Long-term use of any hormones to ease menopause can raise a woman’s risk of breast cancer: study
The absolute risk of breast cancer for any woman taking hormone pills remains small New research suggests that long-term use of any type of hormones to ease menopause symptoms can raise a woman’s risk of breast cancer. It is already known that taking pills that combine estrogen and progestin – the most common type of [...]
Stay happy by avoiding junk food says study; Consumption of fast food linked to depression
April 2, 2012 No Comment
Scientists found that consumers of fast food were 51% more likely to become depressed Feeling blue? Drop the burger and donuts. While junk food and processed foods may provide a dose of instant gratification, Spanish researchers say they’ve found a direct link between the consumption of fast food and depression. After observing 8,964 participants over [...]
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Reseachers examined effects of surgery on ‘diabesity’ – Type 2 diabetes brought on by obesity New research gives clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes, and doctors say it should be offered sooner to more people with the disease – not just as a last resort. The two studies, released on [...]
Continue reading …Sugar is as addictive as cocaine, and causes obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease: Researchers
April 2, 2012 No Comment
The sweet stuff is everywhere in the foods we eat: breads, yogurt, peanut butter Dr. Robert Lustig thinks America needs to go to rehab for sugar addiction. According to brain scans, sugar is as addictive as cocaine, the California-based endocrinologist told CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” It causes a euphoric effect that triggers dopamine, the chemical [...]
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Millions of people suffer from what are called lifestyle diseases. Though many of them are treated with expensive drugs, experts are convinced that a different approach is possible. “The major lifestyle diseases are very treatable with exercise,” according Winfried Banzer, a professor at the University of Frankfurt’s Sports Science Institute. Banzer said he would use [...]
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Working out at home is easier than ever, thanks to the wealth of online instruction and a new generation of multi-tasking, space-saving fitness tools. Fitness experts say all that is needed is some space, a mat and a few favorite things. “Most important is that you have at least a five-foot by five-foot (1.5 by [...]
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Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how long to stay in the water. In general, the researchers said there is very little quality research on the topic of so-called [...]
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