You had a baby later in life.
If you got pregnant naturally after age 44, you're about 15 percent less likely to die during any year after age 50 than your friends who had their babies before age 40, reports a recent University of Utah study. "If your ovaries are healthy and you are capable of having children at that age, that's a marker that you have genes operating that will help you live longer," says lead researcher Ken R. Smith, Ph.D., professor of human development at the university.
Your pulse beats 15 times in 15 seconds.
That equates to 60 beats per minute—or how many times a healthy heart beats at rest. Most people have resting rates between 60 and 100 bpm, though the closer to the lower end of the spectrum, the healthier. A slower pulse means your heart doesn't have to work as hard and could last longer, says Leslie Cho, M.D., director of the Women's Cardiovascular Center at the Cleveland Clinic.
You don't snore.
Snoring is a major sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder that causes you to stop breathing briefly because throat tissue collapses and blocks your airway. In severe cases, this can happen 60 to 70 times per hour. Sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, memory problems, weight gain, and depression. An 18-year study found that people without OSA were three times more likely to live longer than those with severe apnea. If you snore and have excessive daytime drowsiness or mood changes, talk with your doctor about a referral to a sleep center.
You embrace techie trends.
Learn to Twitter or Skype to help keep brain cells young and healthy, says Sherri Snelling, senior director for Evercare (part of United-Healthcare), a group that sponsors an annual poll of U.S. centenarians. Many of the oldest Americans send e-mails, Google lost friends, and even date online. Researchers say using the latest technology helps keep us not only mentally spry but socially engaged: "Stay connected to friends, family, and current events, and you feel vital and relevant," says Snelling.
You started menopause after age 52.
Studies show that naturally experiencing it later can mean an increased life span. One reason: "Women who go through menopause late have a much lower risk of heart disease," says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine.
You make every calorie count.
Researchers in St. Louis reported that men and women who limited their daily calories to 1,400 to 2,000 (about 25 percent fewer calories than those who followed a typical 2,000-to 3,000-calorie Western diet) were literally young at heart—their hearts functioned like those of people 15 years younger. "It's about not just eating less but getting the most nutrition per calorie," says study author Luigi Fontana, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. Study subjects stuck to vegetables, whole grains, fat-free milk, and lean meat and nixed white bread, soda, and candy. If you cut empty calories and eat more nutrient-rich foods, your health will improve, says Fontana.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
12 Surprising Signs You'll Live to 100 [1-6]
You're the life of the party.
Outgoing people are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia, according to a recent study of more than 500 men and women age 78 and older from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Participants also described themselves as not easily stressed. Researchers speculate that their more resilient brains may be due to lower levels of cortisol—studies show that oversecretion of this "stress hormone" can inhibit brain cells' communication. Science-backed ways to cut cortisol levels: Meditate, sip black tea, or take a nap.
You run for 40 minutes a day.
Scientists in California found that middle-aged people who did just that—for a total of about five hours per week—lived longer and functioned better physically and cognitively as they got older; the researchers tracked runners and nonrunners for 21 years. "What surprised us is that the runners didn't just get less heart disease—they also developed fewer cases of cancer, neurologic diseases, and infections," says study author Eliza Chakravarty, M.D., an assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. "Aerobic exercise keeps the immune system young." If you don't like to run, even 20 minutes a day of any activity that leaves you breathless can boost your health, she says.
You like raspberries in your oatmeal.
Most Americans eat 14 to 17 g of fiber per day; add just 10 g and reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 17 percent, according to a Netherlands study. Dietary fiber helps reduce total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost weight loss. One easy fix: Top your oatmeal (½ cup dry has 4 g fiber) with 1 cup of raspberries (8 g) and you get 12 g of fiber in just one meal.
Try some of these other potent fiber-rich foods: ½ cup of 100 percent bran cereal (8.8 g), ½ cup of cooked lentils (7.8 g), ½ cup of cooked black beans (7.5 g), one medium sweet potato (4.8 g), one small pear (4.3 g).
