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Category Archives: Medical
Quitting Smoking Benefits: Adds 10 Years to a Woman’s Life
If you’re a woman who smokes, you could potentially add 10 years to your life by quitting before you hit middle age, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford in the U.K. Women in the quitting smoking benefits study who smoked until reaching middle age, or age 40, were approximately 20% more likely to die than those who never smoked over the 12 years in which the study was conducted. However, women who smoked throughout their entire lives tripled their chances of dying over the same 12-year period. While 10 years might be a surprisingly long extension to one’s life, the benefits of quitting smoking are well documented. Aside from longevity, kicking the habit can greatly reduce the chances of getting cancer, heart disease, and many other conditions affecting the respiratory system.
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Premature Birth Risk Increases with Almond Oil Use
Women who are pregnant should avoid frequent exposure to certain herbal remedies including almond oil, according to a recent study conducted in Italy into premature birth causes. During the study, pregnant women who applied almond oil to their stomachs frequently doubled their risk of giving birth prematurely in comparison to women who didn’t engage in this practice. Some believe that applying almond oil to the stomach during pregnancy can prevent stretch marks, though little scientific evidence exists to back this notion. The researchers accounted for many factors that could influence birth timing, including smoking habits, drug use, age and whether the mother was carrying multiple babies, in completing their study. Many experts maintain that there is really no way to prevent stretch marks completely.
Posted in Health, Health Facts, Medical, News, Parenting, Skin and Beauty, Studies, Women
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Lack of Sleep Reduces Fat Metabolism
Fat cells have difficulty responding to insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels, when you’re sleep deprived, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Chicago. As a result, the metabolism of fat cells slows down considerably. The findings add to a growing body of evidence establishing a link between lack of sleep fat metabolism, and body weight, including a recent study showing that sleep deprivation inhibits fat burning and increases muscle loss. The results may not be entirely surprising, however, as the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep seem to be nearly endless. In addition to simply making a person feel rested a ready for the day, getting consistent sleep has mental health benefits and can potentially lower the risk for heart disease. Sleep also plays an important role in immune functions and preventing infections.
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Cancer Risk Drops 8% with Daily Multivitamin
Many people are familiar with the typical cancer prevention strategies: don’t use tobacco, stay physically active, eat healthy, stay out of the sun, and get regular medical checkups. However, researchers are consistently looking for new and easy actions that may help prevent the devastating condition. For example, men over the age of 50 looking to reduce cancer risk would be wise to take a multivitamin daily, according to a new study conducted by Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Over the course of an 11-year study period, men over the age of 50 reduced their likelihood of developing cancer by 8% when they took a daily multivitamin as opposed to a placebo. Unfortunately, cancer death rates were the same among both groups, as were risks for specific types of cancer such as colon, lung and prostate.
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Lycopene Benefits: Tomatoes May Reduce Stroke Risk
Men looking to reduce their risk of stroke would be wise to consume plenty of lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables, according to a new study by the University of Eastern Finland. Men in the study with the lowest concentrations of lycopene in their bloodstreams were 55% more likely to have a stroke than men with the highest concentrations. According to Jouni Karppi, one of the lead researchers behind the lycopene benefits study, the findings add credence to the notion that people should eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits per day. Karppi believes that the prevalence of strokes around the world would decrease if more people followed this guideline. Lycopene is also suggested by some to help reduce the risk of asthma and cancer, but scientists at the Mayo Clinic state that more research must be done to support these claims.
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