Category Archives: Medical

Chocolate is Good for Your Heart, in Moderation

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Greg Asseff

The notion that chocolate may provide a positive health boost to your heart has been circulating for years, and many individuals have taken the news as one more reason to indulge in their favorite sweet treat.

In addition, there are several types of other desserts, pastries, and processed treats that many individuals like to indulge in. However, it should be noted that pure chocolate is different than many of the other types of sweets as it is less processed and contains less processed ingredients.

This being said, it is important to understand the differences between pure chocolate and many of the other types of desserts in terms of the effects on the body, how the body processes the ingredients, and the varying pros and cons of each.

In regards to consuming chocolate as part of a well rounded dietary regime, until recently, actual clinical scientific data regarding whether chocolate is good for your heart has been scarce and hazy at best.

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Cheap Sunscreens can be More Effective than Expensive Ones

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Advertising campaigns often lead consumers to believe that, in order to get the best sun protection available, you will have to buy the most expensive sunscreen. Even when purchasing a cheap sunscreen, like a generic bottle of SPF (sun protection factor) 30 the price approaches $10, leaving many individuals to wonder whether they can even afford proper sun protection.

Fortunately, a recent study conducted by Consumer Reports indicates that cheaper sunscreens are not only more affordable, but in many cases more effective than their pricier counterparts as well. The Consumer Reports study included, and tested, 22 different sunscreens for their effectiveness at blocking both UV-A (the portion of the sun’s rays that can cause skin cancer and are linked to aging) and UV-B rays (the portion of the sun’s rays that cause the actual sunburn).

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Health Benefits of Omega 3, 6, and 9 Fish Oils

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Fatty acids, found in high concentrations in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna have been proven to support and promote several health benefits. The health benefits of the Omega 3, 6 and 9 groups of fatty acids all contain essential fatty acids (EFA’s) and support several bodily functions while warding off several types of life threatening and debilitating diseases.

The difference in the three types of EFA’s, Omega 3, 6, and 9, can be defined by the location of the first double bond from the methyl end, or the Omega end, of the carbon chain. Hence, the Omega 3 fatty acids first double bond is located at the 3rd position from the end of the carbon chain. The Omega 6 fatty acids first double bond is located at the 6th position from the end of the carbon chain and Omega 9 fatty acids first double bond is located at the 9th position from the end of the carbon chain.

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Six Medical Tests Every Woman Needs To Get Between the Ages of 20 and 40

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Greg Asseff

As women age, as with men as well, so to do their individual health requirements and concerns. With so many possible medical tests, designed to cover such a broad range of health concerns, for women to consider, it is imperative that each women discuss the following medical tests and/or procedures with their medical professional.

Recently, Dr. Roshini Raj, a frequent medical adviser and contributor for Health Magazine, compiled the six crucial medical tests and procedures that all women between the ages of 20 and 40 should have performed. However, it should be noted that the procedures and tests that Dr. Roshini Raj recommends that all women have performed are the minimum number of tests and that regular visits to your physician are highly encouraged as each woman’s health concerns will be unique to them.

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New Study Shows Link Between Exercise and Good Test Scores

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Greg Asseff

A recent study conducted by the Spanish National Research Council in Madrid, Spain, concluded that there was a correlation between students that walked to school and higher cognitive test scores. The study, conducted by David Martinez-Gomez, included 1,700 Spanish students living in urban communities. Of the students that participated in the study, 65% stated that they either walked or rode their bike to school rather than getting a ride in a vehicle.

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