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Severe Depression Rises While The Economy Falls

With the worst financial crisis in decades in full swing, mental health professionals across the country are seeing a rise in major – or severe – depression.
Eight-two percent of those surveyed in a poll by the American Psychological Association noted they were stressed by financial issues related to the economy. The survey percentage is [...]

Alzheimer’s and Poor Circulation

The link between blood clots, also known as brain embolisms, and dementia-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, is currently being studied in greater detail. If a link is definitively established, it may lead to more and better treatment or prevention methods for this condition.
It has already been established that cerebro-vascular attacks or CVAs, more commonly known [...]

Top 4 Bad Habits That Decrease Your Life Expectancy

A new study from British researchers have found that four bad habits can decrease your life expectancy by as much as 12 years. These four bad habits are:

Smoking
Drinking alcohol
Eating unhealthy
Not exercising

In the study, there were two groups, health and unhealthy. The unhealthy group had individuals who had all four of the bad habits and more [...]

Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk for Sinus Problems

If you come from a home of smokers or you frequent places that are smoky, you may be at higher risk for sinus problems such as sinusitis according to a new study.
While researchers know that secondhand smoke can have detrimental effects on lungs and lead to cancer, the impact that it has on people’s sinus’ [...]

Health Care Bill: Calorie Counts on Menus to Promote Weight Loss

So if you’ve been watching your caloric intake, you may be pleased to know that soon chain restaurants will begin to have calorie information for everything on their menu! Why? Because it’s part of the new health care bill.
To promote healthy eating and better decision making among Americans, the government wants calorie counts on all [...]

Headache Research: Migraines Decrease with Age

With over 28 million Americans suffering from migraines, it’s no wonder that people everywhere are wondering if they will have them for their entire life. The good news is that according to Sweden research, migraines will typically lessen with age. However, it may not be for 25 or more years.
Reasons for Migraine Relief in 25 [...]

The New Healthcare Bill

The new healthcare bill passed the House of Representatives on Sunday. It still must be sent to the Senate, and they must pass it.
Since President Obama began talking about a health care package, and mentioning what would or could be included in it, the rumors have been flying fast and furious. Talk of “death conferences”, [...]

Decrease in High Calorie Drinks in Schools

According to a report that will release on Monday from Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., and other companies for beverages, students in secondary schools are drinking less high calorie drinks from vending machines. Apparently, this consumption has decreased as much as 72 percent with a 95 percent decrease in sodas and a 94 percent decrease in [...]

Preventing Breast Cancer Progression by Eating Bitter Melon

Scientists have found properties in a bitter melon grown in Asia, Africa and South America that can stop the progression of breast cancer. It works by stopping cancer cell growth with a certain chemical found in the fruit. It can also help kill off the cancer cells.
What Is the Bitter Melon?
If you are looking for [...]

Don’t Worry, Be Happy and Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease

Your happiness can affect your risk for heart disease according to a new study lead by Dr. Karina Davidson. People, who were optimistic or generally happy, were less likely to suffer from heart disease. While this is just a preliminary study, it can have great implications for people at risk for heart problems.
Increasing Happiness and [...]