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Intelligence and Personality May Predict Illness and Death

By Guest PostFebruary 8, 2011Healthconscientiousness, intelligence, personality, predictor of longevity

Do smarter people live longer and better lives? Are certain personality types more prone to premature death than are others? As our population continues to age in dramatic numbers, these questions become increasingly relevant. A new report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, provides an overview of research on possible associations between intelligence and personality traits and various health outcomes. (more…)

Physical Health Varies Among American Blacks Depending on Ethnicity

By Guest PostFebruary 8, 2011Healthamerican blacks, caribbean born blacks, ethnicity, physical health, western medicine

ANN ARBOR, Mich.— A Caribbean-born black person living in the United States will most likely be healthier than a U.S.- born Caribbean black person, according to a new national study on ethnic differences in health among the American black population. (more…)

Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Has More Anti-oxidants than Fruit Juices

By PravdaFebruary 7, 2011Healthacai berries, anti oxidants, cocoa, cranberries, dark chocolate, debra millar, flavanols, fruit juices, polyphenol, pomegranates

Forget fruit juice – chocolate could be an even better way to boost your health, new research shows.

Dark chocolate and cocoa have more anti-oxidant capacity than fruit juice, according to a study released Sunday in the Chemistry Central Journal. (more…)

‘Brain Can Learn to Overcome Sleep Apnea’

By Guest PostFebruary 3, 2011Healthairways, brain, brain chemical, breathe, depth of breathing, enhance breathing, john peever, noradrenaline, normal lung activity, north americans, obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory muscles, sleep apnea

*From sound science to sound sleep*

New research from U of T could provide some restful nights for the 18 million North Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.

In a recent study that appeared in the Journal of Neuroscience, U of T scientists demonstrated that repeated obstruction of the airways requires release of the brain chemical noradrenaline. The release of this chemical helps the brain learn to breathe more effectively and purposefully. (more…)

Resolved to Quit Smoking? Brain Scans Predict Likely Success

By Guest PostJanuary 31, 2011Healthaction to quit, anti smoking program, heavy smoker, quit smoking, smokers behavior

ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Brain scans showing neural reactions to pro-health messages can predict if you’ll keep that resolution to quit smoking more accurately than you yourself can. That’s according to a new study forthcoming in Health Psychology, a peer-reviewed journal. (more…)

Bartenders May Have Role in Assisting Troubled War Veterans

By Guest PostJanuary 31, 2011Healthtroubled veterans, troubled war veterans, war veterans

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For troubled war veterans, a friendly bartender can be the source of more than just drinks and a sympathetic ear. (more…)

Study: African American Men Say Doctor Visits Are Often a Bad Experience

By Guest PostJanuary 30, 20111 commentHealthafrican american, african american men, doctor visits, lifestyle changes, medication regimens, men

ANN ARBOR, Mich.— A majority of African American men said they do not go to the doctor because visits are stressful and physicians don’t give adequate information on how to make prescribed behavior or lifestyle changes, a new University of Michigan study shows. (more…)

Non-Alcoholic Energy Drinks May Pose ‘High’ Health Risks

By Guest PostJanuary 30, 20111 commentHealthalcohol, alcoholic energy drinks, amelia aria, caffeinated energy drinks, caffeine consumption, energy drinks, four loko, level of caffeine, manufacturers, mary claire o brien, mix alcohol and energy drinks, proactive steps to protect public health, public health, regulatory agencies

*Researchers Recommend Public and Private Action*

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Highly-caffeinated energy drinks – even those containing no alcohol – may pose a significant threat to individuals and public health, say researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

In a new online commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), they recommend immediate consumer action, education by health providers, voluntary disclosures by manufacturers and new federal labeling requirements. (more…)

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