People with blood pressure levels that are slightly high but still considered normal–or high normal–should have their blood pressure checked every year, according to US researchers.
In their report, Dr. Ramachandran S. Vasan, of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Framingham Heart Study in Massachusetts, and colleagues reveal that men and women with high-normal blood pressure frequently progress to high blood pressure over a period of 4 years.
Only a small fraction of low-income, black women use hormone replacement therapy, despite the significant health benefits associated with the treatment.
This low rate of hormone use may be the result of physician failure to discuss the therapy with their patients, suggests a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers.
Consider the following list of group activity ideas for implementation at your facility:
* Cross-training lectures — what your options are, how to do it and how to remain injury-free.
* Sport-specific conditioning for skiing, jumping, ball and racquet sports.
* Sports lessons, such as tennis, in-line skating, scuba diving, swimming, triathlons and cycling. (more…)
This well-known hair growth treatment halts hair loss and encourages the growth of new hair. Millions of women and men suffer from hair loss. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this problem is most widespread among males. (more…)
So you may have to motivate yourself. Before you bring another thing into your house, consider taking the first steps to organize what’s already there. The experts tell us how:
1. Put YOU in your new order. Where do you really want to dump your coat when you walk in the door? Your organizing system is unique, with a design based on your natural habits and goals, said Morgenstern. (more…)
It can be that tough these days to have a bubble bath or read a book, never mind get that report in on time.
“We live in a very stressful, high-speed time,” said Morgenstern. “You’ve got to be ready for whatever comes at you.” (more…)
For Julie Morgenstern, the turnaround point came when she had a baby. Before that, her habit of being “notoriously disorganized” was bearable. In fact, as a theatrical producer, she felt in some way her creativity depended on it.
We are not implying that all overweight people have unhappy marriages/relationships or that spouses/ partners are the main cause of obesity. (more…)
The number of overweight adolescents in the United States has increased significantly over the past twenty years. This increase continues despite increased public health awareness and attention to adolescent obesity. Currently, approximately 25 percent of teens are considered overweight. (more…)
The body requires vitamin C to keep the skin healthy and elastic. Based on this well-established fact, vitamin C therapy has been tried as a treatment for sun-damaged or aging skin. Preliminary evidence suggests that it might be effective. (more…)