OVER 70 MILLION AMERICANS OBESE

According to the latest US government figures, over 70 million adults in the US are obese. This amounts to around 26% of the country’s adult population. The figure has shot up by 1% over the last two years. The US Centre of Disease Control and Prevention stated that obesity was one of the main health threats and was concerned because the situation... [Read more of this review]

Ignoring Stress Can Trigger Relapses

Researchers at Penn State University have found that post-treatment addicts who practice avoidance coping tactics to deal with stressful situations are twice as likely to have strong craving as addicts who deal with stress directly. Going through an addiction treatment program is an incredibly stressful time in a person’s life. However, maintaining... [Read more of this review]

How Important Is DIM to humans?

The need for a natural immune system booster cannot be stressed enough in the present day world. The modern way of life is jam packed with high speed activities, an excessively stressful life style and relentless exposure to environmental pollution. All these factors combined are certainly taking a huge toll on the overall health and well being of people... [Read more of this review]

What does a Drug Rehab offer?

Most people wonder what goes on in a Drug Rehab. The traditional “picture” that is sometimes portrayed is that of addicts strapped to their beds, screaming their heads off; sometimes stories of beatings and starvation are also circulated along with this picture. These methods may have been used a very long time ago, but that was before the subject... [Read more of this review]

Why an immune system booster helps

If one understands the importance of the immune system and the impact an unhealthy one can have on his or her body, the idea of using an immune system booster wouldn’t feel like such a bad idea. However, there are certain compounds that enable one to enjoy the benefits of not only strengthening their immune system but also lower the risk of almost... [Read more of this review]

Double hand transplant patient shows new hands (AP)

AP - The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels “fantastic” and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands. Read the original here: Double hand transplant patient shows new hands (AP)  Read More →

Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Older people prefer to read negative news stories about the young, possibly because it makes them feel better about themselves, a new study suggests. Go here to see the original:  Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young (HealthDay)  Read More →

Timer may help kids’ bladder control problems (Reuters)

Reuters - Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests. Read the original here:  Timer may help kids’ bladder control problems (Reuters)  Read More →

Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases (Reuters)

Reuters - Two agencies investigating claims that Procter & Gamble Co’s Pampers Dry Max gave children severe diaper rash reported Thursday that they have found no specific cause linking the diapers to rashes. Read the original here: Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases (Reuters)  Read More →

Study: Diet Drug Meridia May Boost Heart Risks (Time.com)

Time.com - A new study finds that some users of the weight-loss pill Meridia may have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke More: Study: Diet Drug Meridia May Boost Heart Risks (Time.com)  Read More →