You feel 13 years younger than you are.
That's what older people in good health said in a recent survey of more than 500 men and women age 70 and older. "Feeling youthful is linked to better health and a longer life," says researcher Jacqui Smith, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. "It can improve optimism and motivation to overcome challenges, which helps reduce stress and boost your immune system and ultimately lowers your risk of disease."
You have a (relatively) flat belly after menopause.
Women who are too round in the middle are 20 percent more likely to die sooner (even if their body mass index is normal), according to a National Institute on Aging study. At midlife, it takes more effort to keep waists trim because shifting hormones cause most extra weight to settle in the middle. If your waist measures 35 inches or more (for men, 40 inches or more), take these steps:
Work two or three 20-minute strength-training sessions into your weekly exercise regimen to preserve lean muscle mass and rev metabolism.
Eat a daily serving of omega-3s to help combat inflammation and seven daily servings of fruits and vegetables, loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants.
Get 25 percent of your daily calories from healthy fats—such as monounsaturated fatty acids—which protect your heart and may help you store less fat in your belly (for a 1,600-calorie diet, that's 44 g).
You get your blood tested for vitamin D levels.
For optimal disease protection, we need at least 30 nanograms of vitamin D per milliliter of blood, reports a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Nearly 80 percent of Americans have less than that. Vitamin D not only helps bones ward off osteoporosis but may also reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and infection, says lead researcher Adit A. Ginde, M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. If needed, you can take a daily supplement to get your numbers up. Doctors can measure your levels with a simple blood test, but periodic monitoring may be necessary—vitamin D turns toxic at 100 to 150 ng/mL.
Outgoing people are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia, according to a recent study of more than 500 men and women age 78 and older from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Participants also described themselves as not easily stressed. Researchers speculate that their more resilient brains may be due to lower levels of cortisol—studies show that oversecretion of this "stress hormone" can inhibit brain cells' communication. Science-backed ways to cut cortisol levels: Meditate, sip black tea, or take a nap.
You run for 40 minutes a day.
Scientists in California found that middle-aged people who did just that—for a total of about five hours per week—lived longer and functioned better physically and cognitively as they got older; the researchers tracked runners and nonrunners for 21 years. "What surprised us is that the runners didn't just get less heart disease—they also developed fewer cases of cancer, neurologic diseases, and infections," says study author Eliza Chakravarty, M.D., an assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. "Aerobic exercise keeps the immune system young." If you don't like to run, even 20 minutes a day of any activity that leaves you breathless can boost your health, she says.
You like raspberries in your oatmeal.
Most Americans eat 14 to 17 g of fiber per day; add just 10 g and reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 17 percent, according to a Netherlands study. Dietary fiber helps reduce total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost weight loss. One easy fix: Top your oatmeal (½ cup dry has 4 g fiber) with 1 cup of raspberries (8 g) and you get 12 g of fiber in just one meal.
Try some of these other potent fiber-rich foods: ½ cup of 100 percent bran cereal (8.8 g), ½ cup of cooked lentils (7.8 g), ½ cup of cooked black beans (7.5 g), one medium sweet potato (4.8 g), one small pear (4.3 g).
You feel 13 years younger than you are.
That's what older people in good health said in a recent survey of more than 500 men and women age 70 and older. "Feeling youthful is linked to better health and a longer life," says researcher Jacqui Smith, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. "It can improve optimism and motivation to overcome challenges, which helps reduce stress and boost your immune system and ultimately lowers your risk of disease."
You have a (relatively) flat belly after menopause.
Women who are too round in the middle are 20 percent more likely to die sooner (even if their body mass index is normal), according to a National Institute on Aging study. At midlife, it takes more effort to keep waists trim because shifting hormones cause most extra weight to settle in the middle. If your waist measures 35 inches or more (for men, 40 inches or more), take these steps:
Work two or three 20-minute strength-training sessions into your weekly exercise regimen to preserve lean muscle mass and rev metabolism.
