MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'boost'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174614&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-beneficial-effect-of-laughter-on-your-health%2F2011.08.29 I stumbled upon the article ‘Laughter: gender-specific variations’ in Revista Clínica Española (‘Spanish Clinical Journal’) and I can’t help thinking about the need for taking this into account to improve doctor-patient relationships. The text can actually be read as a guide to understand how every person laughs and how to use it in clinical practice. Table 1. Laughter effect on health (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Diario Medico* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174614 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:00:27 +0100 5174614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103487&cid=t_109295_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fall-nature-sings-his-glory.html Praise flows from the million voices of crickets singing a late summer lullaby.Glory cascades from the yellowest sunset I've ever seen.Skepticism melts in the shadow of a gold harvest half moon.His presence shines from every one of the thousand stars visible tonight.He begs me for these: praise, glory, belief, presence with Him.In everything beautiful, and in everything ugly about this world,there is the shadow and whisper of His holiness.He is making all things new.Even my broken heart and shattered mind. (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103487 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:11:00 +0100 5103487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853011&cid=t_109295_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Ff_lMEI5cFSg%2F This Huffington Post article is written by Dr. Cynthia Green, an active member of the Friends of SharpBrains.com: Innovation to Enhance Brain Fitness group on LinkedIn. A good reminder of what we should all do to boost our brain fitness: getting off the couch and on your feet maintaining a healthy weight with a low ratio of belly fat Leading a brain-healthful lifestyle Play games against the clock Learn simple strategies to enhance your daily recall Look for activities out of your comfort zone Let’s add to this list managing your stress (via meditation or physical exercise for instance), staying socially connected, and reading interesting and stimulating posts! For more info, revisit our readers’ favorite one: The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853011 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:27:08 +0100 4853011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600581&cid=t_109295_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F16%2F3-ways-to-boost-your-mood-naturally%2F Imagine yourself outside. The sky is bright blue, the sun is sparkling and the air feels crisp and cool. Maybe you’re walking along the beach, feeling the warm sand on your bare feet. Perhaps you’re riding your bike in a park, surrounded by hundred-year-old trees and singing birds. Or maybe you’re pinching the dirt as you dig through the backyard to plant a few flowers. Being outdoors at a park, the beach or even just a few feet from our doorsteps can feel both relaxing and invigorating. In fact, research has shown that participating in physical activity in the great outdoors can do a world of good for your psyche. When analyzing ten studies with 1,252 participants, UK researchers found that outdoor activities like walking, gardening and bike riding helped boost the mood and self-es... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600581 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:18:11 +0100 4600581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4548542&cid=t_109295_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F03%2F04%2Fafghanistan-6%2F Helmand, Afghanistan – January 2011 Bibi, an 8 year old girl, lies on a stretcher waiting to be admitted to a ward, after being transferred from a military hospital, following treatment for shrapnel wounds, for post-operative care at Boost Hospital Lashkar Gah, Helmand, where MSF works alongside hospital staff to provide free medical care. After nearly ten years of war in Helmand, thousands of people are unable to access healthcare, having to travel long distances along dangerous roads to reach Boost, the only functioning referral hospital in the province. (Source: MSF Blogs) MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4548542 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:20:50 +0100 4548542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419284&cid=t_109295_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FlPZS9ZfA6Hc%2F Discussion focused on Brain Fitness, to take place on Monday March 14th in honor of Brain Awareness Week 2011 (March 14-20th). Let’s discuss burning issues together: Why care about neuroplasticity and the possibilities it offers to enrich our quality of life? What does cognitive reserve research mean to the way we learn, work, play, live? What is Brain Training — and what is not? All the conversation be virtual, via social media tools. You can learn more here. This edition of SharpBrains monthly eNewslet­ter brings many articles on those topics. Enjoy! Research Bites The value of neuroimaging: Researcher Joaquin Anguera from UCSF shares with us what a par­tic­i­pant goes through when vol­un­teering for a neu­ro­science exper­i­ment these days. How to boost self-control: Dav... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419284 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:47:10 +0100 4419284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405887&cid=t_109295_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJ4iZRHT3UoQ%2F More and more research suggests that our brains have difficulty differentiating between observing an action and actually participating in it. Empathy, for example, seems to hinge in part on our ability to “take on” another’s emotions through vicarious experience. I always think of this when watching a comedian fall flat. I can feel the embarrassment as if I’m standing there on stage looking at a room full of blank stares. A study in the journal Psychological Science investigated this dynamic, but from a different angle: researchers wanted to know if observing someone else exert self-control boosts or reduces one’s own self-control. Participants were asked to either take on the perspective of someone exerting self-control, or merely read about someone exerting self-control. They w... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405887 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:54:11 +0100 4405887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295032&cid=t_109295_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FnQsIVCgKkNg%2F Productivity counts, no matter what kind of job you have; no employer is going to be happy with someone who lags behind and is a slacker. However, it’s easier to be more productive at some jobs than others – jobs that have repetitive tasks and do not require too much concentration or brain work can be done at optimal speeds if not for boredom which usually butts its ugly head in; productivity can be boosted at jobs that require skill with concentration, interest and undivided attention; but for jobs that require creativity, how do you boost productivity? If your creative muse dries up and inspiration remains elusive, how do you force yourself to be productive? How do you boost productivity when you’re an artist, a writer, a designer, or in any similar profession? Do the most when th... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295032 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:08:20 +0100 4295032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045096&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnurses-and-doctors-need-coffee-the-most%2F2010.10.08 Nurses and doctors depend on coffee to perform their jobs the most of any profession, reports a survey. Nurses ranked first and doctors second when asked if they needed coffee to get through their day. The rest of the coffee-fueled careers were a mixed bag of white collar and blue collar positions. Among other findings: – 48 percent of those in the Northeast said they were less productive without coffee, compared to 34 percent of Midwesterners. – 40 percent of those aged 18 to 24 said they can’t concentrate as well without coffee. – 37 percent said they drink two or more cups a day. NOTE: The study was funded by CareerBuilder and Dunkin’ Donuts. *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045096 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4045096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3962032&cid=t_109295_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FugEn8jUfHEY%2F It’s three pm. You’re feeling undeniably sluggish. You keep trying to focus on what you’re supposed to be doing … but somehow you’ve ended up looking at amusing pictures of cats. Again. At least you’ve got your eyes open. Just about. It’s a warm afternoon and you wish you could take a nap. In fact, your desk looks quite inviting. You could just put your head down for a minute… When you’re struggling for energy in the middle of the day, well-meaning tips like “get more sleep” or “practice yoga every morning” aren’t going to help. So here are seven easy, instant things you can do for a real energy boost. #1: Listen to Fast-Paced Music This works for me, every time. If I’m feeling tired or fed up, I put ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3962032 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:19:36 +0100 3962032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767320&cid=t_109295_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffood-for-men%2F This article may help focus in on healthy foods. Foods men should include in their diets to improve health and prevent disease. Men are different from women in all kinds of ways — including their nutritional needs. Just as women need particular nutrients during pregnancy or for protection from breast cancer, men need nutrients that can help them maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more. Many foods that tend to be favorites among men are not the best choices for good health. Yet a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and cancer, the No. 1 and No. 2 killers for men over 35. They can also enhance performance, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, notes that any food that is good for the cardiovascular system i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767320 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:02:00 +0100 3767320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746710&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fspeedy-weight-loss-15-metabolism-boosters%2F Losing weight might boil down to a simple “calories in, calories out” equation, but the speedier your metabolism, the more that equation works in your favor. Not sure what to do beyond your regular workout and low-calorie meal? Check out these 15 tips for increasing your metabolism from Women’s Health: When You Wake Up: Eat a good breakfast - Eating a balanced breakfast every morning is important for keeping your metabolism revved; without it, your body goes into starvation mode to conserve energy. Drink Coffee - Caffeine stimulates your metabolism and nervous system, and a recent study published in Physiology & Behavior shows that those who drank coffee in the morning had a 16% faster metabolic rate than those who didn’t. Drink Cold Water – Studies have... