Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes

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• Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes
• Study Ties Kids’ Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives
• Eating Disorders Hitting Women Over 50, Study Finds
• Health Tip: Warm Up Before You Exercise
• As Heat Builds, Take Steps to Protect Yourself

Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:48 PM PDT Young women in competitive sports at risk for problems with diet, menstruation, bone loss THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) — Shortfalls in the screening of female college athletes for a trio of medical issues called the “female athlete triad” could put them at risk for lifelong health problems, according to a new study. The triad... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Study Ties Kids’ Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:41 PM PDT Chemicals in some soaps, toothpaste, mouthwash may play a role in immune system development THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterials and preservatives in products such as soap, toothpaste and mouthwash may be linked to an increased risk of allergies in children, according to a new study. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers used data from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Eating Disorders Hitting Women Over 50, Study Finds Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:34 PM PDT Researcher says new treatment strategies needed to target this older population By Steven Reinberg THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) — Although eating disorders are typically thought of as a problem among teenage girls, many women over 50 practice unhealthy eating behaviors, a new study indicates. The researchers found that almost 4 percent report binge eating,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Warm Up Before You Exercise Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:30 PM PDT And burn calories more efficiently (HealthDay News) — Taking a few extra minutes to warm up before your workout can offer many health benefits. The American Council on Exercise mentions these examples: Increased core body temperature, which leads to more efficient calorie burning. Muscles are able to contract more quickly and forcefully. More oxygen is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

As Heat Builds, Take Steps to Protect Yourself Posted: 21 Jun 2012 03:23 PM PDT Experts offer advice on how to steer clear of dehydration — or worse WEDNESDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) — As the first major heat wave of the summer engulfs the continental United States, health experts are urging people to take special precautions when dealing with scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity. One of the most important... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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