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Treat Depression With Folic Acid

2009-10-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

It has been found that those with a folate deficiency are more likely to suffer from depression than those who consume the right amounts of folate in their diets.

Supplementation with increased amounts of folic acid has shown to drastically increase the condition of patients with depression. Low levels of folic acid were detected in up to 38% of adults who suffer from depression. In a recent trial involving 20 elderly patients with depression treatment with folate supplements were found to markedly improve the effects of standard antidepressants.

There are other benefits of folic acid. Researchers also pointed out that chronic diseases, certain cancers, alcoholism, and poor dieting are all capable of leading to a folate deficiency and possibly depression. In addition, folate helps the synthesis between adenine and thymine - basic nucleic acids that make up our genes and is required for the proper metabolism of amino acids that are found in animal proteins. Pregnant women use Folic Acid supplements to aid the cell replication of the fetus and reducing their risk of giving birth to a baby with neural tube defects. Further studies showed that Alzheimer patients also had lower levels of folate and vitamin B12 in their bodies than patients who did not have Alzheimer's.

The benefits of vitamin B however, are extensive. Not only are they known to improve and stabilize the mood, but they are also capable of improving the quality of our hair, skin, and nails, and our bodies ability to turn food into energy. When treating depression with folic acid, try supplementing with vitamin B complex as well.

The healthy dose of synthetic folic acid for adults is up to 1000 micrograms per day - this will help treat depression patients. Women using folic acid to prevent neural tube defects during their pregnancy should take 400 micrograms per day.

Make sure you are getting enough folic acid in your diet in order to balance your mood and keep your body healthy.

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5 Ways to Control Allergies

2009-10-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

1. Find your triggers

Allergies are different for everyone. Take note of allergic reactions that you have and try to figure out what caused it. If you are unsure, have your doctor give you an allergy test.

2. Avoid exposure

Once you know what it is that is causing you problems, try to stay away from it. For some of us, that can be hard. I have several allergies myself including shellfish and pets - but am not always cautious about my exposure to these triggers. In addition, if you are a host to visitors at your home, make yourself aware of any allergies your guests may have. Perhaps you may have to vacuum pet hair prior to their visit, or make sure you aren't serving food that they shouldn't be eating. This will minimize the symptoms of others and make them more comfortable.

3. Be Prepared

If you have allergies, you probably know that you may be exposed when you least expect it! Maybe you did not plan on going to a corn maze during hay fever season, or visiting a friend with pets. Its a good idea to carry the necessary allergy medications on you at all times. Such things may include allergy pills like allegra or claritin, allergy eye drops, nasal spray, or in extreme cases an Epipen.

4. Keep air clear

For those with dust allergies, it is important to clean ventilation systems at home regularly in addition to dusting in order to prevent allergy symptoms. Avoid going places that are dust-rich like the garage, basement, or crawl space. On warm breezy days, keep windows open to allow the fresh air in.

5. See the doctor

Visit your doctor to find out if there are any new treatments for your allergy, or if your allergy symptoms don't improve.

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Feeling Depressed?

2009-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:00

If you here the word depression right now you'd probably think about the economy and be thankful that we didn't dive down to the point where we would be repeating the 1930's. That was the Great Depression and your history lesson for the day.

However, when I say depression I'm talking about the medical condition, or clinical depression. The condition that affects more people than you might think. A condition that just seems to be getting worse as time goes on, not better.

Depression can be triggered by a large number of things. A passing of a family member may be very traumatic and cause you to become depressed. Psychological factors and chemical imbalances in the brain can also cause a person to become depressed. A lot of people do feel sad after a relative passes away, but for the "normal" person the depressed feeling only last for a brief period of time. However, someone who is depressed may experience very severe symptoms that last for a longer period of time.

Some of these symptoms are: sleeping more or less than normal, eating more or less than normal, having difficult concentrating/making decisions, loss of interest in activities, feeling worthless, helpless, or hopeless, decreased sex drive, avoiding people, strong feelings of sadness or grief, feeling unreasonably guilty, loss of energy, chronic fatigue, thoughts of death or suicide.

