The lack of health knowledge driven by social pressures and limited accessibility to information was at the root of the problem.
and environmental conservation and improve community health in an economically viable way. This is my 2014 mantra:
While studies have shown that cocoa provides many positive health effects the chocolates you buy from your local stores may not impart those benefits.
and flavor with its health-giving properties largely forgotten by the civilized world until recently.
Through their research and others scientists have made many interesting discoveries about cocoa's health benefits.
Are there any health benefits there? The answer: probably not many. Most research about chocolate's health benefits have used unsweetened cocoa or specially formulated high-flavanol chocolate.
Unfortunately these compounds are rarely in the chocolate we eat in 21st-century America. Flavanols impart a bitter taste
Since flavanols and their health benefits are a new discovery chocolate companies are just beginning to see
Katherine's Chocolate for Health Tips: If you're eating chocolate for health benefits you'll need to be very discriminating in your selections.
First you'll get more flavanols and therefore health benefits with less processing. The first choice is cocoa
which isn't Dutch processed. When cocoa is processed Dutch with alkali the flavanols are reduced. Second look for chocolate
Tallmadge's most recent Op-Ed was 7 Simple Steps for a Post-Holiday Health Detox
and their friends'circles the same size. 5 Ways Relationships Are Good for Your Health In comparison Europeans draw their circles 0. 14 inches (3. 5 mm) larger than their friends
Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Spiny on the outside sweet on the inside pineapples are one fantastic fruit.
Still he recommended that people be cautious about taking supplements including lycopene as it is often not completely clear how exactly they might affect people's health.
#Can Apple Health Change Behavior?(Op-Ed) Dr. Jim Lebret is an assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical center/Bellevue Hospital center.
when I heard Apple had announced its new Health app which is designed to collect and organize health-related information from other apps on an iphone.
It's an easy-to-read dashboard of health and fitness data such as heart rate blood sugar and miles walked.
But as a doctor I asked Will this save lives? For the moment the answer is no.
People are limited by their own health-behavior issues. Most people are motivated to eat well and work out but good intentions aren't enough.
I tried to imagine my former patient Linda using Apple's Health app. When I first met Linda in my residency clinic she was 62.
Some will suggest that Apple's Health app could bring attention to poor health behaviors spurring Linda and others to act.
and relapse that led to their health decline. In addition Apple largely caters to those who have taken already steps to change their lives not the vast majority of people who stall at the vague insight
Doc Reviews Food Words Used in Medicine From symptoms such as watermelon stomach to blueberry muffin rash food imagery has helped long doctors describe features of diseases and health conditions.
#Smart Health: Apple Watch Wants to Get You Moving Apple's new smartwatch Apple Watch aims to get people to move more by tracking their daily exercise as well as sitting time according to an announcement from the company today (Sept. 9). Being more active is one of the best
things you can do to improve your health and Apple Watch gives us the ability to motivate people to be more active Tim cook CEO of Apple said at the Apple Watch unveiling today in Cupertino California.
in addition to not enough exercise too much sitting is bad for your health.)A separate workout app in the Apple Watch will track your stats during a workout including how far you've gone how fast you're moving and the length of your workout.
Data from your Apple Watch can be stored on the iphone's Health app which can be accessed by third-party apps the company said.
Many of the health components in Apple Watch are available in fitness trackers such as Basis
and the health of animals raised for food and firmly believe that robust farm animal health
and welfare standards can have both a direct and an indirect impact on food quality and safety.
Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Potatoes are the No. 1 vegetable crop in the United states and the fourth most consumed crop in the world behind rice wheat and corn according to the U s. Department of agriculture.
which are organic components of plants that are thought to promote health according to the USDA. Phytonutrients in potatoes include carotenoids flavonoids and caffeic acid.
They may also help with digestion heart health blood pressure and even cancer prevention. Blood pressure Potatoes may help lower blood pressure for several reasons.
Brain functioning and nervous system health The B6 vitamins in potatoes are critical to maintaining neurological health.