Eat a daily serving of omega-3s to help combat inflammation and seven daily servings of fruits and vegetables, loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants.
Get 25 percent of your daily calories from healthy fats—such as monounsaturated fatty acids—which protect your heart and may help you store less fat in your belly (for a 1,600-calorie diet, that's 44 g).
You get your blood tested for vitamin D levels.
For optimal disease protection, we need at least 30 nanograms of vitamin D per milliliter of blood, reports a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Nearly 80 percent of Americans have less than that. Vitamin D not only helps bones ward off osteoporosis but may also reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and infection, says lead researcher Adit A. Ginde, M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. If needed, you can take a daily supplement to get your numbers up. Doctors can measure your levels with a simple blood test, but periodic monitoring may be necessary—vitamin D turns toxic at 100 to 150 ng/mL.
Monday, August 3, 2009
How stress, diet affect your skin
You may feel 40 and fabulous (and you!), But your skin may be over. Lifestyle habits can be broken or the actual age of your skin, then for better or worse. As you care for your people is key, too. You skin friend or foe? Take advantage of our research has proven tips to stop and reverse the premature-aging.
Your Younger Skin Strategy
1. Wash at night. "The most important point for cleaning the person before you hit the sack," said, Doris Day, MD, New York-based dermatologist. Dirt, bacteria, makeup and left on overnight can cause irritation of the skin, clog pores and cause breakouts. Remove this top layer of dirt with a gentle face wash (the skin should feel pleasantly tight for a period of 10 to 15 minutes after cleansing), which also allows anti-penetrate deeper managers to improve results. Since oil production dips to the hormonal changes in your 40, cleaning twice a day can dry out your face and wrinkles appear more pronounced. To refresh your skin in the morning, splash with warm water.
2. Be vigilant about UV protection. Nothing is more important than wearing sunscreen (ideally, SPF 30), if you want a young promising skin. Even 10 minutes of daily exposure UVA "aging" rays may cause changes that lead to wrinkles and blemishes in the sun a mere 12 weeks. If your moisturizer is not formulated with a built-in a broad spectrum SPF-30 sunscreen, be sure to use one as a daily block UVA and UVB rays.
3. Manage stress. Emotional upheaval may make your skin look 5 years older than your chronological age, said New York City dermatologist Amy Wechsler, and a psychiatrist, MD, author of The Mind-Beauty Connection. Constant anxiety increases the stress hormone cortisol, which causes inflammation that destroys collagen. It also causes a chain of responses that can lead to facial redness and acne outbreaks. To suppress the inflammation, there are antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, oranges, and asparagus. When you feel tense, Wechsler recommends several minutes of deep breathing (inhaling through the nose, hold for 3 counts, and the release through the mouth).
4. Use the retinoid. Studies show that these vitamin A derivatives turnover rate of cells and collagen to smooth fine lines and growth of wrinkles and brown spots disappear. Prescription strength retinoids such as Renova provide quick results, you'll begin to see changes in about a month. To help acclimate to any skin redness and peeling, apply only to pea size drop on your face every third night, the building the night before use. Milder versions of OTC (look for retinol) is gentler, although it may take up to 3 months to see visible results.
5. Update your skin routine. Change one thing about your treatment every 6 to 12 months, jump-starts a dramatic improvement in tone and texture. "In applying the products constantly, your skin slides in maintenance mode after one year," says New Orleans dermatologist Mary P. Lupo, MD. To keep his willingness to rejuvenation, to replace the cream that contains alpha-hydroxy acids for your prescription retinoid twice a week to increase profits. Or Bump your off-retinoid to the Rx formula.
