Category Archives: Health
Facebook status updates ‘new breast cancer campaign’
It has emerged the craze is another unofficial Facebook campaign aimed at raising breast cancer awareness.Millions of female users across the world have been updating their profiles with the phrase w Post Source : Facebook status updates ‘new breast cancer … Continue reading
Hello Is That Plastic Container Safe?
Our homes are full of plastic, and the kitchen is no exception. The problem: Chemicals in plastic containers and other kitchenware may leach into the foods or drinks that they’re holding. Scientific evidence suggests that some of these chemicals may … Continue reading
Food expiration dates: What do they really mean?
Are you one of those people who pour the milk down the drain on the expiration date?Expiration dates on food products can protect consumer health, but those dates are really more about quality than safety, and if not properly understood, … Continue reading
DASH eating plan vs heart attack
A new research has concluded that the DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack. The DASH eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products as well as … Continue reading
Coffee’s yours secret to long life
Sipping a hot cup of coffee daily could give you more than a healthful lift of energy. The drink helps people live longer by warding off heart disease, a study has revealed. Researchers at the University of Athens have carried … Continue reading
Food expiration dates: What do they really mean?
Are you one of those people who pour the milk down the drain on the expiration date? Expiration dates on food products can protect consumer health, but those dates are really more about quality than safety, and if not properly … Continue reading
Pea in Lung first thought to be Cancer
A Massachusetts man thought he had lung cancer after a mass turned up during an X-ray. No one could have guessed what had actually caused the mass. There was a pea germinating in his lungs (Metro Canada). Ron Sveden, 75, … Continue reading
High blood pressure major risk factor
The ‘white-coat’ effect – where blood pressure rises during a check by a doctor – is even worse in someone whose level is already high, researchers say.The effect is due to patients becoming stressed by being in a doctor’s surgery … Continue reading
High blood pressure major risk factor
The ‘white-coat’ effect – where blood pressure rises during a check by a doctor – is even worse in someone whose level is already high, researchers say. The effect is due to patients becoming stressed by being in a doctor’s … Continue reading
Smoking drinking too much inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years
Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests.employee takes a drag on a cigarette at Morgan’s Place bar and restaurant in Harrisburg, Pa. … Continue reading
Increase stress levels
Crashing machines, slow boot times, and agony dealing with technical support have Digital Age people suffering from Computer Stress Syndrome, a study has found.“Today’s digitally-dependent consumers are increasingly overwhelmed and upset with technical glitches and problems in their daily lives,” … Continue reading
Increase stress levels
Crashing machines, slow boot times, and agony dealing with technical support have Digital Age people suffering from Computer Stress Syndrome, a study has found. “Today’s digitally-dependent consumers are increasingly overwhelmed and upset with technical glitches and problems in their daily … Continue reading
GELOMBANG wabak virus influenza A H1N1 Kembali
GELOMBANG wabak virus influenza A (H1N1) nyata belum reda apabila sehingga 21 April lalu menurut Kementerian Kesihatan terdapat sejumlah 13,298 kes telah dilaporkan. Walaupun secara dasarnya keadaan di Malaysia boleh dikatakan terkawal, masyarakat masih perlu mengambil langka berjaga-jaga bagi menentang … Continue reading
Smoking drinking too much inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years
Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests.employee takes a drag on a cigarette at Morgan’s Place bar and restaurant in Harrisburg, Pa. … Continue reading
Smoking drinking too much inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years
Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests. employee takes a drag on a cigarette at Morgan’s Place bar and restaurant in Harrisburg, … Continue reading
With your bones, you get what you put in
When the first lady of high-octane action asks if you’re getting enough calcium, you think twice. She’s that rare thing, a champion who fits the cause and walks the walk. Fit4Life talks to Datuk Michelle Yeoh about her lovely bones, … Continue reading