There is some responsibility that must be taken by close family members. If you think someone is depressed try to get them some help, they may need antidepressant medications. Also be patient with that person and try to comfort them. When you're feeling depressed you will need all the support of your close friends and family. This may help prevent serious long-term depression, and the repetition of depression.

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How to Lower High Blood Pressure

2009-10-08T16:48:00.000-07:00

Many people don't realize how bad high blood pressure can be for your body, and even more don't know how to lower high blood pressure even after they know they have it. High blood pressure can lead to early damage of the blood vessels and heart. This can cause strokes, kidney problems, and heart disease.

Because high blood pressure does not normally present any sort of symptoms it is important to get you blood pressure tested regularly. There are ways though that you can help keep your blood pressure down and decrease the risk of any potential outcomes of high blood pressure.

Don't smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco product.
Try to lose weight if you're overweight
Moderate intensity exercise 30 to 60 minutes, 4 to 7 days per week
Limit how much sodium you eat.
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
Eat foods containing enough potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Avoid fat and cholesterol.
Try relaxation techniques

There are also medications that can be taken to help lower your blood pressure. Medications are important and you may need to take them, but switching your lifestyle habits will make you healthier and if you don't have high blood pressure may save you from developing it in the first place.

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Osteoporosis

2009-10-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Osteoporosis- Osteoporosis is a particular condition that is characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone. This results in the very abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge and not dense. Osteoporosis leaves the person with very fragile bones and increases the risk of breaking bones. For many women entering menopause, osteoporosis becomes a very real possibility.

Osteoporosis can be a very damaging and dangerous condition that affects many Americans. However, the good news is that osteoporosis can be treated and you can help prevent it. Be warned though there is some effort required on your part. Quit smoking if you do smoke, watch your alcohol consumption, exercise fairly often, eat a balanced diet, and make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D.

Medications are out there as well. In fact, you'll probably be required to take certain medicines if you have or are at risk of getting osteoporosis. Most medications focus on stopping bone loss and increasing bone strength. Luckily we live in a time where there are many different medications that can make living with osteoporosis manageable.

NOTE: I do want to warn people not to over do it when they are exercising. Make sure you don't do anything that will hurt your fragile bones. Try to look for different forms of low-impact exercise. A swimming pool is a good example of low-impact exercise.

Interesting fact- smoking a pack of cigarettes a day throughout your adult life can actually reduce your bone mass by 5-10%.

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How To Lower Cholesterol

2009-10-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

A problem many people seem to be having is high cholesterol. Even though an incredible amount of people are aware of the risks with high cholesterol very few actually decide to change their way of living. Why? Who knows, maybe they are comfortable and are worried that lowering their cholesterol will cause a dramatic change that will disrupt their current state of content. However, for most people this is untrue. Before looking at ways to prevent high cholesterol lets take a look at what cholesterol is.

First and foremost, not all cholesterol is bad. You actually need cholesterol for your body to be healthy, but having too much can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Because cholesterol can build up in your arteries, it may lead to a blockage resulting in a very dangerous situation.

There are two types of cholesterol one that is bad for you body and another that's good for your body. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are bad because they tend to build up in your arteries, exactly what you don't want. However, high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are good for your body because they help remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.

There are some things you can do to lower cholesterol levels. Eating healthier foods can lower the levels of LDL in your body and you also might feel better in general with a better diet. If you smoke try quitting, this will increase the HDL levels and help remove some of that bad cholesterol that might become a serious health hazard. If you're overweight try to drop a few pounds, you'll feel better, look better, and your health will be better. Also, make sure you exercise on a regular basis.

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The High Tech Future For Battling Cancer

2009-09-28T17:14:00.000-07:00

I'm sure the majority of people have seen movies like Star Wars or other science fiction movies. I'm also sure anyone who has seen anything like that has been waiting for our time to develop some cool futuristic gadgets like little pills that turn into full meals if you spray water on them or heat them in the microwave. Now that would be really cool and very convenient if we had those sort of tools, but unfortunately our time has not reached that level of awesomeness... yet. However, we are getting close and what may be the closest thing to one of those movie gadgets is a microchip that can detect cancer and possibly other infectious diseases.