Digestion The largest health benefit offered by potatoes is how they can help with digestion due to their high fiber content Jarzabkowski said.
Heart health Potatoes give your heart plenty of reasons to swoon due to the fiber content.
and protect human health. Fuel-reduction burning will remain a key tool that must be incorporated cleverly in landscape fire planning.
But chronic stress can produce negative effects in an individual's health and behavior and can jeopardize a parent's ability to care for its young.
The health effects of alcohol are another point of contention. Dudley cites studies showing beneficial effects of moderate ethanol consumption in a few animals and in humans.
and generation after generation has learned to like it as a result The reason for this attraction probably has nothing to do with nutrition or health:
Eating good food promotes overall health and well-being but what you eat may also impact how you feel.
What we can say with confidence is that eating a well-balanced diet may confer not only physical health benefits but also better mental health through improved mood.
The new study used data from 5540 high-school seniors who were asked about their hookah use between 2010 and 2012.4 Myths About Hookah Health The new finding is in line with a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control
However evidence suggests that hookahs may be even more damaging to health than cigarettes are said he. Lung cancer respiratory illness and periodontal disease are some of the health risks associated with hookah smoking according to the CDC.
The appeal of hookahs Although hookah smoking and cigarette smoking cause similar health woes they differ in important ways said Joseph Palamar an assistant professor of population health at NYU
and co-author of the study. For one thing hookahs are smoked frequently in hookah bars and lounges where smokers can order their preferred flavor of tobacco along with their favorite cocktail or juice.
and use the unaffected parts without exposing yourself to a health risk. That s good if your moldy food is an expensive vintage cheddar cheese!
Given the risk to your health its best to take a very cautious approach to visible mold growth on any food with some exceptions.
The Healthy Geezer answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: Are older people at greater risk of getting food poisoning?
And there are health benefits too: Kids who play outside more often are less likely to develop nearsightedness obesity diabetes and Vitamin d deficiencies.
and because it impacts the health of the hosts she says. The gut microbiota is another dimension of animal biodiversity particularly
In recent years however there has been increasing concern over rampant bee colony losses dubbed Colony Collapse Disorder and the overall health of bees in general.
Are problems with gut microbiota part of the problem of honeybee health or could microbiota be preserved in a way that helps bees thrive?
A big part of the problem with bee health is undoubtedly the decreasing availability of diverse floral resources
and how this variation might affect colony health. By establishing methods for culturing and type strains that can be studied by different laboratories we can start to untangle the mechanistic basis for colonizing hosts she says.
& Health Claims The term probiotic is misused so often that a group of experts has taken a fresh look at what probiotics really are examined
Experts define probiotics as live microorganisms which confer health benefits when present in adequate amounts.
which bacterial species may have health benefits and what those benefits may be. But there's still enough confusion surrounding the concept of probiotics and
what they can offer that some governments do not even allow the term to appear on product labels to protect consumers from unfounded health claims.
and concluded that for most strains of well-studied probiotics the evidence has grown enough to say probiotics support digestive health.
When you look at findings from a variety of studies on different end points that look at some aspect of digestive health the combined evidence suggests that digestive health is a core benefit of many probiotic species said Mary Ellen Sanders
and consultant who was one of the experts on the panel as well as executive science officer for the organization that convened the panel. 5 Ways Gut Bacteria Affect Your Health
However the evidence for whether probiotics have health effects on other systems in the body wasn't as strong the scientific findings were either not as convincing
even if a bacterial species has the potential to offer health benefits it shouldn't be called a probiotic until the effects are demonstrated in studies.
