For the Knee, Shoes and Playing Surface Matter (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing cleats on a natural
grass playing field seems to offer athletes some protection from anterior
cruciate ligament injury when they make a quick turn, new research
shows.
Workers Fear Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Fears about losing status
at work and about confidentiality are among the main reasons that many
American workers are more hesitant to seek treatment for mental health
issues than for physical health problems, according to a national survey
released this week by the American Psychiatric Association.
Got a decision to make? Have some sugar, study says (AFP)
AFP - If you're about to try to negotiate a pay rise, it might be a good idea to have a sugary drink beforehand, according to a study published this week in Psychological Science.
Winter Weather Exercise Prep
Exercising in winter brings some special challenges. You can't exercise wearing just anything, right? Here's how to prepare for exercising in winter.
State to probe birth defects spike in Calif. town (AP)
AP - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered two state agencies to investigate a rash of birth defects that have confounded impoverished Kettleman City for more than a year.
Do This to Stop Overeating
To prevent overeating, it's important that you feel sated and satisfied throughout your day. Feeling full is also one of the secrets to following a healthy diet without feeling a sense of deprivation.
Some dieters think they have to feel hungry when losing weight, but that's just not the case. The less often you feel even a mild sense of hunger, the fewer calories you are likely to eat. Here are some pointers on feeling full to prevent overeating.
Do This to Stop Overeating originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 00:52:04.
Gates makes $10 billion vaccines pledge (AP)
AP - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $10 billion over the next decade to research new vaccines and bring them to the world's poorest countries, the Microsoft co-founder and his wife said Friday.
Afghan troops battle Taliban militants in south (AP)
AP - Afghan troops backed by NATO helicopter gunships repelled an attack Friday by Taliban fighters armed with machine guns and suicide vests in the heart of a major city in southern Afghanistan, witnesses and officials said.
Bill Gates promises $10 billion for vaccines (Reuters)
Reuters - Bill and Melinda Gates said on Friday they would spend $10 billion over the next decade to develop and deliver vaccines, an increased commitment that reflects progress in the pipeline of products for immunizing children in the developing world.
Herceptin Again Proves Mettle Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) -- High-risk breast cancer
patients with HER2-positive tumors benefit from receiving the targeted
therapy Herceptin while undergoing chemotherapy, new research shows.
Health Tip: Who’s a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Gastric bypass surgery, sometimes recommended
for obese people, involves re-routing the path that food takes, including
shrinking the size of the stomach. But the procedure has a number of
risks, including the possibility of post-surgical infection, blood clots
or developing gallstones.
Bees Can Be Trained to Recognize Face-Like Patterns (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Bees can learn to recognize
human faces, as long as they think the faces are odd-shaped flowers, a new
study reports.
Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- People who buy prescription
medications over the Internet, especially drugs purporting to treat
erectile dysfunction, are playing Russian roulette with their lives, a new
study contends.
Health Tip: Testing a Walker Before You Buy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you've been advised to buy a walker to
help with mobility and balance, it's important to find the right fit.
First lady leads charge against obesity (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. health officials have leveraged the star power of first lady Michelle Obama to roll out a new campaign against obesity, a preventable condition that drains billions of dollars from the economy.
Scientists Decode Brain Cancer Cell Line (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- The first complete genomic
sequencing of a brain cancer cell line has been performed by U.S.
scientists.
Chick-fil-A Quick Guide
Chick-fil-A offers a variety of chicken entrees, sides and desserts. Here are a few healthy choices at Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Super Bowl Switches
Learn how to make some smart switches when choosing snacks for Super Bowl Sunday.
Have You Tried Plate Portioning?
Plate portioning is an easy way to control your portion sizes and eat a healthier diet. By mentally breaking your plate into sections and assigning certain types of food to each section, smarter choices can become automatic. Here is how to practice plate portioning.
Have You Tried Plate Portioning? originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 00:15:09.
"Click This!": Donate Shoes to Haiti
If you have some walking shoes that you are not using that are in gently used condition, you can donate them to a charity that is sending shoes to Haiti. walking Guide Wendy tells you how.
"Click This!": Donate Shoes to Haiti originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 00:13:43.