Imagine how this sort of technology could effect the way medicine is practiced. We could potentially be looking at a much more efficient way of locating cancers. We would be able to determine the placement, type, and severity of the cancer, much more quickly. This could lead to the early detection of many cancers that are fatal if not found very early. Who knows maybe we'll be able to find a way to actually destroy the cancerous cells with the microchip, avoiding surgery all together.

However, there are some downsides. We could become so dependent on this sort of technology and expect it to do all the work for us. What if there is a malfunction, will we be able to detect the wrong diagnosis by the machine? Will we still be able to do other tests for cancer? Hopefully this technology only helps us and leads to a better understanding of how our bodies work.

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Breakthrough in HIV/AIDS Vaccine

2009-09-24T17:51:00.000-07:00

Well the battle against HIV/AIDS appears to be looking just a little bit better on our part. The newly designed AIDS vaccine seems to show some promise even if it is just a little bit. Trials of the AIDS vaccine were conducted in human patients in Thailand. The studies suggest that the vaccine helps protect against 30% of HIV/AIDS transmissions over a three year period.

Even though 30% doesn't seem like an overly large percentage, image 30% of 15 million, 30 million, 6 billion. 30% is always better than 0%. Obviously this has been an amazing breakthrough in modern medicine. Maybe after these clinical trials, different methods of making this vaccine will help produce a better vaccine. Maybe in the next 10 year we will see a vaccine that will protect 50% of people that use it. Who knows maybe we'll make a world changing discovery that leads to a vaccine that is 100% effective. A world free of HIV/AIDS.

The world has been waiting for this kind of a breakthrough. Many people have given generously to the cause, but many more will still be needed. Africa is worst hit by the HIV/AIDS virus. This is due to a lack of proper education and availability of effective birth control. These people need help, and we need to give it to them. They are human too. What if we were infected by a deadly, fatal disease. Without a cure, without proper treatment. Would we ask for help? You bet we would. Just because it doesn't happen on this continent doesn't mean we shouldn't care.

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The Danger of Asthma

2009-09-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

In 2006 approximately 22.9 million Americans reported having an asthma attack. The reality is that asthma is very serious and can change the way a person lives. There are many misconceptions of asthma, like if you didn't get it when you were a child then you'll never get it. Well you couldn't be more wrong. Asthma can present itself in almost anyone, at almost any age. In fact, the same study in 2006 showed that out of the 22.9 million Americans that reported having an asthma attack, 2.5 million of them were over the age of 65!

Furthermore, many people don't realize what asthma really is. Most people that have heard of asthma know that it effects breathing, but what they don't know is that asthma causes the tubes that allow air to travel in and out to become inflamed. That is why asthma can become so dangerous. Without treatment asthma can be life threatening however, fortunately for us there are many forms of treatment available. Most treatment methods feature an inhaler that is used when an asthma attack occurs.

For those that are wondering if they should be checked for asthma, some common symptoms include:

A wheezing sound when you breathe. This may only occur when you are suffering from a cold.

Cough. You may cough up mucus. The cough often comes back and it may last more than a week.

Shortness of breath. You may have difficulty breathing only now and then, or you may have problems quite often. It feels as if you can't get enough air into your lungs.

Chest tightness. Your chest may feel tight in cold weather or during exercise. Chest tightness may be one of the first signs that your asthma is getting worse.

Although scientists do not know for sure what causes asthma they are aware of some things that can contribute to reoccurring asthma attacks or asthma in adults.

Smoking

Medications

Air Pollution

Allergies

Genetic

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Back To School For Swine Flu

2009-09-03T10:26:00.000-07:00

After the initial scare of H1N1, or Swine flu as it is more commonly known, we all breathed a sigh of relief. However, now with schools opening again, it may be time, once again, to start worrying, at least a little bit.

The virus survived over the entire length of the summer, with no signs that the heat even bothered it. With kids coming back to schools H1N1 might have just found its new breeding ground. Many schools are taking the initiative to prevent a Swine flu outbreak before it occurs, not trying to contain it after it spreads. Kudos to the school's.

However, there is some potentially good, and bad news. I'll start with the bad. If the virus mutates like some suspect it will, then many of our children, and even children across the globe, are in great danger come this fall. The good news is, if the disease doesn't mutate which could be the outcome, then our kids may only face a minimal risk.