There's much folklore around the health benefits of fermented food Sanders told Live Science. For example aged cheeses such as blue cheese contain a mix of bacteria.
and have been shown to have some health effect Sanders said. The researchers also said that fecal microbiota transplants#procedures that involve transferring fecal matter from a healthy person into an infected person to help patients suffering from hard-to-treat gut infections with the bacteria Clostridium difficile#shouldn't be considered probiotics
How much probiotics should be in products For probiotics to actually have a health benefit it is important for them to be ingested in sufficient amounts.
it has to be in suitable quantity to have health benefits. Some products cannot have probiotics The researchers on the panel noted that the term probiotics has been misused on products such as mattresses shampoos disinfectants and aftershave probably as a marketing effort that's not based on any scientific finding.
and be substantiated to have a health benefit Sanders said. But organisms are probably not surviving in a shampoo.
And I'm not aware of any evidence that delivery in a shampoo confers a health benefit.
The beneficial microbes that convert milk into yogurt and act in people's guts to promote digestive health cause big problems in ethanol fermentation tanks.
Cow Urine Promoted for Health Benefits Though it may never move into the mainstream an alternative medicine promoted by a Hindu group in India is getting some attention:
Science weighs in Health experts however are less enthusiastic about the health benefits of drinking cow urine especially
when anticancer properties are claimed. I think I'm perfectly comfortable in saying that I'm aware of no data that cow's urine
In addition to the many health benefits of a plant-heavy diet the kinds of foods you eat are important to oral health.
At the Health Behaviour Research Centre at UCL we decided to use the Gemini cohort a long-term study of 2400 pairs of twins to study food preferences.
and health campaigners try to encourage. We know that children are born with a liking for sweet tastes
Kefir offers a number of established and potential health benefits. It has three times the probiotic content the healthy bacteria that block harmful bacteria from living in your gut that yogurt has.
Some health experts also claim digestive benefits for kefir but while a few studies have shown it aids in lactose digestion the research is limited.
may keep your heart healthy for instance others may<a href=http://www. livescience. com/1492-fluoride-myths-bad-baby-teeth. html>promote oral health</a>according to Christine D. Wu
can help<a href=http://www. livescience. com/40195-oral-health-body. html>keep tooth enamel strong and healthy</a>according to the American Dental Association.</
and her team found that drinking a a href=http://www. livescience. com/36512-experts-explain-milk-health-benefits-risks. html>glass of milk</a>after downing dry sugar-sweetened Fruit Loops
Imagine fields of tobacco grown for their flowers instead of their leaves leading to an outburst of health conscious tobacco farming.
Like kefir yogurt probiotics and other products containing live bacterial cultures buttermilk reportedly has numerous health benefits as proponents claim.
which the immune system attacks the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. 5 Ways Gut Bacteria Affect Your Health
Vitamin b12 is also key to the health of nerves. Vitamin b12 is part of the Vitamin b complex which includes thiamin niacin Vitamin b6 folate and Vitamin b12.
Yellowed skin anemia paranoia and hallucinations may also indicate a Vitamin b12 deficiency according to Harvard Health Publications.
and other health issues compared with teens who do not strictly follow gender standards as they are marketed by certain industries.
and other serious health issues such as indoor tanning cigar smoking tobacco-chewing cigarette smoking and lack of physical activity.
The study is published today (April 16) in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Follow Agata Blaszczak-Boxe on Twitter.
The new report is published today (July 16) by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
The salt debate has filled the pages of health magazines and newspapers for years. From John Swales original scepticism in 1988 to the Godlee s sharp call to reality in 1996 the debate has transcended the scientific arena into public opinion
but rather to promote the animals'health and speed up their growth. However the increasing use of antibiotics has encouraged the evolution of drug-resistant strains of bacteria.
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Their Roles in Heart Health Questioned Eating more of the good kinds of fat and less saturated fat may not be the best way to reduce the risk of heart disease a new review suggests.
or not harmful to cardiovascular health rather than pills Chowdhury said. 11 Surprising Facts About the Circulatory system
Anti-GMO activists also raise concerns about the potential health dangers of consuming genetically modified organisms. 5 Pot Facts for 4/20
It has long been a health mantra that too much saturated fat like cheese and butter contributes to higher cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease.
