Play soccer to remain fit

WASHINGTON – Do you play soccer? If not, it’s time you joined those playing in the field close to your house. You may not score a goal, but you are sure to score on fitness level and avoid lifestyle-related diseases.

An extensive soccer research project involving more than 50 researchers from seven countries studied the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Play soccer to remain fit.

Breathing through mouth cause health problems

WASHINGTON – When spring flowers bloom, pollen and other materials can wreak havoc on those suffering from seasonal allergies causing a problem called mouth breathing.
The physical, medical and social problems associated with mouth breathing are not recognised by most healthcare professionals, says a new study.
Dentists typically request that their patients …. Read the original article  : here.

Eating eggs for breakfast cuts calorie consumption throughout the day

WASHINGTON – Eating eggs for breakfast everyday can reduce hunger and decreases calorie consumption at lunch and throughout the day, according to a new study.

The study found that men who consumed an egg-based breakfast ate significantly fewer calories when offered an unlimited lunch … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Eating eggs for breakfast cuts calorie consumption throughout the day.

Look at sick people to stay healthy

WASHINGTON – Want to keep colds and flus at bay? Well, then start looking at sick people, according to a study.

Mark Schaller, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia and his colleagues hypothesized that seeing disease-connoting cues promotes a more aggressive immune response in people.
For testing the hypothesis, the scientist asked a group people …. Source  : Look at sick people to stay healthy.

Health problems linked with mouth breathing often go unnoticed

WASHINGTON – The adverse affect of “mouth breathing” often go unrecognised, as most health care professionals are not aware of the physical, medical and social problems linked with the habit, according to a new study.
As people are very regular in their dental check ups, … Read more »».

Air pollution exposure at schools linked to development of asthma in kids

WASHINGTON – A new study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) suggests that traffic-related pollution near schools is linked to the development of asthma in kids.

Study’s lead author Rob McConnell, professor of preventive … Read more : Air pollution exposure at schools linked to development of asthma in kids.

Fruits, vegetables offer little protection against cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that eating more fruit and vegetables has only a modest effect on protecting against cancer.

An analysis by Mount Sinai researchers of over eight years of dietary data from more than 400,000 people has found that the relationship between high consumption of fruits and vegetables and a reduced risk …. Original source  : Fruits, vegetables offer little protection against cancer.

Obesity in infants can be diagnosed at 6 months

WASHINGTON – A new study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has shown that obesity can be detected in infants as young as 6 months.

By analyzing the electronic medical records of babies seen for routine ‘well-child’ visits to the UTMB pediatric clinic, Dr. David McCormick, senior author of the study, …. Source article  : Obesity in infants can be diagnosed at 6 months.

Walking linked to lower stroke risk in women

WASHINGTON – Women can lower their stroke risk by walking, a new study suggests.
In the study, researchers found that women who walked two or more hours a week or who usually walked at a brisk pace had a significantly lower risk of stroke than women who didn’t walk.

The risks were lower for total stroke, clot-related …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bacteria can help fight dengue, malaria

WASHINGTON – A team of scientists claim to have found a new method to check the spread of mosquito-born diseases such as dengue and malaria.

A group of American and Australian researchers at the University of Michigan observed that mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria were unable to produce larvae as the infection caused Cytoplasmic Incompatibility (CI), …. Read the original article  : Bacteria can help fight dengue, malaria.