Research Indicates Vitamin D Can Kill Cancer Cells

New research throws light on the potential of vitamin D to shoot down certain types of cancer cells as also its ability to fight diabetes and asthma. Although this doesn't mean the emergence of a definitive therapy to cure cancer, the results are obviously encouraging. JoEllen Welsh, a scientist associated with the State University of New York at Albany, found evidence that a stiff dose of vitamin D can be devastating on human breast cancer cells - something we might expect of Tamoxifen. It's possible to key up your vitamin D intake by auditing your diet and soaking up sufficient sunlight.

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Eat Slowly - Stay Nice And Slim

It's not for nothing that mothers have always berated their kids for gulping down food in a hurry. Turns out, slowing down and chewing your food lets you consume less calories, according to research carried out recently. This has to do with the effect of quicker ingestion on hormones. Better release of important hormones when eating slowly leads to feelings of satiety or fullness. This results in less consumption in future.

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Not So Sweet Dreams For Younger Adults

Recent research suggests younger adults, especially black and Hispanic, below 40 and exposed to irregular sleep habits, are at risk of putting on excess flab. In fact, the study discovered reduced sleep at night, and even excess sleep, contributed to unacceptably high gains in tummy fat - a major cause for such life-threatening conditions as diabetes and high blood pressure. Although the findings aren't conclusive, the implications are reason enough for concern. So, for those not able or inclined to give themselves the correct extent of shuteye, it's time to rethink their lifestyle.

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Driving While Texting - Biggest Road Menace In America

Drivers using their cell phones while behind the wheel are much likelier to cause an accident than even drunken drivers. In fact, texting while driving poses the biggest threat on the road today. "Textracted" drivers take their attention completely away from the view up front for some deadly seconds that might result in a major crash, costing lives. Hence, while out on the road, abstain from flirting with your mobile device - it's not just worth it. There will be enough time for that after you have gotten off your car.

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Survival Techniques To Deal With An Earthquake

The colossal loss of lives that an earthquake brings in its wake can be averted by following certain safety tips offered by Doug Copp, the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team International (ARTI). ARTI is the world's most experienced rescue team. For organizations and individuals, especially in quake prone areas of the world, following these guidelines in the event an earthquake strikes can spell the difference between life and death. Be sure to raise your awareness and good few notches up - your state of preparedness can be your ticket to survival next time you sense the earth rumbling.

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Foods That Lift Your Spirits

Kick despondence and sluggishness. Eating your way to better health and, at the same time, brushing away the cobwebs in your mind might be the best way to deal with those dreary months. Certain foods can help you in this mission - like orange and spinach. These 'mood foods' can get you up and going while helping you with clarity of thought and enhanced energy level. And you can shed some extra flab, too. Sounds promising, doesn't it?

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Chronic Boredom Can Be A Subtle Killer

Haven't we all heard of being bored to death? Well, according to a commentary that appeared in the International Journal of Epidemiology you can now take that literally. Indeed, chronic boredom can be a harbinger of life-threatening conditions, including death. Although the research wasn't conclusive, there are clear indications of a positive correlation between boredom and physical debility. So next time you feel overcome by pervasive boredom, do yourself a favor - get out of it. It doesn't matter what you do - just do something that gets you going, something you enjoy. Turns out, you have a better chance in life that way.

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Don't Miss Out On Calcium Even If You Can't Drink Milk

You don't need to force yourself to down those glasses of milk if you have lactose intolerance, are allergic, or simply don’t like milk. You can get calcium from other sources as well. In fact, there are 5 non-dairy foods that provide you plenty of calcium. For example, broccoli, in the raw state, is a good source for calcium. Further, you might want to include a balanced calcium-magnesium supplement to make good any deficiencies. Also, molasses and sesame seeds come in handy for a healthy calcium boost. These milk substitutes can help you stay on top even if you can't stomach dairy foods.