6. Eat omega-3. These "good fats" in foods such as salmon, flaxseed, and almonds boost of hydration, which keeps skin soft and hard. The same is not true for saturated fats in dairy and meat products, which increase free radical damage, which makes the skin more susceptible to aging. Limit saturated fat to 17 grams daily.
7. Exercise regularly. The research found that women who regularly have a good skin than nonexercisers. Reason: Exercise infuses the skin of oxygen and nutrients needed for the production of collagen. To soften the skin, to make time for at least three 30-minute heart-pumping exercise per week.
Your Younger Skin Strategy
1. Wash at night. "The most important point for cleaning the person before you hit the sack," said, Doris Day, MD, New York-based dermatologist. Dirt, bacteria, makeup and left on overnight can cause irritation of the skin, clog pores and cause breakouts. Remove this top layer of dirt with a gentle face wash (the skin should feel pleasantly tight for a period of 10 to 15 minutes after cleansing), which also allows anti-penetrate deeper managers to improve results. Since oil production dips to the hormonal changes in your 40, cleaning twice a day can dry out your face and wrinkles appear more pronounced. To refresh your skin in the morning, splash with warm water.
2. Be vigilant about UV protection. Nothing is more important than wearing sunscreen (ideally, SPF 30), if you want a young promising skin. Even 10 minutes of daily exposure UVA "aging" rays may cause changes that lead to wrinkles and blemishes in the sun a mere 12 weeks. If your moisturizer is not formulated with a built-in a broad spectrum SPF-30 sunscreen, be sure to use one as a daily block UVA and UVB rays.
3. Manage stress. Emotional upheaval may make your skin look 5 years older than your chronological age, said New York City dermatologist Amy Wechsler, and a psychiatrist, MD, author of The Mind-Beauty Connection. Constant anxiety increases the stress hormone cortisol, which causes inflammation that destroys collagen. It also causes a chain of responses that can lead to facial redness and acne outbreaks. To suppress the inflammation, there are antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, oranges, and asparagus. When you feel tense, Wechsler recommends several minutes of deep breathing (inhaling through the nose, hold for 3 counts, and the release through the mouth).
4. Use the retinoid. Studies show that these vitamin A derivatives turnover rate of cells and collagen to smooth fine lines and growth of wrinkles and brown spots disappear. Prescription strength retinoids such as Renova provide quick results, you'll begin to see changes in about a month. To help acclimate to any skin redness and peeling, apply only to pea size drop on your face every third night, the building the night before use. Milder versions of OTC (look for retinol) is gentler, although it may take up to 3 months to see visible results.
5. Update your skin routine. Change one thing about your treatment every 6 to 12 months, jump-starts a dramatic improvement in tone and texture. "In applying the products constantly, your skin slides in maintenance mode after one year," says New Orleans dermatologist Mary P. Lupo, MD. To keep his willingness to rejuvenation, to replace the cream that contains alpha-hydroxy acids for your prescription retinoid twice a week to increase profits. Or Bump your off-retinoid to the Rx formula.
6. Eat omega-3. These "good fats" in foods such as salmon, flaxseed, and almonds boost of hydration, which keeps skin soft and hard. The same is not true for saturated fats in dairy and meat products, which increase free radical damage, which makes the skin more susceptible to aging. Limit saturated fat to 17 grams daily.
7. Exercise regularly. The research found that women who regularly have a good skin than nonexercisers. Reason: Exercise infuses the skin of oxygen and nutrients needed for the production of collagen. To soften the skin, to make time for at least three 30-minute heart-pumping exercise per week.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tricks for getting healthy without trying hard
Doing exactly the right thing can seem impossible. These quick methods come close.
Cardiovascular Activity
The ideal: Do 30 minutes most days of the week. The surgeon general advises this near-daily regimen will help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, raise HDL (good) cholesterol, and improve cardio health, reducing the risk for diabetes and heart disease.
