WOMEN’S HEALTH | More Intense Exercise Linked To A Better Sex Life, Exploratory Study Says

There’s really nothing better for your health than exercise – and that applies to your sex life’s health too. “Men and women who are healthy tend to have better sexual function”, said Dr. Lauren Streicher, the medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine. “Because almost any medical illness can impact normal sexual … Continue reading WOMEN’S HEALTH | More Intense Exercise Linked To A Better Sex Life, Exploratory Study Says

NATURAL THERAPIES | Are The Health Benefits Of Turmeric Too Good To Be True?

Alzheimer’s disease. Diabetes. Arthritis. Unwanted hair growth. Baldness. Infertility. Erectile dysfunction. Hangovers. Glaucoma. Cancer. If you have an ailment, there’s a good chance that someone, somewhere, is studying whether turmeric can treat it. There are more than 15,000 manuscripts published about curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, and about 50 manuscripts added to this collection … Continue reading NATURAL THERAPIES | Are The Health Benefits Of Turmeric Too Good To Be True?

BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT! | 14 Reason You Should Drink More Coffee

Coffee just might be the world’s favorite vice. It can transform anyone into a morning person, it blends delightfully into various sweets and treats, and it’s caffeinated enough to pull you through the day. But you’ll be pleased to know that the reasons to drink more coffee stretch far beyond its enticing taste. The beverage … Continue reading BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT! | 14 Reason You Should Drink More Coffee

WOMAN’S HEALTH | Hairdressers Are Willing To Help Customers Detect Skin Cancers

Most hair stylists at salons and barber shops may be interested in getting trained to detect skin cancers on the scalp, face and neck, researchers say. Since hairdressers see a customer’s  head and neck skin up close and regularly, they’re able to look for unusual spots or changes that could be melanoma, the study  authors … Continue reading WOMAN’S HEALTH | Hairdressers Are Willing To Help Customers Detect Skin Cancers

Women’s HEALTH | Breast Implant Recalled After Link To More Rare Cancer Cases

Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for certain textured models after regulators alerted the company to a heightened cancer risk with the devices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it called for the removal after new information showed Allergan’s Biocell breast implants with a textured surface were tied to the … Continue reading Women’s HEALTH | Breast Implant Recalled After Link To More Rare Cancer Cases

MEDICAL RESEARCH | Pets May Help Older Adults Manage Chronic Pain

People with pets may be able to use their companion animals to practice technique for managing chronic pain without medication, researchers say. In focus group interviews, pet owners over age 70 with chronic pain said their pets brought them joy and laughter, helped them relax, kept them active, and promoted other good habits that can … Continue reading MEDICAL RESEARCH | Pets May Help Older Adults Manage Chronic Pain

Mother-To-Be | Night Shifts, Long Hours Linked To Miscarriages And Preterm Births

Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or preterm delivery than mothers with day jobs a research review suggests. With night shifts, pregnant women were 21% more likely to have preterm deliveries and 23% more likely to have miscarriages than women who worked days, the analysis … Continue reading Mother-To-Be | Night Shifts, Long Hours Linked To Miscarriages And Preterm Births

Body, Mind and Spirit | Anorexia Stems From Body As Well As Mind – Study

The origins of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are in both the mind and the body, according to an international study. Anorexia is seen as a serious psychiatric disease. But doctors at King’s College London showed changes hardwired into some people’s DNA altered the way they processed fats and sugars and may make it easier … Continue reading Body, Mind and Spirit | Anorexia Stems From Body As Well As Mind – Study