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Seeing Through Marketing Myths Served By Food Labels

Truth is, you're served a raw deal by all those nutrition levels clamoring for your attention in ostentatious supermarkets. While the unpretentious grocery store down the lane might be stocked with no-frills healthy food items that could do you a world of good. But then, what good is that when you're not likely to notice them? However, if you make an effort to see through the lies touted by these conspicuous food labels, your shopping experience can prove a lot more rewarding - in terms of nutritional value. The key to this effort is informing yourself on what's really being offered on those supermarket shelves. Leverage every food dollar you spend - don't let the marketing hype cloud your shopping acumen.

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Improve Immunity - Stay Clear Of Modern Illnesses

In case you thought otherwise, external protection like hand sanitizers and face masks are hardly sufficient to keep you off modern-day illnesses. What actually might offer you real protection is developing a strong immune system - that is, getting your inside right rather than focusing on externals. The good news is you can accomplish that without too much sweat through natural foods and supplements. For example, including coconut oil, preferably unrefined, in your diet serves up your body important fatty acids, such as lauric acid, that play a big role in boosting your immune system. As we have heard often enough, Mother Nature knows best and natural living helps us keep away from the deleterious side-effects of hypochondriac drug dependence.

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Preventing Disasters From Befalling Your Furry Dears

Americans simply dote on their furry pets - about 78 million pet dogs and 94 million cats. In fact, 57% of pet owners maintain their furry companions score one up on even their sweethearts, according to a survey conducted by Bissell Homecare, Inc. If you happen to count yourself in amongst them, it's important to stay prepared in case the apple of your eye shows tell-tale signs of life-threatening affliction. While you should be pre-informed of the quickest way to reach the nearest 24-hour emergency animal hospital, it's even more vital to recognize the warning signs your pet might be dying on you. Stay informed - don't let down your wild-eyed buddy...

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Till Death Do Them Part...

Does passion last a lifetime? According to a new study, the answer is “yes”! People who have been together for over 20 years are still in love and still show the same neurological responses associated with passionate love as we see in young couples. Now that’s something to look forward to!

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Tummy Flab Exposes Middle-Aged Women To Higher Risk Of Stroke

A new study that surfaced at the American Stroke Association's (ASA) International Stroke Conference claims women between 45 and 54 are now three times more likely that men aged similarly to face stroke. Some years back, the same researchers reported women in this age group were twice as likely as men to get stroke. The threat is real and primarily stems from the fact that middle-aged women put on more tummy fat. Although the risk factor appears to be modest, at only 3%, still that's enough cause for concern. However, certain remedial measures like exercising regularly and including more fruits and vegetables into the daily diet can help significantly.

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Study Finds Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Cellular Aging

Several studies conducted by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, have shown improved survival rates for individuals, with cardiovascular conditions, who adhered to a diet rich in marine omega-3 fatty acids. Although the exact mechanisms effecting this protective effect isn't properly understood, it has something to do with length of telomeres, DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that shorten with the replication and aging of cells. Longer telomere length, to put it simply, means reduced cellular ageing. Further, studies conducted by other researchers show a positive correlation between telomere length and intake of multivitamins and green tea.

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Don't Let Stress Pull You Down

While stress can sometimes come off as a lifesaver, in the long term it gets you undone in more ways than one. Hans Selye, a scientist, pointed out more than 50 years back that stress was a major cause of illness. In fact, stress can have devastating effects on your physical as also mental well-being. It can interfere with digestion and raise cholesterol levels. If all this sounds familiar, it's time you fought back. Taking time off for moderate exercise and your favorite pastime can help get rid of this oppressive anxiety that grips you night and day. If you can't do it by yourself, consult a doctor by all means. But break free of this constant tension - life is a lot more enjoyable, in case you thought otherwise...

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Teenagers Can Follow These Steps To Grab More And Better-Quality Sleep

Distraught and irritable teenagers are simply displaying symptoms of inadequate sleep which couldn't be altogether recouped over the weekend. A nationwide survey published recently in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that females, blacks and those in the higher grade levels were most vulnerable. There's hope yet, however, for teenagers finding it almost impossible to get a decent shut-eye at night. Danice Eaton, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suggests three ways parents can help their teens get enough sleep.

