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 'deprivation'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:51:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158861&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F22%2Fsocial-networks-their-role-in-addressing-poverty%2F Title: Social networks: Their role in addressing poverty Scan or click to download ‘Social networks: Their role in addressing poverty’ The Skinny: Considers the role of social networks in delivering social capital and their consequential impact on poverty. Finds that they are not a substitute for financial resources. It is only those with sufficient financial resources that think it is. Investment, then, is still required. Where social networks do help people in poverty, there is no short cut or substitute for the kind of state-funded investments that have helped people to capitalise on the social networks they do have (training, financial support and effective equality practice). Suggests therefore that there is an over emphasis on the Big Society. Publisher: JRF Published:... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158861 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:15:31 +0100 5158861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130649&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fpeeling-the-onion-learning-tips-and-tools-from-the-health-inequalities-scrutiny-programme%2F Title: Peeling the onion: Learning, tips and tools from the Health Inequalities Scrutiny Programme Click or scan to download 'Peeling the onion: Learning, tips and tools from the Health Inequalities Scrutiny Programme' The Skinny: Report from the Centre for Public Scrutiny considering best practice in scrutiny of health inequalities by offering tips and tools from the Health Inequalities Scrutiny Programme. Topics covered are: Scrutiny and health inequalities The health inequalities challenge – and scrutiny Scrutiny and health inequalities – a public health perspective A benchmark for effective scrutiny of health inequalities Key attributes Vision, leadership and drive Community & stakeholder engagement Partnership working Local understanding Being systematic Mon... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130649 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:00:54 +0100 5130649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130651&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fthrough-the-looking-glass%2F Title: Through the looking glass Scan or click to download 'Through the looking glass' The Skinny: Report from the thinktank Demos suggesting that key priorities tackling child poverty and youth unemployment; supporting parents at key transition points in their children’s development; and encouraging positive relationships with peers short form the basis of government strategy to deal with youth issues, particularly those to do with girls. The report identifies that British teenage girls experience worse rates of binge drinking, worse levels of physical inactivity and more frequent incidences of teen pregnancy than their European counterparts andevidence that twice as many teenage girls as teenage boys suffer from ‘teen angst’. Publisher: Demos Published: April 2011 Size: 1... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130651 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:53:14 +0100 5130651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107795&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4yVzP4tkVKE%2F We all want to be that woman–you know, the one who never lets a day pass without posting about her five zillion accomplishments on Facebook. The woman who got up at 5am, did a two-hour workout, dressed in her perfectly-pressed suit, worked all day (in heels, no less), stopped at the bank, the grocery store and Target on her way home, did a quickie change of clothes, met friends out for dinner and made it home just in time to pay some bills, do the laundry and read three more chapters of her favorite book before getting up the next day to do it all over again. If this doesn’t sound like your day—or your energy level, you’re not alone. According to Health magazine, women are exhausted. In fact, we are four times more tired than men. And it has nothing to do with our incre... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107795 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:12:56 +0100 5107795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997521&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fare-sleep-deprived-medical-residents-more-likely-to-make-mistakes%2F2011.07.04 As of this writing, 5 air traffic controllers have been found asleep at the switch. By the time this piece is posted, several others may have joined the slumber party. Keep in mind, there’s a lot more snoozing in the towers than we’re aware of. We don’t know the denominator here. Our wise reactive government has recently issued orders that airport control towers must not be manned by only one individual. Somehow, prior to NappingGate, our bloated and inefficient government that is riddled with redundancy, thought that one sole guy watching the radar at night was sufficient. There are some jobs where nodding off poses no risk. Let me test my readers’ acumen on this issue. Which of the following professions would not be at risk if an unscheduled siesta occurred? A race car driver A ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997521 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4997521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960241&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FL9IxCWdveYI%2F If the idea of gently swinging on a hammock induces an immediate state of relaxation, then continue reading. Research conducted at the University of Geneva that was published in the journal Current Biology used an “experimental hammock” to observe the sleep patterns of its 12 volunteers. Apparently they observed a faster transition to sleep in each and every subject when the hammock was “rocking.” According to Dr. Michel Muhlethaler, who co-led the research: “…swaying from side to side specifically increased the duration of deep non-dreaming sleep, where eyes are still which normally accounts for about half of a good night’s sleep.” Some are skeptical of the study — the number of test subjects was small, and all were healthy men who had no record of problems with sleep. B... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960241 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:29:40 +0100 4960241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934643&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXaLHgO3UbTg%2F Ah, men. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em, right? Well it also seems we can’t get a good night’s sleep with them either. A survey conducted by the British Lung Foundation found that 41% of women cite their male partners’ snoring as the main reason they are kept up at night, resulting in sleep deprivation. According to the figures, this translates to a third of all women losing an average of three weeks’ sleep every year. I usually enjoy being kept up at night by my man, but this wasn’t exactly what I had in mind (wink wink). Luckily, there are ways to still get your shut-eye and save your relationship, without shaming him to the couch. Get him to a doctor: medical experts warn that snoring is usually symptomatic of larger hea... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934643 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:38:11 +0100 4934643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767705&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fnapping-neurons-impair-performance-in.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767705 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:55:00 +0100 4767705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753887&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FzZo23Y8nGPU%2F Arianna Huffington isn’t known for her mental health advice, but last week at an Urban Zen event, “The Politics of Sustainable Wellness,” put on by Donna Karan, the media mogul sounded off about what makes her happy and ultimately, keeps her in good mental and physical health. So what makes one of Forbes’ Most Influential Women in Media feel good? Sleep, mostly. And a few things she likes to call her “joy triggers,” too. The event was third in a series of talks hosted by Dr. Frank Lipman, M.D., called “Conversations in Sustainable Health.” (We’ve posted about the first two here and here.) While past talks have focused on research and medicine, Huffington talked more about the practicalities — both political and personal — of getting... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753887 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:29:16 +0100 4753887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753891&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FBVk7sxxWYy0%2F At Blisstree, we’re all about trying to get happier and healthier in order to live better, and we hope to help you do the same every day. But, of course, it’s not always easy to know how to make that intangible dream of happiness a reality. And even if you do know how to do it, it’s pretty challenging to keep all the parts of your life in balance so that often-elusive health and happiness last as long as possible. So I asked M.D., board-certified psychiatrist, and Blisstree contributor Dale Archer to give us ten steps we can take to promote and achieve lasting happiness in our own lives (and these are tactics he actually shares with his patients). So what are we waiting for? Let’s get happy — and healthy. 1. Exercise. Even if you’re not a gym rat, walkin... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753891 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:50:20 +0100 4753891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684625&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FhEsdhD61TSg%2F For all our chronic gripes about our monthly flow—pain, mood swings, excessive bloating, pimples—a period missed often signals a serious change in the body. Pregnancy is, of course, the most common cause for a cycle change, but there’s a bevy of reasons why your monthly bill may be a no-show. As you review our list of 12, it’s worth noting that they’re interconnected. In Western medicine, we often forget that the body is one constantly moving machine and that one malfunction can throw the whole thing off. When seeking diagnosis and treatment for irregular menses, it’s best to start with your PCP or gynecologist. After that, he or she may recommend that you visit a specialist such as a reproductive endocrinologist, a neurologist, a nutritionist, or even a psychiatrist or psychol... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684625 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:50:55 +0100 4684625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626769&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F23%2Fkaleidoscope-3-2011-wk-12%2F It has been long since I have posted a Kaleidoscope post with a “kaleidoscope” of facts, findings, views and news gathered over the last 1-2 weeks. There have been only 2 editions: Kaleidoscope 1 (2009 wk 47) and 2 (2010 wk 31). Here is some recommended reading from the previous two weeks. Benlysta (belimumab) approved by FDA for treatment of lupus. Belimumab is [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626769 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:37:20 +0100 4626769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600583&cid=t_101777_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F25094966%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7ESelling-to-the-Sleepy.htm Late-night infomercials and commercials often promote subjects like buying real-estate with no money down and other get-rich quick schemes. While these promotions are broadcast in the wee hours because air time is cheaper and more readily available, it turns out there’s solid science behind this timing. In a new study, Duke university researchers found significant [...] CommentsI'm an old-school insomniac (the only time I ever slept ... by JenniferRelated StoriesUse Ratings to Improve REAL SatisfactionWhen Loyalty Points Beat Price DifferencesBorder Bias: How to Beat It (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600583 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:06:50 +0100 4600583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549536&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fcdc-more-than-1-in-3-americans-are.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549536 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0100 4549536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549874&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FsuzGuozNfM0%2F photo: Thinkstock The five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance – are tools to help us frame and identify what we may be feeling. The fifth stage is acceptance. We often misinterpret it to mean, you are “all right” or “OK” with what has happened. This is not acceptance. Will we ever feel OK or all right about the loss of a loved one? This stage is about accepting the reality that our loved one is physically gone and recognizing that this new reality is the permanent reality. Acceptance looks like remembering, recollecting, reorganizing and reinvesting. As hard as it is, we begin to realize sadly that it was our loved one’s time to die — always too soon for us, and probably too soon for him or her, too. Perhaps he... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549874 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:10:41 +0100 4549874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4535854&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fadhd-and-late-bedtimes-dont-mix-for.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4535854 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:12:00 +0100 4535854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536242&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FqpBJtxVh87A%2F photo: Thinkstock Get this: According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 25% of Americans taking an antidepressant have not received any clinical diagnosis. More and more, people are getting treated for a mental health problem that may not exactly exist, or more likely, are receiving medication for the wrong condition. Over the last few decades, the booming pharma industry has given us a myriad of pills to choose from in order to chase the blues. For those trying to decide on which one, it’s important to see a psychiatrist — the doctor who traditionally prescribes psychotropic medications — because other doctors may not be quite up to speed on the nuances of the various meds currently on the market. “There’s a movement among primary care physicians t... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536242 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:31:08 +0100 4536242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4477668&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F09%2Fnursing-times-2010-vol-107-no-5%2F Fade Fave: Pregnancy and social difficulties Fade Skinny: A new NICE guideline advises how to care for pregnant women in difficult circumstances who may be reluctant to use services. Download the guideline at www.nice.org.uk/CG110 Contact the Library for a copy of the Nursing Times article Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals, NHS, Pregnancy Tagged: Care, Pregnancy, Social Deprivation, Social Factors, Social Problems, Support (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4477668 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:59:48 +0100 4477668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450028&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fshort-sleep-adds-to-colon-cancer-risk.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450028 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:09:00 +0100 4450028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4432918&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fsleep-deprivation-may-help-in-emotional.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4432918 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:33:00 +0100 4432918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433244&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6DZp_m33Fjo%2F If you can think of anything better than curling up on the couch, closing your eyes, and drifting off to sleep for half-an-hour, we’d like to hear it. Naps are delightful. Plus, they reduce fatigue, can increase alertness, improve your mood, boost the immune system and even strengthen memory, performance, and lead to fewer mistakes. So why aren’t you taking one now? Oh, right. You’re an adult and all daylight hours are spent in an office, while evening hours are dedicated to family and non-work-related tasks. Granted, adult nap time is difficult to execute during the week (unless you have a very understanding boss with a couch in his/her office), but here five reasons why you should make taking one a priority: The average adult does not get enough sleep. You don’t need a doctor... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433244 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:26:40 +0100 4433244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429155&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6DZp_m33Fjo%2F If you can think of anything better than curling up on the couch, closing your eyes, and drifting off to sleep for half-an-hour, we’d like to hear it. Naps are delightful. Plus, they reduce fatigue, can increase alertness, improve your mood, boost the immune system and even strengthen memory, performance, and lead to fewer mistakes. So why aren’t you taking one now? Oh, right. You’re an adult and all daylight hours are spent in an office, while evening hours are dedicated to family and non-work-related tasks. Granted, adult nap time is difficult to execute during the week (unless you have a very understanding boss with a couch in his/her office), but here five reasons why you should make taking one a priority: The average adult does not get enough sleep. You don’t need a doctor... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429155 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:26:40 +0100 4429155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419345&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYSBPJQX2DL4%2F photo: Thinkstock Apples are good for you. Except when they’re not. Worry about fat, but be extra worried about carbohydrates. Eat six small meals a day. Actually, scratch that: Eat three regular-size meals instead. There’s a reason hundreds of thousands of people throw in the nutrition and exercise towels every day, and it has little to do with the sweat equity involved. Most of them simply get tired of trying to figure out what to believe when it comes to the “rules” that can potentially make their life miserable. Why sacrifice carbs if the complex variety is good for us? Why sip 50 grams of protein if we can only digest 30-35 grams of it in one sitting? The phrase that comes to mind is “paralysis by analysis.” Some people want complete, concrete answers before striking o... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419345 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:21:53 +0100 4419345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419347&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fu94sp041YWY%2F Vanessa Giacoppo was completing her final year of college when her health took a nosedive. The once vibrant and slim 26-year-old now barely recognized herself. “I felt like I had mono. I was sleeping all the time,” says Giacoppo. “At one point, my mother wondered if I was pregnant because I’d gained so much weight.” There were other problems, too. She was eating more than usual; her skin was very dry; and her hair and nails were brittle. So Vanessa went to the doctor and had the full battery of tests. The blood work revealed that while she wasn’t producing enough thyroid hormones (known as T3 and T4), her thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was elevated. The labs pointed to a disease known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition in which antibodies attack the gland ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419347 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:24:34 +0100 4419347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411483&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F28%2Fhealth-matters-2010-issue-79%2F This article discusses the relation between low income families and poor diet. The article considers the intake of fruit and vegetables, skipping of meals and being able to afford and access healthier foods for those on low incomes (Available from Fade Library) Filed under: Deprivation, Diet, Lifestyle Tagged: Diet, Healthy lifestyles, Income, Nutrition (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411483 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:49:03 +0100 4411483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355842&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FY6JgPL60xWE%2F Rest. Drink lots of fluids. This is pretty much standard get-well advice from doctors and mothers around the world when it comes to the common cold. Getting lots of rest may very well help you feel better sooner, but according to The New York Times, a recent study by a team of Australian scientists argues that drinking extra fluids during a cold may not do much good at all in terms of healing. While they admit that keeping hydrated while sick is important, they believe the “drink more fluids” line needs to be studied more closely to determine its validity. It appears that our well-meaning docs (and moms) may have been dispensing bad medical advice to us all along. So what methods to you use to try to beat the common cold? Take our poll: Post from: BlissTree Drinking More Fluid... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355842 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:14:09 +0100 4355842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331163&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmRDCUlAiUEM%2F photo: Thinkstock On Friday afternoon I wrote a post about my husband’s “dream” to have separate bedrooms, and several Blisstree readers have already made their strong opinions known about the subject in our comments section. (Keep them coming, people!) I’d like to address one specific reader’s comments in this follow-up post. I’m very grateful to this reader (Katie) for sharing her thoughts, because they bring up other important aspects of the separate bedrooms debate. Here’s Katie’s comment, which has been edited for clarity: A marriage or relationship is in trouble when a couple can’t even stand to be in the same room together while sleeping. The wife in this article wants to come to bed after her husband is asleep, then make the room no... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331163 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:04:09 +0100 4331163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322635&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F_Oz4OgLel1w%2F photo: Thinkstock My husband has a dream: Separate bedrooms. It’s a dream he’s had for a while. It’s a simple dream, yet one that can create serious complications in a marriage. And two single beds in the same room a la Lucy and Ricky won’t do. In his dreamland, my husband requires his own bedroom with his own bed, and a door that closes. But the reality is that we live in New York City, where having an apartment with an extra room is the equivalent of winning a $300 million Powerball lottery (and as likely). Don’t get me wrong: My marriage isn’t in trouble (that I know of). My husband doesn’t want his own bedroom because we fight and slam doors and need to spend time apart. (Although we’re perfectly capable of doing all of the above.) He dre... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322635 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:00:44 +0100 4322635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275161&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fbeauty-sleep-more-than-myth.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275161 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:07:00 +0100 4275161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272468&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FzHEyHg8GtoI%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post about night pain and cancer by Dr. Julie Silver on AOL Health. Do you have pain that awakens you at night? If so, it’s time to check in with your doctor. Night pain is a red flag in medicine — something that doctors are taught in medical school to worry about. It’s important to investigate the source of the night pain and make sure that it is properly diagnosed and treated. You may be wondering why night pain is more worrisome to doctors than day pain. Medically speaking, the reason doctors worry about night pain is pretty simple. Usually, when you rest your body, it feels better. Getting the weight off your joints tends to help with arthritic pain. Relaxing your muscles helps muscular pain. Stretching out in a supportive bed alleviat... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272468 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:00:07 +0100 4272468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259096&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiLmiS5lMS3E%2F Yak Attack: Is talking in your sleep potentially dangerous to your health? Wake up and listen to the answer. (via Vitamin G) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259096 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:30:07 +0100 4259096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245521&cid=t_101777_136_f&fid=39215&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancersuucks.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fback-in-cold.html California was a pleasant surprise. i will write more on it when i am not exhausted and having to immediately go to sleep so I can get up in 5 hours and go back to work again. Binge working in order to get a bunch of days off so that i can run off to california again.And oh yeah, I have nothing to say about cancer. i kind of forgot about it. What is it anywaay? (Source: Cancer does suck but it is a little funny.) Cancer does suck but it is a little funny. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245521 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:35:00 +0100 4245521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241888&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4pZ_ib0tcPE%2F For anyone who’s celebrating the holidays in a different time zone this year, now is when you’re stocking up on sleep drugs and steeling yourself for a real hit to your beauty rest. We’d say you deserve whatever you need to get through a night in your mother-in-law’s guest room, and sleep expert Lisa Shives, M.D., says using sleep drugs to reset your inner clock isn’t really that bad. But getting enough sleep doesn’t have to involve a prescription, even if you are crossing time zones. Shives offers the following suggestions for curing your jet lag, naturally: If You’re Traveling Eastward, Avoid Morning Sun — Light stimulates chemicals in our brains that keep us awake, so if you find yourself east of home, avoid sun in the mornings and get as much... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241888 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:10:01 +0100 4241888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225525&cid=t_101777_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FHl1KqwaeMo8%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post on the connection between sleep and weight loss by Liz Neporant on That’s Fit. It turns out that the saying “you snooze, you lose” may be more accurate than anyone realized. There’s mounting evidence that the right amount of sleep is an important part of the weight maintenance equation. The results of a recent University of Chicago study found that cutting back on sleep limits the effects of dieting. When the dieters in this study got a good night’s rest, they doubled the amount of weight loss from fat compared to dieters who tossed and turned. Adequate slumber also seemed to help the dieters keep their hunger in check, making it easier for them to stick with a healthier, lower-calorie eating plan. Numerous other studies a... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225525 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:30:06 +0100 4225525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190244&cid=t_101777_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FVf9RDDoJqBk%2F photo: Thinkstock We like sleeping with a little bit of light in our bedrooms, whether it comes from the moon or our fancy solar-powered night light. We’d prefer not to fumble around in complete darkness if we wake up mid-slumber, but research shows that if we want to be healthy and happy, we might have to. New studies suggest that trying to sleep with a light in the room (even if it isn’t bright) could make you cranky and irritable the next day. Do you sleep in total darkness, or do you like a little light? We already know that sleeping with a light source could be making you gain weight. It might be time to invest in some heavy duty curtains. via Vitamin G Post from: BlissTree Dozing In the Dark Is Best For Your Health (And Mood) (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190244 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:01:49 +0100 4190244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167501&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fsleep-loss-linked-to-heart-disease-and.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167501 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:05:00 +0100 4167501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155277&cid=t_101777_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FooUh_lW-i6Y%2F Snooze Button: We always knew that napping was the secret to success. (via The Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155277 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:02:28 +0100 4155277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151792&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-doctors-are-paid-less-unnecessary-prescriptions-drop%2F2010.11.09 Take medical uncertainty. Add financial incentive to treat. Voila! Increased utilization. Now take away financial incentive to treat. Guess what you get? MedPageToday explains, in the case of hormone therapy for prostate cancer: Medicare accomplished what clinical guidelines and evidence-based medicine couldn’t: it reduced unnecessary use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer. Inappropriate use decreased by almost 30% from 2003 to 2005, following enactment of the Medicare Modernization Act, which lowered physician reimbursement for ADT. Appropriate use of ADT did not change during the same time period, according to an article in the Nov. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. “Our findings suggest that reductions in reimbursement may influence the de... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151792 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:00:48 +0100 4151792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139188&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F05%2Fresponse-to-the-treasury-committee-inquiry-on-the-spending-review-to-inform-treasury-committee%25e2%2580%2599s-inquiry-on-decision-making-and-other-aspects-of-the-recent-spending-review%2F Title: Response to the Treasury Committee Inquiry on the Spending Review: To inform Treasury Committee’s inquiry on decision-making and other aspects of the recent Spending Review Skinny: Response to the Treasury Committee’s call for evidence on the spending review. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is committed to informing changes in policy and practice based on evidence from research, from practical demonstration work and from the lives of people directly affected by social issues and problems. The response to the Treasury Committee’s inquiry on the spending review registers their concern that the spending review was not sufficiently based on available evidence about poverty and disadvantage in the UK. Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation Size of Publication: 7 Published: 04/11/201... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139188 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:57:23 +0100 4139188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125080&cid=t_101777_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fw3WMxYf7s2E%2F Does Being an Extrovert: Make you sleepier? (via CNN) Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125080 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:42:11 +0100 4125080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4117955&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fsleepy-gene-worsens-effects-of-sleep.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4117955 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:01:00 +0100 4117955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119124&cid=t_101777_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fi-2gzHZrwbQ%2F photo: Thinkstock We’re not big fans of pumping ourselves full of cold medicine the second our noses start running. But we’re also not fond of feeling like crap all day. Luckily, The Daily Green has got 12 all-natural, at-home remedies to get us through cold season. 1. For a cough: Put three tablespoons of dried thyme into a pint of boiling water. Once it cools, add a cup of honey and take one teaspoon every hour (if needed). 2. To prevent colds: Eat a diet rich in vitamin C to keep colds at bay. 3. For a runny nose: Add garlic to your food for a few days, and kiss your snot goodbye. 4.  For nosebleeds: Eat a cup of leafy greens daily to get the vitamin K you need to keep your capillaries strong against dry indoor air. 5. For sore throats: To soothe your aching throat, try a j... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119124 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:20:34 +0100 4119124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119125&cid=t_101777_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FgK2ziCQUOsU%2F Check out this post from Deborah Huso on AOL Health. For those of us who always look admiringly at colleagues who seem to be able to breeze through anything regardless of whether they’ve had three hours of sleep or 10, there may be genetic clues as to why some people require loads of caffeine to power through the workday and others don’t. A new study points to the possibility that gene variants may determine everything from how easily we fall asleep to how many times we wake up in the night. Research led by Dr. Namni Goel, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, set out to explain why some people function better on less sleep than others. The study, published in the most recent edition of Neurology, didn’t exactly answer that question, but i... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119125 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:14:26 +0100 4119125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4117956&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Freal-or-hoax-photographer-spends-40.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4117956 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:47:00 +0100 4117956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954194&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fgood-morning-9-ways-to-get-your-lazy-ass-out-of-bed%2F photo: Thinkstock I am not a morning person. I aspire to wake up early so that I can eat a leisurely breakfast while reading the paper (printed on actual paper) rather than grabbing a thing of yogurt as I run out the door, but it just hasn’t ever happened. Maybe with these tips from Care2 I’ll be able to get up earlier and easier. Care to join me? 1. Listen to your body. When you’re tired, go to bed. And get up at the same time every day, even if you accidentally stay up too late one night. You’ll eventually get your body into a cycle. 2. Remember that the sleep cycle is 90 minutes long. Instead of shooting for a solid eight hours, aim for increments of 90 minutes. You’ll feel less groggy in the morning. 3. Don’t cut out sleep all at once. If you sleep t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954194 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:30:57 +0100 3954194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946413&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhow-clean-is-your-kitchen-daily-health-quiz%2F photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Food safety is something we think about when we’re out at a restaurant, but we tend to let it slide when we’re preparing food at home. What should you make sure to do before cooking: Place raw meat in the freezer to kill germs, remove your rings and bracelets, or wash countertops? Choose all that apply. #MicroPollDiv_274956 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Sex! Why wouldn’t you be in the mood? Well, a lot of reasons, actually, including being super-tired. Sleep deprivation can totally take the zing out of your bedroom antics. Try to get seven hours of sleep nightly to get moving under the sheets again. Post from: BlissTree How Clean Is Your Kitchen? Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946413 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:39:50 +0100 3946413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929192&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffluorescent-lights-ugly-and-a-migraine-trigger%2F photo: Thinkstock People get migraines from stress, from not eating, and from being overtired — but do fluorescent lights also cause them? A recent post on the New York Times Well Blog reports that several readers have experienced migraines after being in a room with fluorescent lighting. Doctors claim there isn’t scientific evidence to support this claim, but there is an explanation for why some people associate the two. Apparently, migraine sufferers are more sensitive to light than non-sufferers, even when their head doesn’t hurt. If they see bright lights while they’re experiencing another migraine trigger, the lights could be what push them into full-blown migraine territory. Any other migraine triggers out there? via New York Times Well Blog Post from: BlissTree F... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929192 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:21:44 +0100 3929192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924851&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fa-nap-at-work-coming-to-an-office-near-you%2F If you’re feeling a little sleepy at work, you grab a cup of coffee. But employees at a Scottsdale, Arizona software company can take a little rest in either a meditation room equipped with a couch, or a futuristic sleep pod. Company leaders say that employees are happier and more productive since they’ve started taking 20-minute naps when they’re feeling tired. More and more companies are adding nap areas for worn out employees. Does your company have a quiet room for employees to rest? If so, can we use it? via Wall Street Journal Post from: BlissTree A Nap at Work: Coming to an Office Near You? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924851 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:12:23 +0100 3924851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872521&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnot-sleeping-sucks-could-cherry-juice-help-insomnia%2F photo: Thinkstock What’s the best drink for falling asleep at night? A bottle of red wine, right? Nope, but another red drink might do the trick. Researchers found that adults who drank eight ounces of tart cherry juice every morning and evening for two weeks had a significant drop in insomnia during those two weeks. The reason is the antioxidant melatonin in cherry juice. It is produced naturally by the body, and it helps make you sleepy at night and awake during the day. Would you try this to get better sleep? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Not Sleeping Sucks: Could Cherry Juice Help Insomnia? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872521 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:42:45 +0100 3872521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866952&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-6%2F Did you not have time to get your Blisstree on properly this week? You can make it up to us by clicking through the links to our 10 best posts of last week (if we do say so ourselves): 1. BOOTYCamp! Fitness Advice From Real Women In Phenomenal Shape 2. Top 10 Energy Bars From Foodtrainers Nutritionist Lauren Slayton 3. Sleep or Food: Which Is More Important? (According to Tony Schwartz, Founder of The Energy Project) 4. Cook, Lawyer, and TV Star: Q&A With The Next Food Network Star’s Serena Palumbo 5. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Baking Essentials Under $10 6. Eating, Praying, Loving In Pop Culture: A Female Mid-Life Crisis Retrospective 7. Hoop Dancing: Fun? Yes. Exercise? No. 8. Nutritionist Lauren Slayton of Foodtrainers Grills a Skeptic on Her Eating Habits 9. Beauty Product Rev... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866952 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:00:05 +0100 3866952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848848&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F193772%2F Rock-a-bye…Fully Grown Adult? The best treatment for insomnia may be a gadget about the size of an MP3 player that connects to the mastoid bone behind your ear. It creates the feeling of being rocked, and was found to be very effective at treating insomnia in lab tests. (via The Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848848 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:10:34 +0100 3848848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3826797&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fsleep-deprivation-impairs-troops-moral.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3826797 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:26:00 +0100 3826797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808590&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fwhen-sleeping-in-on-weekends-isnt.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808590 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3808590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3766915&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fbowler-scores-another-sleep-deprived.