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 'good health'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062244&cid=t_107857_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsome-young-europeans-are-starting-to-eat-like-americans%2F2011.07.24 For years I have touted the health benefits of the “Mediterranean Diet” and encouraged patients to eat like the Europeans.   Fresh farm vegetables, olive oil, fish and red wine have been linked with longevity and good health.  I just read in NPR news that young Italians are forgoing the eating patterns of their elders and are imitating the “U.S. diet”.  The result is soaring obesity, just like in the United States. According the the article, young Italians ages 6-12 are sitting in front of the TV and are eating fast foods and soda.  In just three generations, the eating habits and activity of kids has changed from their healthy grandparents.  Italian health officials say obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Part of the diet changes are a result of (more&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062244 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050794&cid=t_107857_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2FwbRRoA18ohw%2F In case you were still of the opinion that Google and Microsoft were the major players and groundbreaking pioneers of personal health records, here’s a partial list of other companies that have been at it for at least as long. I believe CapMed goes back as far as 1991. Some have been bought by larger firms, but many are still independent. Clip and save, or pass on to your favorite tech journalist that got snookered by the Google PR machine. Access Strategies CapMed ActiveHealth Management MEDecision HealthCapable MyMedLab NoMoreClipboard.com Carefx Good Health Network iPHER MedicalDrive.com MediKeeper Applied Research Works In any case, I remain unconvinced that the direct-to-consumer, “untethered” model—no connection to an electronic medical record unless the patient s... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050794 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:43:06 +0100 5050794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219748&cid=t_107857_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-simplified-formula-for-good-health%2F2010.12.01 You can’t do anything about your genes, but here’s a formula for good health — simplified: 0          Cigarettes 5          Servings of fruits and vegetables a day 10        Minutes of silence or relaxation a day 30        Body mass index (BMI) below 150      Minutes of exercise a week     You knew this already, but are you really doing it? *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219748 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4219748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203159&cid=t_107857_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffeeling-pretty-thankful%2F2010.11.25 It’s Thanksgiving here in the States, and I’m feeling pretty thankful. While the day is reserved for turning hand tracings into turkeys, it’s also a good day to highlight what I’m thankful for this year: I’m thankful that we have a backyard that the cats can go [potty] in, because I was tired of cleaning that litterbox. (And I’m also secretly glad that our neighbors have a ridiculous cat that comes over and starts trouble with ours, because when they pile into the bushes out back and cause the shrubbery to vibrate with their Andy Capp-style battles, it cracks me right up.) I’m thankful for our family and friends, who have helped Chris and I adjust to our new lives as “parents” and who make “home” a place that matters.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203159 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:21 +0100 4203159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976730&cid=t_107857_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FahCasI2t9wI%2F Meditation helps. Meditation heals. And we all know that. But the problem arises when we realize we must meditate but don’t have time enough for that. Get up at seven, quick bath, get ready, breakfast, run for job, return late, parties with friends – everything tires us, and by the end of the day we’re too tired to concentrate on anything. We know meditation will help us relax more, but we don’t have time for that. This meditation technique is a very simple and easy technique and is subtly a part of almost all types of traditional and ‘commercial’ meditation systems like ‘Art of Living’ and ‘Transcendental Meditation’. You just need to separate twenty minutes from your daily schedule – at a fixed time every day. These twenty minutes must be ‘reserved’ for meditati... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976730 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:22:31 +0100 3976730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683923&cid=t_107857_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FmMU1olbjRto%2F You want to be healthier and have more energy. You want to take good care of yourself. The problem is, life is hectic. However nice it’d be to have time for long strolls in the countryside, afternoon naps and relaxing baths … you’ve got a few little matters like work, family, friends, chores and hobbies to fit into your day. Perhaps you’ve made a few attempts at trying to live a healthier lifestyle, and they’ve never worked out. You start a new diet every Monday. You try to quit caffeine, sugar and alcohol all at once. You take up exercising – and your muscles are protesting after a day. Sometimes, though, it’s the little changes which make a big difference. You don’t need to follow a huge time-consuming plan for the perfect body – you just need the energy and enthusiasm ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683923 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:40:26 +0100 3683923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599566&cid=t_107857_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpc.technorati.com%2Frpc%2Fpinghttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Flack-of-sleep-destroys-good-health-part.html DANGER SIGNALS OF DROWSINESS We all become drowsy before we fall asleep. Your eyes may start feeling heavy and strain, they keep closing, and lose focus.  