According to a new government report, nearly one third of the employed adults in the United States are not getting enough sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 30 percent of all workers get less than 6 hours of sleep a night while healthy adults should get between 7 and 9 hours… Continue reading
Month: April 2012
Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Young Adults
Health professionals and scientists believe that a new blood test may become an effective tool for diagnosing severe depression in young adults and teenagers. Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Redei explains that the blood test can differentiate teens and young adults with depression from those who do not suffer from it. The research… Continue reading
Nail Polishes Contain Toxic Substances
Nail polishes that claim to be non-toxic and free of hazardous chemicals may contain the toxic trio of formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, and toluene. They have been shown to cause fertility problems, birth defects, and cancer. A new study found that products which claimed to be safe to use were more likely to contain these substances… Continue reading
Exercise and Caffeine to Prevent Skin Cancer
Speaking of skin cancer prevention, most people know the basics – stay in the shade and wear a hat in sunny days, use SPF daily, and stay out of tanning beds. But what if there is more to this? A combination of exercise and caffeine may reduce the risk of developing skin cancer caused by… Continue reading