Health Tips to Manage Season Allergies

Health Tips to Manage Season Allergies

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:33 AM PDT

Dr. Kristen Bobik Stimulate the Acupuncture point that controls the entire face and head. It's called "Large Intestine 4" and it's located in the lump of skin on the hand between the thumb and first finger. Rub this point with moderate pressure for 30 seconds, break for 30 seconds and repeat several times. This process...

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Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants

Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 12:45 AM PDT

Depression, being single also linked to tendency to add cereal to baby bottle, which promotes obesity SATURDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Poor mothers who are single or who have depression are more likely to overfeed their infants by adding cereal to baby bottles, a practice that can lead to excess weight gain in infants,...

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Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 11:44 PM PDT

However, no differences seen in tests ordered or hospitalization rates SATURDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Even when they report severe pain, black children and teens are less likely than white youngsters to receive medication for abdominal pain when they're treated in U.S. emergency departments, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed 2006-2009 national data on...

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Health Tip: What Constitutes ‘Healthy Eating?’

Health Tip: What Constitutes ‘Healthy Eating?’

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 01:27 AM PDT

Avoid too much of the same food (HealthDay News) -- When you commit to healthy eating, it means more than choosing fresh veggies over French fries. It's changing the way you eat, too. The American Diabetes Association offers these guidelines for healthy eating: Choose a variety of healthy foods, including lean meats, fresh vegetables and...

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Some Schools Don’t Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 01:17 AM PDT

Policies run counter to law, place children at risk, experts say By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, experts say that some kids...

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Heart Test Spots Sudden Death Risk in Young Athletes

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 01:09 AM PDT

Study found EKGs were highly accurate in identifying those with hidden cardiac disorders FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Electrocardiograph (EKG) screening of young athletes can help identify those at risk for sudden cardiac death, according to a new study. Researchers screened nearly more than 1,300 young athletes and conducted EKGs on 586 of them...

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Leisurely Strolls More Popular, Yet Walk Times Shorter: CDC

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 12:52 AM PDT

But walkers more likely to meet other health goals set by U.S. government By Alan Mozes FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- In recent years, more Americans have embraced the habit of taking leisurely walks, a new government analysis reveals. The finding stems from a comparison of two national physical activity surveys, which indicated that...

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Adjusting Your Attitude About Chronic Pain May Help You Sleep

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 12:21 AM PDT

Small study found ruminating on face and jaw pain made it worse FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic pain who learn to think less about their pain may be able to sleep better, according to a new study. They may also reduce their pain on a daily basis. The study included 214...

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Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory

Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:20 PM PDT

Blueberries, strawberries found to prevent mental decline in study of older women By Serena Gordon THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests. The study found that women with the highest intake of berries appeared...

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Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:08 PM PDT

Survey of parents, kids, coaches finds knowledge gaps about sports safety THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- One in three American children who plays team sports suffers injuries severe enough to require medical treatment, according to a national survey released Tuesday by Safe Kids. The new survey -- which coincides with Safe Kids Week, April...

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Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 09:59 PM PDT

Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society finds By Jenifer Goodwin THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- A healthy lifestyle -- including eating right, exercising and maintaining normal weight -- can boost the odds of long-term cancer survival, especially for breast, colorectal or prostate cancer, according to new recommendations from...

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How Marriage Contributes to Weight Gain

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 07:43 PM PDT

Being married has its benefits but not necessarily when it comes to controlling your weight. Marriage affects men and women differently in terms of weight and physical fitness. Research shows that men are less likely to gain significant amounts of weight after marriage but typically lose some of their physical fitness. Women, on the other...

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Sunlight Plus Lime Juice Makes Drinking Water Safer

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 04:50 AM PDT

Looking for an inexpensive and effective way to quickly improve the quality of your drinking water? According to a team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, sunlight and a twist of lime might do the trick. Researchers found that adding lime juice to...

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Health Tip: When Seniors Are Malnourished

Health Tip: When Seniors Are Malnourished

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:38 PM PDT

Symptoms may include lack of energy (HealthDay News) — Older people are particularly prone to malnutrition because of chronic disease, having to live on a fixed income, or the unmet need to provide their aging bodies with the proper vitamins and nutrients. Some 3.7 million American seniors are malnourished, the American Academy of Family Physicians...

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Life Transitions May Trigger Eating Disorders

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:31 PM PDT

People with anorexia, bulimia pinpoint break-ups, the death of loved ones as triggers WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) — A lack of support following traumatic life events such as relationship problems, the loss of a loved one, abuse and sexual assault can trigger eating disorders, a small new study finds. People with eating disorders said...

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Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Pleasant Scent?

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 09:35 PM PDT

It’s touted as helpful in relieving tension, anxiety and more, but it’s not risk-free By Dennis Thompson WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) — Aromatherapy is beginning to enter the medical mainstream, with groups as diverse as the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs touting the use of fragrance as a therapy...

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