Ask most any old married couple about memory loss and chances are that the women will tell you that this is true – the men tend to forget things more easily. That may not be very scientific but there is, in fact, scientific basis to this belief. Based on a
n article recently published on MSN Health, mild cognitive impairment in men is more likely to happen. The figures involve the ratio of one and a half.
Previous studies show the opposite however, Rosebud Roberts of the Mayo Clinic states:
These findings are in contrast to studies which have found more women than men [or an equal proportion] have dementia, and suggest there's a delayed progression to dementia in men. Alternately, women may develop dementia at a faster rate than men."
However, the new study shows the following results:
The study, expected to ...
We all suffer from the blues every now and then. This is a normal phase that we all go through. Just because you feel sad or depressed from time to time does not mean that you are clinically depressed and that you need to go see a psychologist or psychiatrist. In fact, when you are feeling a bit blue, you can do some things to make yourself feel better!
I think that we are all familiar with these methods - I am sure that you have your own “best cures” for the blues. Some people like to eat chocolate (or some other type of comfort food). I love ice cream! Other people go shopping. Still, other people would go on a trip.
Yet did you know that a short period of physical activity can help beat minor blues away? ...
While we’re on the subject of mental health, I ran across
a blog post detailing the results of a study on the correlation between religious activity and mental health. The study was conducted by Joanna Maselko, Sc.D of Temple University. She says that
“One’s lifetime pattern of religious service attendance can be related to psychiatric illness.” Interesting, isn’t it?
The results of the study indicate that women who stop their religious activity are three times more likely to suffer from mental problems such as general anxiety and alcohol abuse or dependence. However, the results are not the same for the opposite sex. In fact, for men who have always been religiously active, stopping religious activity would make them less prone to depression and similar problems!
Maselko’s
explanation for this disparity?
“Women are simply more integrated ...
Yes, you read that correctly. I am advocating taking a break at the start of the year. Why am I saying this? Think about it, you want to start your year fresh and renewed, don’t you? One of the best ways to do this would be to take some time away from your routine life.
This year, I tried to test this theory by going on a week long vacation at the end of December and extended it to the first week of the New Year. Boy, did it feel good! I am the type of person who likes to spend time alone, without too many people. Of course, I understand that not everyone is made this way. So anyway, I went to this isolated place – an island to exact – where there were only a ...
When talking about Christmas and health, the natural tendency is to focus on the physical aspect such as weight loss or maintenance and hangovers. That is what we have been talking about in the past few posts. Yet have you ever given some thought on the emotional stress that Christmas can bring about?
Think about it, all the hustle and bustle associated with this particular holiday can become very stressful if not dealt with properly. More so, there some emotional issues can arise due to the sense of duty associated with Christmas. What am I talking about?
Let me ask you this question: Have you given gifts (or are you planning on giving gifts) to your colleagues at work? If so, is everyone included in your list or just a select few?
I read about how people can ...
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that has been rampant for people who have had a hard time reverting back to the normal body clocks. Insomnia has so far altered the body clock, resulting into
problems that people who report for work on a regular 8 to 5 shift due to absences and tardiness.
While there are people who seek medical attention, it all boils down on how the person would be determined in finding out how to regulate their sleeping
habits once more. There will always be Valium to help people sleep at preferred times but the normal recourse would be to try and re-adjust the body clock.
Physicians who would stay away from prescribing medical drugs, would advise patients to drink warm
milk and even drink vitamins before they sleep. While the latter would be up for questioning, the explanation behind it ...
For most healthcare
institutions and hospitals, patient charts containing the medical history of their patients are kept in order for assigned physicians to have a basis for making their medical diagnoses. Current medical complaints and conditions need to be traced prior to prescribing and advising new medicines and health
examinations such as laboratory examinations and cardiology exercises. One wrong advice could lead to patient liability and may worsen the
situation of the patient.
Most people would refer to medical charts as a useless way of
tracking their health history. But if all of these documents were to be compiled, it can provide a better of the overall health of a person from infancy to adulthood.
pictureThere are certain areas to consider such as allergies and prior medications and vaccination. All of these are important before ...
Headaches are only normal for people to encounter. This especially holds true when people are put under a lot of pressure, stressed out and lack the necessary hours of sleep to recharge their body and mind. Abuse of the bodys health is only normal as this is something that most people would usually do when they are always on the go or have to perform the duties necessary for them to uphold their
career and
lifestyle.
But while an aspirin may relieve some people of headaches, recurring instances should not be taken lightly. Headaches are associated with other things such as peripheral vision, heart conditions, and neurological issues which may be a cause for alarm.
The best way is to see a physician and determine the cause of headaches and rule out any serious illness, like aneurysm as mentioned above. Headaches may not be ...
I am sure all of you have had some experience with absent mindedness. Whether it be yourself who has suffered from this condition or another member of the family or a friend, absent mindedness has probably been part of your life at least once. This is a common occurrence in people reaching the half century mark.
What can you do to prevent or improve such a condition? A recent study shows that folic acid may be the key. The studys results show that people who took high doses of folic acid for three years showed marked improvement in mental functions. Such functions are Short-term memory, mental agility and verbal fluency.
That is indeed great news for everyone. The benefits of folic acid on brain development have been known for a long time. In fact,
pregnant women are often prescribed folic acid
supplements to facilitate brain development in their ...
When one first decides to get back on the
health track, everything seems so positive and one feels so optimistic about being able to do it. The excitement is palpable, you make a plan and you intend to follow it to the dot. Yet as time goes by, other things crop up, other priorities get in the way. I am no exception to this, shall we say, phenomenon.
I suppose it is part of life. At a certain point, you just seem unable to sort through the muddle of daily life. When I first visited my trainer weeks ago, I was brimming with enthusiasm. We decided on settling for at least twice a week of workout sessions. Now, barely a month later, I am struggling to balance all the things I need to do. My workload is such that I have to be up early and go back ...