The next best thing: Take three 10-minute walks each day. Short bursts have real health benefits, says Cris Slentz, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Assuming the intensity is identical to that of a 30-minute workout, you’ll burn the same number of calories and get the heart-health benefits.
A few ideas:
- Devote 10 minutes of your lunch hour to a brisk walk.
- Climb a few flights of stairs several times a day instead of using the elevator.
- Offer to take a friend’s (energetic) dog for a walk.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The ideal: Have five to nine servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Eat such a bounty and you’ll get a full array of nutrients, as well as plenty of fiber, says Claudia Gonzalez, a registered dietitian in Miami.
The next best thing: They may not be farmers’ market–worthy, but sneak in servings this way:
- Try vitamin-rich dried fruits and single-serving packs of applesauce (applesauce has less fiber than fresh apples but still contains some vitamin C).
- Using frozen berries, whip up a fruit smoothie, which can hold up to three servings of fruit.
- Try canned. Vegetable and bean soups are good sources of fiber and can be as nutritionally rich as fresh produce, says Gonzalez. Go ahead and take a multivitamin if you’re still falling short. It may cover key nutrients. Find out how much of each nutrient you really need.
Fish
The ideal: Eat it twice a week. Fatty fish, like salmon, trout, and sardines, are packed with DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found in many studies to reduce the risk of heart disease and boost the immune system.
The next best thing: Add flaxseed or fish oil to your diet. Here are two easy ways:
- Sprinkle one to two tablespoons of flaxseed on salads or oatmeal, says Tracy Gaudet, M.D., a women’s-health expert and the director of Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. For optimum absorption of nutrients, the seeds need to be broken, so if you have only whole flaxseed, run it through a coffee grinder for a few seconds.
- Talk to your doctor about fish-oil supplements. The American Heart Association suggests 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s a day for certain people at risk for heart disease.
Sleep
The ideal: Get at least seven hours each night. Skimping on sleep can have a major impact on your health. A 2007 study at the University of Warwick, in England, found that women who slept fewer than five hours a night were twice as likely to suffer from hypertension as women who got seven hours of sleep. Previous studies have linked lack of sleep to weight gain and a weakened immune system.
The next best thing: If you’ve been short on sleep, take a nap. A recent study found that people who took a short daily nap had a lower rate of dying from heart disease than did those who never snoozed during the day.
Two suggestions:
- Lie down for a 20-minute siesta in the afternoon to revive yourself.
- Take a quick catnap when you get home from work to counteract the effects of lost sleep.
Cardiovascular Activity
The ideal: Do 30 minutes most days of the week. The surgeon general advises this near-daily regimen will help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, raise HDL (good) cholesterol, and improve cardio health, reducing the risk for diabetes and heart disease.
The next best thing: Take three 10-minute walks each day. Short bursts have real health benefits, says Cris Slentz, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Assuming the intensity is identical to that of a 30-minute workout, you’ll burn the same number of calories and get the heart-health benefits.
A few ideas:
- Devote 10 minutes of your lunch hour to a brisk walk.
- Climb a few flights of stairs several times a day instead of using the elevator.
- Offer to take a friend’s (energetic) dog for a walk.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The ideal: Have five to nine servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Eat such a bounty and you’ll get a full array of nutrients, as well as plenty of fiber, says Claudia Gonzalez, a registered dietitian in Miami.
The next best thing: They may not be farmers’ market–worthy, but sneak in servings this way:
- Try vitamin-rich dried fruits and single-serving packs of applesauce (applesauce has less fiber than fresh apples but still contains some vitamin C).
- Using frozen berries, whip up a fruit smoothie, which can hold up to three servings of fruit.
- Try canned. Vegetable and bean soups are good sources of fiber and can be as nutritionally rich as fresh produce, says Gonzalez. Go ahead and take a multivitamin if you’re still falling short. It may cover key nutrients. Find out how much of each nutrient you really need.
