A lack of sleep seriously affects men’s sex drive.
A lack of interest in the bedroom can be a problem for many women married to workaholic husbands. But researchers may have come up with the answer to a lack of sex – a good night’s sleep.
Lack of Sleep Could be a Trigger for Bullying
Poor sleep plays a roll in bullying and other aggressive behaviors.
Children who bully their friends at school are twice as likely to be aggressive and suffer from sleep problems, a new study says.
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Smoking Death Toll Could Reach 8 Million a Year by 2030
Tobacco will kill 6 million people this year.
Nearly six million people, including 600,000 non-smokers, will die this this year from tobacco. Governments are not doing enough to persuade people to quit or protect others from second-hand smoke, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Revolutionary Skin Patch Could Cure Peanut Allergy
The aim of the skin patch is to educate the body so it doesnt over-react to peanut exposure.
A revolutionary skin patch that may cure thousands of deadly peanut allergy has been developed by pediatricans. Researchers believe it presents one of the best possible ways of finding an effective treatment for a life threatening reaction to peanuts.
Cancer Officially the Number One Cause of Death in China
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in China.
China is starting to see the costs of its rapid march towards industrialization. Air pollution from heavy industry, coal-fired power plants, and numerous factories have saturated the air and now cancer has officially become the number one cause of death. Almost 25% of deaths in China are now attributed to cancer. The Earth Policy Institute gleaned as much from China’s own Ministry of Health — and tragically but unsurprisingly, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in China.
Donkey’s Milk Helps You Lose Weight: Study
Study shows drinking donkey’s milk is good for you.
Cleopatra would bathe in it as part of her beauty regime. Milk from donkeys, which was still being drunk in Victorian times, contains less fat and is more nutritious than cow’s milk. Researchers have found that drinking donkey’s milk could be a good way to lose weight and protect your heart.
Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs Do Help Smokers Quit
Graphic warnings are the most effective at encouraging smokers to quit, a study has found.
Graphic warning showing neck tumors and diseased lungs on the front of cigarette packets do push smokers in to giving up cigarettes, researchers say.
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Almost 1 in 5 Young Adults in the U.S. Has High Blood Pressure
Being overweight or obese is a well-known risk factor for high blood pressure.
Expanding waistlines and higher body mass index of young adults are causing unexpected problems, including an increase in diabetes, kidney disease and even arthritis say federal health officials.
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People That Are Too Cheerful Die Younger Than Their Downbeat Peers
Magazine articles offering tips on how to be happy were also blamed for worsening modern day depression.
Children who are rated “highly cheerful” at school went onto die younger than their more reserved class mates according to researchers.
Health Insurers Make Huge Profits While Many Americans Postpone Care
Health insurers propose double-digit increases in their rates, citing a need for protection against any sudden uptick in demand once people have more money to spend on their health.
Major health insurers in the U.S. are heading into a third year of record profits. Their earnings have been enriched in recent months by a lingering recessionary mind-set among Americans. Many who are postponing or forgoing medical care.
Changes in Sleep Habits in Mid-Life Can Accelerate Cognitive Decline
Length of sleep among middle aged adults affects cognitive function.
If you wanted to spend your retirement years sleeping until noon before drinking your first cup of coffee, you might want to weigh that luxurious dream against its consequences…. Such a change in your sleep habits may just leave you with not a lot on the ball.
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Eating More Salt Could Lower Chances of Heart Disease: Study
In the eight-year study, people with the lowest salt intake had the highest rate of death from heart disease.
Eating a diet high in salt may not be as bad for you as first thought and could even reduce chances of heart disease. The controversial findings question the push by authorities to get people to cut consumption.
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