Study: High Risk of STIs and Unwanted Pregnancies in Obese Women
In a recent study published in the professional medical journal Obesity, researchers have found that women who are overweight experience less pleasure from sex and participate in higher risk sexual behaviors. As a result, obese women experience more frequent unplanned pregnancies and also have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Self Esteem and Sex Studies have repeatedly found that women...
High Processed Food Diet Leads to Irritable Dowel Disease, More
In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have found that processed foods common to the Western diet are a large contributing factor to increased rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Many processed foods are high in fat, which changes the composition of bile and leads to the growth of unhealthy microbes in the gut. High Fat and Bile...
Men: Low Toxicity Levels and High Walnut Intake Boost Sperm Health
Want your "guys" to swim like Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps - good kick, perfect physique and great speed? Well, you can spur on your sperm by adding walnuts to your daily menu. (Mike likes 'em roasted; Mehmet? Soaked in water.) Turns out this nut is packed with alpha linoleic acid, one of the omega-3s that help protect you...
Small Weight Loss Can Provide Huge Health Results
Many people who struggle with dieting and exercise often set their ideal weight when trying to get slimmer. However, in a study published in the recent issue of Obesity Research, researchers discovered that small minimal amounts of weight loss can result in substantial improvement of health conditions that are associated with obesity. Small Attainable Goals For anyone who has faced the...
Study: Unhealthy Gut Bacteria Leads to Type 2 Diabetes and More [Video]
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In a breaking news story, researchers are excited to show that unhealthy gut bacteria can be linked to increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes...
Why Baby Carrots Are Killing You
There has been great discussion and confusion over baby carrots lately. It seems some feel that these little veggies, perfect for small hands and a quick snack, may not be quite as healthy as once thought. Â As with anything else regarding health, it is always best to do all of your own research before setting into full-force panic mode. In...
Can You Learn by Scent While You Sleep?
Wake up and smell the coffee. Or stay asleep and smell it. You might learn something either way. People can make new scent associations while they slumber, which suggests that sleep has real learning potential. "We know we can consolidate the day's information while we sleep," says Anat Arzi at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. "But attempts...
Pick Up an Instrument at Any Age: It’s Great for Your Brain!
Humpback whales sing; honeybees buzz; even trained dogs can croon (check out the 93,000 YouTube segments of would-be-Pavarotti pooches). Music expresses complex emotions, impresses brain function and just plain makes us all happier and smarter - particularly if you have the chance to play an instrument when you're young. (A well-kept secret: You don't even have to have much...
Mind-Body Connection Key to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Western doctors have long been baffled about the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine. Although Chinese medicine practices have been used for millennia, Western doctors have placed little value on them until recently. However, with more attention being paid to the importance of the mind-body connection, Chinese medicine is now gaining the attention of many Western practitioners. Holistic Approach Unlike Western medicine,...
Irregular Bowel Movements Could Be Sign of Thyroid Problems
If you have experienced changes in your regular bowel habits, thyroid problems may be the culprit. Thyroid problems are one of the most common problems that impact metabolism. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped organ that is located in the neck and surrounds the voice box. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland. The gland produces excessive amounts of the hormone...