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746710 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:47:55 +0100 3746710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699463&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185262%2F Ready, Set, Comment: This week, to celebrate our new super-easy commenting system, we’re giving away five prizes to the authors of our five favorite comments of the week. So just put your best comment faces on and have at it! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699463 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:44:39 +0100 3699463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683589&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-reader-special-giveaway-comment-and-win%2F We’re not sure if you’ve noticed (nudge, nudge), but we recently revamped our comments section. You don’t have to register and get a password or anything like that anymore – you can just comment. To celebrate, we’re giving away five prizes to the five best comments of this week. Yes, you read that right – five readers will win just by leaving a comment. We must be crazy! We are, but in a good way. We hate to point out the obvious, but the more awesome the comment, the better chance you have of winning. Leave your best comment below by 6 p.m. EST this Sunday, June 27, 2010, and you could win: 25 Packets of EBOOST An all-natural, delicious, sugar-free alternative to all the high-calorie, chemical-filled energy drinks out there. Carol’s Daughter Love Butter... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683589 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:00:19 +0100 3683589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533802&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvitamin-c-15-ways-to-eat-your-daily-dose%2F The daily recommended dose of vitamin C for adults is 60 mg, but some nutritionists recommend getting up to 500 mg of the immune-boosting, antioxidant-rich super vitamin. You can get it in supplements and artificially concocted drinks, but most nutritionists will tell you that it’s best to get your vitamins through the food you eat. Click on the gallery below to see 15 of our favorite ways to eat your C: Post from: BlissTree Vitamin C: 15 Ways to Eat Your Daily Dose (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533802 Tue, 04 May 2010 19:13:47 +0100 3533802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044879&cid=t_109295_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F2wBLXqKGsKE%2F Discussion on the future of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy; United BioSource acquires Cognitive Drug Research; innovative partnership between Navigenics and Posit Science; new research on brain impact of Tetris; how a drop in visual skills may precede Alzheimer’s Disease;  excellent report by the National Academies for the US Army available for free now. Brain Teaser Who will you believe, me or your own eyes? discover the 3 Winners of the 2009 Best Visual Illusion of the Year Contest. Neuroscientists Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik, who help organize the contest, will give a fun demo on Magic and the Brain at SharpBrains Summit, to discuss the limits of human perception and cognition. Enjoy the final month of 2009! (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044879 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:30:59 +0100 3044879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782102&cid=t_109295_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FCMk8YTJmeK4%2F Every time I read something about boosting memory skills, I just cringe. The suggestions I see usually have to do with things no one has time (or let’s face it, really wants) to do. But this article from CNN gave some great suggestions from the age of 30 and up. Each age group has some suggestions for making your memory strong, and they aren’t difficult. In some cases, they are even pretty fun. In the your 40s, for example, they recommend playing more. Just dragging out some games and even inviting someone over for conversation and game playing. In this economy, this suggestion not only helps the memory but your bottom line. In your 30s, they recommend working out and doing a crossword puzzle, or something else that uses both your body and mind together. In your 50s, something... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782102 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:45:09 +0100 2782102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2682028&cid=t_109295_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ftop-dentist-websites-by-tnt-dental%2F This week, at http://TIPS.TNTDental.com, dentists who want to boost their website traffic NOW can read practical tips on how to make it happen. TNT Dental suggests a professional website analysis, which they offer totally free. The TNT SEO experts will review your site with you and point out problems that affect your search engine optimization. Once that’s done, you can pursue ideas to supplement your website’s search engine strategy. Learn more about these topics in this week’s TNT TIPS blog… Having realistic traffic expectations Optimizing your dental blogs Pay-per-click advertising campaigns Leveraging your expertise Social networking Advertising your site in collateral Read “Boost Your Dental Website’s Traffic NOW!” and visit TNT Dental onlin... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2682028 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:20:51 +0100 2682028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660831&cid=t_109295_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-mouthful-of-goodness-probiotics-for-oral-health%2F Probiotics S. salivarius and B. coagulens promote good bacteria that fight bad bacteria in the mouth. A new lozenge called Advanced Oral Hygiene, by Life Extension, used twice daily after brushing, improves oral and digestive health. These particular probiotics may also improve the immune system’s response, as well. B. coagulens helps white blood cells detect bad bacteria and gives “natural killer cells” an energy boost. S. salivarius deters inflammatory cytokines in the body. Another benefit, and a result of the digestive benefits, Advanced Oral Hygiene lozenges promote fresh breath. Studies show that 85% of participating halitosis patients experienced improvement. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660831 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:56:00 +0100 2660831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442198&cid=t_109295_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Ffood-investigation-what-can-you-eat-for-ibd%2F Welcome back from the three day holiday.  I hope that you had a good Memorial Day.  We didn’t do anything special, just visited our family and hung around the house.  Our daughter spent the holiday at her friend’s pool which allowed my husband and I to have a “Lost-athon.”  We caught up on all of the TV episodes of Lost that we haven’t watched.  That was fun because we never watch three in a row.  This weekend was also great because my husband did most of the cooking (yay)!!  I am in a rut again with food.  I just don’t want to try too many different things because I like to feel good so I prefer to eat the foods that I know are safe. I have been trying this new protein antioxidant drink called Mix1 to see if it will be a good additional source o... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442198 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:26:38 +0100 2442198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463564&cid=t_109295_180_f&fid=38602&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.armstrongmethod.com%2Fblog%2Fgive-your-self-esteem-a-boost-awaken-your-intuition%2F Do you suffer from low-esteem?  Do you question your choices and often doubt your decisions?  Is your self-talk negative?  Are you your own worst critic? Have you thought of using your intuition to give your self-esteem a boost? What is Intuition? Intuition is an immensely powerful tool that’s available to everyone.  I am a big fan of intuition and I speak of it often in my classes and workshops. A natural ability, intuition is something deep within us all.  It is a powerful sense of knowing something without a logical rationale for how it is known or where the information came from.  For many of us, our upbringing during childhood forced us to abandon our intuition at early ages because it was considered abnormal, childish or freakish to entertain such an irrational idea as inform... Armstrong Method blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463564 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:50:28 +0100 2463564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509984&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D29 M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories has posted the June issue of Waiting for Baby, the newsletter for expectant parents.  This month’s issue has a great article on preparing the baby’s nursery.  With summer here, it also includes tips on boosting your energy. Enjoy! (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509984 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:35:30 +0100 1509984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331746&cid=t_109295_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F259320050%2F Interested a good, non-technical, summary of the implications of recent brain science in our daily lives? Biologist John Medina offers that in his article below (as part of our Author Speaks Series) and in his new book: Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School. Enjoy! (Note: John will be in the Bay Area on April 8 and 9th, speaking at Google and San Jose Rotary). ---------------------- Brain Rules -- By John Medina Go ahead and multiply the number 8,388,628 x 2 in your head. Can you do it in a few seconds? There is a young man who can double that number 24 times in the space of a few seconds. He gets it right every time. There is a boy who can tell you the exact time of day at any moment, even in his sleep. There is a girl who can correctly determi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331746 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:34:18 +0100 1331746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1119970&cid=t_109295_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F207339914%2F This article was written by Larry McCleary, M.D, for SharpBrains.com's Author Speaks Series. Dr. McCleary (blog) is a former acting Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Denver Children's Hospital. He is trained and has practiced as a pediatric neurosurgeon and