Thursday, January 27, 2005

Little things help keep the weight off

Little things help keep the weight off

"Researchers at the Mayo Clinic believe it's not the trips to the gym, but the everyday pacing, fidgeting and restlessness that may play a bigger role in whether someone's fat or thin, according to a small study of self-described couch potatoes."

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Forbes.com: Viagra: It's Also Good For Your Heart

Forbes.com: Viagra: It's Also Good For Your Heart: "Viagra, the drug most often associated with restoring male sexual powers, may play an entirely different role in treating enlarged hearts. "

TheKSBWChannel.com - Health - Study: Some Tea May Contain Harmful Levels Of Fluoride

TheKSBWChannel.com - Health - Study: Some Tea May Contain Harmful Levels Of Fluoride

A new study suggests that the level of fluoride that occurs naturally in instant tea can cause bone pain in those who consume large amounts.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer Now the Leading Killer of Americans

MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer Now the Leading Killer of Americans:

Cancer has displaced heart disease as the leading killer of Americans under the age of 85, according to the American Cancer Society's latest projections released Wednesday.

Even though the mortality rates are higher relative to heart disease, according to the latest report, the mortality from many types of cancer is actually declining.

Cancer now accounts for about 23 percent of all deaths among Americans regardless of age, the annual report found.

Moderate Drinking May Ward Off Dementia

Forbes.com:: "Moderate Drinking May Ward Off Dementia "

A drink a day may keep dementia away.

That's the conclusion of a new study that found that older women who had one alcoholic drink a day had a 20 percent reduced risk of cognitive impairment, compared to women who abstained.

This small benefit may translate into bigger benefits later in life.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Low-Carb Diets Get New Year's Boost, Survey Says

Yahoo! News - Low-Carb Diets Get New Year's Boost, Survey Says:

"LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of U.S. consumers on low-carbohydrate diets rose sharply in the first two weeks of 2005, but many Americans are likely to give up the diets as the year progresses, according to a new survey."

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

HeartCenterOnline For Patients - Viagra safe with blood pressure drugs, study shows

HeartCenterOnline For Patients - Viagra safe with blood pressure drugs, study shows

Men who take multiple blood pressure medications can also take Viagra without risking additional problems, according to a new study.
In the study, funded by Viagra's maker Pfizer, 568 men on more than one medication to control their blood pressure tried Viagra for 6 to 12 weeks. Most reported improvements in their erections and ability to have intercourse, and none reported any warning signs of serious side effects for the heart. "

Gene Mutation Linked to Cause of Parkinson's Disease

A change in just one gene may affect the risk of Parkinson’s disease (search). That could lead to genetic testing for Parkinson’s, say scientists.

Parkinson’s usually strikes after age 50, although it’s sometimes seen in people as young as 30. It occurs in more than 1 percent of people age 55 or older and 3 percent of those older than 75. Of the age-related nerve degenerative conditions, only Alzheimer’s disease is more common.