Moderate drinking reduces mortality among older adults

WASHINGTON – Moderate drinking- one to less than three drinks per day-reduces mortality among middle-aged and older adults, found a new study.

The study that examined drinking and mortality during a 20-year period, controlled for confounding factors such as previous problem drinking.

“Although alcohol misuse is linked to many medical conditions, considerable epidemiological evidence indicates that moderate …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

STIs reach record levels with young people especially at risk

LONDON – Experts have revealed that young people are most likely to end up with sexually transmitted infections, as official records have shown record levels of STIs.

Data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) indicates a worrying increase in sexually transmitted infections with sexual health clinics reporting 482,700 new cases in 2009, which is an increase … Read more : STIs reach record levels with young people especially at risk.

Exercise ‘makes you feel full’

WASHINGTON – Brazilian researchers have discovered that exercise not only helps you shed kilos by burning calories but also makes you feel full by triggering neurons in the brain.

Researchers at the University of Campinas Exercise say that exercise restores the sensitivity of neurons involved in the control of satiety (feeling full), which in turn contributes … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Exercise ‘makes you feel full’.

A moment on the lips really does mean a lifetime on the hips

WASHINGTON – Scientists have proved that ‘a moment on the lips’ really does lead to ‘a lifetime on the hips’.

Asa Ernersson and a team of researchers from Linkoping University Sweden found that a short period of excess food consumption can have long-term effects on the body weight and fat storage even after the initial … Original source on Gaea Times at : A moment on the lips really does mean a lifetime on the hips.

Daily dose of aspirin ‘could help pregnant women’

LONDON – Taking aspirin daily during pregnancy could help prevent complications in women at risk of high blood pressure, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has said.igh blood pressure in pregnancy can be harmul and is associated with the condition pre-eclampsia.

It is more common in first-time pregnancies and can lead to premature …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Migraine sufferers ‘at higher risk of dying from heart disease’

LONDON – A new study has shown that those who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke.

A research team, led by Larus Gudmundsson from the University of Iceland, assessed the impact of mid-life migraine … Original article on : Migraine sufferers ‘at higher risk of dying from heart disease’.

Lot of fish good for baby’s brain development

WASHINGTON – Your toddler needs lot of fish for brain and nerve development.

“First, babies need a lot of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish for brain, nerve, and eye development, and when they switch from breast milk or formula to solid food,” said dietician Susan Brewer.
“Second, children’s food preferences are largely developed [..] Read the original article: here.

Georgia Tech’s Cooper Taylor says he is stronger as he makes return from heart condition

Tech’s Taylor making comeback from heart condition

ATLANTA – Cooper Taylor said he feels even faster than two years ago, when he was Georgia Tech’s fastest player.
Perhaps the more important news is the 6-foot-4 Taylor also is bigger and stronger as he makes his comeback from a heart condition that required surgery and forced him to …. Original source  : Georgia Tech’s Cooper Taylor says he is stronger as he makes return from heart condition.

Vikings WR Sidney Rice has hip surgery, may miss first half of season; Walker signed for depth

Vikings WR Rice out with hip injury
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Brett Favre’s job just got a whole lot tougher.

Favre and the Minnesota Vikings will play the first half of the season – or more – without Pro Bowl receiver Sidney Rice, who had hip surgery this week.
Coach Brad Childress said Tuesday that Rice had the …. Read the original article  : Vikings WR Sidney Rice has hip surgery, may miss first half of season; Walker signed for depth.

All-Star C Yao Ming confident that he’ll be ready for regular season

Doctors clear Yao for basketball activities

HOUSTON – Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming is confident that he’ll be ready for the start of the regular season after a team doctor declared his surgically repaired foot fully healed.
Yao missed last season after undergoing complex surgery on his left foot in July 2009. Team doctor Tom Clanton … Read : All-Star C Yao Ming confident that he’ll be ready for regular season.