There’s More to Mona Lisa Than Her Smile (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Mona Lisa's smile remains
one of art's great mysteries, and many credit it with the portrait's
enduring appeal.
Air Pollution Slows Women’s Marathon Times (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Running a marathon is
challenging enough, but now new research shows that the performance of
female marathoners can be hindered by a certain type of air pollution.
Are Stock Market Woes Bad for the Heart? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- When the stock market
declines, do heart attacks go up? That's what Duke University Medical
Center researchers are wondering based on an analysis of data collected
during the current U.S. economic crisis.
Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- If regular exercise such
as jogging is good for the heart, then turbo-charged workouts like
training for marathons must be even better, right?
Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- The common skin ailment
psoriasis may boost the risk for heart attack, stroke and other
cardiovascular woes, probably through a shared inflammatory response, a
new Danish study found.
Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Police who responded on
9/11 to the collapsing World Trade Center towers appear to be at greater
risk for heart problems compared with people in the general population, a
new study finds.
Saturday "Smart Swap!": Save Loco Taco Calories
Save crazy calories with this week's swap at two Mexican style eateries ... if you order the Crispy Chicken Crisper tacos at Chili's, you'll be taking in nearly 2,000 calories! As the name implies, the tacos are made with crispy fried chicken which ratchets up the exact calorie count to 1,990 and over 100 grams of fat.
Stop instead at Baja Fresh and order their Original Baja Chicken tacos and cut your calories down to 630 and you get three of them (same as the Crisper tacos!). That's savings of 1,330 calories! ¡Aye caramba!
Saturday "Smart Swap!": Save Loco Taco Calories originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 03:36:18.
Protect Your Baby’s Smile (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- The best way to give your
children's teeth a healthy start is to begin dental care early in life,
and the American Dental Association has tips for keeping kids' teeth in
tip-top shape:
Visit the dentist for regular checkups. Set up an appointment
within six months of the eruption of a child's first tooth, but no later
than the first birthday. Routine exams, cleanings and fluoride treatments
can catch problems early before they get worse and require significant
care. ...
Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- Electromagnetic pulses from
a portable device can significantly reduce pain and inflammation in people
suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, a new study suggests.
Dutch government wants to sell flu vaccines back (Reuters)
Reuters - The Dutch government wants to sell 21 million unused H1N1 flu vaccine doses back to their manufacturers after they proved unnecessary and no other country wanted to buy them, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Saturday "Smart Swap!": Tuesday or Friday?
It may be a Saturday, but today's swap involves two other days of the week ... well, restaurants with other days of the week in their name.
If you order a BBQ Chicken Wrap at T.G.I. Friday's you'll be taking in what many of us allow for an entire day! Over 1,500 ... or, 1,540 to be exact.
Switch over to one of my favorite eateries, Ruby Tuesday, and order a grilled chicken wrap for less than a third of the calories ... 436 to be exact.
That's a savings of 1,104 calories! Talk about saving room for dessert!
More: Ruby Tuesday Quick Guide
Saturday "Smart Swap!": Tuesday or Friday? originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 21:41:10.
Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test may help
identify children with milk allergy who can tolerate baked-milk products
and those who may have a serious allergic reaction to any form of cow's
milk, a new study shows.
Kids’ Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Help may be on the way for
children with serious peanut allergies, with two new studies suggesting
that slowly increasing consumption might build kids' tolerance over
time.
Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term use of marijuana
can lead to increased risk of developing hallucinations, delusions and
psychosis, a new study shows.
Penicillin Allergy Might Not Include Related Antibiotic (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Most patients who have a
history of penicillin allergy can safely take antibiotics called
cephalosporins, U.S. researchers say.
Egypt adopts organ transplant bill to curb trafficking (AFP)
AFP - Egypt's parliament voted by an overwhelming majority on Saturday to regulate organ transplants in a bid to curb illegal trafficking and tourism over the issue.
Long-time cannabis use linked to psychosis: study (AFP)
AFP - The longer people use cannabis or marijuana, the more likely they are to experience hallucinations or delusions or to suffer psychosis, according to a study released Saturday.
Saturday "Smart Swap!": Olive Garden
Does your family have one favorite place that everyone likes to go to for celebration meals? Mine does. For us, that go-to restaurant is Olive Garden.
There are a lot of not so diet-friendly choices at the Garden, but that doesn't mean eating there is cause for dietary disaster! The first pick on my list used to be Garlic Herb Chicken, but at nearly 1,000 calories, it's a no-go these days. Then I learned a simple smart switch: If I order Venetian Apricot Chicken instead, I'll save a whopping 580 calories!
If you need to find a swap to make, check out About.com's Calorie Count where you can search by food or restaurant or browse categories to find your own calorie-saving switch!
Do you already have a smart swap that saves you tons of calories? Post it in comments!
Saturday "Smart Swap!": Olive Garden originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 23:50:24.