Studies suggest that the Swine flu virus may not need to mutate. In a test where both Swine flu and another virus were injected, Swine flu destroyed the other virus instead of merging with it. This could suggest that Swine flu feels superior and genetically does not need to mutate, at least not yet.

Here's hoping that Swine flu will stay the way it is right now.

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Why Do We Yawn?

2009-09-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

Why do we yawn? A relatively simple question, at least it appears to be. The only thing is that we don't actually know for certain why we yawn. Though there are many speculations of why we yawn there is no hard evidence that really proves any theory right.

Many scientists do hypothesize that yawning is triggered by fatigue or simply being bored. The reason is because during these moments breathing is shallow and there is little oxygen being carried to the lungs. A yawn is used to bring a sudden, large intake of oxygen into your body, heightening alertness, increasing heart rate, expelling carbon dioxide in the lungs and bloodstream, and forcing oxygen to the brain. This restores normal breathing and ventilation to the lungs.

Scientists believe that the explanation of "contagious" yawning is simply due to the power of suggestion. However, there are still many things scientists do not understand about yawning. For example, scientists have no idea why those with lower brainstem damage or multiple sclerosis excessively yawn. Even more baffling is the question of why fetuses in the womb yawn. Why is this so baffling? Well if yawning has to do with intaking oxygen then why would a fetus that doesn't use its lungs to intake oxygen need to yawn?

Still a simple question? Thought not. Perhaps not the most medically important thing to ever happen, but a very interesting question none the less, simply due to the fact that there really isn't a lot known about something as seemingly simple as yawning. Something many of us do daily.

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15% of Preschoolers Suffer From High Levels of Depression or Anxiety

2009-08-31T11:06:00.000-07:00

Think that the children have it easy? Well it looks like you thought wrong. According to a recent study, 15% of preschoolers suffer from high levels of depression and anxiety. While some minor forms of depression and anxiety are normal in young children, elevated levels are very concerning. Difficult temperaments and maternal depression were found to be the most important risk factors.

Now I want to know what this means. Is it simply a factor of childhood, or is it a reflection of the world in which we know live in? Or was there just an abnormally high amount of depressed people in the testing region? The reason for the high rate of depression amongst preschoolers is unknown to me, but the one thing that is most alarming is the fact that 15% of preschoolers are suffering from abnormally high levels of depression and anxiety.

How is it that 15% of children who are not even in school yet are feel depressed and anxious. What are they depressed about? The only thing I can think of is, blame the parents. Sure maybe not all the cases are the parents fault, but at the same time, I don't see how it is possible, in most of the cases, to not be the parents fault. The children haven't really been exposed to the world and have only had the chance to take in the emotions, and general energy of the parents. Some sort of change needs to happen first with the parents because we can't have a society where that many people are depressed. They deserve better.

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Eat With a Heavier Friend and Lose Weight

2009-08-25T11:01:00.000-07:00

Well a recent study has shown; if you want to eat less bring a bigger friend along with you. Researchers tested students to see how much they would eat. When the researcher was a size zero, but ate a lot, the test subject ate more.

However, when the researcher put on a fat suit and became a size sixteen, the test subjects tended to eat significantly less. My theory behind this is if the test subject wanted to stay or become skinny and saw a heavier person eating a lot they would eat less because they see what could happen if they binge on food. Yet, when they see a skinnier person eating a lot their mind tells them that it's okay to eat a lot sometimes, if this person is skinny and eats a lot, then I can do the same.

When the researcher appeared thin she had a significant boost in control over the test subjects eating habits. However, the test subjects almost always ate less than the researcher regardless of the weight.

So if you really want to lose some weight and eat less food, maybe you should bring one of your heavier friends with you. Now you don't need those dieting strategies, most of them are unhealthy anyway. You no longer need a personal cook, or to really control yourself as much. You just need a friend that's a little bit bigger than you.

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The Power of Marriage Helps Battle Cancer

2009-08-24T11:17:00.000-07:00

Will finding that special someone help you survive cancer? Well a new study has shown that those that are married have a higher survival rate when compared to people that are single, divorced, or going through a separation.