#Olive oil and Veggies May Combine to Lower Blood pressure Putting olive oil on your veggies may bring health benefits that aren't found
and don't pose any immediate health risks for most people. But these additives could be a serious problem for people with soy
The health benefits of coffee are still unclear. As the demand for coffee increases high temperatures drought and a plant disease known as coffee rust are devastating Arabica coffee trees (Coffee arabica)
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#Prize for 480 New Varieties of Wheat This article was published originally at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Live Science's Expert Voices:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Medical Association (AMA) the World health organization (WHO) among others have found no health risks from consuming genetically modified foods on the market.
Nevertheless public concerns over health and ecology have led to GMO bans in some nations and a few localities in the United states most recently on the island of Hawaii.
and in communities and families least able to cope with the health and financial consequences. A misunderstanding that not only affects local but also global prioritisation and funding for these conditions in development budgets philanthropic responses aid and national health expenditures.
Whatsmore as always it s not so simple. Because although the rates (age standardised per 100000 people) of cancer are still higher in the richest nations the types of cancer are different
and are far less costly (in terms of health economic and social costs) if identified quickly. These challenges are magnified in a context of weaker health systems
and limited funding but it is important to remember that screening and early detection save money and lives-a driving argument for the continued work on ensuring universal prevention and care coverage.
After all it is only through knowledge that we will inspire collective action on cancer a pressing global health challenge.
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As the report found Research comparing group housed sows to those in crates found that the animals unable to exercise due to stall confinement have lower bone strength muscle mass and decreased physical fitness and cardiovascular health.#
Which Is Really Worse for Your Health? The question of whether alcohol or marijuana is worse for health is being debated once again this time sparked by comments that President Barack Obama made in a recent interview with The New yorker magazine.
As has been documented well I smoked pot as a kid and I view it as a bad habit
-and long-term health effects though alcohol has been linked to some 88000 deaths per year according to the CDC
And research into marijuana's health effects is still in its infancy compared with the rigorous studies looking at alcohol and human health.
Short-term health consequences Drinking too much alcohol can quickly kill a person. The inability to metabolize alcohol as quickly as it is consumed can lead to a buildup of alcohol in the brain that shuts down areas necessary for survival such as those involved with heartbeat
and respiration. 7 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health You can die binge-drinking five minutes after you've been exposed to alcohol.
That isn't going to happen with marijuana said Ruben Baler a health scientist at the National Institute on Drug abuse.
or broken down in the body is common to many drugs that are taken for a variety of conditions said Gary Murray acting director of the Division of Metabolism and Health Effects at the National Institute on Alcohol abuse and Alcoholism.
Still both drugs can affect health in indirect ways too. Because marijuana can impair coordination
Long-term health consequences The long-term effects of drinking heavily are well known. Excess alcohol is going to lead to very severe consequences
or perhaps the other health habits of marijuana smokers are different from those of cigarette smokers.
while others may use marijuana only on weekends the health effects become difficult to generalize.
but there are health benefits observed in moderate drinkers including lower rates of cardiovascular disease and possibly fewer colds Murray said.
Researchers are working around the clock to try to identify the ingredients in marijuana that have potential to benefit human health Baler said.
#and claiming smoking marijuana can be good for your health and have medical uses Baler said.
and improve our health we also would significantly cut the pollution that causes global warming.
On the other hand choosing more healthful sources of protein in place of red meat can confer significant health benefits by reducing chronic disease morbidity and mortality.
This article was adapted from A New year's Resolution That Saves Money Improves Health and Reduces Global Warming Pollution
To this end leading health experts from across the globe have united to tackle and to unmask hidden sugar
It follows a similar model to salt reduction pioneered by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH)
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) this will have reduced stroke and heart attack deaths by a minimum of 9000 per year with a saving in health care costs of at least £1. 5bn a year.
and is Chairman of both Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) and World Action on Salt and Health (WASH).
and recently served as President of The british Hypertension Society Sonia Pombo is a member of Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH).