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Americans Soaking Up Way More Calories Whilst Dining Out

The National Restaurant Assn. reports that Americans are favoring restaurants in increasing numbers as compared to earlier. That's reason enough to push the panic button since dining out more often means less control over the type of food consumed. Turns out people are tucking in way more calories than might be good for them - even innocuous items like salads can pack a rather severe calorie-laden punch. Fortunately, awareness appears to be setting in with some chain restaurants offering more toned-down dishes, calorie wise, for the more discerning customer.

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Child Obesity Poses Serious Threat To National Security

It's not for nothing that first lady Michelle Obama recently set the ball rolling for her campaign to counter child obesity. Eminent personages from different walks of life, even generals and admirals, extended her their wholehearted support. Obesity has assumed alarming proportions in the US in recent times, emerging as the primary reason why applicants fail to make it into the armed forces. In the past 30 years, one in three otherwise healthy children in America has suffered from obesity, rendering them unfit for military service. Additionally, these kids are going to have a restricted life span too because of the attendant problems that obesity brings in its wake. The best way to nip the problem in the bud appears to be concerted action to rectify nutritional programs at the school level.

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Lost Sleep Time Can’t Be Made Up

Can't get a decent night's sleep every other day? Well, new research suggests you might be courting disaster! Sleep deprivation can pull down your productivity level alarmingly. Although the findings aren't conclusive - the evidence collected indicates sleep lost can't be made good through stealing forty winks now and then. You can't settle your "sleep debt" so conveniently. To say the truth, you're "vulnerable to accidents and errors" if you aren't getting enough sleep. Easing yourself into the arms of Orpheus might be the best way you can keep ticking - long term, that is...

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Having Sex Often Helps Reduce Chances Of Heart Conditions!

New research might have hit the nail on the head - what guys may have intuitively known all along. Scientists at the New England Research Institute in Massachusetts have found men having sex more frequently are less likely to suffer heart attacks. Turns out, the physical and emotional effects of lovemaking are a potent antidote to cardiac afflictions. But sex can be beneficial for women too - by accentuating their sense of smell. Admittedly, it's a fast-paced world out there, but doesn't mean you factor sex out of your life. Submitting to your primal desires may act as the best route to a longer and more fulfilling life.

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Why You Can't Kick Flab And Ways You Can Actually Do It

Interested in 7 ways to take those extra calories out of your life? And for good? While it's helplessly tempting to dive into all those savory goodies they so elegantly serve up at restaurants, better sense would dictate otherwise. Mainly, it's a matter of self-discipline and knowing when to stop. Also important are certain changes in lifestyle that would help out in fighting fat. Simple things like chewing your food better and not skipping out on breakfast. Makes sense? You bet - and more so if you get a read on this.

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Study Finds High Cholesterol Afflicts 20% Of American Teenagers

A national study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which involved 3,125 young people, has found high cholesterol levels don't only afflict the middle-aged and elderly. High cholesterol is rife amongst the younger generation, also. Dr Ashleigh May, who led the study, voiced concern on the findings and stated teenagers suffering from obesity, high blood pressure and those into smoking should be regularly screened for warning signals. In the unfortunate event you belong to the high-risk group, be more attentive to your diet and lifestyle - next time may be a trifle too late...

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Watch Your Child's Weight, Or Else...

All's not well if your child has been wantonly putting on weight the last few months. Childhood obesity affects 1 in 3 children in America and brings in its wake serious problems such as diabetes and asthma. Although, as a parent, it's adorable to caress your full-cheeked baby, it's not awfully smart to let them pick up those calories by allowing them to dig into junk food or fiddle with video games. In fact, you can do a whole lot more by getting in on the real facts as well as myths surrounding childhood obesity. Time to take action - shows you care...

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