Those that have found their life partner have a 63 per cent 5 year survival rate, and a 53 per cent 10 year survival rate. Followed by those that have never been married, then people who are divorced or widowed, and last are people who are going through a separation.

Obviously the stress of going through a split up takes a significant toll on the body. That damage lasts for the rest of your life and will always linger. However, those that are married or have never been married haven't witnessed that sort of damage at least not for themselves. I would think this would help the person that is diagnosed use more of their energy on fighting cancer.

I think the only reason why married people have a better survival rate than people that have never been married is that married people have much more emotional support from their significant other. Their husband/wife is there helping them along the way, cutting some of the stress away and giving that person the chance to use more energy to fight the disease. Also, if I were married and diagnosed with cancer, I would feel the need to fight and beat cancer so I don't leave my wife alone in the world. I would feel obligated to stay with my wife and be there to support her.

Regardless, marriage truly is an incredible union. Makes you wonder all the other illnesses that married people have a better chance of living through.

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Tanning and Your Kids

2009-08-20T10:56:00.002-07:00

A survey of 1,300 high school kids from six different schools showed that 53% of high school students like to tan. Not a huge shock that just over half of the kids like to tan, especially with what today's celebrities look like (I'm not a huge fan of the orange skin though). Although the one major thing that I find ridiculous is how almost every kid that said they tanned didn't think they would be affected.

It does have to make you wonder what are these kids learning? If your child is stupid enough to think that they won't ever be affected by their tanning, then I am surprised natural selection hasn't found them already. If your kid does tan and doesn't get any sort of cancer, great, but don't expect to never be affected by what you do. Tanning is a big invite for UV rays to come and do their worst. It will most likely lead to skin cancer.

Maybe its not the schools fault maybe the parents are to blame. Parents talk to their kids about tanning. At least make them wear sunscreen and tell them the sort of damage they are doing. If your child still goes out to tan try to make sure they don't tan for too long. Also try to get them to tan occasionally if they really want to. Cancer isn't fun, but you should know what could and most likely will happen to you if you stay out in the sun for too long, too often.

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Tanning and Your Kids

2009-08-20T10:56:00.001-07:00

5 Benefits of Red Wine

2009-08-17T14:03:00.000-07:00

It's been said for centuries; "A glass of red wine each day is good for you" - and it's true. Here are a few reasons why red wine is good for your health.

1. Heart Disease - The most studied benefit of red wine is its ability to protect against various types of heart disease. Scientists believe that regular consumption of red wine is a sure defence against coronary heart disease because of its ability to reduce the production of cholesterol.

2. Clots - Moderate wine drinkers have been found to have lower levels of protein fibrinogen (fibrinogen promotes blood clot formation)

3. Kidney Stones - Red wine has the ability to prevent the formation of kidney stones.

4. High Blood Pressure - Too much alcohol can increase blood pressure; however a study found that the blood pressure of wine drinkers after two glasses and a meal was lower than its initial state.

5. Reverse Smoking Effects - smoking impairs the body's natural ability to relax it's vessels. Red wine decreases this harmful effect on the cells in the vessels.

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Breastfeeding Good For Mothers Too!

2009-08-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

Most mothers know that breastfeeding their child has numerous health benefits for their child because they get all the nutrients they need. However, in today's busy world where most women either bring in equal income or more income then their male counterparts, many women have chosen not to breastfeed, but instead went for the formula. Recent studies may make those considering feeding their child formula to reconsider.

A recent study has shown that breastfeeding may be good for the mother as well. If you have a family history of breast cancer then breastfeeding may be an incredibly important thing for you to do. Research shows that if you have a history of breast cancer then breastfeeding can actually cut the risk of breast cancer before menopause in half!

Additionally, if you chose not to breastfeed, BUT you did take the medication to help suppress the production of breast milk you also lowered your risk of breast cancer by about 42%. Although taking medication isn't as good as breastfeeding it is definitely a better option then choosing not to breastfeed and not take the medication.

Hopefully this helps you decide whether breastfeeding is important to you or not. If you do possess a history of breast cancer then maybe this will give you that final push to decide to breastfeed your child.

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Music Has The Power To Move You... And A Lot More!