has completed post-graduate training in theoretical physics. His scientific publications span the fields of metabolic medicine, tumor immunology, biotechnology and neurological disease. He is the author of The Brain Trust Program: A Scientifically Based Three-Part Plan to Improve Memory, Elevate Mood, Enhance Attention, Alleviate Migraine and Menopausal Symptoms, and Boost Mental Energy (Perigee Trade, 2007). aging, Author Speaks Series, Best of the Brain, book, book agent, book publishing, boost mental energy, brain building diet, ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1119970 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:16:05 +0100 1119970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002854&cid=t_109295_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F179717229%2Fmega_brain_boost_three_times_a.html Have you heard about Nintendo’s new Mega Brain Boost … which is expected out in January 2008? What will it do? Mega Brain Boost will introduce 15 sets of multiple choice mega brain training drills, which take 1 or 2 two-players … and is designed to enhance mental acumen. Ken Gold, VP of marketing at Majesco… Each game within Mega Brain Boost offers a completely different set of fun, yet challenging, brain training problems designed to enhance mental acuity. Mega Brain Boost’s based on Doctor Kawashima’s highly respected research and Dr. Makoto Shichida’s Right Brain Development theory. It’s worth checking out. Shichida claims people can develop their right brains by increasing recognition of images, shapes, spatial patterns, illustrations ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002854 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:21:05 +0100 1002854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=907135&cid=t_109295_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F161816030%2Ftone_boosts_business.html Tone starts with each of us … how we wake up … what we say to family before we leave for work … and how we interact with others during the day. Yet tone also ripples into entire teams. It’s the body language of words, the force that pulls opposite views together like iron filings to a magnet, and the glue in successful business deals. How so? Simply put, tone boosts business when people …-- feel free to express alternative ideas without an avalanche attack -- expect excellence at the end, but accept imperfections along the way-- contribute differences because they feel valued by team members-- can see issues as others describe them when conflicts strike-- facilitate different voices to engage opposing responses-- show positive attitudes to others... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=907135 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:51:32 +0100 907135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=906217&cid=t_109295_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F161547196%2Fopposites_to_judgement_that_sp.html In workplaces that thrive – the opposite of judgment is a jazzy solution.  Why so? Instead of an emphasis on the problem … people who come with solutions look to create a winning process. Have you seen it? It’s much the same as … medicine that improves health … in contrast to malady naming that adds stress.  How does it work?When wisdom come with ways to make it happen – the gizmos offered can spike a workplace. It’s actually quite simple…1. See spelling errors pop up in posts … and send an email that describes how to use spell check2. Hear racist cracks at work and invite people of different cultures to help you respond with a new model for respect and inclusion they could live with at work.3. Taste bland food in your ca... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=906217 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:26:20 +0100 906217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1147435&cid=t_109295_107_f&fid=36698&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminingdrugs.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fopen-source-tournament-rdkit-enters.html Egon is right! It is great that more and more open source tools are entering the drug design arena. On the other hand, we really need some benchmarking and feature comparisons for allowing to learn which tools should be used for which tasks.Noel dashed off an email to Greg Landrum, the main developer (who it turns out is also the developer of YAeHMOP (Yet Another extended Huckel Molecular Orbital Package) ), and he asked him what the story was. Two days ago, he returned from holidays and pointed Noel to the correct website and the documentation, and Noel couldn't believe what he was seeing...Some features that are cool:(1) Molecules based on the Boost Graph Library(2) All the Python stuff works for me on Windows!(3) 2D depiction!!!(4) 2D depiction that mimics 3D conformations!!!(5) 2D --> ... Mining Drug Space blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1147435 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:40:00 +0100 1147435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=865470&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F12%2Fboost-glycemic-control-with-vitamin-c%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Research, Products, Allie Beatty, CareInsulin not only moves glucose into the cells, but it also escorts Vitamin C. Blood sugar hogs the seats on the bus in most diabetics, therefore reducing the amount of Vitamin C we can absorb. This is the premise of The GAA Theory: high glucose levels hinder vitamin C entry into cells. Vitamin C is vitally important for many functions throughout the body - a big one being metabolism. Glucose and Vitamin C are similar in the way they enter the cells. Both molecules require help from insulin. The name for the process that brings glucose and Vitamin C through cell membranes is insulin-mediated uptake. The insulin-mediated uptake of glucose and vitamin C uses white blood cells. White blood cells have more insulin pum... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=865470 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 865470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=853878&cid=t_109295_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F154306088%2F3_brain_questions_for_business.html When business needs a boost ... it's worth a pause to question....If you think in new and different ways …1. Could you alter the future for business where we work? Brain research suggests that when people focus their thoughts on improved targets … they are far more likely to act on improved steps and thereby attain these targets. 2. Could you improve… even when work and others let you down? Research and observation show how those who practice doing the extraordinary are less likely to fall under pressures at work against them. Check out today’s video and story of an Iranian-American scholar who shifted her brain into improvement gears during 105 days locked up in Iran’s notorious Evin prison.3.  Could you relieve stress that leaves m... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=853878 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:13:08 +0100 853878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=837451&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F03%2Fthought-for-the-day-the-mighty-mushroom%2F Filed under: Diets, Cancer prevention foods, Thought for the DayNow I advise everyone to take all food-related recommendations with a grain of salt, because what first may appear healthy may not be in the long run -- and what is once deemed unhealthy may one day turn into a health food, like coffee.Now, here's something new to think about:It turns out the average mushroom may have healing powers. A new study out of Tufts University found that white button mushrooms help boost the body's natural immunity against tumors and viruses.Source: Woman's Day, September 12, 2007Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=837451 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 837451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750219&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F23%2Fthought-for-the-day-lemonade-fights-fatigue%2F Filed under: Thought for the DayCancer made me tired. It's a common side effect of the disease and its accompanying treatments, and it's been known to linger long after therapy stops. In order to combat my own drowsiness, I get plenty of sleep at night, I exercise just about every day -- physical activity, even when you feel too pooped to lift a finger, can increase energy levels -- and I try to eat only the healthiest foods, nothing that might make me feel sluggish. I'll take a stab at anything that might give me a boost. Maybe even lemonade, if I can find one low in sugar.Research indicates that the taste of lemons can fight fatigue by stimulating a nerve in the nose, which then sets off "wake-up" sensors in the brain. So next time you need some extra pep in the morning or a lift during ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750219 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 750219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560282&cid=t_109295_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-daily-cocktail%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Non-toxic alternatives, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, Recipe Healthy LivingThe most healthy thing that I have added to my daily menu to fight cancer right now is this simple drink that helps give me energy and gives me antioxidants and vitamins. It helps boost the immune system. It detoxifies and cleanses the body. It gives a quota of daily veggies. It has a high alkalinity that helps balance acid PH levels in the body. It is simple and it tastes good too.Vicki's Twice Daily Wheat Grass Cocktail4 ounces of organic tangerine juice4 ounces of organic carrot juice1 organic banana1 8 grams packet of Organic Wheat Grass (I prefer Amazing Grass brand)Mix together well in a blender until smooth and pour into a large glass.You can find Wheat ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560282 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 560282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=516444&cid=t_109295_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1235 Palminfocenter reports that physicians in Jupiter Medical Center, FL are now using Treo 680’s to boost their productivity. The system employs a joint wireless solution from AT&T Inc. and Palm to deliver McKesson’s Horizon MobileCare Rounding application. Barry Miskin, M.D., general surgeon, says, “With the Treo 680 smart device, my time is used more efficiently at the hospital. I can look up patient information before performing surgery, and if there is a discrepancy, have it addressed immediately. The Treo 680 has met and exceeded all my expectations. I was a skeptic at first, but now I can’t imagine performing my day-to-day tasks without it. I find that I work more efficiently because I can view all of my patients’ data even before I arrive at the hospi... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=516444 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:31:47 +0100 516444