Fish
The ideal: Eat it twice a week. Fatty fish, like salmon, trout, and sardines, are packed with DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found in many studies to reduce the risk of heart disease and boost the immune system.
The next best thing: Add flaxseed or fish oil to your diet. Here are two easy ways:
- Sprinkle one to two tablespoons of flaxseed on salads or oatmeal, says Tracy Gaudet, M.D., a women’s-health expert and the director of Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. For optimum absorption of nutrients, the seeds need to be broken, so if you have only whole flaxseed, run it through a coffee grinder for a few seconds.
- Talk to your doctor about fish-oil supplements. The American Heart Association suggests 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s a day for certain people at risk for heart disease.
Sleep
The ideal: Get at least seven hours each night. Skimping on sleep can have a major impact on your health. A 2007 study at the University of Warwick, in England, found that women who slept fewer than five hours a night were twice as likely to suffer from hypertension as women who got seven hours of sleep. Previous studies have linked lack of sleep to weight gain and a weakened immune system.
The next best thing: If you’ve been short on sleep, take a nap. A recent study found that people who took a short daily nap had a lower rate of dying from heart disease than did those who never snoozed during the day.
Two suggestions:
- Lie down for a 20-minute siesta in the afternoon to revive yourself.
- Take a quick catnap when you get home from work to counteract the effects of lost sleep.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Are diet pills safe?
Q: Is there a diet pill available that is safe to use and really works?
A: I wish we had a pill that could help people lose weight easily. None of the medicines on the market are worth using, if you ask me.
Drugs for weight loss that are sold over-the-counter, such as dietary supplements and appetite suppressants don't have a strong effect on weight loss. And using these drugs can cause side effects.
Prescription weight loss drugs have drawbacks, too. They include orlistat (sold as Xenical and Alli), sibutramine (sold as Meridia) and phentermine (sold as Adipex and Ionamin). In some European countries, you can buy rimonabant (sold as Acomplia). It is not sold in the United States.
In November 2007, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) looked at the benefits and of prescription drugs for weight loss. The article summarized the weight loss results and side effects for orlistat, sibutramine and rimonabant.
The findings in this study closely matched a report on rimonabant that came from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2007. It also is similar to FDA testimony about sibutramine at a Senate hearing in 2004.
How do these weight loss drugs "size up?" They are not very impressive. According to the BMJ study, after using the drugs for 1 to 4 years, people lost:
6 pounds on average with orlistat
9 pounds on average with sibutramine
10 pounds on average with rimonabant
Previous studies have found an average weight loss of 2 to 13 pounds with phentermine.
Most patients would need to spend more than $1,000 a year on the drugs in order to see these results. Cost is one reason that a lot of users don't stick with these medicines. A Canadian study showed that fewer than 10% of people who use sibutramine or orlistat stay with it for at least a year. Fewer than 2% of people stay with it for two years.
Another problem with weight loss medicines is their side effects:
Orlistat causes oily stool, grease spots on underwear, and uncomfortable urges to have a bowel movement in up to one-third of people who take it. It also may decrease the absorption of vitamins from your diet.
Sibutramine raises blood pressure and pulse rate. In up to 1 out of 5 patients, it can cause insomnia, nausea, dry mouth or constipation.
Rimonabant was associated with symptoms such as depression and anxiety in up to 1 out of 4 users. At usual doses:
9% of patients developed depression
5% needed to start medicine for depression
9% had to start an anxiety medicine or sleeping pill
The suicide rate doubled
Phentermine can cause a rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, restlessness, anxiety, or diarrhea
Phentermine formerly was used along with the drug fenfluramine. This combination was known as Fen-Phen. In some people, it led to heart valve damage or abnormal artery pressures in the lungs. Fenfluramine is off the market. But similar problems might occur if phentermine interacts with drugs that are like fenfluramine. This includes antidepressants such as Prozac. These drugs can't be safely combined with phentermine.
Surely, there must be a better way to lose weight.