2009-08-11T12:50:00.000-07:00

Most people enjoy listening to music. There are so many different types of music out there to choose from, such as rock music, metal, rap, R&B, pop...etc. And wen people say that music has the power to move us they're right.

Music actually affects us on a very deep level. Certain music can pump you up, which is especially useful right before that big game. Other types of music can calm you down and help you de-stress after a long day at work. Music truly is therapy for the soul and apparently treatment for a lot of other things.

Music is actually used as a treatment for seizures, to lower blood pressure, treat ADD in children, mental illness, depression, aid in healing, stress, and insomnia. Music has become much like a drug in medication because of the great impact it has on the human mind. Additionally, music has not only helped humans, but plants as well. A study was done where classical music was played around a plant and it actually helped the plant develop and grow significantly faster.

Music is an incredible tool and is a great outlet for built up emotions. Writing music can be a great stress reliever in itself. Writing lyrics or even guitar riffs may help you express some of that built up stored emotion in a positive way. Also, people will probably think that you're pretty talented if you keep writing music, it's not a very easily mastered skill.

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Extreme Background Check's For Doctor's Needed?

2009-08-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

Maybe we should be doing some extreme background check's on our Doctors soon. By extreme I mean look at a criminal record, talk to the family, and even speak with some of the neighbors the child grew up around. This probably shouldn't be necessary, especially for a person that has gone through 10+ years of post-secondary schooling, and spent thousands of dollars on their education, only to help people. However, a doctor in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, might have made this necessary.

Edmonton doctor Javier Castillo Cortes, is being charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference, two counts of exposure to a person under the age of 16, and one each of the following: invitation to sexual touching, indecent act, forcible confinement, and assault. All the alleged events were said to have taken place between July 2008-July 2009.

This has deeply troubled me to know that even with doctors we might not be safe, our children might not be safe. How can we have faith in those that are going to take care of us if things like this happen? Something has to be done about this, and Cortes needs to be made an example of by the Canadian Justice System. Targeting children is just plain sick and this man, if he can even be called this needs to be shown that trying to prey on children is unacceptable and one of the most disgusting things someone can do.

This event has however shaken my faith in those I trust. This coupled with the ongoing debates over healthcare reform have continued to just rock the boat. Whether I support a reform or not doesn't really matter in this article, but if this reform does happen, we might need some protection added to the hospitals.

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Sperm Travels Faster in Attractive Women

2009-08-10T11:10:00.000-07:00

Despite popular belief, males actually can adjust the speed their sperm travels after ejaculation in a woman. A new study has found that men can control the speed and efficiency of their sperm by distributing more or less seminal fluid to their semen.

How do men control thier sperm? The trigger is entirely dependent on the attractiveness of the female.

The study found that males, no matter how promiscuous, can mate with many different females; however their chances of fertilization are greater if the female companion is considered attractive.

The researches collected natural ejaculates from dominant and subordinate males at the University of Stockholm who had just mated with either an attractive or unattractive female.

According to the study's co-author Charlie Cornwallis from the University of Oxford, "Female attractiveness is determined by the expression of a sexual ornament - the comb - which is phenotypically and genetically correlated to the number and mass of eggs females lay".

Bioengineered Teeth - A successful experiment

2009-08-06T13:02:00.000-07:00

Modern science and technology are capable of creating the unimaginable - we are constantly amazed and awed by each small discovery. However, are we ready to experience a whole new form of amazement?

Scientists in Japan have successfully been able to bioengineer teeth in adult mice. That’s right - they have found a way to give a mouse a whole new set of chops. So far, their method only works on adult mice, however someday soon there may be a similar method that works on adults.

The team, led by cell biologist Takashi Tsuji from Tokyo University of Science, focused on embryonic tissues that develop into teeth. He extracted these tissues from mouse embryos, separated the epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells, recombined them into a new bioengineered tooth germ, grew them for 5-7 days, planted them into the jaws of adult mice, and voila! New healthy teeth reached their full potential after just 49 days. The new teeth proved to be just like the real thing - they had roots, inner pulp, outer enamel, and proved to be just as hard and durable as normal teeth. Previous studies have been tried, but none were as successful as this recent experiment.

