Category Archives: Medical

Want to Keep Your Hair? Start with Your Diet

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Hair loss impinges upon the mental well-being of millions of individuals every year, lowering self-confidence in social situations and changing the physical appearance of those as young as teenagers. Contrary to popular belief, thinning hair isn’t just a problem for men – while 35 million American men are affected by hair loss, nearly 21 million American women are affected just the same. In fact, the American Hair Loss Association states that roughly 66% of the male population notice significant hair loss by age 35, while 85% experience the same by age 50.

Most people don’t even consider the health of their hair until they start losing it. However, new research shows that there are steps you can take – many of which are part of a hair loss diet – to help keep your hair and prevent thinning before it’s noticeable.

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Heart Problems More Common in Top Endurance Athletes

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Competing at a high level across virtually any sport will require specific skill sets that are unique to that sport. In addition, each type of sport will place different stresses on the body.

For example, some sports tend to place a high level of stress on the various joints of the body though repetitive motion such as running long distances and biking long distances. Other types of sports that involve high impact place a high level of stress on virtually the entire body through blunt force trauma.

There are sports that tend to be more anaerobic and sports that tend to be more aerobic. Anaerobic activities involve short-burst movements where the cardiovascular system does not achieve an “aerobic effect”, while aerobic type sports place a high level of stress on the entire cardiovascular system (heart and lungs).

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4 Sleep Myths that Wear Us Out

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Greg Asseff

According to the results compiled from a recent clinical survey, approximately 70 million Americans experience regular sleeping problems that prevent them from sleeping soundly throughout the entire night.

Subsequently, individuals that routinely suffer from a lack of quality sleep exhibit symptoms associated with mild exhaustion, moodiness, depression, a lack of mental alertness and concentration, decreased motivation and poor physical performance the following day.

Popular misconceptions regarding sleep, including when is the best time to sleep, how long should you sleep, what negatively affects sleep, and just how detrimental it is to miss sleep, are a big part of the problem.

Dr. Holly Phillips, one of Prevention magazine’s leading medical contributors, says that understanding common sleep myths may be the key to getting more shut-eye and enjoying the numerous mental and physical benefits of sleep. Below are four sleep rumors that simply aren’t true.

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Looking to Boost Your Memory? Quit Smoking Now, Study Says

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Greg Asseff

With so many things going on in most individual’s hectic and busy lifestyles today, coupled with the fact that we are now living in the so called “information age,” it’s no wonder that so many people feel like they are constantly battling an onslaught information overload.

There are a variety of approaches, exercises, and mental techniques that can be implemented to improve your short and long-term memory capability.

For instance, there are cognitive exercises that are designed to exercise and condition the parts of the brain that organize and store information. As an alternative approach, many individuals prefer calming, centering, and focusing their mind through disciplines like Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Meditation.

However, what many individuals don’t realize is that smoking can have significant detrimental effects on their mental health. A recent scientific study indicates that one of the benefits of quitting smoking could be a noticeable boost to your memory.

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White Veggies and Fruits Reduce Stroke Risk

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Heart related diseases have been a leading cause of death in individuals throughout the world. New data provided from a recent study published by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirmed that while heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the past, it continues to be so today.

The results represent data that was compiled between the years of 2000 through 2011. The primary factors that can contribute to heart related diseases include lack of regular physical activity, genetics, and poor overall eating habits.

According to the results of research performed and conducted at the Netherlands’ Wageningen University, frequently consuming white vegetables and fruits with a high level of consistency can significantly reduce stroke risk.

Linda M. Oude Griep, a fellow of human health and nutrition at the aforementioned university and the study’s lead author, concluded that making it a point to eat one apple each day is indeed a health-positive decision when it comes to preventing a variety of heart related diseases, especially strokes.

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