As old fashioned as it sounds, modest daily calorie intake and regular exercise are still the cornerstones of weight control. Weight loss drugs certainly can be a part of treatment for a person who is severely overweight. However, they are not good enough to substitute for other strategies. I don't recommend them for most people who need to lose weight.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Michael Jackson -- Death by Medicine, How to Avoid this?
Michael Jackson, dead at age 50. Probable Cause of death: medicine. Celebrities in the U.S. are killer drugs faster than their sometimes wild lifestyle. The list of great men are killed by medication only in the last year: Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith. Michael Jackson is the most recent celebrity to be killed by drugs.
Taking drugs can kill
Michael Jackson was the pain and possibly other benzodiazepine drugs. Both drugs produce physical and mental depression. Drugs produce adverse effects.
The right question to ask before he or she have any drugs for any situation is: "How much damage am I willing to live or die with the desired effects I'm looking for?" Remember that the impact on the upper edge of the former drug-action and creates a deteriorating condition, even if you do not immediately perceive.
Each individual will react differently to medications. There is no such thing as a drug, according to the laws of nature, like gravity or liability. Every drug, even over the counter medications such as aspirin or Tylenol, kill more people each year than the flu.
Who's Making A Killing the sale of drugs
Who benefits by the people, drugs and the effects of damage? The people and companies that produce, market, sell and make a living with drug sales.
Many people in the industry want to sell drugs to help others be healthier and happier. Few want people to suffer or experience loss. But why are people not better than drug effects, before they begin looking for them?
The doctors have told patients not taking drugs, when all the bad effects were well publicized. Therefore, doctors are not their Hippocratic oath. Part of that oath is to warn and full disclosure to patients on the effects of drug therapy.
Drug sales fueled by effective marketing popular for the general population and physicians, medical students and organizations such as the FDA and Health Canada on this side of the border.
Currently, pharmaceutical sales representative, the so-called "Drug Details", at the doctors and government leaders about the risks and benefits of drug therapy. Most drugs are details rented for their appearance, communication and seller of drugs.
Get the full disclosure of all drug offenses effects from your doctor or pharmacist
Where does this leave the consumer? A victim of drug or innocent spectators of the damage caused by ignorance. Doctors have a duty to their patients. Physicians should inform their patients fully informed of all medicines impacts suggest drug use.
Alternative Recommendation First, either by an integrative physician or alternative medicine doctor, you can prevent further suffering, your doctor ignorance.
Taking drugs can kill
Michael Jackson was the pain and possibly other benzodiazepine drugs. Both drugs produce physical and mental depression. Drugs produce adverse effects.
The right question to ask before he or she have any drugs for any situation is: "How much damage am I willing to live or die with the desired effects I'm looking for?" Remember that the impact on the upper edge of the former drug-action and creates a deteriorating condition, even if you do not immediately perceive.
Each individual will react differently to medications. There is no such thing as a drug, according to the laws of nature, like gravity or liability. Every drug, even over the counter medications such as aspirin or Tylenol, kill more people each year than the flu.
Who's Making A Killing the sale of drugs
Who benefits by the people, drugs and the effects of damage? The people and companies that produce, market, sell and make a living with drug sales.
Many people in the industry want to sell drugs to help others be healthier and happier. Few want people to suffer or experience loss. But why are people not better than drug effects, before they begin looking for them?
The doctors have told patients not taking drugs, when all the bad effects were well publicized. Therefore, doctors are not their Hippocratic oath. Part of that oath is to warn and full disclosure to patients on the effects of drug therapy.
Drug sales fueled by effective marketing popular for the general population and physicians, medical students and organizations such as the FDA and Health Canada on this side of the border.
Currently, pharmaceutical sales representative, the so-called "Drug Details", at the doctors and government leaders about the risks and benefits of drug therapy. Most drugs are details rented for their appearance, communication and seller of drugs.