Wearable tech has infiltrated the consumer health market too. Fitness trackers GPS watches and blood-pressure monitors are just a few of the devices that allow individuals to record
and track their health and share that information with their social network almost like a diary of your life Shaddock said.
and fenthion used by horticulturalists to keep Queensland fruit fly (also called Q-fly) at bay after finding that these chemicals pose an unacceptable risk to human health.
Worsening of asthma & other health conditions Spring allergies can worsen an existing asthma or sinus problem Nish said.
7 Ancient Health Ideas Explained Identifying the origin of the chili pepper is not just an academic exercise senior author of the study Paul Gepts a plant scientist at the University of California Davis said in a statement.
But it is latrine efficiency not long-term health that's the Army's top priority.
Consistently loose bowel movements could be a sign of a chronic disease such as irritable bowel syndrome. 5 Things Your Poop Says About Your Health Misconception No. 2:
Colon cleansing is one of the worst things you can do for your colon and long-term health despite its enduring popularity.
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Study Finds Truthful statements about the health effects of cigarette smoking may come as a surprise to many smokers a new study suggests.
smoker health effects nonsmoker health effects cigarette addictiveness the design of cigarettes to increase addiction and the relative safety of light cigarettes.
The ALF is a nonprofit anti-smoking research organization based in Washington D c. best known for The Truth health campaign which is aimed at teenagers.
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Meanwhile typical forest-health treatments and community protection projects are just dots on the landscape They are not enough to save forests on a large scale.
By acting quickly and at larger scales we can restore forest health and build resiliency that will better prepare forests for whatever changes may occur in the future.
and a health coach and weight loss expert in the Seattle area with more than 20 years of experience.
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#How Cold Was Winter? Starving Rats Ate Trees By now most of North america has thawed out from a brutal winter that introduced unhappy phrases such as polar vortex into the lexicon.
The study called Sustainable Solutions to Problems Affecting Bee Health was launched to coincide with National Pollinator Week (June 16-22) an annual event sanctioned by the U s. Secretary of agriculture that highlights the urgent issue
Bees which play a critical role in the health of food crops and natural ecosystems have experienced rapid declines in population and diversity over the past several years research from NHAES shows.
Nevertheless Barnard a well-known proponent of the vegan diet said that any movement toward a plant-centric diet would bring health benefits.
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and can give people a false sense of security about their health. Its voluntary labeling schemes also have been a joke.
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But most health organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend getting your protein from food
Many of whey protein's purported health benefits are linked to a powerful antioxidant called glutathione.
whether whey protein has a meaningful effect on the health of people with conditions linked to low glutathione.
and early signs of complications from obesity and diabetes according to a 2012 review published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease.
Dissecting exactly which chemicals in plants are observed responsible for health benefits is notoriously tricky.##oewe may be able to figure this out as white carrots are rich in polyacetylenes
These stories erode the public s trust in health journalism. When reporting such stories it would be better to focus on the scientific method
a rule-of-thumb to choose what health stories to ignore Victoria Forster does not work for consult to own shares in
He published the documents on the Internet proving that cigarette companies had been fully aware of the health harms of tobacco for decades.
Fighting tobacco has been a lifelong effort for Glantz a professor of medicine at the University of California San francisco He has done research on both the health effects of tobacco and the efficacy of smoking-cessation programs.
The FDA figured that lost pleasure would reduce the value of health benefits lives saved
and health improved by 50 percent. That's right. The agency estimated that the value of lost pleasure to smokers was so great it would cut the benefits in better health
and lives saved by half. Tobacco companies sued the FDA over those rules claiming it violated the tobacco industry's First amendment rights to promote their product
So if e-cigarette regulations produce health and productivity benefits of $1 billion by this calculation the benefits would be worth only $300 million.
The paper published last February in the journal Health Economics includes an economist from the Office of management and budget as a co-author.
and sugar has demonstrated harmful health impacts labels letting me know how much extra sugar has been added to a food product would in some way make me unhappy as well as healthier.
Extensive and careful scientific analysis has documented the health risks from tobacco alcohol and junk food particularly to those who are addicted to those products.
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