

Plain soap as effective as antibacterial but without risk

harminka — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:20:11 -0500

Antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps and, in fact, may render some common antibiotics less effective, says a University of Michigan public health professor.

Women benefit from exercise when emphasis is on health, not appearance

harminka — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:47:38 -0500

A new study suggests that women with chronic issues with their body-image are more likely to benefit from an exercise class where the instructor emphasizes the health benefits of the workout over improved appearance, even if those women chose the class in hopes of improving their physique.

Walking is good for health

harminka — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:20:16 -0500

These days, it’s easy for people to get confused about exercise -- how many minutes a day should they spend working out, for how long and at what exertion level" Conflicting facts and opinions abound, but one Mayo Clinic physician says the bottom line is this: walking is good, whether the outcome measurement is blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems or mental health.

Putting feelings into words produces therapeutic effects in brain

harminka — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:53:09 -0500

Why does putting our feelings into words - talking with a therapist or friend, writing in a journal - help us to feel better" A new brain imaging study by UCLA psychologists reveals why verbalizing our feelings makes our sadness, anger and pain less intense.