Get the full disclosure of all drug offenses effects from your doctor or pharmacist
Where does this leave the consumer? A victim of drug or innocent spectators of the damage caused by ignorance. Doctors have a duty to their patients. Physicians should inform their patients fully informed of all medicines impacts suggest drug use.
Alternative Recommendation First, either by an integrative physician or alternative medicine doctor, you can prevent further suffering, your doctor ignorance.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
America's cancer capitals for men
The Mormons may be onto something. (No, not polygamy—that ended in 1890.) Salt Lake City is our pick for the most cancer-free zone in the nation. Credit the Mormons' no-smoking and no-drinking policy, plus the fact that the city is religious about outdoor sports. See, lung cancer causes nearly 30 percent of deaths from untamed tumors, and a report from the World Cancer Research Fund shows that lifestyle changes, such as limiting alcohol and exercising regularly, can help prevent a third of cancers.
First, we analyzed data on smoking, exercise, obesity, drinking, and fruit and vegetable consumption (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Then we factored in cities' UV indexes (Accuweather.com) and cancer incidence (National Cancer Institute). Last, we went to the CDC to see who's being tested for colon and breast cancer, plus how many people have fallen to the big C.
10 Least Cancerous Cities 10 Most Cancerous Cities
Salt Lake City Jacksonville, Fla.
Burlington, Vt. Philadelphia
Seattle Oklahoma City
Aurora, Colo. Las Vegas
Atlanta Indianapolis
Yonkers, N.Y. Columbus, Ohio
Oakland, Calif. Birmingham, Ala.
New York City Memphis, Tenn.
Fremont, Calif. Baltimore
Minneapolis St. Louis
Invest in Your Life
We already have a powerful weapon in the war against cancer: cash. No, money can't tame a prostate tumor, but it can help address the imbalance in federal funding for cancer research. In 2007, only 8 percent of funds in the National Cancer Institute's budget were spent on detection and diagnosis. While it's critical that scientists find a cure, we also need better ways to spot cancer in its earliest stages. Give to the Canary Foundation, a group that donates all proceeds to detection research.
Dye, Cancer!
Doctors can't defeat colon cancer if they can't find it. Enter chromoendoscopy, a procedure in which a person's colon walls are dyed before a colonoscopy. Harvard scientists found that this method revealed precancerous polyps in a third of people who'd been cleared after a regular screening. Ask your doctor about the test.
First, we analyzed data on smoking, exercise, obesity, drinking, and fruit and vegetable consumption (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Then we factored in cities' UV indexes (Accuweather.com) and cancer incidence (National Cancer Institute). Last, we went to the CDC to see who's being tested for colon and breast cancer, plus how many people have fallen to the big C.
10 Least Cancerous Cities 10 Most Cancerous Cities
Salt Lake City Jacksonville, Fla.
Burlington, Vt. Philadelphia
Seattle Oklahoma City
Aurora, Colo. Las Vegas
Atlanta Indianapolis
Yonkers, N.Y. Columbus, Ohio
Oakland, Calif. Birmingham, Ala.
New York City Memphis, Tenn.
Fremont, Calif. Baltimore
Minneapolis St. Louis
Invest in Your Life
We already have a powerful weapon in the war against cancer: cash. No, money can't tame a prostate tumor, but it can help address the imbalance in federal funding for cancer research. In 2007, only 8 percent of funds in the National Cancer Institute's budget were spent on detection and diagnosis. While it's critical that scientists find a cure, we also need better ways to spot cancer in its earliest stages. Give to the Canary Foundation, a group that donates all proceeds to detection research.
Dye, Cancer!
Doctors can't defeat colon cancer if they can't find it. Enter chromoendoscopy, a procedure in which a person's colon walls are dyed before a colonoscopy. Harvard scientists found that this method revealed precancerous polyps in a third of people who'd been cleared after a regular screening. Ask your doctor about the test.
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