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3766915 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:14:00 +0100 3766915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721719&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F02%2Ftackling-inequalities-in-life-expectancy-in-areas-with-the-worst-health-and-deprivation%2F Title: Tackling inequalities in life expectancy in areas with the worst health and deprivation (Executive Summary) Skinny: National Audit Office report that identifies the best, cost-effective interventions in Tackling inequalities in life expectancy in areas with the worst health and deprivation. The report suggests these be employed on a larger scale in order to have a greater impact and improve value for money. The Department of Health should target its efforts on the most deprived areas of the country and develop costed proposals to maintain or increase investment in preventative interventions to tackle the conditions which lead to health inequalities. Three cost effective interventions are identified increase the prescribing of drugs to control blood pressure increase the prescribing... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721719 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:33:29 +0100 3721719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671360&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2F24-hour-endurance-races-pits-drivers.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671360 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:44:00 +0100 3671360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662391&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Flive-world-cup-coverage-causing-us.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662391 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:36:00 +0100 3662391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648265&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ftired-teenagers-prone-to-depression.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648265 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:26:00 +0100 3648265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640961&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F08%2Fpublication-of-mental-capacity-act-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-quarterly-activity-data%2F Title: Briefing on Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Skinny: Short briefing to accompany the Information Centre for Health and Social Care’s quarterly activity data for Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DOLS). It draws together the headlines about the first nine months of MCA DOLS activity and reminds practitioners of the guidance in the Code of Practice in relation to five specific practice issues that have been raised regularly with the Department during the first year of the implementation of the Safeguards. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p. Published: 26/05/10 Filed under: Grey Literature, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health, NHS Tagged: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Ethics, Grey Literature, Legislation, Mental Capacity A... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640961 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:55:10 +0100 3640961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629592&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fbefore-we-revolutionize-medicine-via.html Before we revolutionize medicine via spending hundreds of billions on IT, maybe we should first fix a far more tractable problem.From Health Beat and Maggie Mahar:A New Survey Reveals What Most Hospitals Patients Don’t Know About the Residents Who Care For Them-- Part 1 Summary: Most hospital patients have no idea that the resident treating them could be coming to the end of a 30-hour shift. If he is exhausted, the resident’s judgment may be impaired. Yesterday, the union that represents some 13,000 residents and interns nationwide (CIRSEIU), the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Public Citizen, the consumer advocacy organization based in Washington DC, , as well as sleep scientists at the Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep, announced the results of survey published... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629592 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:47:00 +0100 3629592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621337&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fauto-accident-rate-higher-for.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621337 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:49:00 +0100 3621337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617800&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffitness-and-sleep-whats-the-real-connection%2F photo: Thinkstock If you complain about having trouble sleeping, one of the first things most people will tell you is to get more exercise. The more we ramp up our fitness routine, the more our bodies will tire, and we’ll sleep more soundly, right? Not necessarily. The thing that may eliminate the hour you spend staring at the ceiling every night may just be thinking that you get enough exercise. In a study by the American College of Sports Medicine in Switzerland, 862 college students were asked to record how much they exercise, how physically fit they think they are, and how well they sleep. There was no correlation between a large amount of exercise and a good night’s sleep, but there was a correlation between how fit students perceive themselves to be and a good night&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617800 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:26:20 +0100 3617800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585578&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-20-real-ways-to-drop-the-pounds%2F photo: Thinkstock We all know that as we age, it gets harder to keep the pounds off. While it’s fun (in a bitter way) to get nostalgic about when you were 16 and could eat a pint of ice cream every day and still be an XS, Real Simple put together a list of 20 ways to lose weight for good. 1. If you begin your meals with a salad, you’ll eat less for the rest of the meal. A study proves that participants who ate a salad topped with low-fat mozzarella and low-calorie Italian dressing ate 10% less calories over the course of the entire day. 2. Speaking of salads, try this trick: Get your dressing on the side, then dip your fork in it before you spear a hunk of lettuce. You’ll get all the taste at a fraction of the calories. 3. When you’re going out to eat, order two app... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585578 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:18:55 +0100 3585578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577326&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Freducing-cancer-inequalityevidence-progress-and-making-it-happen-a-report-by-the-national-cancer-equality-initiative%2F Title: Reducing cancer inequality:evidence, progress and making it happen: a report by the National Cancer Equality Initiative Skinny: Summarises the progress made by the National Cancer Equality Initiative (NCEI) to date, and sets out the next steps for tackling inequalities in cancer, as well as promoting greater equality. It identifies a range of activity to be taken forward nationally and activity to be considered locally. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 101p. Published: 19/03/2010 Filed under: Cancer, Deprivation, Equity, Grey Literature, Health Needs, Inequalities in Health, Poverty, Quality, Social Exclusion, Social Inclusion Tagged: Cancer, Deprivation, Equity, Ethnicity, Grey Literature, Poverty, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577326 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:11:13 +0100 3577326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556038&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fstress-study-working-may-be-hazardous-to-your-health%2F photo: Thinkstock With jobs few and far between these days, many of those who are fortunate enough to be employed are forced to work long hours – sometimes seven days a week. And there’s more bad news: Not only are you missing out on your beauty sleep, but working for more than 10 hours a day also might be hazardous to your health. A joint study done at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and University College of London has shown that people who work more than 10 hours a day are 60% more likely to develop heart disease or have a heart attack than those who work only seven hours a day. But the reasons aren’t totally clear. It might be because workaholics have less time to relax and focus on themselves. And it’s not just those with high-stress jobs who are at ri... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556038 Wed, 12 May 2010 14:25:34 +0100 3556038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556028&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F11%2Fwhat-one-short-nights-sleep-does-to-your-glucose-metabolism%2F As a blogger I regularly sleep 3-5 hours just to finish a post. I know that this has its effects on how I feel the next day. I also know short nights don’t promote my clear-headedness and I also recognize short-term effects on  memory, cognitive functions, reaction time and mood (irritability), as depicted in the [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556028 Tue, 11 May 2010 17:18:36 +0100 3556028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482701&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fstudy-sleep-disturbance-symptoms-differ.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482701 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:31:00 +0100 3482701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479532&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fradio-dj-keke-luv-achieves-goal-nearly.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479532 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:21:00 +0100 3479532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471560&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fradio-dj-skips-sleep-targets-world.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471560 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:49:00 +0100 3471560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467462&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fnew-york-times-bloggers-battle-with.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467462 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:18:00 +0100 3467462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467463&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fsamsung-3d-tv-not-for-sleep-deprived.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467463 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:15:00 +0100 3467463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463343&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fstudy-sleep-starved-nights-may-fuel_13.