You start yawning, and have trouble keeping your head up. If your car keeps jerking back in and out of your lane and hits off to the shoulder, you must stop at a safe place and take your 20-minute power nap. After the nap, get some coffee or a Coke, and go for a brisk walk in the rest area. If you are sleep deprived, you become drowsy during the day, moody, and have a difficult time coping under stress and anxiety.  You lack interest in socializing with others, feel lethargic and are un-productive, start putting on weight, and have a reduced immunity to disease. Often between the hours of two and 4 PM, you find i... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599566 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:15:00 +0100 3599566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599567&cid=t_107857_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Flack-of-sleep-destroys-good-health.html Are you like over half of Americans and have trouble getting enough sleep or falling asleep? We are becoming a nation of wandering zombies. It is estimated that over 100 million Americans have sleep disorders. Our changing lifestyles, our increased work hours, financial pressures, and our stressed-out senior citizens causes this. It costs our health care system currently $16 billion in treatment for current sleep disorders. 3 million people suffer from sleep apnea, and 95% of these are untreated and undiagnosed.THE DYNAMICS OF SLEEPING As you sleep, changes occur in your brain waves and your muscular activity, body temperature, respiration, heart rate, and hormonal secretions.  The sleeping brain is often more active than the awake brain, and must regulate immune functions a... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599567 Tue, 25 May 2010 23:46:00 +0100 3599567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556038&cid=t_107857_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=3483036&cid=t_107857_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEGnVTkbPpuM%2F Recently, there’s been a glut of research giving credence to the lesson many learn the hard way in high school – being a loser sucks. Or, on the flip side, having a strong circle of friends has very real benefits. The TimesOnline points to research that indicates friends are the most important factor to ensure a happy retirement. According to GOOD, friendship circles can prevent repeat offenses from sexual offenders. And WebMD reports on studies showing that people with large social networks outlive those with few pals. Furthering the proof of high school truisms, it seems that friendships have much more impact on longevity than relationships with family. We just wish we had had this info when our parents grounded us for talking on the phone too much. Sheesh, mom and dad, we were... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483036 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:04:25 +0100 3483036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967251&cid=t_107857_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fconcerned-re-health-yup-proactive-nope%2F Are Americans concerned about their health? Yes, they are. Are they concerned enough to be proactive about staying healthy? Not so much. In fact, not really. Good health habits start young and we all know that children watch adults very closely. Parents can hardly expect their children to live a healthy lifestyle if they themselves don’t. Yet, despite this, the message of healthy living starts early doesn’t seem to be getting out. According to a study done by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), The national survey revealed that more than three in five (61%) Americans incorrectly believe that the processes related to heart disease do not begin until adulthood. Alarmingly, fewer than four in ten (38%) correctly surmise that people should be concerned about li... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967251 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:42:41 +0100 2967251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902858&cid=t_107857_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ftort-reform-essential-for-good-bill.html In conclusion, the solution is for arbitration boards to pay patients who have suffered from malpractice, and eliminate trial lawyers from gobbling 60% of any settlement. It's too bad, the press and media are silent on this important issue.NO DISCUSSION ABOUT MEDICAL LAWSUITSIf defensive medicine could be eliminated we could save over $200 billion each year. Since the trial lawyers are the largest contributors to the Democratic Party, and thrive on this unreliable justice system, our congressional lawyers until now have refused to even consider this issue.CONGRESS BLACKMAILED BY TRIAL LAWYERSVery simply stated, a few thousand trial lawyers are blocking reform that would benefit all of us 300 million Americans. Trial lawyers see firsthand the effects medical errors have on patients and thei... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902858 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:04:00 +0100 2902858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851912&cid=t_107857_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Flawsuits-kill-health-reform.html DISCUSSION ABOUT MEDICAL LAWSUITS. Since the trial lawyers are the largest contributors to the Democratic Party, and thrive on this unreliable justice system, our congressional lawyers refuse to consider this issue. CONGRESS BLACKMAILED BY TRIAL LAWYERSVery simply stated, a few thousand trial lawyers are blocking reform that would benefit all of us 300 million Americans. Trial lawyers see firsthand the effects medical errors have on patients and their families. These injured people must be protected. All of America wants its legal overhaul. Congress now is beginning to realize it can't completely ignore legal reform. Big pronouncements and token proposals have been it Been issued, but all specific ideas are avoided.Rep. Gordon (Dem.) proposed an amendment to fund pilot projects for liabili... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851912 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:07:00 +0100 2851912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820394&cid=t_107857_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FuStkbCZdYhQ%2F It may be just me, but when I hear about taxes on things like cigarettes or now, soda, I think it’s just silly. While people may focus on the “bad” things people do (like drink sugar soda) and believe that by limiting or punishing people is going to be effective in getting people healthy, I disagree. People already know what’s healthy or not for them. The problem is not punishing people for doing “bad health” type of things, because the reality is that they are probably already being punished by having diminished health. Rather than tax items that cause poor health, why not reward those that improve your health? A tax credit if you lose 50 or 100 pounds. A rebate if you get your blood pressure down and keep it down for a specified amount of time? Wouldn... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820394 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:37:50 +0100 2820394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789062&cid=t_107857_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FH45C0GSA6Nk%2F As we remember what happened eight years ago on this day, I thought it might be a good day to also remind ourselves how lucky we are. The people that died on 9/11 honored their country. Let’s remember those that lost their lives and about everyone who was a part of that day. Let this day spur us into living our best life. We are lucky to be here. We are lucky to have our health. Even if we don’t have the best health, we are here, and that is reason to be appreciative. If you’ve been slacking off on your health, take care of it. Now. There is no better time to do something to be more fit. Good health allows you to live life to the fullest. Don’t let another day go by when you aren’t doing all you can to enjoy life, and that includes taking care of yourself. I... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789062 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:58:25 +0100 2789062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290613&cid=t_107857_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fwalking-is-good-medicine%2F I’ve written about the benefits of walking before, but there’s a few new reasons to talk about it again. First is a newly published study that figured out how fast you need to walk in order to achieve a “moderate” level of intensity. That’s important because the current recommendation is that you should get 30 minutes of “moderate intensity” exercise five times per week. But if you didn’t know what “moderate intensity” was that recommendation wouldn’t be of much help. More details below. The second newsworthy item is that April 8 is National Start! Walking Day.  According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “On this day, employees are encouraged to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It’s pretty simple ... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290613 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:36:51 +0100 2290613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859630&cid=t_107857_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F412899773%2F One thing that I have learned this past week, when I have been busy not posting to the blog, is that Boulder has to be the capital of sushi-making in the world. I think that we here have to have more sushi restaurants per capita than, say New York City. Our current favorite sushi restaurant is Sushi Zanmai. We have been there for dinner the past two nights. They make a lovely Kobe beef sushi, and I must have eaten them out of their stock of Kobe beef. We sit at the sushi counter so we can keep an eye out on our food while it’s being made. I also love this city because I’m believing this place is imbuing me with health. I look and feel healthier than I looked and felt before the cancer diagnosis. I figure that that’s a good thing no matter how you look at it. Tea is coming... