We all know that
smoking does nothing good for our health. Oh well, maybe, it helps some people keep those pounds away. Still, it does so at the expense of our overall health. But did you know that certain individuals have made it their mission to help people all over the world quit smoking?
Yep, two people by the names of Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg, have donated a total of USD 500 million in between them. Their aim is to help promote a worldwide anti smoking campaign. The
U.S. News reports:
Billionaires Bill Gates and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced yesterday that they'll contribute a combined $500 million to a worldwide antismoking campaign, the New York Times reports. The new campaign, dubbed Mpower, will receive $250 million from Bloomberg's foundation ...
Are you a woman who is between 50 and 79 years of age? Do you like to sleep a lot? Well, if you are, you might want to examine your sleeping patterns. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill reveals that too much sleep can increase the risk of stroke in middle-aged women.
A report by
Reuters states:
The greatest increase in stroke risk — 70 percent — was noted among women who slept 9 hours or more per night, according to their report in the medical journal Stroke.
After following the group for an average of 7.5 years, the researchers found that 1,166 women experienced an ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. This prevents oxygen from ...
And I thought I have seen everything there is to see about “easy way out” weight loss products! Apparently I was wrong – I had not heard about the
FitFlop, have you? These special flip flops are supposed to help you tone your legs (and bum I suppose) and give you more comfort than any other pair of shoes or flip flops. FitFlops seem to be the next big thing in footwear, especially since
Oprah featured them in her show and has named them as one of her favorite items for the summer season.
Melissa Dahl, health editor at MSNBC, bought herself a pair and has this to say:
What the experts say: The FitFlops and, of course, the MicroWobbleboard, actually do provide some great fitness benefits, says msnbc.com fitness contributor Jay Blahnik, a ...
After all that hullabaloo about salmonella in U.S. tomatoes, things have finally died down. Thursday this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that
tomatoes are safe for everyone’s consumption once again. This announcement is due to the fact that there are no more tomatoes coming from the producers which are being investigated.
However, the salmonella issue is not yet over it seems. Though we can have all the tomatoes we want in our
salads and other food, we have to be careful when it comes to peppers. The authorities seem to be encountering some difficulties as to the exact source of salmonella contamination. Now they think that jalapeno and Serrano peppers may be the source. Another possible source is cilantro.
The bottom line is that the authorities still do not know ...
Traveling would perhaps be one of the biggest concerns of a person with IBS. If one were to merely stay at home, he would be able to do his business anytime without any inconvenience. Going out is another story altogether. So how can a person with IBS
enjoy traveling? Here are some tips to make that vacation better, courtesy of the
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).
Allow enough time in the morning to get to the airport on time without worry. When traveling to and from your destination, bring an extra bag with a change of clothes in the event that your luggage is lost. Throughout your trip, always have a change of clothes with you, and bring a supply of tissue in case there's none available where you are going.
Indeed, you ...
If you think that you have IBS, the first thing that you should do is consult your doctor. It might be embarrassing, true, but that is really the best course of action to take. However, if you are like some people who would avoid going to the doctor at all costs, there are some things that you could do to alleviate your IBS symptoms. (Still, I am strongly suggesting that you seek professional help.) For your sake, though, here are some
ways you can deal with IBS, courtesy of WebMD.
For some people who have IBS, certain foods may trigger symptoms. The following suggestions may help prevent or relieve some IBS symptoms:
• Avoid caffeine.
• Limit your intake of fatty foods. Fats increase gut sensations, which can make abdominal pain seem worse.
• If diarrhea is your main ...
In the previous post, we took a look at the condition called Irritable Bowl Syndrome, or IBS. This time, let us take a look at the symptoms of IBS.
Doctors generally use a list of symptoms to diagnose a patient. This is called the Rome III Diagnostic Criteria and it is used to differentiate IBS from other gastrointestinal problems. Here is the Criteria, as presented in the
About IBS web site:
Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort** at least 3 days per month in the last 3 months associated with 2 or more of the following:
1. Improvement with defecation
2. Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool
3. Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool
* Criteria fulfilled for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months prior to diagnosis.
** "Discomfort" means an uncomfortable ...
I bet that you have heard of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, before. It is one of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing conditions known to man. Perhaps that is why despite the fact that it is a recognized condition, not many people are open to discussing it.
So what is IBS exactly? According to
Barbara Bradley Bolen:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a digestive disorder that many people have, but few people talk about. It is estimated that IBS affects up to 15% of the population with its symptoms of chronic abdominal pain and major disturbance of bowel functioning. IBS can entail bouts of urgent diarrhea, episodes of chronic constipation, or a pattern of alternating between the two.
Indeed, it could be quite common yet not as commonly discussed. What causes IBS? There are many theories as ...