This method is not perfected. It will still be many years before it can be successful enough to work on humans. Although this is a huge step in science, for the mean time, it's probably best to take care of the teeth you have, or stick to implants and dentures - it may be a long and painful 49 days waiting for your new tooth to grow back!

Stretching, Why It Is As Important As Physical Activity

2009-08-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

It seems that these days everyone is trying to get in shape (including me), whether it is working or not I am not sure. However, there seems to be one thing a very large group of people forget to do. Stretch. Stretching is so important for you because of many reasons.

For anyone that plays sports, or is trying to become a professional athlete, you cannot forget to stretch. Goalies, in hockey need to be able to twist and move their bodies in, almost every way imaginable to stop the puck. Basketball players need to be loose and ready to play a game that uses almost every muscle in the body. Professional fighters need to be extremely flexible. All those guys in the UFC using high kicks are incredibly flexible.

Although stretching is need to perform well in sports, stretching is needed to make sure you keep showing up. Evidence shows that stretching the muscles before physical activity (make sure you warm up before you stretch) will greatly decrease your chance of injury. Stretching will keep you out their, be it on a field, court, or mat, day in and day out. The more time you spend practicing and playing the better you will be.

Also, stretching helps you relax. The amount of stress related illnesses is ridiculous and people could definitely use something to help them calm down. Maybe stretching is exactly what they need.

Regardless of what you do, stretching is an incredibly important thing to consider. Stretching can help you with your performance in sports, and will help keep you injury-free. Additionally, stretching is a great way to calm down and relieve tension and stress.

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Why Is my Baby so Fussy?

2009-07-27T10:48:00.000-07:00

All babies respond and behave differently; some are calm and relaxed, and some are fussy and hard to please. However, a new study has proven that the behaviours of your baby have nothing to do with your ability to parent them.

A Canadian study published in the journal of Psychological Science shows that the combination DRD4 gene is associated with sensory responsiveness and specific brain patterns are what cause different babies to be soothed more quickly than others.

McMaster University in Ontario Canada completed a study that looked at the brain activity of 9-month-old babies. When the babies turned 4, their mothers answered questions regarding their behaviour. Samples of DNA were taken and examined for the DRD4 gene. They discovered that based off of the gene activity in specific parts of the brain, they could determine which children were soothed easily, and which ones had temperamental problems.

If your baby is fussy however, there is no way that their temperament can be altered. The best thing to do is learn about your baby's specific needs and accommodate them with several techniques'. Some popular ways to sooth fussy babies are to:

- Keep them moving by slowly walking or sitting in a rocking chair

- Put your baby in the car and go for a ride around the block. This helps many babies to fall asleep because of the constant repetitive stimulation

- Play soft music

- Burp your baby more often during and after meals

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3 Ways To Reduce Anxiety, Without Medication

2009-07-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

For most people the occasional panic attack or rush of anxiety happens. Many times at the most inopportune moment, like right before an interview for that new job you want, or maybe right as you're walking up to that one person you've been waiting to ask out on a date. Anxiety can also make us strive to do better. For example, if a presentation for work is due, if you aren't worried a little bit then you won't be pressured to put enough work into the project. However, there are some people who suffer from extreme forms of anxiety that actually interferes in their daily life. Imagine a panic attack so bad you can't make it into work for the next week. Obviously this can be a be a very significant problem, so here are some strategies (not involving medication) that you can try.

1.Take (at least) 10 Deep Breaths- You've probably heard this over and over, but that's because it works. When you become anxious you start to breath faster increasing your heart rate and sending you into that kind of "frenzied" mode. By breathing deeply at least 10 times you slow yourself down. At the same time you can really think about what just happened and try to tell yourself everything is okay.

2.Exercise- Physical exercise has been proven to help in depression and in some people who suffer from frequent anxiety. Exercising releases endorphins in your body making your overall mood happier. Additionally, the exercise will help you take your mind off of any problems you are experiencing, and you'll get a good work out in the process.

3.Get A Massage- If you're feeling stressed out try having a massage. The massage should relieve some of the tension both physical and emotional. Ask a close friend or your significant other to massage you for a little while, this will keep the cost down especially considering massages aren't cheap. Try lighting some candles if it will help you calm down.

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