Women buy conditioners, lip glosses, and eye creams in the hope that they will prolong or enhance their natural beauty. In fact, women spend around $260 on cosmetics a year. The problem is that some products contain bacteria, formaldehyde, mercury, and preservatives. Bacteria develop in products such as mascara when used over a long period… Continue reading
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Postpartum Depression Affects 14 Percent of Women
Studies have shown that some women suffer from depression after giving birth. In fact, one study indicates that 14 percent of women are affected by postpartum depression. Researchers recommend that new mothers and pregnant women be screened for signs of depression. In some cases, the symptoms are serious. Researchers explain that 1/5 of women have… Continue reading
Cutting Down on Meat with a Pescatarian or Flexitarian Diet
There are many health benefits to cutting down on meat, and one is that dieters consume more fruits and vegetables. They are an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients. Eating less meat means that the menu includes foods that are low in bad cholesterol, sodium, and trans fats and saturated fats. Dieters… Continue reading
Obesity in Children Associated with Cesarean Delivery
Babies delivered via C-section are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese than babies delivered normally. A Boston-based team of researchers followed children from the day they were born until the age of 3. Of those who were delivered by a Cesarean section, 15.7 percent were obese compared to 7.5 percent of those… Continue reading
Fructose Can Make You Dumb
Different studies have assessed the effects of fructose on the growth of cancer cells, diabetes risk, liver function, and weight. Research on how fructose affects the brain function has been limited so far. UCLA researchers recently reported that fructose contributes to the list of ills by ‘making us dumb’. The good news is that eating… Continue reading
Obesity Associated with Sleep Loss
A European study suggests that a mismatch between when the alarm clock rings and when we wake up, following our internal clock, may be fuelling obesity. A hectic life and social calendar and tight work schedules define modern societies. This results in social jet lag – a term coined for a syndrome, describing the mismatch… Continue reading
Moderate Jogging Helps Increase Longevity
A new study by Danish researchers suggests that people who are jogging regularly live longer. The findings show that men who regularly jog live 6.2 years longer, and women who regularly jog live 5.6 years longer compared to those who do not. In the view of the researchers, regular jogging helps increase longevity. Jogging at… Continue reading
Night-shift Workers Are Not Getting Enough Sleep
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