A team of scientists from the University of Montreal and Harvard University have discovered that exposure to organophosphate pesticides is associated with increased risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the investigation found a connection between exposure pesticides and the presence of symptoms of ADHD. The study focused on… Continue reading
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Healthy dishes with seafood
Salmon & Potato Cakes with Lemony Broccoli Slaw 4 servings Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients: * 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) salmon, thoroughly drained * 2 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes (see below) * 4 scallions, chopped * 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4… Continue reading
Hormonal skin – is this happen to you
Up until your 30th birthday, you lose about a million skin cells every 40 minutes. Sounds gross, but this desirable sloughing is actually what gives you the dewy skin that radiates youth. “For the first few decades, your epidermis renews itself every 30 days, but by the time you’re 40, it takes about 45 days,”… Continue reading
In some children brain with newly diagnostic epilepsy, was found altered development
A newly published study reported that children with new/recent onset epilepsy have significantly slowed expansion of white matter volume compared to healthy children over a two year interval. The reduced white matter volume may affect brain connectivity and influence cognition. Results of this study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine… Continue reading
Spring salads with seafood treasure
Tuna Salad with a Springtime Twist If your ideal tuna salad calls for mashing the fish with enough mayonnaise to taste like tuna but spread like mayo, then skip this recipe. But if you are a tuna-lover and are seeking a salad with spring flair, one that includes crunch, color and a flavorful surprise, then… Continue reading
7 myths about sunscreen
Confused about sunscreen? It’s time to set the record straight. Here’s why: Being out in the sun without proper protection from ultraviolet light exposure can increase your risk for sunburn, wrinkles, and skin cancer. But if you are hazy on sunscreens and how to use them, your health could be on the line. There are… Continue reading
Fat storage on a belly or hips depends on your gender and genes
The age-old question of why men store fat in their bellies and women store it in their hips may have finally been answered: Genetically speaking, the fat tissue is almost completely different. “We found that out of about 40,000 mouse genes, only 138 are commonly found in both male and female fat cells,” said Dr.… Continue reading
Herbs for your hair
1. Sage: Excellent for weak hair. 2. Rosemary: Enhances dark hair 3. Chamomile: Promotes healthy hair growth. 4. Catnip: Promotes hair growth. 5. Burdock Root: Promotes hair growth and reduces hair from falling out Hair Loss Hair is a growth consisting of dead skin cells that are filled with a protein called keratin. (which is… Continue reading