Following a healthy lifestyle really can delay death

WASHINGTON – Following a healthy lifestyle pattern – being normal weight, participating in regular physical activity, limiting exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke and consuming higher amounts of fruits and vegetables – can certainly delay a person’s death, say experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

“The results show that overall lifestyle modification, to include a combination of … Original article on : Following a healthy lifestyle really can delay death.

Restaurant dishcloths harbour dangerous bacteria: Study

LONDON – A survey of 120 kitchens in Britain has found that dishcloths that are used in restaurants and takeaways often harbour nasty and possibly dangerous bacteria.

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) carried out the survey on kitchens in north-east England, and found that 56 percent of cloths tested were unacceptable.he HPA team took a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Restaurant dishcloths harbour dangerous bacteria: Study.

Distressed personality linked to heart problems

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that heart patients with the “distressed” (Type D) personality profile may face a higher risk of future cardiovascular problems.

The findings are based on an analysis of previous reports involving more than 6,000 patients.

The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Distressed personality linked to heart problems.

Strokes to be second major cause of death: Experts

NEW DELHI – Strokes are well on their way to becoming the second leading cause of death in India, say experts.

“The young as well as the ageing population are vulnerable to lifestyle-related disorders. Strokes attack this strata,” P.N. Renjen, senior neurosurgeon at Apollo hospital, told IANS.
“Cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity are … Original article on : Strokes to be second major cause of death: Experts.

New book: White House party crasher Michaele Salahi says she has multiple sclerosis

New book: WH party crasher says she has MS
WASHINGTON – Michaele Salahi, who gained notoriety with her husband by crashing a glitzy White House state dinner, says in a new book that she suffers from multiple sclerosis, a potentially debilitating disease that she says she has kept secret for years.
Salahi says a bad … Read more : New book: White House party crasher Michaele Salahi says she has multiple sclerosis.

Breastfeeding ‘burns 500 calories a day’

NEW YORK – Breastfeeding can burn up to 500 calories a day, according to a recent New York State Department of Health campaign.

As per the campaign and a recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine, this weight-loss boost can translate into other … Read more >>>.

24 percent domiciliary births in Delhi

NEW DELHI – As many as 86,363 of the total 3.5 lakh births in the national capital took place at home, says a survey.

According to an annual report ‘Registration of Birth and Death Events in Delhi-2009′, 24 percent of the births took place at home in 2009.
Also, 1.59 lakh or 45 percent of the …. Source article  : 24 percent domiciliary births in Delhi.

American flown from Antarctica on midwinter mercy flight recovering from pneumonia in NZealand

Antarctic worker treated for pneumonia in NZealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – An American evacuated from Antarctica to be treated for pneunomia in New Zealand was discharged from hospital Wednesday, less than a day after the rare midwinter mercy flight to rescue him.
A New Zealand air force plane collected the 44-year-old worker from the U.S. …. Original source  : American flown from Antarctica on midwinter mercy flight recovering from pneumonia in NZealand.

AMA, other groups remind health providers: Pregnant women need flu shots

Medical groups urge flu shots for pregnant women
WASHINGTON – Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last – but they’re still at high risk and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.
Any kind of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AMA, other groups remind health providers: Pregnant women need flu shots.

Iowa defensive coordinator Parker to miss Arizona game because of complications from diabetes

Iowa defensive coach to miss Arizona game
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa safety Tyler Sash visited defensive coordinator Norm Parker in the hospital Monday, and all Parker wanted to talk about was football.

The problem is, Parker can no longer ignore the issues that have kept him away from the game.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday that … Read more >>.