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Keep guilt off

...gA). This substance is used as an indicator of the health of the body's immune system. The students rated sex 8.9 out of 10 for pleasure and just 1.6 for guilt; eating scored 9 for pleasure and 6 for guilt; drinking and watching television both scored 7 for pleasure and 5 for guilt.According to Dr Lowe, th...

Way to monitor blood pressure

...sure (bottom figure) - was a good indicator of the health of the coronary arteries. The higher the pulse pressure during exercise, the less able the artery was to expand to the demand for increased blood flow. This strains the heart and raises the risk of heart attack or stroke....

Poor diet among smokers

...ers have a relatively poor diet, which adds to the health risks of passive smoking. It has been estimated that second-hand smoke accounts for up to 24 per cent of lung cancer cases. Where people are exposed to passive smoking - usually because they live with a smoker or work in a smoky environment - a healt...

Painter's problem

... researcher Dr. Nicola Cherry, professor of public health sciences at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, told United Press International. "In this study we could only nail as culprits the organic solvents used in painting and in printing." The author said men exposed to high levels of organic ...

Antidepressant helps obesity

Obesity is a disease and a growing health threat both in the USA and all over the world. The drug bupropion can help overweight and obese women lose weight in the long-term. It raises the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Weight loss diets don't always work in ...

Pollution could be a risk

...de Centre and the Pentagon could affect the mental health of Americans over coming weeks and months. As the dust settles over New York and Washington, psychiatrists warn that people will start to feel the full psychological impact of the disaster. Keeping busy and trying to get the cities back to normal kee...

Psychological consequence of terrorist attacks

...de Centre and the Pentagon could affect the mental health of Americans over coming weeks and months. As the ... DC, says that he expects the prevalence of mental health disorders among Americans to rise over coming months and hopes the health services will have the res...

Quit Smoking

...t that they "enjoy" their habit and don't fear the health consequences, don't believe them. Since smoking involves powerful physiological and psychological addictions, quitting is very difficult, and without help only a minority succeed. Even smoking cessation courses, nicotine gum and patches, while helpfu...

Women find difficulty in calling it 'Quits'

...or two younger than women who do not smoke. Most health risks associated with smoking are reduced or eventually eliminated when smoking abstinence is maintained....

Pressure on spine cause problems

...the nerves exiting the spine may lead to long-term health issues. A chiropractor will carefully examine the way your spine is aligned. The World Chiropractic Alliance now says that misalignments can lead to pressure on the nerves that exit the spine. And this pressure could be the cause of chronic problems....

Cigerettes unsafe during pregnancy

... smoking."Dr Walsh and colleagues found that while health care givers were "well placed to inform and influe...omen as possible were encouraged to quit, and that health care givers should focus on the most effective interventions....

The new born nightmare

...ortant finding which will make a difference to the health of babies,” said Dr Lida Carlman, the lead researcher, adding that the study was only made possible by the vast amount of data stored in the Regenstrief system. The researchers conclude that erythromycin should be used with great precaution in a ba...

Heart disease correlation to periodontal disease

...y patients remains the same – do not take your gum health for granted or you may have more to lose than just your teeth.” <br...

Detecting brain aneurysms

...ayers of the vessel wall. Aneurysms pose a risk to health due to their potential to rupture, thrombose or embolize. The most common blood vessels involved are the abdominal and thoracic aorta, and brain. Potential blood vessel problems in the brain can be detected by non-invasive techniques, but only if the...

Stop smoking and reduce weight

...factors emphasized in this counseling was that the health benefits of quitting smoking superseded the health risks of even large amounts of weight gain. In each of the groups, 10 sessions were conducted over...

The mouth-heart connection

.... The oral connection shows that looking after the health of your gums could be vital for the health of your heart....

Aggressive blood pressure treatment needed

...y about lowering blood pressure in a patient whose health is poor.// Whatever the reason, it means that of 18.5 older Americans with high blood pressure, 15 million are not adequately diagnosed or treated. This is totally against the patient's interest according to new research from Wake Forest University...

The mouth-heart connection

.... The oral connection shows that looking after the health of your gums could be vital for the health of your heart....

Fright could be more harmful

... illness."The current uncertainty over the chronic health effects of low level exposure to toxic agents will... the affected communities." They add that because health officials will not be able to provide positive assurances about long-term safety, the public may los...

Suicide risk in panic disorder

...avland State University suggests that other mental health factors are at work when people with panic disorder think of suicide, or attempt it. The overall level of anxiety, a fear of having a panic attack, a dread of certain sensations - like palpitations - and the fear of losing one's sanity are clearly li...

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