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463343 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:24:00 +0100 3463343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463561&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-pick-me-ups-for-spent-moms%2F Though definitely a cliché, it’s true that being a mom is a full-time job (with overtime). Add multiple kids and/or a career outside the home to the equation, and you have the recipe for an extremely wiped out mommy. Here’s a list of 10 ways to help tired moms survive the day. Image: istockphoto Remember to Eat “Skipping meals literally starves the body – it’s like running the car on empty,” explained Marlene Merritt, founder of the Merritt Wellness Center to CNN.com. Drink Up A wide variety of liquids can have you on your toes again in no time – from Monster Energy Drinks to 5-hour Energy to your favorite coffee at Starbucks. Breathe Deeply Real Simple teaches us that stress leads to a failure to breathe deeply, and a failure to breathe deeply leads to f... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463561 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:50:26 +0100 3463561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456529&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcbs-doc-talks-sleep-deprivation-naps.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456529 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:21:00 +0100 3456529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3453859&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F173880%2F Sleep Deprivation to Cure Postpartum Depression: The New York Times reports that researchers find insomnia can lead to faster recovery from certain types of depression. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3453859 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:00:20 +0100 3453859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3389207&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fsocial-networks-teen-drug-use-sleep.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3389207 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:17:00 +0100 3389207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3386822&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fnation-of-walking-zombies-sleep.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3386822 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3386822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382439&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fsleep-deprivation-impairs-recognition.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382439 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:24:00 +0100 3382439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366164&cid=t_101777_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fyou-awake-yet%2F photo: Thinkstock If you managed to sync up to Daylight Saving Time this morning, you probably lost an hour’s sleep. And, according to a study published by the Journal of Applied Psychology, that means you’re more likely to get injured on the job today. Not surprisingly, lack of sleep seems to make some worker bees less alert, heightening their risk of injury on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time. At Blisstree, we’re drinking extra coffee and keeping our mugs far away from our keyboards. (from Scientific American) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366164 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:20 +0100 3366164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363601&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Factress-gwyneth-paltrow-wakes-up-to.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363601 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:10:00 +0100 3363601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350235&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F10%2Fhow-can-we-make-the-housing-market-more-stable-for-vulnerable-households%2F Title: How can we make the housing market more stable for vulnerable households? Skinny: Discusses from two different perspectives the kinds of reforms needed to provide long-term housing for disadvantaged people. These viewpoints were commissioned as part of the JRF Housing Market Taskforce programme, which aims to address the root causes of instability in the UK housing market. Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation Size of Publication: 8p Published: 05/03/2010 Filed under: Deprivation, Grey Literature, Housing, Vulnerable People Tagged: Disadvantaged Communities, Housing, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Poverty, Vulnerable People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350235 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:04:57 +0100 3350235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346411&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2Fthe-social-determinants-of-health-and-the-role-of-local-government%2F Title: The Social Determinants of Health and the Role of Local Government Skinny: Collection of articles assessing what local government can do to tackle the social conditions that lead to health inequalities.  Some of the articles are deliberately challenging and provocative; some of them present a picture of what is already happening in local government; some look to what more local authorities could do, either with additional powers or by using their existing powers and remit. The report challenges and extends current thinking. What makes people healthy and what makes them ill? Using the concept of ‘place’ to understand and reduce health inequalities Embedding health in a vision of ‘Total Place’ Local Government – what does it mean for the frontline? Local p... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346411 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:35:20 +0100 3346411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314484&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fare-you-sleep-deprived.html First you poured coffee in your breakfast cereal this morning. Then you got in the car before you realized that you were still wearing your slippers.On the way to work you failed to notice that you had driven right past your exit. Finally when you arrived at the office you got off the elevator on the wrong floor.Just a bad start to the day? Or are you missing some clear signs that you need more sleep?Earlier this week Prevention and msn listed five warning signs that you might be sleep deprived. One sign is that it is hard for you to control your emotions.“If you are chronically sleep deprived, you could act like someone with depression,” AASM member Dr. Lisa Shives told Prevention.So what about you – are you getting enough sleep? View “Seven Signs You Need Sleep” from the AASM o... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314484 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:56:00 +0100 3314484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298021&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fsleep-work-worst-sleeping-jobs.html No one wants to have a bad-paying job. But what about a “bad-sleeping” job? Are employees in some industries more likely to be sleep deprived?A new study examined the data. The results were published this month in the journal Sleep.The study involved 66,099 employed workers in the U.S. They answered questions for the National Health Interview Survey between 2004 and 2007.Participants were asked, “On average, how many hours of sleep do you get in a 24-hour period?” Short sleep duration was defined as six hours of sleep or less in a 24-hour period.Results show that an estimated 28.4 percent of U.S. workers had a short sleep duration in 2007. This was lower than the rates of short sleep from 2004 to 2006. But comparisons with older data suggest that the average sleep duration has decl... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298021 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:20:00 +0100 3298021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290666&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fbill-clinton-importance-of-sleep.html Former President Bill Clinton again emphasized the importance of sleep at a Clinton Foundation event earlier this week.Clinton was speaking about being admitted to the hospital to have a clogged artery opened. He placed part of the blame on his lack of sleep after responding to the recent earthquake in Haiti.“I didn’t sleep much for a month,” he said. “And that probably accelerated what was already going on with this failing vein.”Research does show that sleep can improve your heart health. Last year a study reported that men who went to bed before midnight had more relaxed arteries. Another study found that longer sleep duration was associated with a lower rate of coronary artery calcification. This is a predictor of coronary heart disease.This wasn’t the first time that Clint... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290666 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:38:00 +0100 3290666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283609&cid=t_101777_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F17%2Fteens-sunlight-and-sleep%2F Two new studies out this week demonstrate the importance of teens getting enough sunlight and sleep. Staying up all night — and not worrying about sleep until later — can come back to haunt you for numerous reasons. Fatigue leads to poor school performance and general crankiness (above and beyond your normal crankiness). Lack of sleep may also shrink your brain as well as your memory. And sleep problems in children have been linked to ADHD. Researchers have studied this behavior and now believe insufficient daily morning light exposure contributes to teenagers not getting enough sleep: “These morning-light-deprived teenagers are going to bed later, getting less sleep and possibly under-performing on standardized tests. We are starting to call this the teenage night owl syndr... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283609 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:24:07 +0100 3283609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258938&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Finternational-journal-of-epidemiology-2010-vol-39-no-1%2F Contents Fade Fave: Neighbourhood food environment and area deprivation: spatial accessibility to grocery stores selling fresh fruit and vegetables in urban and rural settings Fade Skinny: The ‘deprivation amplification’ hypothesis suggests that residents of deprived neighbourhoods have poorer access to high-quality food environments, which in turn contributes to the development of spatial inequalities in diet and diet-related chronic disease. This paper presents results from a study that quantified access to grocery stores selling fresh fruit and vegetables in four environmental settings in Scotland, UK. Contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Deprivation, Diet, Epidemiology, Neighbourhood, Rural, Scotland, Urban (Source: Fa... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258938 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:37:39 +0100 3258938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254157&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fflying-cheap-frontline-investigates.html Tonight on PBS, FRONTLINE takes a hard look at the regional airline industry in “Flying Cheap.” Are inexperienced, fatigued pilots putting passenger safety at risk?The industry came under scrutiny a year ago when Continental flight 3407 crashed outside of Buffalo, N.Y. The flight was operated by a regional airline.The ensuing investigation put a spotlight on the lifestyle of some regional airline pilots: Cross-country commutes. Long hours and low pay. Less experience and training. Sleeping in cramped “crash pads.”FRONTLINE reports that regional airlines account for more than half of all scheduled domestic flights in the U.S. And they have been responsible for the last six fatal commercial airline accidents. Is pilot fatigue partly to blame?“Flying Cheap” will be broadcast tonig... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254157 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3254157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248485&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fchanges-in-bedtime-routine-and-sleep.html According to a recent blog post, making small changes in her night time habits and bedroom have helped Glamour Magazine’s Cindi Leive improve her sleep during Sleep Challenge 2010.Leive said that since she began the sleep challenge, her awareness of her sleep has increased, and that has made a positive impact. She notes that the small changes she made to her night time habits and bedroom have increased the quality and quantity of her sleep. Some of the changes include buying a new pillow, creating a bedtime routine, making her bedroom darker and keeping electronics out of her room. Leive has also given herself a bedtime.After speaking with several sleep experts, including AASM member Dr. Michael Breus, Leive and Huffington have focused on the factors that were keeping them from getting t... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248485 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:15:00 +0100 3248485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224760&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fchild-symptoms-of-adhd-sleep-loss-can.html Australian pediatric sleep expert Dr. Chris Seton recently told the Sydney Morning-Herald that it is very possible to confuse symptoms of ADHD with the effects of sleep deprivation in children.“A tired five-year-old and a five-year-old with ADHD can both act in the same way," he said. "There's probably a common pathway, but so far researchers have been unable to find what it is."Last year the Sleep Education Blog reported that children respond to sleep loss in a different way than adults. Sleep-deprived adults tend to be sleepy and sluggish during the day. But sleep-deprived children are often hyperactive. What could be keeping your child from getting enough sleep? Typically, a combination of biological, social and educational factors.Recently the Sleep Education Blog reported that child... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224760 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0100 3224760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212011&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fsleep-tips-for-new-parents.html Today MarketWatch reporter Ruth Mantell described how working parents struggle to get enough sleep after the birth of a baby.“Caring for a newborn is tough on working parents, especially with limited corporate parental leave policies,” she wrote.She offered advice to help sleep-deprived parents. One tip was to develop a routine that involves a manageable feeding schedule."A tremendous amount of sleep is habit driven," AASM member Dr. David Rapoport told Mantell. "So if you set up a routine you better be prepared to live with it."Another tip was to resist comforting your baby every time he or she cries."Once you set limits, babies will generally adapt to them after an initial attempt to get as much comforting as they can out of you," Rapoport said.Last year the Sleep Education Blog repo... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212011 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:55:00 +0100 3212011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201696&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fsleep-deprivation-teens.html Recently WDTN TV, Channel 2, in Dayton, Ohio, reported on the problem of sleep deprivation in teens.Earlier this month the Sleep Education Blog reported on the link between sleep, depression and suicide in teens.Teens can get help for a sleep problem at an AASM-accredited sleep center. On SleepEducation.com you can learn more about teens and sleep loss. Check out the signs your teen needs sleep.Read more about sleep and teens. (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201696 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:47:00 +0100 3201696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193667&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fchildren-in-out-of-work-benefit-households%2F Title: Children in Out-of-work Benefit Households Skinny: Statistics from the Department for Work and Pensionss showing the numbers of children living in households where at least one parent or guardian claimed one or more of the following out-of-work benefits: Job Seekers’ Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit/Severe Disablement Allowance, or Pension Credit at May 2008. The key points from the latest release are: There were 2.40 million children living in an out of work benefit household at May 2008. They represented 1.27 million households. 1.9 million children lived in households claiming Income Support. 193 thousand children lived in households claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance. 699 thousand children lived in households claiming Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablem... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193667 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:42:31 +0100 3193667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180209&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fsleep-exercise-weight-gain.html According to Reuters News, the results of a small study make a common-sense claim: Lack of sleep leads to lack of exercise, which leads to weight gain.Several studies have found that people who are not sleeping enough tend to gain weight. But a connection was never explained fully.Last year, the Sleep Education Blog reported that sleep deprivation causes changes in hormones that regulate your appetite. This could eventually lead to weight gain.The results of this study may point to a simpler explanation.The study took place in Germany. It involved 15 healthy men who were of normal weight. Participants were observed for four nights in a sleep lab. On two of the nights, the men slept for eight hours. For the other two, they were only allowed to sleep for four hours. During the following days... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180209 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3180209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178743&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F16%2Fall-i-want-for-chistmas-somewhere-to-call-home-a-report-into-the-plight-of-the-82000-homeless-children-in-england%2F Title: All I Want for Chistmas… Somewhere to Call Home: A report into the plight of the 82,000 homeless children in England. The Skinny: Report by Grant Shapps of the Conservatives on the state of homeless children in England. It finds that: 82,780 children in England will be in temporary accommodation on Christmas Day 2009 6,500 of the families leaving temporary accomodation have waited over 3 years to do so Poor health is twice as prevalent in children in temporary accomodation 33% of children in temporary accomodation have no school to go to One in four households are in temporary accommodation for over a year and 4 percent are in temporary accommodation for over 5 years before a permanent settlement can be found. One in three homeless children will develop a major mental disorde... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178743 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:17:33 +0100 3178743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171838&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fa-healthier-nation-policy-green-paper-no-12%2F Title: A Healthier Nation:  Policy Green Paper No.12 The Skinny: Conservative Party policy document that identifies the  importance of public health and expresses a commitment to improving health outcomes across the board – from improving the quality of maternity care, to lowering rates of childhood obesity, and cutting rates of smoking and alcohol abuse later in life.  Identifies policies that they believe will deliver on key priorities. Key priorities identified are: Reducing health inequalities through locally led public health strategy and government support. Evidence based national public health policy in areas that are universal e.g.  immunisation programmes, emergency planning or behaviour change campaigns. Decentralised responsibility for improving public health. Rewards sho... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171838 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:38:17 +0100 3171838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157460&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnew-years-resolution-for-2010-take.html Arianna Huffington of The Huffington Post and Cindi Leive of Glamour have made a New Year’s resolution and invited their readers to join in.The challenge? Get more sleep.Research shows that women off all ages are sleep deprived. While women know sleep is important for their health and well-being, it becomes less of a priority because of family, professional pursuits and other commitments.The kids and late-night work e-mail may trump sleep; however, the resulting sleep deprivation makes it difficult to respond quickly, multi-task, think creatively and solve problems at home and at work. Sleep deprivation makes you more prone to illness and stress as well.In addition to sleep deprivation, many women struggle with sleep disorders that make it difficult for them to get a good night’s sleep... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157460 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:13:00 +0100 3157460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142484&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fthe-prince%25e2%2580%2599s-trust-yougov-youth-index-2010%2F This report reveals how unemployed young people living in the UK today are already less happy with their friendships, family life and health than those in work. They are also more likely to feel ashamed, rejected and unloved.This report reveals how unemployed young people living in the UK today are already less happy with their friendships, family life and health than those in work. They are also more likely to feel ashamed, rejected and unloved. Publisher: Princes Trust Size of Publication: 10p. Published: 29/12/2009 Posted in Alcohol, Deprivation, Drugs of Abuse, Employment, Equity, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Health Needs, Inequalities in Health, Mental Health, Motivation, Personal Identity, Poverty, Psychology, Smoking, Social Capital, Social Exclusion, Social Inclusion, Substan... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142484 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:00:37 +0100 3142484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142485&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fconservatives-draft-manifesto-2010-chapter-one-our-reform-plan-for-the-nhs%2F Title: Conservatives Draft Manifesto 2010 Chapter One Our Reform Plan for the NHS The Skinny: First shot in the general election campaign as the Conservative Party issue Chapter 1 of their draft manifesto which details proposed NHS Policy.  Widely presaged in the mass media over the weekend.  If elected they plan to: Scrap process targets Ensure innovation by ensuring NHS Providers become autonomous NHS Foundation Trusts Make NHS data on performance freely available to all Focus on key areas such as cancer/stroke survival and infection control Enable patient rating of the quality of services Ensure patients have choice of providers meeting NHS standards Putting patients in charge of their own records and which providers they wish to share them with Open up the NHS to private and third ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142485 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:24 +0100 3142485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137465&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fsleep-epilepsy.html A new study evaluated daytime sleepiness in people with epilepsy.The study involved 83 people who have epilepsy. They were compared with 80 healthy controls. Participants completed the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and an overnight sleep study.Results show that people with epilepsy had a much higher level of daytime sleepiness than controls. They also spent less time in the stages of deep, slow-wave sleep and REM sleep. These changes were unrelated to the use of antiepileptic medications.Epilepsy is a condition that involves recurrent seizures. A seizure is a temporary disturbance in brain function. It occurs when groups of nerve cells in the brain produce abnormal and excessive electrical impulses.The AASM reports that stress and sleep deprivation are two factors that may trigger seizures. Som... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137465 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:11:00 +0100 3137465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129463&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F30%2Fguidance-on-the-completion-of-the-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-data-collation-sheet-24-december-2009%2F Title: MCA DOLS Data Collation Sheet User Guide – version 1.4 Skinny: Replaces previous guidance on completion of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards data collation sheet as the result of an additional data item added for the third quarter data collection period. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 18p. Published: 29/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health, NHS Tagged: Deprivation of Liberrty Safeguards, Grey Literature, Guidance, Mental Capacity, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health, Statistical Data (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129463 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:30:03 +0100 3129463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3114809&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fchildren-holiday-sleep-loss.html Even the most angelic child may transform into a Grinch during the holiday season. Why?Children may be free to stay up later at night since they don’t have to wake up for school in the morning. And the excitement of the holidays can make it harder for them to fall asleep.As a result children may get much less sleep than they need. A new poll by a U.K. bed and mattress company found that children accumulate an average of 25 hours of sleep loss during the holidays.“Holidays are a time for enjoying family and friends,” said AASM spokesperson Dr. Lawrence Epstein. “But the holiday activities can lead to significant sleep deprivation. Unfortunately, the need for sleep doesn’t change.”Children often respond to sleep loss in a different way than adults. Sleep-deprived adults tend to b... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3114809 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:59:00 +0100 3114809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3114810&cid=t_101777_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fsleep-airline-safety-pilot-fatigue.html Last week the NTSB opened the public docket on its investigation of the Oct. 21 incident involving Northwest Airlines flight 188. It was the second incident this year to focus attention on sleep, sleep disorders and pilot fatigue.For 77 minutes the pilots of flight 188 had failed to respond to radio contact from flight controllers. Then the flight overflew its destination by more than 100 miles.The pilots claimed that they were distracted while discussing airline policies. But had they fallen asleep?The NTSB has not yet made a determination of probable cause. But the NTSB interview summary reports that Captain Timothy Cheney went to a sleep disorders center about 15 years ago. He was seeking help for his loud snoring.He was told that he didn’t have obstructive sleep apnea. But he began t... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3114810 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:56:00 +0100 3114810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111363&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F22%2Funderstanding-liverpool-better-the-joint-director-of-public-health-annual-report-2008%25e2%2580%25932009%2F Title: Understanding Liverpool Better: The Joint Director of Public Health Annual Report 2008–2009 Skinny: This year’s public health annual report from Liverpool PCT focusing on: Improving Health 2010 Year of Wellbeing and Innovation Workplace Wellbeing Charter Impact of Recession on Mental Health Policies that impact on reducing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Reducing smoking rates in Liverpool Obesity in Liverpool Dental public health Protecting Health Seasonal and swine flu Measles, mumps and rubella vaccination (MMR) Chlamydia Tuberculosis (TB) Understanding Liverpool Better Alcohol CVD Audit Cancer Inequalities Dementia Using Data to Improve Understanding Progress on Recommendations from 2008 Publisher: Liverpool PCT Size of Publication: 74p. Published: 21/12/2009 Pos... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111363 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:44 +0100 3111363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096797&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F17%2Fthe-operating-framework-for-201011-for-the-nhs-in-england%2F Title: The operating framework for 2010/11 for the NHS in England Skinny: Letter introducing the NHS operating framework 2010/11 to Chief Executives in the NHS. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 3p. Published: 16/12/2009 Posted in Acute Services, Decision Making, Financial Management, Governance, Grey Literature, Management, NHS, Primary Care, Quality Tagged: Access, Deprivation, Equity, Grey Literature, H1N1, Hospitals, Inequalities, Infection Control, Influenza, NHS, Pandemic, Patient Experience, Poverty, Primary Care, Priorities, Quality, Staff Satisfaction, Stakeholder Engagement, Waiting Times (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096797 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:00:21 +0100 3096797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092643&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F16%2Fthe-nhs-operating-framework-for-england-for-201011%2F Title: The NHS operating framework for England for 2010/11 Skinny: Establishes the priorities for the NHS for the year ahead to enable them to begin their planning. For the third year in a row, the national priorities in the operating framework remain the same, providing important stability. The five priorities continue to be: improving cleanliness and reducing healthcare associated infections; improving access through achievement of the 18-week referral to treatment pledge and improving access (including at evenings and weekends) to GP services; keeping adults and children well, improving their health and reducing health inequalities; improving patient experience, staff satisfaction, and engagement; and preparing to respond in a state of emergency such as an outbreak of pandemic flu, lea... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092643 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:39:24 +0100 3092643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092648&cid=t_101777_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Flearning-from-the-past-tackling-worklessness-and-the-social-impacts-of-the-recession%25c2%25ad-%25e2%2580%2593-briefing-paper%2F Title: Learning from the Past: Tackling worklessness and the social impacts of the recession­ – Briefing Paper Skinny: Paper that argues that beating the social impacts of recession is crucial in preventing the downward spiral into long-term worklessness that the country has seen in the past. It is published alongside an evidence pack that sets out the data related to the past and current economic context.  It outlines how previous recessions have resulted in not just rising unemployment, but also increases in crime, mental health problems and family and relationship breakdown. It highlights the social impacts of previous recessions and how this time round despite steeper falls in GDP, labour market effects have been less severe than in the past. Publisher: Cabinet Office Size of Publ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092648 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:14:59 +0100 3092648