Several previous studies have already suggested a link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer, but the evidence has been inconclusive with limited information from European populations. So, researchers from across Europe set out to examine the association between circulating vitamin D concentration as well as dietary intakes of vitamin D and calcium with colorectal cancer… Continue reading
How to lose weight and remain healthy?
Overweight is a major problems for the modern world. Men and women of various ages have problems with their weight. And they all are searching for a diet which will help them reduce their body weight. We have heard of many severe diets that are not healthy and are even dangerous. The following advises will… Continue reading
Virtual reality against the pain at the dentist
Some might see virtual reality set-ups — such as Second Life or Gaia Online — as pure entertainment. But they may provide drug-free pain relief at the dentist. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University’s dental school enrolled 38 adults in a study. All of them needed scaling and root planning. This is a common treatment… Continue reading
Dental health and fluoride prevention
Keeping kids’ teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child’s teeth and asking you about your water supply. That’s because fluoride, a substance that’s found naturally in water, plays an important role in healthy tooth development and cavity prevention.… Continue reading
Winter sports for whole family
Looking forward to the snowy season and all it has to offer? Winter can be a great time to get outside and keep fit — for you and your family. But what if everyone in your house believes that winter is a time for hibernating in front of the TV? Don’t despair: there are plenty… Continue reading
What are congenital malformations?
Congenital malformation: A physical defect present in a baby at birth, irrespective of whether the defect is caused by a genetic factor or by prenatal events that are not genetic. In a malformation, the development of a structure is arrested, delayed, or misdirected early in embryonic life and the effect is permanent. Congenital malformations can… Continue reading
Few advices how to teach your toddler to share
Your toddler’s language development advances the formation of empathy and first friendships. During the second half of the third year, language becomes more and more of a social tool. Playdates give your child the opportunity to communicate with other children her own age—instead of constantly talking to adults. Social language with other children begins with… Continue reading
Positive benefits associated with home-based cardiac rehabilitation
Researchers from the NHS in Cornwall, the Peninsula Medical School, the Agency for Health Technology Assessment in Warsaw and the University of Birmingham have analysed 12 studies relating to cardiac rehabilitation and found no difference in health outcomes for patients who receive cardiac rehabilitation in a clinical setting or at home. The research paper is… Continue reading