Health Tip: Help Prevent Malnutrition in Seniors

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Health Tip: Help Prevent Malnutrition in Seniors Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:11 PM PDT Offer healthy foods and snacks (HealthDay News) — Seniors are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition, so caretakers must ensure that the elderly get enough carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice: Provide plenty of healthy foods and snacks. Flavor foods with fresh herbs and spices, avoiding salt. Offer prepackaged... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks

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More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks Posted: 27 Jul 2012 10:03 AM PDT Review found chances of trouble increased most for those working nights By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — People working evening shifts, irregular shifts, night shifts and rotating shifts are at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, a large, new review finds. The best way to lower the risk of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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The ‘Five Second Rule’ Is a Myth

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• The ‘Five Second Rule’ Is a Myth
• Why Johnny Can’t Run
• Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy
• Experimental Drug Suppresses Appetite in Mice: Study
• Could Gene Doping Be Part of Future Olympics?

The ‘Five Second Rule’ Is a Myth Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:47 PM PDT Sorry, the snack you dropped is already contaminated and can’t be sanitized, expert says THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — People who follow the “five-second rule” may be better off sticking to the phrase, “when in doubt, throw it out.” So says Dr. Jorge Parada, medical director of the infection prevention and control program at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Why Johnny Can’t Run Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:47 PM PDT Most states fall short of recommended physical education guidelines, researchers say THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Mandates for physical education in most of the United States fall short of the guidelines set forth by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Georgia conducted... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:47 PM PDT After exposure to Lone Star tick, some people must avoid red meat thereafter By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Can a tick bite turn you off red meat for good? It can if it is the bite of a Lone Star tick, a type that’s endemic in the southeastern United States.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Experimental Drug Suppresses Appetite in Mice: Study Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:47 PM PDT Researchers say it might someday help humans lose weight THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — An experimental drug tested in mice might one day help people lose weight and keep it off long-term, according to researchers. The drug, called JD5037, increases sensitivity to the hormone leptin, a natural appetite suppressant found in the body, according... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Could Gene Doping Be Part of Future Olympics? Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:47 PM PDT Technology reaching the point where some might try to enhance their performance genetically, experts say By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Despite all the training, sweat, dedication and sacrifice that goes into becoming an Olympic competitor, these elite athletes also tend to have an advantage that average sports lovers lack: superior... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study

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• Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study
• London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
• Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Intensity
• Health Tip: Dive Safely

Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT Manufacturers falsely claim compound found in sports supplements is derived from geraniums, researchers say WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Manufacturers of some sports supplements are falsely claiming a compound known as DMAA is a natural substance derived from geraniums, researchers say. Instead, research shows that DMAA is synthetic, consisting of four compounds called stereoisomers.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT Pollution can worsen symptoms associated with exercise-induced asthma, experts say WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may aggravate breathing problems among athletes with asthma or a related condition known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, an allergists’ group warns. “It has been well documented that elite athletes in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Intensity Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT Guidelines for judging your activity (HealthDay News) — Your workouts should challenge you physically, but not to the point of overexertion. So how do you figure out an exercise intensity that’s right for you? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these guidelines: You should be able to do two sets of 10... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Dive Safely Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT Never dive into above-ground pools (HealthDay News) — Diving into water that’s too shallow can lead to a spinal cord injury, permanent brain damage and even death, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns. The academy offers this list of safe diving practices: Always check to see how deep the water is by initially entering feet-first.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk

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• Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk
• Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer
• Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
• Health Tip: Snack Smartly
• Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests

Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Learning to take a hit doesn’t make children less likely to sustain injuries, study says TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Introducing body checking to hockey players at a younger age does not reduce their risk of injury over the long term, according to a new study. There is heated debate about when to allow... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Study found use of the device nearly doubled the time seniors spent strolling each week By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Many people say they want to get out and walk or exercise more, but following through is another matter. Now, a study suggests that simply wearing a pedometer can help... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular trouble TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Researchers who found that two out of three severely obese children already have at least one risk factor for heart disease say their findings are cause for concern in light of increasing rates of childhood obesity.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Snack Smartly Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT Don’t overdo it (HealthDay News) — Snacking shouldn’t imply stuffing yourself between meals with junk food, experts say. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says snacking smartly can help you get valuable nutrients and help you avoid overeating. Here are the academy’s suggestions: Keep a variety of healthy snacks at home, work and in your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT But the research cannot prove cause and effect, and better trials are needed, experts say MONDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) — Eating a diet high in antioxidants such as selenium and vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by up to two-thirds, a new study suggests. The study is observational in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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