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859630 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:32:25 +0100 1859630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809723&cid=t_107857_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F19%2Fblacklist-pessimism-for-good-health%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,353,114338,"http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Okay, all you pessimistic poops, now there’s a reason to take that oh-so-annoying Susie Sunshine a little more seriously. A recent study published in Psychosomatic Medicine reveals that people who choose to look at the glass as half full are 33% less likely to get sick when exposed to a virus. Why? Positive emotions prompt the release of chemicals that strengthen the immune system. So the next time you have the urge to be a nay-sayer or ignore a cloud’s silver lining, think again. This has been your Healthbolt Happy Living Tip of the day. Have a great weekend! Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809723 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:00:58 +0100 1809723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1788775&cid=t_107857_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F390654974%2F Via Reuters… Genvec says cancer therapy increases survival; shares up | Industries | Healthcare | Reuters: May 29 (Reuters) - Genvec Inc (GNVC.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said its gene therapy product, TNFerade, increased survival of patients with esophageal cancer longer than comparable studies, sending its shares up 11 percent before the bell. The company said long-term survival data from the mid-stage trial showed that following treatment with TNFerade and chemoradiation, the median overall survival of patients was 48.4 months. Literature review of comparable studies shows median survival ranging from 9.7 to 18.6 months, it added. Technorati Tags: esophageal cancer, cancer Copyright © 2008 white pebble. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you ... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1788775 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:08:15 +0100 1788775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838134&cid=t_107857_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F151618198%2F Well at least there is one thing on the up and up in the way of diabetes treatment and management. It seems that US men have taken it upon themselves to be “screened” and to then follow through on diabetic treatment. In the 1970’s nearly half of diabetic men didn’t know that they had diabetes or even what would have caused it. Now, only one fifth of US men are in that same category. And thank goodness. It is great to see men take responsibility for their health and future. Maybe it is a new generation? Good health and all that goes along with it isn’t looked at as feminine or belittling like it was in the mid 1900’s. Men can be vulnerable and strong! Good job men!!! Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838134 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:03:25 +0100 838134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874662&cid=t_107857_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org Irani: To get that classic type or the latest and trendiest hairstyles, what do you resort to? Refer to those online and parlor experts’ beauty tips or those gels, shampoos and conditioners on the market shelves? Unlike the today’s materialistic lifestyle, the 17th century men interestingly seem to be literally more down to earth, at least when it comes to grooming and good health, especially hair – to your surprise, the ‘beauty tips’ list consisted of cat’s dung, snail’s blood and even chicken droppings! To add to your shock, arsenic and brimstone too played an important part in grooming men back in 1650s. All these ingredients did not just serve their skin deep purposes – rather were recommended as remedies for everything from bad breath to baldness, fatness ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874662 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:02:42 +0100 874662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=800061&cid=t_107857_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F15%2Fabcs-robin-roberts-doctor-takes-your-questions%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Television, Celebrity newsGood Morning America coanchor Robin Roberts returned to work on Monday, a little more than one week after her breast cancer surgery. Some think her return was a bit hasty. Some think it was the absolute right thing to do. I'm of this camp -- the jump-back-into-life approach. It's exactly what I did after my surgery and throughout every step of my treatment. And while there were surely days I could have cut myself some slack, I tried to keep on my toes. It was the only way I knew how to manage the chaos of cancer.In the spirit of helping women cope with their breast cancer diagnoses, Roberts' very own doctor offers some insightful words of wisdom. Click here for guidance about returning to work, managing through surgery and radiation, ma... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=800061 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 800061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506753&cid=t_107857_111_f&fid=34725&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnursesean.com%2F%3Fp%3D513 Why I’ve lost all faith in myfellow nursesbyBETHANN SIVITERDaily Mail27 Mar 2007NEVER had I been so frightened. After two weeks of persistent chest pain, I suddenly found myself lying in a hospital bed at night feeling very, very sick. My pain had become intense and inescapable, cutting through to my back and intensifying every… read more… Tech Tags: Daily Mail newspaper Good Health (Source: Nurse Sean) Nurse Sean blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506753 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:14:48 +0100 506753