Diet rich in walnuts, walnut oil can fight stress

WASHINGTON – If daily stress is taking a toll on your health, it’s time to eat walnuts, as they help fight stress, says a new study.

“We wanted to find out if omega 3-fatty acids from plant sources would blunt cardiovascular responses to stress,” said Sheila G. West, associate professor …. Source  : Diet rich in walnuts, walnut oil can fight stress.

New bowel cancer test to be rolled out soon

LONDON – A new test for bowel cancer that could save 3,000 lives a year, would soon become a part of the national screening programme in UK.

Under a new five-point anti-cancer strategy by the Coalition, 60 million dollar would be spent over four years to incorporate … Read : New bowel cancer test to be rolled out soon.

Kids still exposed to same level of junk food ads on TV

SYDNEY – Children still have the same dose of junk foods TV ads as they did before self-regulation was introduced last year.

Study leader Lesley King, an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of Sydney’s Prevention Research Collaboration, said of the 41 firms advertising foods in May 2009, only 14 signed up the industry code.
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Fitness freaks wasting money on energy drinks

LONDON – Fitness freaks who gulp energy drinks seem to be wasting their money.

While the drinks may be fine for people training for marathons, many exercisers just end up consuming excess of calories.
Nick Hudson, the national fitness manager for Virgin Active, said those doing workouts of less than two hours do not really …. Original source  : Fitness freaks wasting money on energy drinks.

Walnuts help you fight stress, lower BP

LONDON – Walnuts, the brain shaped nuts, cut down cholesterol and may also help fight stress and reduce blood pressure.

Those with high levels of bad cholesterol had lower blood pressure during stressful moments after following a diet rich in walnuts for three weeks.
Study participants were told to deliver a three-minute speech or sink …. Original source  : Walnuts help you fight stress, lower BP.

Breast cancer awareness walkathon held in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD – Hundreds of people participated in a walkathon organized here on Sunday to spread public awareness on breast cancer.

Organised by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation (UBF) in association with the U.S. Consulate General, the ‘Pink Ribbon Walk 2010′ was flagged off by Andhra Pradesh Police Commissioner and renowned actor A K Khan and Dada Saheb … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Breast cancer awareness walkathon held in Hyderabad.

Navy launches online program to help sailors, families and retirees struggling with addiction

Navy offers sailors online help to quit addictions

RICHMOND, Va. – The Navy is teaming up with a highly regarded addiction treatment center to provide Web-based support for thousands of sailors, their families and retired personnel struggling with alcohol and drug abuse.
The $3.25 million program is intended to keep sailors with addiction problems on the road …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Barriers, telephones and safety nets aim to prevent public suicides from NYC, other landmarks

After 2 NY jumps, aiming to prevent public suicide

NEW YORK – Eighteen-year-old Tyler Clementi typed his intention to millions on the Internet: “Jumping off the gw bridge sorry.” His body was found days later floating in the Hudson River beneath the George Washington Bridge.
Chef Joseph Cerniglia, a contestant on the reality cooking show “Kitchen Nightmares,” …. Read the original article  : Barriers, telephones and safety nets aim to prevent public suicides from NYC, other landmarks.

Crisis-plagued Commonwealth Games take another hit when Indian team official gets dengue fever

Crisis-plagued Commonwealth Games get hit again

NEW DELHI – The crisis-plagued Commonwealth Games took another hit Sunday only hours before they were declared open when an Indian team official who had been living at the athletes’ village was diagnosed with dengue fever.
Ruptu Gogoi, a 30-year-old official with the lawn bowls team, was admitted to the GB … Read more : Crisis-plagued Commonwealth Games take another hit when Indian team official gets dengue fever.

Indian team official confirmed with dengue fever on day Commonwealth Games open in New Delhi

Hospital: Indian team official has dengue fever

NEW DELHI – An official with India’s lawn bowls squad has contracted dengue fever, the first person affiliated with the Commonwealth Games to be afflicted with the mosquito-borne disease.
Dr. Rajiv Saigol of the GB Pant hospital in New Delhi confirmed hours before Sunday’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony that team … Read more : Indian team official confirmed with dengue fever on day Commonwealth Games open in New Delhi.