4 Relaxation Techniques
Condensed from Harvard Health Publications A relaxation response is the opposite of the stress response. It’s a state of profound rest that can be elicited in many ways. With regular practice, you create a well of calm to dip into as the need arises. Here Are The Four Suggestions: Breath focus. In this simple, powerful technique, […]
Read moreWear Sunscreen Year Round
You may not see the sun’s rays on a grey, cloudy day. The clouds do look like they won’t let the harmful rays get through, but they do get through whether it’s summer, spring, winter of fall. Always wear sunscreen to keep you skin and yourself safe.
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Condensed from US News by Alan Mozes About six in 10 sexually active single men in the United States are taking responsibility for birth control, government health officials say. When they have sex, these unmarried males are using a condom (45 percent), vasectomy, “withdrawal,” or a combination, according to a new report released Thursday from the […]
Read moreThe Best Age For Mammo Screening?
A new University of Colorado School of Medicine study estimates thousands of U.S. lives could be saved if mammograms* were done every year from age 40 to 84. A computer modeling to assess the three major mammogram recommendations was done: annual screening from age 40 to 84; annual screening at ages 45 to 54, then every […]
Read moreProtect Your Lungs
From The American Lung Association http://www.lung.org Sometimes we take our lungs for granted. They keep us alive and well and for the most part, we don’t need to think about them. That’s why it is important to prioritize your lung health. Don’t Smoke Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer and chronic obstructive […]
Read moreNobel Chocolate
Condensed from an article by Robert H. Shmerling. MD., Harvard Health Publications It’s true, at least according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Of course, that could be a coincidence. But is it possible that intelligence or other measures of high brain function are actually improved by the consumption of chocolate? […]
Read moreWhere Are My Testicles Located?
The testes (testicles) are 2 small organs that are found inside the scrotum. The testes are responsible for making sperm and are also involved in producing a hormone called testosterone. Testosterone is an important hormone during male development and maturation for developing muscles, deepening the voice, and growing body hair. The scrotum is the bag of […]
Read moreWhere Is My Prostate Located And What Does The Prostate Do?
Image: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada The walnut-sized prostate gland produces a thick, milky-white fluid that becomes part of the semen, […]
Read moreDress For Sunsafe Success
Condensed from CDC.gov Clothing When possible, long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts can provide protection from UV rays. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors. Some clothing certified under […]
Read moreDoes Soda Add To Your Fat Storage?
Cozy Burger by Phil Ferguson Condensed from U.S. News ~ Dennis Thompson reporting Combining a sugary soda with your burger or fried chicken (please think twice about […]
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