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 'happy living tip'. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:22:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560193&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhealth-benefits-14-time-saving-tips%2F photo: Thinkstock Life is full of little annoyances. And yet, somehow, many people aren’t bothered by them. These people are never sweaty, always dress appropriately for every occasion, and can whip up something tasty for that last minute potluck. Are these people perfect? Probably not. They’ve just learned these 14 simple tricks that save them time and preserve their sanity, courtesy of Real Simple. 1. When errand day comes around, map out your stops in a clockwise pattern. No annoying left turns! And keep a cooler in the car for perishables to save time-wasting trips home in between stops. 2. If you get weepy while cutting onions and don’t want to ruin your fresh mascara, stick your head in the freezer for a few seconds. Seriously. The blood vessels will constrict and r... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560193 Wed, 12 May 2010 17:52:11 +0100 3560193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180236&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthy-weight-week-jan-17-23-2010%2F Now that New Year’s is a little more than two weeks gone, so are many of the resolutions we’ve made. One of the most common resolutions is to lose weight and, unfortunately, not all of us – men or women – do this in a healthy manner. Another unfortunate situation is that not everyone needs to lose weight and they are at a perfectly healthy weight for their height and body build. According to the Healthy Weight website, Healthy Weight Week promotes healthy nondiet lifestyles for children and adults of every size. It helps them move ahead to healthy habits they can live with long term – sound, reasonable habits that allow them to live well and get on with their lives. Eat well, live actively, and feel good about yourself and others. So, what is a healthy weight? Mos... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180236 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:24:53 +0100 3180236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126575&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ftis-the-season-to-be-safe%2F Partying and enjoying time with old friends, new friends, and people you’ve yet to meet is a big part of the holiday season. New Year’s Eve is a party night extraordinaire for many. But it’s also a time when women can be subjected to unwanted attention from others or carelessness on their part – resulting in unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, even assaults. So, how do women stay safe? Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Women’s Health Educator Shelby Knox. She is an expert in sex ed and women’s issues, and recognizes that “mistakes can happen.” But, she offers up ways to prevent serious setbacks. She’s got some tips that can help keep you from becoming statistics. Last year, Knox wrote Abstinence is the New Feminism (And Other... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126575 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:46:00 +0100 3126575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3066985&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhelp-keep-buzzed-drivers-off-the-road%2F Drunk driving is a bit of a misnomer. It gives you the impression that you need to be obviously drunk: weaving as you walk, slurring your speech, acting like a jerk. But driving drunk is not that obvious most of the time. Driving while under the influence is a better term, but it boils down to the same thing: You’ve had too much to drink and you shouldn’t be driving because you’re a buzzed driver. Maybe, no matter how much alcohol you’ve had, you shouldn’t be driving at all. It works in many Northern European countries, there’s no reason why it couldn’t work in North America. The National Highway Safety and Traffic Association (NHTSA) and the Ad Council are continuing their efforts with their PSA campaign called “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.�... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3066985 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:40:59 +0100 3066985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967252&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbaby-bucket-calms-crying-babies%2F Could this be the next best baby shower gift? The TummyTub(r) claims to be the next best thing to mom’s womb, but if you look at the first picture on this webpage, the baby sure doesn’t look all that thrilled to me! The bucket/bath/tub is a clear bucket-shaped container that the website calls “womb-shaped and sized.” Created in the Netherlands, the tub is supposed to be popular, providing the baby with a comfortable transition from the womb to outside. According to the website: Baby feels warm, safe, and relaxed within soft boundaries Eases indigestion, gas, and colic while calming baby Stimulates cognitive and physical development What do you think? A good idea or a waste of money? ~~~ Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967252 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:04:46 +0100 2967252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851722&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fsex-toys-go-eco-chic%2F At a time of economic turmoil and job losses, many people are turning to home business opportunities. But here’s one I bet you’ve never thought about – sex toy parties.  Environmentally friendly ‘adult toys’ are being taken out of the bedroom and into the living room by a Northwest-based retailer who has launched Earth Erotic Parties. Aimed at putting a sustainable twist on the more traditional sex toy parties, the Earth Erotic parties will showcase green vibrators, phthalate-free dildos, natural lubricants, recycled whips and all sorts of other ecologically and non toxic adult paraphernalia. Sounds like a company that’s taking ‘doing it green’ to a whole new level.  Interested?  Then sneak in and check out this ‘earth erotic party’ video over at Planet G... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851722 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:20:14 +0100 2851722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2838890&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthbolt-reading-room-take-two%2F Milestone birthdays can be stressful times. I find it’s always around any birthday ending in 0 that I start reaching for self-help books. This year was no different. Soon after my birthday, I started reading the following… Change your habits, change your life (A Proven Plan for Healthy Living) by Danna Demetre. In this book, Demetere, a lifestyle coach, provides a 40 day guide to how you can make dynamic and lasting changes to your life by taking an ‘inside-out’ approach. Along the way, you will learn how to turn unhealthy thoughts healthy, stay active and maximize your energy by eating right, achieve true rest and regeneration, and discover how a  writing a daily journal can help in the move towards permanent change. 70 Ways to Beat 70 (Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life). I’m no... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2838890 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:25:12 +0100 2838890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832112&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbook-review-road-rules-to-live-by%2F Did you know that around 40 million squirrels a year get run over on US roads simply because they are so busy running back and forth, with no plan or strategy, with the sole aim of finding nuts? Which is why Andrew J Sherman, in his self-improvement book Road Rules, suggests that we need to ‘Be the Truck. Not the Squirrel.’ Unlike squirrels, trucks are big, powerful, and have a plan, road map, and destination in mind. They, unlike the squirrel, don’t get squashed. Yes, it sounds a bit extreme, even violent and aggressive. But once you get into the book, you’ll find that there is nothing at all aggressive about Andrew’s approach to life. In fact, the book simply uses road signs and rules as the way to navigate the road of life. Road Rules puts a new spin on many of the common road... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832112 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:02:55 +0100 2832112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2761826&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbook-review-tips-on-livin-the-moment%2F David “Yeah Dave” Romanelli seems like a most unlikely guru. He seems too  goofy and outrageous for someone guiding others on a path to enlightenment. But in this day and age, gurus no longer need to be serious and focused. They just need to be able to show us a way to find pleasure, happiness, and enjoyment. His book, Yeah Dave’s Guide to LiVIN’ the MOMENT is all about Dave and his Zen approach to happiness and living in the moment.  Informally written, it’s a rollercoaster ride through Dave’s life, complete with anecdotes and encounters that illustrate why we all need to slow down and pay attention. As the founder/teacher of “Yoga + Chocolate” and “Yoga + Wine” workshops, David Romanelli writes “There is a place where the chocolate tastes sweeter, the mu... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2761826 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:20:17 +0100 2761826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667420&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthbolt-funtimes-you%25e2%2580%2599re-never-too-old%2F Feeling in the need of a little inspiration. Then take some time to watch this couple who are not letting age get in their way of having a good time. This impromptu musical interlude took place at the Mayo Clinic last year. Vaudeville players back in the 1920’s and 1930’s, it’s easy to see that for Fran & Marlo Cowan (married 62 years), the show still goes on. Learn more about their story here. (another great find from  Seeing Good) Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667420 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:34 +0100 2667420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2648989&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fjuices-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly%2F I confess. I love juice. As someone who really can’t be bothered with peeling oranges,  slicing up mangos, or grating carrots, I find having a jug of juice in the fridge a matter of necessity. But, as usual, it turns out that what I think is good for me might not necessarily be so. According to this WebMD slideshow, there are three diverse sides to juice - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and how to spot the differences. The Good - Vegetable Juices which have far less sugar and fewer calories than fruit juices The Bad - Fruit juices might be the real deal full of vitamins and anti-oxidants but they are also naturally full of calories and sugars. The Ugly - anything labeled juice cocktail, juice-flavoured beverage or juice drink. Odds are they will only contain minor amounts of the real... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2648989 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:00:39 +0100 2648989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630111&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fa-cactus-for-your-computer%2F If you’re like me and spend way too much time in front of the computer, you might want to consider livening up the area surrounding the computer with a cactus or two. According to the daily green, some Swiss researchers in the mid-1980s did some tests and found that people ‘who used to suffer from headaches and tiredness felt better after working for two years with a cactus next to their monitors.’ Why? One theory is that the cacti, which grows in areas of extreme heat and dryness, is able to counter the effects of harsh solar radiation. My theory - the cactus simply reminds people of wide open spaces and helps their minds  escape from the confining office cubicle. A totally unscientific theory but it works for me. (image source) Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630111 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:00:17 +0100 2630111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441252&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Famerica%25e2%2580%2599s-car-driven-society-bad-for-health%2F Driving might be the American way of life, but it’s a way of life that’s simply not good for your health nor the environment.  The more we drive, the less we walk and the more difficult it becomes to get the recommended 10,000 steps a day to maintain wellness. In fact, according to Lawrence Frank of the University of British Columbia, “Every additional 30 minutes spent in a car each day translates into a 3 percent greater chance of being obese,” he said. Unfortunately, many American cities are not made for walking. As David Goldberg of Smart Growth America (a coalition of nonprofit groups that works to improve town and city planning) says “We have designed cities to suppress walking”  But times have changed and now the cities need to look at ways to move away from... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441252 Fri, 29 May 2009 09:20:40 +0100 2441252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414770&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fallergic-to-work%2F It’s a funny thing. Soon as I get to work, my nose seems to go into overdrive. The running and sneezing seem to increase. I’ve always jokingly said I must be allergic to work. But it turns out it might not be a joke - I, like thousands of others, could easily be allergic to work, or at least all the allergens that are floating around the workplace. What’s in your physical surroundings can easily act as an irritant that causes an allergic reaction.  Dust, of course, is probably one of the main suspects. And it’s not just in the office. There’s dust everywhere - in warehouses, at construction sites, in restaurant kitchens. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, exposure to dust, gases, or fumes in the workplace environment are responsible for 11 p... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414770 Fri, 15 May 2009 22:08:52 +0100 2414770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398627&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhugs-make-you-happier%2F MSNBC reported the other day that ‘thanks to the swine flu, there’s a little less hugging and kissing  [going on] in the United States’.  They base this on a recent  Harvard survey that found about 1 in 10 Americans have stopped hugging, kissing, and even shaking hands because of swine flu concerns. Sounds pretty extreme and probably not all that good for your health. Hugging, after all, makes people happier. And happier people will often be healthier people. Hugging, a simple physical expressions of affection,  improves and strengthen peoples connections and relationships with other people and themselves. Hugging, even in the time of swine flu H1N1 flu, is good for you.  To find out more about why hugging is good, check out this recent article over at The... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398627 Sun, 10 May 2009 06:48:37 +0100 2398627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375936&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fgreen-your-health-with-a-pumgo-scooter%2F Sure hope it’s not too early to start on my Christmas Wish List ’cause I just found something to put on the top of the list It’s a Pumgo Scooter - the world’s first pedal-powered scooter. Check it out… Think of the all possible benefits… Increased exposure to Vitamin D - By being outside, you’ll get a decent quota of Vitamin D, something that’s apparently lacking for many people. Fun and entertaining - Remember, laughter and fun is important for good health. A stress release - How could you be stressed when riding around like a kid on a Pumgo Scooter. An exercise workout - It’s a cardio-vascular workout that will burn calories and strengthened muscles. Clean, green transportation - Small enough to sit in the office while at work, this could be the newest... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375936 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:33:36 +0100 2375936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364977&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbook-review-super-natural-home%2F Our home is our castle. A place to feel secure and safe. But after reading Beth Greer’s book Super Natural Home, I have to say, I’m starting to wonder exactly how safe my house really is. According to Beth Greer, probably not all that safe, especially if you start taking into account all the dangerous chemicals that we invite in and have around our house at all times. Beth used to be just like you and me, living what she considered a healthy but busy lifestyle. But when a medical crisis (a 5-centimeter tumour in her chest) caused her to re-evaluate her lifestyle, she discovered that maybe her lifestyle wasn’t as healthy as she thought. In fact, she discovered instead of being healthy, it was downright toxic. So she spent six months cleaning up ‘her act’, eating an all-organic die... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364977 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:45:25 +0100 2364977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347888&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fsusan-boyle-proves-its-never-too-late%2F Today, I was inspired and moved beyond words. Flicking on the television this morning, I was captivated by this news piece… Embedded video from CNN Video Watch Susan’s full performance on Britain’s Got Talent here. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347888 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:26:15 +0100 2347888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347890&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthbolt-funtimes-word-play%2F Have you heard about The Mensa Invitational ? It’s a ‘play on words’  list that’s been floating around the internet and emails for a few years now. image from sxc.hu Each of the words that have had a single letter added, deleted, or to create a new word with a humorous meaning. Here’s the list so far… Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period. Inoculatte : To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfort... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347890 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:29:57 +0100 2347890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306908&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fimprove-your-maths-by-eating-chocolate%2F It’s a good month for coffee and chocolate. First, there was news about a study that found that caffeine reduces muscle pain caused by exercise and now researchers in England seem to think that mental arithmetic becomes easier when chocolate is involved. But before those of you trying to complete your tax returns go nuts on chocolate, you’d better have a good read of the study because it’s not as clear cut as us chocoholics would like it to be. Yes, it seems that the study participants, after partaking in large amounts of flavanols (the compounds found in chocolate), did do better when asked to count backwards in groups of three from a random number between 800 and 999. But when these same participants were asked to count backwards by sevens, the ingested chocolate was of no help. Ac... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306908 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:12:32 +0100 2306908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306911&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fcaffeine-eases-exercise-induced-muscle-pain%2F Great news for all the caffeine addicts out there. It’s a known fact that caffeine is a performance enhancer, one of the very few that isn’t banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. But now a new study by University of Illinois researchers has found that caffeine eases the muscle pains of exercising. The study involved 25 fit, college-aged men. Some of the participants were regular caffeine users, ie ones who drank at least four cups of coffee (or the equivalent in caffeine laced drinks) a day on average, while others either didn’t take in caffeine at all or only had a small daily intake. After an initial exercise test on an exercise bike to determine maximal oxygen consumption, the participants were then monitored while doing two high-intensity, half-hour exercise sessio... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306911 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:52:30 +0100 2306911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306916&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fskin-cancer-myths-exposed%2F After a long, hard winter, everyone just wants to get out and catch some sun rays, feel the warm, and get a bit of color back in the skin. But while the sun makes us feel good, it’s not always the best thing for us. With the incidence of skin cancer on the rise, it’s important to remember to stop and protect ourselves before we head out into the sun. It’s also important to know fact from fiction when it comes to what’s good and bad about the sun. Myth #1:   Dark-skinned people are safe from sun damage and skin cancer risks. Even though those with brown skin have lots of melanin which offers more protection against UV rays, they are more prone to moles. And abnormal moles are a major risk factor for melanoma. Myth #2: Lip Gloss can protect the skin. Not accord... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306916 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:53:49 +0100 2306916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256057&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fthe-niaaa-helps-rethink-your-drinking%2F ‘Just one drink. Okay, maybe just one more.’ Does that sound familiar? We have all been there at some stage or another. However, most of us never develop a drinking problem. We know when to stop and how much is too much.  But even if you don’t have a problem with alcohol, it never hurts to learn more about what alcohol can do to your body and your life. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) have created a great interactive website called  ”Rethinking Drinking” that’s definitely worth checking out. Aimed at helping people, especially those between 18 and 30, determine what type of drinker they are and whether they might be at risk of developing a drinking problem. Rethinking Drinking asks (and answers) the following ques... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256057 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:10:20 +0100 2256057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240878&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F03%2F06%2Fcool-names-for-vegetables-gets-kids-eating-more%2F Trying to get some kids to eat vegetables is like pulling teeth. They’ll do just about anything to avoid that green, orange, or yellow thing sitting on the plate. Hiding it doesn’t work. Somehow, they always seem to know it there. Well, turns out there’s an easier way to get your kids to eat their greens, yellows, and oranges. Just give them a cool name like ‘X-ray Vision Carrots’, ‘Tomato Bursts’, or ‘dinosaur broccoli trees’ and the vegetables won’t stand a chance. They’ll be goobled up quick. That’s the finding of a new study by Cornell University researchers. They presented 186 four-year old “X-ray Vision Carrots” and found that these pre-schoolers ate nearly twice as much as they did on the lunch days ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240878 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:18:15 +0100 2240878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232534&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F03%2F01%2Fis-there-a-creative-genius-in-all-of-us%2F Is there a ‘creative genius’ in all of us? Elizabeth Gilbert, author of bestselling book Eat, Pray, Love (One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia), thinks so. In this TED talk, she considers the possibility that everyone has a ‘genuis’ inside them and they just need to find it and let it out. Watch it. It will inspire you to keep working on finding your genius. Tags: creative genius, creativity, elizabeth gilbert, genius, positive thinking, SuccessShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232534 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:27:59 +0100 2232534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232536&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F27%2Fdoodling-stops-daydreaming%2F Good news for those of us who discover at the end of a meeting or lecture that our notes are hidden by messy doodles, unintelligible to anyone but ourselves. According to recent study carried out by UK researchers those who doodle have better memory recall than those who do not. The study had the participants divided into two groups - one group was encouraged to color in shapes on a piece of paper while listening to a 2.5 minute telephone message and the other group was left to their own devices while listening. Both groups, by the way, were told before the message began that it would be dull. Directly after listening to the message, everyone was asked to write down the eight specific places and names mentioned in the message. The results - doodlers on average recalled 7.5, while the non-d... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232536 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:22:07 +0100 2232536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2187701&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F13%2Frelationship-advice-from-a-9-year-old%2F You simply have to applaud this kid’s audacity and entrepreneurial spirit. Just 9 years old, Alex Greven doesn’t have a girlfriend and has never dated, and yet he’s already written a guide to dating that’s shot to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Entitled How to Talk to Girls, it’s based on his week long observations of his classmates in the playground. It took a week to write. He showed it to his teacher, who showed it to the school’s principle, and the rest, as they say, was a total chain reaction. An appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show lead to a contract with Harper Collins and a whirlwind media tour across the States. The books have since been published in five countries and there’s plans for Alex to write three more books for... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2187701 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:38:07 +0100 2187701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167553&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F06%2Fand-the-winner-of-road-trip-guide-to-the-soul-is%2F Am happy to see that so many of you are like me and love hitting the road. Road trips really are exhilerating and result in such memorable experiences. But road trips aren’t only about getting in the car and driving off in the sunset. They can also be about looking for change, looking for answers, and clearing the mind. And that’s really what the book ‘Road Trip Guide to the Soul’ is all about. I can guarantee that by the time you’ve finished reading it and following some of the ideas and action plans, you’ll be feeling as exhilerated as when you got into the car and took off. One lucky Healthbolt reader will be able to discover this for themselves. The winner of Sadie Nardini’s Road Trip Guide to the Soul is… Brandlyn Congratulations Brandly... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167553 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:13:27 +0100 2167553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163560&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F05%2Fopera-singer-on-a-diet-fat-relocation-program-to-lose-weight%2F Fat relocation - I love that phrase. It says so much more that ‘being on a diet’ or ‘dieting’. It’s a loud, in your face type of statement, and it’s what exactly what opera singer Cindy Salder has been doing for the last year or so. In September 2007, Cindy decided that enough was enough and it was time to remove the weight. A woman on a mission, within nine months, she managed to shed 100 pounds. Want to find out how? Take a look at this June 2008 New York Times video… Tara Parker-Pope at the NYT’s Well Blog caught up with Cindy recently to find out how things were going with this incredible shrinking opera singer and found Cindy still on target and blogging about her weight loss battles at The Next 100 Pounds. Definitely inspiring&#8230... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163560 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:39:16 +0100 2163560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160351&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F04%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-8%2F   It’s Healthbolt Carnival time, so grab that cup of coffee and start reading. Brain Blogger from Brain Blogger asks Is Sugar the New Cocaine?, saying, “Refined sugars have only relatively recently appeared in the diets of most people. Regulatory pathways that balance calorie intake and energy expenditure and reward pathways help the body regulate ingestion of these sweeteners, as well as other foods.” Just_Kelly from Choosing Losing! looks at The Stress Eater Diet: Review and Giveaway!, saying, here’s your chance to win a copy of The Stress Eater Diet! To win, go to the Stress Eater Diet site and take their stress eater quiz. Post the results and let me know what is stressing you out in comments.” fightingfatigue from IC Disease suggests that Addiction to... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160351 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:28:33 +0100 2160351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128889&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2Flefties-in-the-white-house-part-two%2F So, did you figure out who the other five left handed Presidents (since WWII) were ? Lethological Gourmet thought it might be Kennedy, Clinton, Carter, Nixon, and Reagan. Great guesses but not quite on the money. The five other lefties in the White House were… Gerald Ford Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush Harry Truman Bill Clinton To find out more about ‘lefties in the White House’  head over to The Body Odd. Tags: famous left handers, left handed, left handed presidents, lefthandedness, lefties, lefties in the white house, politics and the leftShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128889 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:17:43 +0100 2128889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121618&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F21%2Fhealthbolt-carnival-time-3%2F It’s Healthbolt Carnival time. So grab a coffee, get comfortable,  and start clicking… Andy from Doomsday Labs offers a unique and interesting insight of our GI track in The Enteric Nervous System, Our Gastrointestinal Overlord. Aparna from Beauty & Personality Grooming offers guidance in Anuloma-Viloma pranayama breathing exercise, saying, “Due to increased oxygen intake during this pranayam exercise, one feels clear headed and calm.” Sam from Surfer Sam and Friends writes about the The Best Way to Conquer Allergies. mediamonkey from How to: tips, tricks & recipes provides some How to tips and tricks to prevent wrinkles. GP from posted at Manely Montana looks at some useful tips on Surviving Winter Simply Jarkko Aho from Fake Money Blog presents a Coo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121618 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:40:38 +0100 2121618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2100904&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F13%2Fparadise-island-caretaker-wanted-no-experience-needed%2F I’ll let you in on a little secret. I’ve just found my dream job - getting paid to live on an beautiful island in a luxurious villa for six months. The money’s really good, the climate is perfect, and all I’ll have to do is wander around the local area, exploring all it has to offer and report back weekly via blogs, photo diaries, video updates and media interviews. I’d all have to collect the mail, feed the fish, and clean the pool. No, I’m not making this up. It’s ‘fair dinkum’ as the Aussies would say, aimed to promote Queensland, and in particular the Great Barrier Reef and Hamilton Island to the world. I could do that. I want to do that. But there’s a small problem. It’s no secret and everyone, and I mean everyone, ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2100904 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:02:37 +0100 2100904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095844&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F11%2Ftop-10-healthiest-american-airports%2F Can airports be healthy places? I’m sure that the thousands of stranded travelers during the recent holiday season would say no. But Health Magazine, having done some research into the safety measures, food options, cleanliness, delays, and overall traveler satisfaction of all the nations airports, says yes airports can be healthy and have come up with a list of America’s 10 Healthiest Airports. They are: 1. Phoenix Sky Harbor International 2. Baltimore-Washington International Airport 3. Chicago’s O’Hare International 4. Detroit Metropolitan 5. Denver International 6. Washington National 7. Dallas/Fort Worth International 8. Boston’s Logan International 9. Portland International 10. Philadelphia International I see that LAX and JFK didn’t make the gr... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095844 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:32:51 +0100 2095844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2089938&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F08%2Fhealthbolt-carnival-time-2%2F Welcome to the latest Healthbolt Carnival. This edition features a collection of posts sent in over the past month (some, it seems, have gotten lost, so if you post isn’t here, apologies). Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and start clicking on an eclectic selection of health and wellness posts… Katherine McMahon from Gluten Free Alaskan Goddess discovers that Italy is full of Celiacs in Living Gluten Free in the land of Pasta and Pizza. Alvaro Fernandez from SharpBrains writes about Cognitive screenings and Alzheimer’s Disease, saying, “The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America just released a thoughtful report advocating for widespread cognitive screenings after the age of 65 (55 given the right conditions).” Dr Martin W. Russell reviews The LAP-BAND Solu... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2089938 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:51:46 +0100 2089938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077758&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F03%2Fnew-years-resolutions-that-keep-on-keeping-on%2F New Year’s resolutions - so easy to come by but so hard to keep. And that’s why, after years of failing to follow through with my New Year’s resolutions, I decided a few years ago to throw away the list and start looking at the concept in a different light. What if, I thought, I created a list of evergreen resolutions that reflected not short term goals but a lifestyle philosophy?  Last year I found my evergreen resolutions on some decorative tiles while at a garden center purchasing a lemon tree to replace the one I had killed (good news - one year later said lemon tree still alive and growing enough lemons to make lemonade). And this year, my New Year’s evergreen resolutions were re-affirmed with this coffee mug I got as a Christmas present… Inspiration,... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077758 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:27:53 +0100 2077758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073981&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F02%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-oral-b-pulsonic-toothbrush-is%2F Wow. Looks like everyone wants one of these amazing toothbrushs, including me. The Oral B Pulsonic puts my supermarket bought battery operated Colgate toothbrush to shame. But, unfortunately, there is only one Oral B Pulsonic to give away. And the lucky Healthbolt reader is… Reva Skie Congratulations Reva Skie. You’ll be getting an email shortly with instructions on how to claim your prize. As for the rest of us - well, I don’t know about you but I’m seriously thinking of upgrading my toothbrush. If nothing else, it will sure make my dentist happy. Tags: dental care, dental hygiene, giveaway, healthbolt giveaway, oral b pulsonic, oral b toothbrush, toothbrush, white teethShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073981 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:24:46 +0100 2073981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073982&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F02%2Fnew-years-resolutions-more-trouble-than-they-are-worth%2F So, have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? You know, the ‘I’m going to lose weight, stop smoking, go to the gym, eat healthier, be nicer, get richer, etc, etc, etc’ type of resolutions. If you have, good luck. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. And if you haven’t, my advice is ‘don’t bother’. Did you know that most people who make New Year’s resolutions fail dismally within the first month or two of the new year? A UK study of 3,000 people found that in the end, only about 400 managed to stay on track and achieve their resolutions. That’s pretty grim statistics. Why so bad? Well, according to all the ‘experts’, it’s mostly because we… - have too many resolutions - the resolutions are too va... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073982 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:15:42 +0100 2073982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073984&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F31%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-souplantation-sweet-tomatoes-family-pass-is%2F Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes sounds like the perfect place to head for a healthy feed after a couple of weeks of holiday food. I haven’t been to one myself but will definitely make a point of stopping in and checking out their menus next time I’m in the States. Meanwhile, the winner of the Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes family pass for four is… Jay B Congratulations Jay B. You’ll be receiving an email with instructions on how to claim your prize. Happy New Year everyone!   Tags: giveaway, healthbolt giveaway, healthy eating, healthy food, healthy restaurants, souplantation, souplantation & Sweet TomatoesShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073984 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:26:46 +0100 2073984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067388&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F26%2Fand-the-winner-of-pat-ballards-10-steps-to-loving-your-body-book-is%2F Pat Ballard’s book ‘10 Steps to Loving Your Body’  offers readers a way to come to terms and accept their body the way it is rather than always aiming for the ‘perfect body’ that apparently society seems to think we should have.     The lucky winner of this book is…. Sagan Congratulations Sagan. You’ll be receiving an email shortly explaining how to claim your prize.   As for everyone else, head on over to Pat’s website to find out what she considers the ‘10 Steps to Loving Your Body’ . Don’t forget that ‘every day is a give away’ this month at Healthbolt. Tags: body image, book giveaway, dieting, giveaways, healthbolt giveaway, healthy living, pat ballard, self imageShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067388 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:15:52 +0100 2067388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065267&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F25%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-oral-b-pulsonic-toothbrush%2F Check out this new slim, sleek, rechargeable sonic toothbrush from Oral-B.  It’s just the type of present my dentist would like to see everyone get for  Christmas. The fact sheet states that the lightweight Oral B Pulsonic toothbrush offers maximum maneuverability while providing more than 27,000 gentle sonic vibrations per minute. That’s a whole lot of teeth cleaning with minimum effort. And you don’t even have to think about how long you’ve been brushing for – there’s a timer that activates when the recommended two minute brushing time has been reached. Plus there’s an additional professional timer signals at 30-second intervals to encourage thorough brushing of the four quadrants of your mouth. Want one? Well, you might be in luck. Healthbolt has one to give away to a r... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065267 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:44:24 +0100 2065267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2060921&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F22%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-2009-lluminari-day-journal-on-health-is%2F I must admit, I’ve never been any good at journaling. I start of full of enthusiasm and energy, but it soon seems to dwindle into a struggle. And then I stop. So let’s hope that the winner of this very useful 2009 Lluminari Day Journal on Health doesn’t have the same problem. And that winner is… twodiffsocks Congratulations twodiffsocks. You’ll be receiving an email soon with instructions on how and what to do to claim this great journal. The Lluminari Day Journal on Health has been created to help people capture their thoughts and actions as they aim for a healthier lifestyle. No journal. No worry. Head on over to BeWell.com, an expert driven social network site created by the same people who developed the Lluminari Day Journal on Health, and you can engage in healthy convers... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2060921 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:13:51 +0100 2060921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055823&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-copy-of-the-2009-calorieking-calorie-fat-carbohydrate-counter%2F I know. No one want to count calories during the holiday season, not when you’ve got all that food sitting at the table, just waiting for you to dig into. But just in case you do, here’s your chance to win a copy of not only The 2009 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter but also the companion CalorieKing Food & Exercise Journal. This edition of the Calorie Counter has been completely reformatted and revised to reflect current popular food trends and products. The pocket-sized 2009 Counter not only contains food data and over 11,000 meals found at 200 chain and fast food restaurants, but also features a variety of convenient diet and lifestyle tips, including: Fats & Cholesterol Guide Hints to Reduce Fat Calcium & Osteoporosis Guide Diabetes Guide with ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055823 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:16:53 +0100 2055823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055824&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-life-fitness-premium-digital-pedometer-is%2F   The winner of the this extremely useful Life Fitness Premium Digital Pedometer is… Merry Congratulations Merry. Now you can find out exactly how many steps you are taking. You’ll be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address.   Now for those that don’t have a pedometer (me included), here’s some general guidelines to help you work out how many steps you’re taking in a day: Given that the average person has a stride length of 2.5 ft, it will take 2,000 steps (give or take) to walk a mile. So to get to 10,000 steps, you need to walk at least 5 miles a day. Of course, you don’t have to do all these steps at once. They can be spread throughout the day, with various activities such as… walking the dog taking the sta... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055824 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:22:05 +0100 2055824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055826&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway%2F Are you looking for a trendy, fun, and sexy way to get in shape this coming year? Then Healthbolt might just have the answer for you. We have two Mambo Mania DVD’s to giveaway to one lucky reader. Created by Clarita, Havana-born dancer and fitness trainer, these DVD’s offer a fun workout that incorporates Latin Dancing with yoga, Pilates and strength training. Here’s what you’ll get… The Original Mambo Mania — sizzle the fat away with hot Latin moves A 30-minute cardio workout packed full of traditional Latin music and moves, teaching audiences basic Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue and Salsa steps. Clarita uses a classic aerobic format in this bilingual workout, leaving audiences ready for the dance floor and, sí, able to count hasta 8 en español!     Flex’n Stretch’... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055826 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:55 +0100 2055826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052687&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F19%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-copy-of-the-book-10-steps-to-loving-your-body-by-pat-ballard%2F Is anyone ever really happy with their body image?  Probably not. After all, how can we be when we are constantly bombarded with images that fuel our discontent with our bodies. As a result, we often put ourselves at risk to obtain a perfect body in the hopes of having a perfect life. Enter Pat Ballard, the Queen of the Rubenesque Romances. She writes writes romance novels and short stories with Big Beautiful Heroines to show that plus-size women are just as sexy, romantic, and exciting as their slim sisters. But Pat wasn’t always this comfortable with the large body. As a young woman, she almost died trying to starve her body into a societally approved size. But having, through the years, made peace with the fact that she was a ‘perfect size twenty-two!’ Pat has written a b... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052687 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:56:54 +0100 2052687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052688&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F18%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-relieving-your-holiday-stress-cd-is%2F According to the trusty random number selector, the winner of this useful ‘Relieving Your Holiday Stress’ CD by practicing psychologist Ronald G. Nathan, Ph.D is… Audrey Congratulations Audrey. You should be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. By the way, I have a sure fire why to avoid stress these holidays. Hibernate. Okay, so that might not work for most people. But remember, when you are getting stressed, the best thing to do is take time out for yourself. Try to relax, treat yourself to a massage or manicure, take a long walk somewhere away from crowds and shops, meet friends for coffee or lunch, watch a funny movie or sitcom, and just sit back and breathe. And don’t forget, ‘every day is a giveaway’ this month a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052688 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:07:04 +0100 2052688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035577&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-lluminari-day-journal-on-health-for-2009%2F It’s that time of year when everyone starts to think about New Years Resolutions and make wild and enthusiastic plans for losing weight and exercising more (after a holiday season full of food, drink, sitting around, and over indulging). But making resolutions is easy. Keeping them, on the other hand, is not. The LLuminari Day Journal on Health might just be the answer. It’s a 365-day, perpetual journal where you can capture your thoughts about heading towards a healthier life. Full of simple, weekly guidance tips from LLuminari experts such as Susan Love, MD; Nancy Snyderman, MD; Mehmet Oz, MD; and Byllye Avery, Med, the Day Journal provides facts and inspiration to encourages you to think about your health every day. Simple by design, keeping this health journal is easy. It becomes... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035577 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:49:46 +0100 2035577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035578&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-eco-friendly-tappening-water-bottle-is%2F Hey, it’s great to see so many people interested in using tap water instead of bottled water. I’d love to give each and every one of you a Tappening water bottle to help spread the word. But, unfortunately, that’s not possible. There’s only one to give and the Tappening people have chosen to give it to… Jaxx who wrote… “This water bottle would be a great alternative to the plastic water bottles i bring with me to school everyday. My campus is trying to be more eco-friendly, so having a re-usable water would help the environment, although in a tiny, tiny way. At home, my roommate has a Brita filter we all use because our tap water is from a well, and has a ton of chemicals in it. [When we wash our dishes, there’s always white residue when the water dries. We think it’s ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035578 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:44:04 +0100 2035578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035581&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F13%2Fand-the-winners-of-the-pedi-relax-sets-are%2F Wow, it seems that people really are suffering with sore, dry feet. I’d love to give you all a pedi-relax set to help make it better. But unfortunately, there are only three to giveaway. And the random number selector says that the lucky recipients will be… Angie Julie Donahue Kathy Conley Congratulations to the winners. You should be getting an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. As for the rest of us, there is always a chance to win again tomorrow. Tags: cracked feet, cream for feet, dry feet, giveaways, healthbolt giveaways, pampering feet, pedi-relax, pedi-relax sets, sore feetShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035581 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2035581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026943&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F10%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-copy-of-the-relieving-stress-and-achieving-your-new-years-resolutions-cd%2F Hands up anyone who’s starting to feel the stress of the holiday season. Mine hand is up. Is yours? Well, you’ve shown up at Healthbolt at the right time because this next giveaway is aimed at not only relieving holiday stress but also helping you Achieve New Year’s Resolutions. It’s a CD called Relieving Your Holiday Stress and Achieving Your New Yearʼs Resolutions. Created by Ronald G. Nathan, Ph.D., a practicing psychologist, award-winning teacher, and co-author of three popular stress management books, this CD is a collection of simple and effective strategies to handle holiday stress more creatively. It addresses ways to stay focused and relaxed while dealing with holiday related stress such as gift-giving and budget-busting to jammed parking lots and long cashier lines. The... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026943 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2026943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017545&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F06%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-an-eco-friendly-tappening-water-bottle%2F   Any fitness greenies out there? This giveaway is for you.     We all know that drinking water is healthy. Study after study has told us so. Unfortunately, this lead to a multi-million dollar bottle water industry which neither good for the environment nor your wallet, as this video shows…. Did you know that more than 99.9 percent of Americans live in homes where unlimited amounts of fresh, treated water is available? Tapping into this, Eric Yaverbaum and Mark DiMassimo launched the national Tappening ad campaign to re-brand tap water as safe, affordable, and ever so good for the environment. They created thought provoking ads to encourage people to stop buying bottled water and start getting their water straight from the tap. And along the way, they started produced and ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017545 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:57:53 +0100 2017545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017546&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F05%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-one-of-3-pedi-relax-sets%2F This sounds like just the thing after a tough workout – at the gym or at the mall.                  This Pedi-Relax 3 piece set includes the Intense Hydrating Cream (for dry and damaged feet), Exfoliating Cream (to keep feet feeling smooth) and Protective Barrier cream (prevents blisters and great for fitness enthusiasts). Healthbolt’s got not one but three of these pampering Pedi-Relax sets to give away. Perfect for yourself or someone on your Christmas shopping list…. All you have to do is leave a comment before 12th December 2008 on why you need one of these fabulously relaxing pedi-relax sets. This one, I’m afraid, is only open to US Residents (but international readers don’t despair –there are more worldwide giveaways coming up) The winner will be announce... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017546 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2017546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1998914&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F30%2Fwelcome-to-the-b5media-virtual-mall%2F Having read with about the tragedy of a Wal-Mart worker being trampled to death on Friday by over-keen shoppers on their way to a bargain and of shootings at a couple of shopping malls, virtual shopping in the safety and comfort of your own home is starting to sound like a real good idea. To help you out, bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels have been putting together a virtual mall which might just help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for. So long with the quirky Healthbolt’s Holiday Gift Guide, check out these specialist shops for all your shopping needs this silly season… Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this year... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1998914 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:43:41 +0100 1998914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1998915&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F29%2Fwant-to-know-the-secret-to-longevity%2F Everyone seems to have their own ideas on ‘what’s the secret to a long life’. For example, 105 year old Clare says ‘No Sex is secret to longevity’. That might have worked for her, but most people would be thinking ‘what’s the fun in that’. Long life, no sex – no thanks. Meanwhile, a 113 Japanese man suggests that the ‘the key to long life is abstaining from alcohol’. But for those of us who aren’t so keen on these ways of ensuring a long, long life, meet Li Ching-Yun. Not only did he believe in sex (he had 23 wives) but also lived on rice and wine. All this, and he lived, according to various reports, to the ripe old age of 256! Now that’s what I call longevity. Li Ching-Yun’s secret to longevity… “Keep a quiet heart, sit like a tortoise, walk sprightly l... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1998915 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:57:20 +0100 1998915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996268&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F28%2Fhealthbolt-makes-shopping-fun-with-its-holiday-gift-guide%2F It’s soon to be the season when we all go silly and spend lots of money. But not to worry, Healthbolt’s here to help with it’s nifty little ‘Holiday Gift Guide’ of everything that you never knew you needed to buy for family, friends, or even yourself. For the Hypochondriac      Flu Suit Kit              Dying Wheel of Wisdom         OCD Action Figure   Stupid.com                  Knock Knock                The Psychology Shop   For the Greenie From soap to trees     Water Powered Clock          DIY Organic Chocolate Kit Pangea Organics           BedolWhat’s Next                  Glee Gum   For the Foodie                                   ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996268 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:54:12 +0100 1996268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1963926&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F15%2Ffinding-a-hypoallergenic-dog-might-just-be-barack-obamas-mission-impossible%2F President-elect Obama made many promises during the election campaign, but to his daughters, the biggest was probably that if he’s elected they would get a dog. A tough call, given that his eldest daughter, Malia, apparently has a ‘dog allergy’. In his first press conference, Obama seemed to think that all would be okay if they found a ‘hypoallergenic dog’. Sounds like a great plan. But according to medical experts, it’s not all that feasible. In fact, soon after the press conference, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology  (AAAAI) issued a statement saying “There is no truly ‘hypoallergenic’ dog.” According to the Academy, there are many misconceptions regarding dog allergies, chief among them being ‘that people are allergic to a dog’s hair, a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963926 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:42:58 +0100 1963926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943338&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F07%2Fescape-the-post-election-blues-at-a-meditation-retreat%2F What seemed like the longest political campaign, ever, is finally over.  A president has been chosen and you can go back to watching the soap operas, Oprah, cartoons, sports, or whatever else you used to watch before life became saturated with political coverage. Except for some, it’s not that easy. After months of intense dedication to the cause, suddenly it’s over and irregardless whether your candidate was the chosen one or not, there’s now a huge void in your life. The ‘post election blues’ have struck. You need a place to unwind…a place to relax…a place without television…without internet…without blackberry access. Sounds like you need …  a meditation retreat.  It’s the perfect place to clear you mind, relax you... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943338 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:27:55 +0100 1943338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901436&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Fhalloween-can-be-hazardous-to-people-with-braces%2F Did you know that more than five million children and adults in North America wear braces ? For them, Halloween season can be a dangerous time. The hard, chewy, sticky or crunchy candy usually handed out can easily result in damaged or broken braces, a painful and costly experience. So what’s a brace wearing trick or treater to do? Well, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), people with braces should steer clear of these traditional halloween treats…   * All hard candies   * All chewy candies   * Caramel   * Nuts   * Licorice   * Taffy   * Jelly beans   * Hard pretzels   * Bubblegum   * Popcorn (including unpopped kernels)   * Taco chips   * Ice Instead they should aim for braces-friendly Halloween treats such as soft chocolate candy, peanut ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901436 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:42:22 +0100 1901436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1879817&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F14%2Fhealthbolt-funtimes-laughter-really-is-the-best-medicine%2F Meet Nili Dor HaElla, a trained and certified Laughter Yoga teacher, Medical Clown and Laughter Coach who’s demonstrating the Laugh for No reason philosophy Bet you can’t watch this and not laugh…. Was I right? Feel happier. I know I do. Tags: , humor and health, laugh for no reason, laughter, laughter yogaShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1879817 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:36:02 +0100 1879817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809723&cid=t_155768_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=1785878&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F11%2Fhow-to-make-your-sucky-job-a-little-less-sucky%2F Hate your job? Daydream of ways to have your boss abducted and shipped off to Switzerland? Join the masses. If the thought of burning yourself with scalding coffee sounds more appealing than heading to work another day, try these tips, which have been proven by researchers at Texas State University to increase job satisfaction: Sit by a window as often as possible. Add a green plant to your work area. Yep, that’s it. And according to the TU study, out of 450 workers who utilized those two tips, 85% reported themselves to be “content” or “very happy” at work, as opposed to only 58% of those who did not have a window or plant nearby. Of course, if your workstation is far removed from a window, you may be out of luck. Try taking a walk during your lunch hour or... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1785878 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:05:40 +0100 1785878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723424&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F21%2Fso-whats-bugging-biting-you%2F Some news reports tell us that ‘bed bugs are back’ and they are invading our hotels and our homes. Others warn us about outbreaks of Lyme and West Nile disease. But could you recognize what is actually biting you? Could you tell a bed bug from a black-legged or deer tick, a black widow from a brown recluse, or a head lice from a flea? And would you recognize the bite? WebMD has put together a very graphic and creepy slideshow that features all the bugs and bug bites that you could run across. And alongside all the slides is information on the bug, the bite, and what to do about it all… By the way, did you know that there is actually a poisonous caterpillar lurking in the Southern states, feeding off shade trees such as the elm, the oak, and the sycamore. It’s called... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723424 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:47:49 +0100 1723424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1711740&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F18%2Feating-out-with-the-biggest-loser%2F If you love eating out but are worried about sticking to your diet, then check out what Bernie Salazar has to say. This ‘Biggest Loser’ reduced his body weight by 50% in six months through diet and exercise, so he can definitely ‘talk the talk’. A Chicago Tribune reporter caught up with Bernie recently to discover how he manages to eat out once or twice a week and still manage to keep the weight off. After all, as every dieter knows, frequent restaurant visits can play havoc on your weight loss goals. The trick, Bernie says, is to follow this tips… - Pick the restaurant carefully. - Don’t sacrifice taste. It doesn’t have to be bland or boring to be low in calories. - Don’t feel guilty about what you do end up eating. - Make smart decisions ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1711740 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:01:02 +0100 1711740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709028&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F15%2Fare-you-tired-of-being-tired%2F Feel you are wandering around like a zombie, totally zapped of energy? Well, you are not alone. According to WebMD, every day, over 2 million Americans complain about being tired. We blame the tiredness on too much work and not enough sleep, but in reality it’s our poor everyday habits that are really making us tired. Break these habits with WebMD’s ‘Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again’ and you might never be a zombie again. Here’s the abbreviated version… Step One: Energize the Diet. Have breakfast. Eat every three to four hours. Fill up on more fiber. Fuel your brain with omega-3s. Stay hydrated. Watch caffeine intake after noon. Step Two: Energize Your Spirit. Splash some water on your face or take a shower when you’re feeling burned-out. Suit... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709028 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:43:37 +0100 1709028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704679&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F13%2Fhey-fellas-floss-for-the-fight-against-disease%2F Guys, this one’s for you (although I’d imagine the findings would hold true - or at least be similar - for womenfolk as well.) Harvard scientists have found a cheap disease-fighter that you probably (hopefully) already do: Flossing your teeth! In their research, they found that out of 50,000 guys, those with gum disease had a 30% to 50% greater risk of kidney, blood or pancreatic cancer. Why? Possibly because the inflammation caused by gum disease can egg on the growth of cancer cells. The key, of course, is to floss daily. And brush, too. Ahem. This has been your Healthbolt Easy Health Tip of the Day. Go forth with fresh breath and shiny teeth, m’friends. Tags: Cancer, Easy Health Tips, Flossing, Gum Disease, Health Blog, Health Tips, Healthbolt, Oral DiseaseShare This (... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704679 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:22:47 +0100 1704679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1686198&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F06%2Fsend-your-old-meds-on-the-fly-to-save-a-life%2F If your medicine cabinet is like most people’s, it’s harboring all kinds of unused or outdated meds like antibiotics and pain-killers. Instead of dumping them in the trash or toilet, consider donating them to Flying Doctors or Aid for AIDS, where volunteer medical teams headed to Mexico or Central America will be able to make good use of them. While the meds may not be 100% potent or effective, the mere presence of any kind of medical intervention for those who have no other options may just save a life. A pretty great alternative to wasting, no? Thanks in advance for your consideration - this has been your Healthbolt feel-good Happy Living Tip of the day. Tags: Aid for AIDS, Donate Meds, Expired Medication, Flying Doctors, Health Blog, Healthbolt, Old MedicineShare This (Sour... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686198 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:00:03 +0100 1686198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1682952&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F05%2Fsexual-anatomy-by-the-letters-the-difference-between-the-g-and-a-spots%2F Would you believe that I just received a Sexual Anatomy 101 lesson from a teen magazine? It’s true. In the latest issue of CosmoGirl!, there is a Sex Q & A that gave this 30-something girl a good, solid schooling. So, we all know about the G-Spot. But did you know about the A-Spot? (Yep, another elusive “spot” that’s probably impossible to find.) Here is the difference, according to the magazine: Both: May or may not exist in every woman. Are hard to locate. Are spongy, small areas on the roof of the vaginal wall (your stomach’s side, not your back’s.) G-Spot: Was named for gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg, the first person to describe it in a published study. Is close to the entrance of the vagina. Can produce an ejaculatory-like fluid when stimul... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1682952 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:29:06 +0100 1682952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674828&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F01%2Fa-candy-that-fights-cavaties-yee-haw%2F Get on your knees and prepare to worship the researchers in Seattle that have developed a cavity-fighting version of gummy bears, bless their scientific hearts. The scoop? Children who ate these special gummy bears five days a week had a significant decrease in the plaque bacteria that causes tooth decay. So what’s so special about these special bears? In place of sugar, the scientists sweetened the bears with xylitol, which interferes with cavity-causing bacteria. In fact, this bacteria was reduced enough that, in theory, tooth decay could be prevented. *Cue parents and children cheering all across the world* At this point, the study was too brief to ascertain whether or not these gummy bears will have any effect on future cavities, but there is a two-year study under way in Clevela... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674828 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:40:39 +0100 1674828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674830&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F01%2Ftest-your-health-news-knowledge-with-the-nyt-weekly-health-quiz%2F Think you know what’s happening this week in the world of health? Want to test your knowledge? Then check out the New York Time’s Weekly Health Quiz. It’s a fun and informative way of keeping up-to-date with some of the top health stories of the week. This week’s quiz has questions on everything from ‘why eight triathaletes have died during competitions this year’ to ‘why patients are becoming dissatified with their doctors.’ The interactive quiz offers 4 multi-choice answers to each question and will immediate check your answer with the click of the mouse. And the best part is that it also provides a link to the article that covers that particular topic. I’ve bookmarked this site and will be back every friday to check and see if I&#821... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674830 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:33:20 +0100 1674830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658114&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F28%2Fcancer-prevention-31-simple-things-you-can-do%2F An email from Mike Street from RD.com (the Reader’s Digest site) led me to this comprehensive list of 31 Simple Ways to Prevent Cancer. Turns out that I already do a number of them - drinking green tea, taking a multivitamn, walking every day, and getting my 15 minutes of sunshine. But RD.com also listed a few that I would never had considered, such as… Serve sauerkraut at your next picnic. A Finnish study found that the fermentation process involved in making sauerkraut produces several other cancer-fighting compounds, including ITCs, indoles, and sulforaphane. To reduce the sodium content, rinse canned or jarred sauerkraut before eating. Coat barbecue food with a thick sauce. Grilling meat can create a variety of cancer-causing chemicals. But researchers from the American In... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658114 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:47:44 +0100 1658114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652298&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F24%2Fhealthbolt-happy-living-tip-stop-a-shaving-nick-from-bleeding%2F It’s just like the old paper cut saying: The smaller the cut, the worse it hurts. With shaving, the smaller the nick, the worse it bleeds. Unless you gash yourself wide open with a brand new razor,then… Anyway, it happens to all of us. We shave, we nick. But here’s a quick tip on how to stop the bleeding in a hurry: Step 1: Use a cotton ball or swab to dab a little witch hazel onto the cut. Witch hazel is a natural astringent which tightens surrounding tissues and slows bleeding. Step 2: Hold an ice cube or ice pack to the nick. The coolness helps to clot the blood. See, easy right? I told you. So this, my dear friends, has been your Healthbolt Happy Living Tip of the Day. You may now go forth and de-fuzz without worry. Tags: Healthbolt, healthbolt happy living tip, Shavi... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652298 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:53:39 +0100 1652298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642630&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F21%2Fmake-me-happy-sweet-chocolate-and-lower-my-blood-pressure%2F Image details: Health Food Junk Food served by picapp.com Is there just anything better than reading about the health benefits of steak, beer or chocolate? Methinks not. So here’s another gem for you: German researchers say that eating a square of dark chocolate every day can reduce your systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 3 points and your diastolic pressure by 2! And you don’t have to worry about breaking the diet bank, either. Each square only totals about 30 calories (calories full of bliss, I might add.) The trick? Natural compounds found in dark chocolate raise your levels of nitric oxide, a known blood-vessel relaxer. So…more chocolate in your life = better health? Man, what great news for a Monday, eh? Bon apetit! Tags: Chocolate for Health, Diet, Health, ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642630 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:57 +0100 1642630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637743&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F18%2Fpour-me-a-drink-cocktails-strengthen-bones%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com Keeping with the topic of women’s health today (be sure you enter our awesome book contest in the post below!), word is that cocktails (yes I mean those dreamy little Friday Happy Hour mood-enhancers) can help strengthen bones. For real! Not only that, but according to The American Journal of Medicine, they also help reduce the risk of hip fracture by 20%. Of course, everything in moderation though, my friends. Having more than two alcoholic drinks per day makes you 39% more susceptible to hip fractures, a figure that most likely comes from falling while tipsy. So hey, while bellying up at the bar and grill tonight, make sure to tell everyone how that martini is really a health potion in disguise. Enjoy! Tags: Benefits o... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637743 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:58:30 +0100 1637743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637744&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F18%2Fbook-review-and-giveaway-high-heels-to-hormones-by-christine-lasich-md%2F Did you know that women are… - three times more likely than men to suffer from some types of back pain - more susceptible to a whiplash injury - prone to low back pain And that bra straps, high heels, and hormonal swings add to the chances of women suffering from an aching back. Christine Lasich MD knows all this and more. Having suffered from chronic low back pain herself and acutely aware of the lack of gender-specific information on preventing and dealing with back pain, Christine has written the highly informative and entertaining High Heels to Hormones: A Woman’s Guide to Spinal Care. Featuring short easy to read chapters illustrated with pencil stick cartoons, High Heels to Hormones is an effective self help guide for woman. The contents include information on how everyth... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637744 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:29:41 +0100 1637744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625573&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F15%2Fdance-like-no-one-is-watching%2F One of my New Year’s resolutions was to ‘dance like no one is watching’. Turns out it’s not such a bad idea. Dancing, it seems, has many health benefits. Besides the obvious - it is exercise and therefore should help you keep fit - dancing is also good for lowering the risk of dementia, helping those with depression, and improving balance for those with Parkinsons. So I’m going to make good my resolution and ‘dance like no one is watching’. And for inspiration, I’ll follow the lead of Matt Harding, better known for his video ‘Where the Hell is Matt?’. He doesn’t care whether anyone is watching or not. He just keeps on dancing his way around the world. And it looks like fun… (source) Tags: dance, dancing and dement... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625573 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:54:29 +0100 1625573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1615959&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F12%2Fwho-knew-the-word-shrimp-could-be-identified-as-sexy%2F Image details: Shrimp cocktail served by picapp.com Shrimp equals sexy? Pfffft! Or so you say… Actually, shrimp (along with walnuts, leafy greens and other foods bursting with omega-3 fatty acids) can help boost your libido. Why? They increase the production of dopamine, which enhances pleasure. And generally, enhanced pleasure is a darn good thing, no? This, my friends, was your very simple Sexbolt Saturday Happy Living Tip. Now, off you go to Red Lobster or your seafood joint of choice. Don’t forget to add the salad! Tags: Fish, Natural Sexual Enhancements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, SexShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1615959 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:37:40 +0100 1615959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577275&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fthe-secrets-out-gym-goers-listen-to-cheesy-pop-music%2F So you’re at the gym and everyone around you has earplugs in. Ever wonder what they are listening to? Well, here’s your chance. According to a survey conducted by Fitness First, the UK’s largest gym operator, it’s pretty much ‘cheesy pop music’ - music that you’d never admit to listening to normally. Those surveyed favored the following… Eye of the tiger - Survivor Holiday - Madonna Jump - Van Halen The Final Countdown - Europe Dancing Queen - Abba Life is a roller coaster - Ronan Keating I should be so lucky - Kylie Love Machine - Girls Aloud Umbrella - Rihanna Disco Queen - Hot Chocolate Turns out ‘Eye of the Tiger’, ‘Jump’, and ‘The Final Countdown’ inspires male gym-goers the most, whereas female gy... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577275 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:34:09 +0100 1577275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556277&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F30%2Fnasty-summer-suprise-exposed-pool-of-repugnance%2F That refreshing dip in the pool may cost you some time on the pot. Image details: Tropical Day Spa served by picapp.com There’s nothing better than a dip in the pool on a hot summer’s day, no? Well, um, maybe you ought to stick to the sprinkler instead. Pools (of the public variety), it seems, are often loaded with a creepy parasite called Cryptosporidium, which can bless you with a week or two of barfing, diarrhea or cramps. Good times. The problem with “Crypto” is that it is resistant to chlorine, leading it to hang out in pool water longer than the average microorganism. In fact, more than a thousand swimmers get sick every year in the US by diving into an affected public pool. Want to reduce your risks of being one of those unfortunate souls who end up spending ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556277 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:45:38 +0100 1556277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1552964&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F28%2Fsexbolt-saturday-need-another-reason-to-have-sex-weve-got-a-bunch%2F Image details: Close-up of alphabets spelling the word Sex with red chili peppers on a tray served by picapp.com It’s Sexbolt Saturday again, my kittens, and we got a hold of an article that spells out 56 glorious reasons to meet up in the sheets. Now, those 56 reasons are fab, indeed, but some of them we’ve already shared with you here, here, and here. Because, you know, we like to give you lots of reasons to have sex. As if you needed some more. But if you’re mojo ain’t quite where you’d like it to be this weekend, give these a read (hell, have your honey read ‘em, too) and get ready for one sassy samba in the sack. Enjoy! And Happy Sexbolt Saturday! Tags: Health Benefits of Sex, Healthbolt, Reasons to Have Sex, Sex, Sexbolt SaturdayShare This (Source:... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1552964 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:30:38 +0100 1552964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551316&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fare-you-a-carb-king-or-queen-read-up%2F Do you crave carbohydrates in a big way? Here’s your cure. Image details: Dry spaghetti pasta served by picapp.com Got a thing for carbs? First of all, welcome to the club. I am the Carbohydrates Anonymous Prez, nicetameetcha. Second, there is hope for us yet. If pastas, breads and potatoes make your heart sing, perhaps you’re not getting deep enough sleep at night. Huh? Yep, evidently, sound sleeping helps regulate the hormones in charge of carb cravings and the blood sugar spikes often associated with them. It’s important to remember even the smallest of noises can disrupt your rest, so try using earplugs or a white noise machine for those carb-crunching Zzzzz’s you so desperately need. Tags: Carbohydrates, Healthbolt, Noise and Sleep, Restful Sleep, sleepShare ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551316 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:25:03 +0100 1551316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551317&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fgoing-buggy-go-green%2F Ah, summer. Tis the season for grilled dinners al fresco, lazy days in the hammock, and…mosquitoes! Image details: Mosquito served by picapp.com Sure, you could grab your can of OFF! or even some hard core DEET, but if you’re looking to go a little more natural (and green) consider one of these alternatives. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? You bet. 1. Lemon Eucalyptus - This scent is yummy for humans, purely disgusting for bloodsuckers. Even better, it is claimed to be one of the most effective repellents available. Find it at Drugstore.com. 2. Soybean Oil - Probably not a great idea to slick cooking oil all over yourself, but you can find this zapper in Bite Blocker, which is available at Amazon.com. And the wackiest of all? 3. Catnip Oil - Turns out Fluffy’s “fix&... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551317 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:55:00 +0100 1551317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1546623&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2Fhappy-nappy-day%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com The lovely ladies at Alzheimer’s Notes inform us that today is National Siesta Day. Coincidentally, it’s also my birthday. Excuse me while I take that as a sign that I should be spending my Big Day snoozing. ;) Actually, that’s not such a bad idea. Along with the host of reasons the Siesta Awareness site gives us to nap, here’s another: Napping at least 3 days a week leaves you 37% less likely to keel over from heart disease than someone who never naps. This from a study of over 23,000 people! Wouldn’t you have loved to been a subject in that study? And wouldn’t it be nice if instead of blood pressure meds and low cholesterol diets, doctors prescribed 30 minute naps instead? Now there&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1546623 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:25:01 +0100 1546623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543141&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F24%2Foh-pumpkin-i-love-you%2F Image details: Portrait of an aging man looking proudly at a pumpkin served by picapp.com If you want a little more out of “pumpkin” than to use it as a sappy nickname, start by eating the seeds. Why? Because pumpkins pack even more amounts of tryptophan than a whole turkey dinner. And we all know the magic of tryptophan from Turkey Day 101, right? Feelings of relaxation and peacefulness. Ahhhh… Well, tryptophan works by morphing into seratonin, (which is known for fighting depression, reducing anxiety, and minimizing anger), making tryptophan pretty much the Wonder Amino Acid. In fact, in a recent study, folks who were asked to give a speech after eating a pumpkin seed bar had much lower heart rates and anxiety an hour later than those who didn’t have the seeds. So... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543141 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:09:16 +0100 1543141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531178&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F18%2Fice-cream-fertile-myrtle-maybe-so%2F Ice Cream as a fertility booster? Bring it on! Image details: Couple sharing gelato cone served by picapp.com 1 in 8 couples has trouble conceiving. This, I did not know, but given how many folks I’ve met who are having a hard time getting pregnant, sadly, I’m not surprised. But, the fix could be just the thing that summertime is all about…Ice Cream!!!! I’m not making this up, I swear! The good folks at Harvard University have found that along with the usual suspects of increasing fruit and veggie intake, limiting red meats, adding healthy fats by way of nuts and fish, and other assorted healthful advice, full fat dairy products may also boost fertility. And when I hear full fat, I think Ben & Jerry’s, baby! The thing here is that it must be full fat dai... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531178 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:06:59 +0100 1531178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526105&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F16%2Fmessy-marvins-and-sloppy-sallies-of-the-world-rejoice%2F Image details: Messy desk served by picapp.com Some of the best news I’ve heard since drinking beer, wine, and hot cocoa, eating steak, and getting more sleep became practically medically necessary: Messy desks are da bomb! And yes, I just said “da bomb” in public. That’s how excited I am. Though my desk borders on “catastrophic” rather than “messy”, I am encouraged by new research from Professor Eric Abrahamson, Ph. D., from the Columbia University Business School, which claims that most people work faster (and more efficiently!) when there is a bit of mess around. I wonder what he means by “bit of mess”? A teensy stack of receipts or perhaps a gargantuan pile of magazines which threatens to take out any innocent passer-by who so... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526105 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:56:07 +0100 1526105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512130&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F11%2Fever-wonder-what-high-heels-and-hot-sex-have-in-common%2F Image details: Legs of woman wearing high heels served by picapp.com It’s June. School’s out for most of you. So your kids are staying up later and later, right, since they can’t fall asleep when it’s still light out? Unfortunately, that means only one thing: You have less time at night to get your funk on. In the bedroom. It’s been a problem for parents for eons, but maybe there is a solution. And it has to do with high heels. Wear them. Because when doing so, you are likely to improve your sex drive, making those jump-start macking sessions easier to, well, jump start. See, a study by the University of Verona in Italy found that women whose feet are elevated at a 15 degree angle (that’s about a 3 inch heel), have more relaxed pelvic muscles than those... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512130 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:22:25 +0100 1512130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508282&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fsleep-or-get-fat-people-your-choice%2F Sleeping or getting fat? Hmm, tough choice. Image details: Portrait of a young woman sleeping fully dressed on a white bed served by picapp.com Well, you don’t have to tell me twice to follow this advice: Get more sleep! So the deal here is that we can go about our business, scraping for anything remotely resembling rest, or we can make sleep a priority and lose weight. Boy, I’m just not sure on that one. Lemme think a sec… Okay, yeah, I’ll play. I am officially on board with the findings that too-little sleep ends with a 40% increase in cortisol in the blood (cortisol is a stress hormone that’s been proven to slow down metabolism). Not only that, but you might also experience a whopping 33% increase in hunger pangs and cravings, which you know you’re bo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508282 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:53:02 +0100 1508282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1497416&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F05%2F4-good-reasons-to-love-lovin%2F What does love do for you, other than make you googly-eyed and smiley? Plenty. Image details: Love spelt in silver letters served by picapp.com As I prepare to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary tomorrow, I was thrilled to come across a small article listing 4 fabulous “side-effects” to being in a loving relationship. 1) Lower stress hormones 2) More physical activity (of all kinds, ahem) 3) Less likely to smoke 4) Decrease in blood pressure Wow! Seems not only does love affect your emotional heart, it’s great for your physical ticker as well. Sounds like I have lots to celebrate! Grab your honey and celebrate being in love along with me, won’t you? Tags: Being in Love, Health Benefits of Love, Healthbolt, Heart Health, LoveShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497416 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:47:22 +0100 1497416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488159&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F02%2Ffabulous-news-shopping-sharpens-your-grey-matter%2F Guess what shoppers? Your habits are making both your brain and bod happy! Image details: Couple carrying shopping bags served by picapp.com If you think shopping belongs in the Summer Olympics (or Winter, for that matter), do we have the news for you! Seems that browsing and buying gives more than your credit card a workout - it’s good for the human body and mind, too! How so, you ask? We’re happy to share: * Conversing, haggling and all-around interacting with other folks forces you to think and act quickly * Comparison shopping strengthens the brain’s math and reasoning capacities * Positive visual stimulation keeps the brain engaged and feelings of happiness present * Walking from store to store, bending and stretching for items, and carrying all those packed-to-the-g... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488159 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:56:44 +0100 1488159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1481831&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F31%2Fsexbolt-saturday-what-hes-faking-it-puh-leeze%2F Yes, ladies, your man can (and probably does) fake it from time to time. How do you like them apples? Shocking, of course. Conventional wisdom says that it’s the ladies who excel at Oscar-worthy fake orgasmic performances, while the boys are genuinely pleasured every time. But not so, says this article. In fact, due to increased usage in anti-depressants, and other life’s stresses, reaching the Big O can occasionally be elusive for menfolk as well. The cure? Same things as for the ladies: 1) Have sex only when you want to. Forcing yourself to have sex when you’re not in the mood can make you feel indignant and resentful. It’s not doing your partner any good either, since that feeling of closeness won’t be there if you’re mentally pulling away. 2) Relax.... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1481831 Sat, 31 May 2008 14:37:56 +0100 1481831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480652&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F30%2Flip-service-are-you-inviting-cancer%2F Could applying lip gloss increase your risk of skin cancer? Image details: Head shot of woman wearing sunglasses served by picapp.com Lip gloss: it’s a woman’s staple. For some guys, too, I ’spose, but who am I to judge? Anyhoo…the use of lip gloss tragically misleads many a person into thinking their lips are protected while out in the sun. Well guess what? They’re not. In fact, the same super shininess that makes lip gloss lip gloss, can actually be quite detrimental by inviting the sun’s rays right onto your kisser. Think of it as hoisting up a magnifying glass to your lips in the middle of the Sahara. Not cool, right? Now while no links have actually been made between lip gloss and skin cancer, it is safe to say that when heading out onto the boat o... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480652 Sat, 31 May 2008 02:37:36 +0100 1480652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1477886&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F29%2Fcome-on-baby-light-mystress-away%2F Light a candle to reduce stress? Indeed. Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com According to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, stoking up a vanilla-scented candle can reduce anxiety by 63%. That’s a ton! While vanilla was the scent of choice in this instance, researchers acknowledge that scent is handled by the same area of the brain as memory, so smelling any aroma that brings back good feelings for you can have the same effect. So if relaxation, calmness and optimism are on your To-Do list today, grab your Bic and light that wick. This has been your Happy Living Tip for the day. Enjoy. Tags: Candles, Candles for Stress Reduction, Easy Health Tips, Happy Living, Healthbolt, StressShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1477886 Fri, 30 May 2008 02:38:55 +0100 1477886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1477887&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F29%2Fthe-importance-of-play%2F “Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do, and Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do“(The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain) Play is essential to a child’s social, emotional, and academic life. So why are schools shunning recesses and physical education for structured academics and testing? And why does it seem that parents are turning play from something fun and frivolous into something that must be productive and controlled? These are some of the questions that the latest issue of Greater Good magazine tries to answer. They have put together an interesting and thought provoking series of articles examining the past and present culture of play and why it seems to be vanishing. Can We Play? looks at the disappearing culture of play finding ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1477887 Thu, 29 May 2008 10:24:11 +0100 1477887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475136&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F28%2Fneed-sleep-fire-up-your-ipod%2F Image details: Couple Sleeping served by picapp.com Is sleep that elusive thing that is so close for you, yet so far away? Well listen up, people - literally. Since a good night’s rest is essential for the purposes of problem-solving and gaining a fresh perspective, you really need to do whatever’s in your power to get that shut eye. And according to the Journal of Advanced Nursing, simply listening to soft, serene music for about 45 minutes before slumber time may be an easy fix. In fact, people who did so were found to sleep deeper and longer. Not only that, they also woke up more alert the next day than those who didn’t didn’t listen to restful music. See, that iPod’s good for something other than drowning out the sound of fighting kids, now isn’t it?... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475136 Thu, 29 May 2008 01:52:41 +0100 1475136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1463744&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F22%2Fhealthbolt-healthy-health-links-of-the-week-2%2F A whole bunch of random goodness for you this week around the blogosphere. So fun to see all our health compadres kicking out great articles. Hope you find something particularly useful. Enjoy! A new blog that’s taking the world by storm, Weighting Line has a very interesting perspective on 6 ways to commit discrimination against the obese. Is blaming global warming on them one of those ways? And speaking of weight, if you’re new to the weight loss game, but you’re looking to hook up with a gym, how do you know which one is the right fit? The fabulous MizFit explores that very notion with some awesomely specific advice. Of course, getting fit also means eating right. At Best Health Mag, find out why you should be eating more of nature’s candy…bananas! Switchin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1463744 Fri, 23 May 2008 01:57:15 +0100 1463744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450237&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F17%2Fsexbolt-saturday-fun-with-sexual-role-playing%2F Congratulations! You’ve been in a committed relationship for a while now. That’s great, right? Well, sure. Unless you consider the staleness your sex life seems to have taken on. Let’s face it folks, after a while, sex with the same person day in and day out can get…monotonous. While this is surely not true for every couple, many couples are looking to heat things up, but are unsure how. Enter: Sexual Role Playing. Yes, this takes some effort. Yes, it can be awkward at first. Yes, you run the risk of freaking each other out if you’re not ready to accept or consider your partner’s (or your own) fantasies. But what your relationship has to gain can far outweigh these potential “cons”. Ready to learn more? There are all kinds of great articles... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450237 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:18:38 +0100 1450237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423148&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F05%2Flitter-box-healthy-heart-who-knew%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com Great news for kitty lovers: Turns out your feline friends do more than keep your toes warm at night - they help keep your heart healthy, too. A recent study from the University of Minnesota found that owning a cat can slash your risk of dying from a heart attack by up to 40 percent. Evidently, having kitty around can help soothe away the harmful effects of stress and anxiety. Suddenly, dealing with the litter box doesn’t seem quite so vexing, now does it? Of course, it’s best to keep exercising and eating right, but if it’s been one of “those days”, spend some extra time with your furry pal and make your heart (and your pet) happy. Tags: Animals, Cats, Cats and Heart Health, Cats and Stress, Heal... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423148 Tue, 06 May 2008 03:26:29 +0100 1423148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1417850&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F02%2Feggs-actly-the-breakfast-you-need-for-a-cheerful-weekend%2F Image details: Eggs served by picapp.com In a lot of homes, eggs are those things you buy because you feel like you’re supposed to, but then after weeks of neglect, find themselves in the bottom of your trash barrel. You may have meant well, but meaning well doesn’t cook those puppies into omelets, now does it? Well today, we’re here to encourage you to buy that carton of eggs, crack those babies open and scramble, fry, poach or boil away. And why? Eggs are packed with a B vitamin called folic acid. Many people recognize folic acid as the pre-conception wonder supplement which helps prevent neural tube abnormalities in a developing fetus. But folic acid is also a mood-elevating nutrient. In fact, adding folic acid to your diet can diminish bad moods, depression, anger, an... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1417850 Sat, 03 May 2008 03:32:25 +0100 1417850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408238&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F29%2Fbloody-nose-do-not-do-this%2F Dang! Another instance where conventional wisdom and years-old treatments have failed us yet again. Bloody noses - a staple in the lives of kids, sports-playing teens and allergy-ridden adults - are not to be treated by tipping the head back as once was thought. Instead, you are to lower and tip your head forward, catching any wayward bleeding in a tissue. Why is this? Because tipping the head back will send blood down into the esophagus and potentially into the stomach, which can be irritating and possibly cause vomiting. But by leaning the head forward, you can avoid such issues. Other treatment tips? Pinch the meaty party of your nose on the sides just below your bridge to help ease bleeding. Also be sure to keep your nose above heart level, which can also help slow things down. If th... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408238 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:57:35 +0100 1408238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405335&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F28%2Fvitality-compass-challenge-part-two%2F So it’s my turn to report my results from the Vitality Compass Quiz, and let me tell you, I was not anxious to take that thing at first. I figured you’d have to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jessica Alba to score even decently on it, but after reading Liz’s results, I was encouraged. A real person who does not spend the bulk of her day in a gym and who probably noshes on a carb or two once in a while? If Liz could score well, so could I, right? Well, turns out Liz is on track to last a bit longer than I’m predicted to, but I’ll still live a long life it seems. Naturally, by kicking up my fruit and veggie consumption and actually removing my rear form this chair to sneak in some exercise, I can add more years to my life. Hmm. I can do that. I need to do ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405335 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:22:41 +0100 1405335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1404053&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F28%2Ftesting-the-vitality-compass%2F I’m not one for questionaires and surveys but this Vitality Compass, an online longevity calculator, had me intrigued. I wanted to know…was I in the Blue Zone? What was my life expectancy? And were my current life habits going to lead the way to a grand old age of 100 plus? So I headed on over and took the Vitality Compass quiz. Thirty five questions later, I got my answer. I exist in the Blue Zone. I’m 6.5 years younger biologically than my real age. Of course I’d rather it was 10 or 15 years younger but still any number less that the real one works for me. My life expectancy is 95.8. But my healthy life expectancy is only 84. Looks like I’m not on track to reach 100 but maybe that’s just as well given the last decade or two might not be that healthy. S... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1404053 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:26:23 +0100 1404053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1400652&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F25%2Fgo-nuts-to-reduce-stress%2F Image details: Mixed nuts served by picapp.com Want an easy way to reduce stress naturally? Go nuts! Assuming you’re not allergic to nuts, eating as little as one once of these little wonders can pump a ton of calming nutrients into your harried body. And after a l-o-n-g week, that’s probably exactly what you need right now, right? Thought so. Nuts contain blood-pressure lowering B vitamins (which tend to get depleted when your muscles are tense), anxiety-kicking zinc, and vitamin E, a super antioxidant which helps protect cells from the damages caused by chronic nervousness. What’s more? The simple act of cracking open a nut (so buy them shelled) can be a stress reliever in and of itself! So there you have it. Go nuts this weekend and feel all the better for it! Tags: An... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1400652 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:04:11 +0100 1400652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393711&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F23%2Faspirin-and-bandaids-healthy-green-and-funny-too%2F              They say ‘laughter is the best medicine’ so next time you need to fill up on bandaids and aspirin, skip the traditional products and head over to Help Remedies. They’ve put out some products that will not only cover the cut and fix the headache but will also amuse you…. Got a Headache….Have an Aspirin. Cut yourself….Here’s a bandaid By the way, this is a company concerned not only with the envrionment but also society. The packaging is made out of compostable, recycled paper pulp, with a tiny amount of plastic around the pills (an FDA requirement). Plus they plan to give 5% of their profits to charities that will help people without healthcare get healthcare. This really is a company with a healthy attitude… (disco... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393711 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:20:12 +0100 1393711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1388964&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F21%2Fhow-dandy-the-anti-stress-benefits-of-a-dandelion%2F Image details: Creatas Images Single Image Set served by picapp.com Spring is in the air for many of us, and usually that means allergies, yard work and the weeds that cause a lot of allergies and yard work. But the next time you see a stray dandelion pop up in your yard, don’t be so quick to dig it up. Instead, admire it for it’s stress-busting abilities. Here’s the scoop: The leaves of a dandelion are packed with calming B vitamins and lethicin, which lessen stress and anxiety by balancing chemicals in your brain. Dandelions also boost levels of the happy chemical, seratonin. Now, we’re not recommending that you run out and pluck these from your yard to make a meal out of. But the next time you head to the grocer, look for premixed salad kits that include dandelio... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1388964 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:07:37 +0100 1388964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386805&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F20%2Fthe-sunday-sidebargreen-health%2F Everyone’s talking green this week with Earth Day (April 22) on the horizon. So Healthbolt is going to talk green too. Green health that is. Here’s our common sense tips to greener health… Sleep more - not only is sleep good for your health, it’s also good for the environment. When you sleep, your energy consumption is significantly reduced. Become a locavore - eating lots of fruit and vegetables will keep us healthy. Buying your fruit and vegetables locally will keep the planet healthy. Cycle or walk to work - get fit and reduce vehicle emissions at the same time. Sounds like a win/win situation. And here’s what others are saying about green health… Treehugger suggests that you can Save Money - and Your Health - by Going Green. Livesmarter offers 30 E... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386805 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:38:14 +0100 1386805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1371918&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F14%2Frandom-fact-of-the-day-stress-does-cause-gray-hair%2F Just the news you wanted to hear to start your week, right? Sorry, but it’s true. Stress can, in fact, cause your hair to gray. Why? Stress hormones like cortisol can mess with melanocytes (simply, hair cells). Suddenly, the cells have trouble surviving and/or producing the pigment that keeps your hair its original color. Hence, those pigments disappear and out pops a gray (or white) hair. Naturally, controlling stress is a good defense in this type of situation, but that might not always be possible. Eating foods rich in the amino acids lysine and arginine can help provide a drop in stress, however, so if you’re feeling a bit on edge, grab some peanuts and a carton of yogurt. These superfoods can get you halfway to the recommended 3 grams of lysine and arginine that Slovakian... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1371918 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:13:59 +0100 1371918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356075&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F07%2Fgood-sex-does-not-a-wired-life-make%2F To piggy-back on Liz’s post from earlier today, there’s a whole other issue to be dealt with for all those tech freaks roaming the earth - the lack of a good sex life. Of course, this is not true of everyone, just as not every blogger will suffer a work-induced heart attack. But it is becoming more and more evident that an overly-wired life does not equate to a stellar relationship in the sack. For example, back rubs can be a bit hard to finagle while your fingers are furiously texting on your Treo. Vaulting over a laptop to move in for a kiss can be a little discerning. And (unless it’s porn) playing your favorite show on your killer plasma TV while trying to get in the groove can be distracting at best. Starting to see a trend? In fact, thirty-seven percent of laptop ow... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356075 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:16:13 +0100 1356075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1353956&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F07%2Fwarning-blogging-could-be-bad-for-your-health%2F We posted about blogging and health back in January when tech blogger Om Malik suffered a heart attack which some thought may have been caused by his blogging habits. Now it’s back in the news with a New York Times article - In Web World of 24/7 Stress, Writers Blog Till They Drop - questioning once again whether blogging is bad for your health…. Two weeks ago in North Lauderdale, Fla., funeral services were held for Russell Shaw, a prolific blogger on technology subjects who died at 60 of a heart attack. In December, another tech blogger, Marc Orchant, died at 50 of a massive coronary. A third, Om Malik, 41, survived a heart attack in December. Other bloggers complain of weight loss or gain, sleep disorders, exhaustion and other maladies born of the nonstop strain of producing... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1353956 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:05:13 +0100 1353956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347334&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F02%2Fon-your-mark-get-set-have-sex%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 11655;picApp_imageWidth = 357;picApp_imageHeight = 535;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); Stop the presses! The old thought behind “longer is better” when it comes to the horizontal polka is bunk. (And yes, I’m talking about sex being longer, not something else being longer. That’s a whole ‘nother post, y’all). Anyhoo, it’s true. The word around the ‘net (and soon to be published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine) is that the optimal length of deed-doing is between 3 and 13 minutes. Yes, that’s all. And contrary to popular belief, even the lad... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347334 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:43:55 +0100 1347334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1344198&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F02%2Fdont-put-that-there%2F Do you… - drop your handbag onto the kitchen counter? - leave your toothbrush on the bathroom sink? - put your sneakers into the bedroom closet? Then you are just asking for trouble…with your health. A recent MSNBC article ‘The 16 worst places to stash your stuff’ points out that where you leave your belongings can play havoc with your health. For example, did you know that your handbag can carry not only all your ‘worldly possessions’ but also a whole lot of ‘buggy’ hanger ons. Recent studies have shown that “…handbags in the sample tested positive not only for the presence of bacteria but for bacteria of the worst kind–including pseudomonas, which can cause eye infections; staphylococcus aurous which can cause serious sk... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344198 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:45:38 +0100 1344198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1336654&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F30%2Fthe-sunday-sidebar-cars-and-your-health%2F I just spent the last 5 days on a road trip (along the stunning West Coast of New Zealands’ South Island) and it got me thinking about cars. In particular, it got me thinking about how cars affect our health. So I did a little checking and it seems that cars (especially new ones) might not be all that good for our health. According to an article originally published in Men’s Health, we have numerous invisible hitchhikers inside our new cars. To be exact, there are chemicals lurking in the interior of the car. A study conducted by the Ecology Center found that the two prime suspects - phthalates and bromiated flame retardants (such as deca) - are toxins known to lead to liver, kidney, brain, and thyroid damage in rodents. But wait, there’s more. The same year that the Ecol... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1336654 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:23:41 +0100 1336654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325023&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F25%2Fmirrr-mirror-on-thecomputer%2F Remember this line ‘Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?’ Well, it turns out the mirror is now on the web and while it doesn’t offer an answer to the above rhyme, it can show you a glimpse of the future. Good Morning America correspondent Andrea Canning recently checked out this new technology from two different companies. Accenture Technology Labs is making a ‘persuasive mirror’ (not yet on the market) that is designed to show you exactly what bad habits - smoking, overeating, alcohol, sunbathing - can do to your face over a period of 6 months. AgeMe.com by Aprilage Development takes this even further, providing an image of your face over the years rather than just months. Fascinating stuff. But will it really change a person&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325023 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:42:45 +0100 1325023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321073&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F22%2Fsexbolt-saturday-bust-out-of-your-sexual-rut%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 6859;picApp_imageWidth = 286;picApp_imageHeight = 430;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); You love the feeling of the Big O (duh!), but getting to that point with your partner has become a little, um, lackluster. What was once fun, sexy and hotter than hell has now turned into a ritualistic lead-in to your ho-hum romp sessions. This doesn’t have to be, people! The quickest fix for a sexual rut is (no surprise here) to switch things up. Sounds simple, but for couples with kids or hairy schedules, a simple reminder that variety is indeed the spice of life is usually in order. Now, obviously a ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321073 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:57:25 +0100 1321073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319327&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F21%2Fmoney-cant-buy-happiness-or-can-it%2F Money might not buy happiness but how you spend your money could  just make you happier according to a new study conducted by the Harvard Business School and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. The results of the study, published in the latest edition of Science, were based on a series of experiments that examined the question ‘How could people use their money more effectively so that it would actually deliver more happiness?’ Three experiments were conducted… The first featured 632 Americans who were asked to rate their happiness on a five point scale, report their annual income, and estimate the amount they spend in a typical month on bills, gifts for themselves and others, and charitable donations. The results showed that those who spent more money on oth... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319327 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:58:23 +0100 1319327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1316634&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F20%2Fhealthy-health-links-of-the-week%25e2%2580%25a6%2F With a some spare time on my hands, I spent the morning wandering the blogosphere checking out what everyone has to say. Here’s what I found… Tim Ferris, author of The Four Hour Workweek, shares his thoughts on various methods to get rid of the common cold with 4 Anti Cold Cocktails That Work: From Ancient China to German Alcoholics and Modern Labs. With winter on the way over here in New Zealand, this is one post I’ll be bookmarking for future reference. Over at Cranky Fitness, Merry was in a St Patrick’s Day frame of mind and asking Does Green Beer Have More Vegetable Goodness? Thankfully, it didn’t take Merry long to figure out that the green beer was a product of food coloring and not vegetables and move instead to discuss the good, the bad, and possibily... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1316634 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:18:53 +0100 1316634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1303238&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F14%2Fgo-slowpart-two%2F I mentioned the Improv Everywhere last month, highlighting their Frozen Grand Central Station mission. Well, it turns out this concept of becoming ‘frozen in time’ is catching on. People from all over the world have been inspired to conduct their own frozen missions. Check these out… Paris London And if that’s not enough for you, there are over 30 more frozen cities missions to check out. Seems like everyone really does want to ‘go slow.’ And given the fact that most of us aren’t getting enough sleep, slowing down is probably not such a bad idea. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1303238 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:29:31 +0100 1303238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1284749&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F06%2Fplaying-mind-games-for-success%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 3030;picApp_imageWidth = 357;picApp_imageHeight = 256;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); Ever envision yourself crossing the finish line, scoring a promotion, or acing an exam? That’s great - you’re using visualization to help meet your goals, and you’re headed in the right direction. New research is putting a unique spin on this theory, however. While traditional “real time” visualization is indeed beneficial, researchers suggest you try “watching” yourself complete a task as if watching a movie instead. Taking on this third-person viewpoint will allow y... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1284749 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:00:03 +0100 1284749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1276008&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F03%2Fhappy-living-tip-how-to-erase-pillow-creases-on-your-face%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 2270;picApp_imageWidth = 357;picApp_imageHeight = 237;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); Nothing says “I just had one helluva great sleep” better than a face filled with creases compliments of your pillow. We’re talking creases on the cheeks, creases near your eyes and even creases by your mouth. And while these badges of honor might signify your happy slumber and prove once and for all that your late-night nookie sessions are indeed promoters of great rest, chances are your boss won’t find them nearly as endearing as your adoring bedmate. So how to get rid of the mini-roa... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1276008 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:26:37 +0100 1276008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1266563&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F28%2Fa-month-of-heart-health-all-wrapped-up-for-you%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 1777;picApp_imageWidth = 348;picApp_imageHeight = 354;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); Another month has come and gone. But February was such an important month, as it focused on recognizing the severity of heart health issues and how to take steps to try and outsmart such an unforgiving and non-biased disease. Here at Healthbolt, we aimed to give you plenty of ideas on how to keep your heart strong and healthy. Here, we’ve packaged up a month’s worth of tips, strategies and anecdotes for you, just in case you missed anything. We’d also like to introduce you to a fantastic new... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1266563 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:35:30 +0100 1266563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261615&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F27%2Fno-needles-pleaseim-belonephobic%2F                                            (photo credit) Liberty posted last week about a great way to deal with injections. “Next time you find yourself with a needle barreling toward any one of your body parts, revert back to your toddler days and begin counting out loud to anyone who will listen. And why is that? Because Japanese researchers were good enough to find that counting may effectively numb you to injection pain. “ It’s a great idea and will probably work for the majority of people having to face the needle. But for a small percentage of us (and yes, I include myself), the idea of injections and needles turn us into quivering, irrational messes. We are needle phobic and it’s no laughing matter. There’s an... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261615 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:46:13 +0100 1261615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252819&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F24%2Fthe-sunday-sidebarheart-warmers%2F With it still being Heart Month and all, I thought I’d see if I could find some ‘feel good’ stories that will turn us all to mush and tug at the heart string. Turns out it’s easier to find bad news than good. But I did manage to round up a few happy health stories for The Sunday Sidebar. Marines Help Heal Girl’s Broken Heart She was a two year old Iraqi girl born with a large hole in her heart and a severe obstruction between her heart and lungs. They were a group of battle weary US Marines. One could say that it was fate that brought them together. And together they fixed her broken heart. Find more videos like this on www.truveo.com. Little Lakshmi Takes First Steps I wrote about Lakshmi the little Indian girl born with eight limbs last year. She was having... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252819 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:01:05 +0100 1252819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1237754&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F17%2Fthe-sunday-sidebargo-slow%2F               ‘Slow down, you move too fast                You got to make the morning last                Just kicking down the cobblestones                Looking for fun and feeling groovy’                       - The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)                                 Simon and Garfunkel Tired of rushing everywhere ? Can’t find time in your life to work, live, love and play ? Wouldn’t it be nice just to slow down or even stop time every so often ? Well, the team over at Improv Everywhere seem to think it’s possible. Established in 2001, they have been stretching the imagination of New Yorkers with missions that allow time to slow ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1237754 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:23:17 +0100 1237754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1236936&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F16%2Fsexbolt-saturday-even-more-great-reasons-to-hit-the-sheets%2F Happy Saturday, All! If a boring weekend looms ahead, chuck your Honey-Do list in exchange for a healthy romp (or three). Because our bodies, God bless them, need The Big O to keep them healthy and strong. How’s that for a reason to get funky? Here’s the scoop: Say good-bye to expensive skin and hair care regimens - ramped-up production of hormones courtesy of The All-Mighty Orgasm contribute to shiny hair and smooth skin. Orgasms even prevent frown lines from deepening! Forget the Prozac - orgasms release endorphins (feel-good hormones) into our brains and instantly make us feel calmer and less-stressed. Those same endorphins stimulate our immune systems, heading off illnesses. See ya, Zicam! Tylenol who? Orgasms pump natural painkillers into our bloodstreams, heading off mil... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1236936 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:07:58 +0100 1236936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1231822&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F14%2Fhappy-valentines-day%2F Yeah, I know this is a health blog but we thought it be nice to give you all something sweet and from the heart this Valentine’s Day. And what could be sweeter that a cupcake…shaped like a heart. These were found over at Street Anatomy.         Okay, so they might look a little too realistic, what with the arteries and veins, and bleeding ‘jam’. But aren’t they something? Want to make some ? Here’s the recipe… Or you could go with something a little more traditional such as Red Velvet Cupcakes…     Either way, here at Healthbolt we wish you are very Happy Valentines Day. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1231822 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:30:54 +0100 1231822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1230306&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F13%2Fhey-guys-heres-the-very-best-gift-you-can-give-her-this-valentines-day%2F Photo Credit Gentlemen, are you ready to hear the one thing that promises to turn your lady into a bubbly pile of mush this Valentine’s Day? Here it is: Do some freaking housework. That’s it. Plain and simple. Engaging in a little “Choreplay” will get your lady so revved up and relaxed (yes, at the same time) that she may even be waiting at the bedroom door for you in that teddy you bought her years ago that she hasn’t worn once. Alas, this revelation is not just a compilation of females banding together to make your life miserable. Instead, this is based on real, scientific data (and God bless the scientists who conducted this study, by the way). Here’s the scoop: Researchers at the American University of Beirut studied 1,652 married couples and found t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1230306 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:12:30 +0100 1230306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1222317&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F11%2Fhealthbolt-travel-scratch-free-sleep%2F                                                                      (photo credit) Travelodge is at it again. They conducted a survey of 3,000 adults to find out what kept them awake at night. Surprisingly, it wasn’t noise or unfamiliar surroundings that caused the most problem. Instead, it was itchy nightclothes and body temperature changes throughout the night. Always up for a challenge, Travelodge decided to create a line of sleepware designed for maximum comfort. They commissioned designers to come up with pyjamas that would not only regulate body temperature but also stop the itch. The result - itch-free pyjamas - made from Dermasilk, a fabric that’s known to take the itch out of excema and dermatitis. Th... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1222317 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:36:08 +0100 1222317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219893&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F09%2Fsexbolt-saturday-chocolate-kissing-supreme-hotness%2F Photo Credit If your Valentine’s Day is likely to have some chocolate interspersed into it, then lucky you! Be sure you either grab your lovah or position yourself in Cupid’s path because Hallelujah, you’re in for a treat. What’s all the fuss, you ask? Well doctors from The Mind Lab in England hooked up the hearts and brains of study couples to monitors, then asked them to experience both chocolate and a kiss independently (that is, one without the other). What they found is that the chocolate stimulated their hearts to pound and the pleasure centers in their brains to fire up quite a bit more strongly than just a kiss (even a passionate one). What’s more, the positive effects lasted about 4 times longer! So what’s the moral of this story? If kisses are ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219893 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:30:51 +0100 1219893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1199825&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F04%2Fhumming-my-way-to-clearer-sinuses%2F                                                         (photo credit) I am not a disciple of yoga but I’ve taken to humming ‘om’ at the strangest times - like now as I type this post. Why ? Because I read an article recently that said humming can help keep my sinuses healthy and clear. As someone who suffers from allergic rhinitis (hay fever) that occassionally develops into sinusitis, I am always on the lookout for ways to stop the sneezing, the dripping, and the blocked nose. I’m tired of nasal sprays and medicine. I want to try something new. Hence the humming. And I sure hope you can’t hear me, cause it’s not a pleasant sound. There’s no tune or rhythm, just a loud humming noise which is v... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1199825 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:14:38 +0100 1199825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192818&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F31%2Fif-youre-happy-and-you-know-it-keep-your-job-clap-clap%2F Photo Credit Here’s a shocking statistic I read recently: 86% of us are satisfied with our jobs. Can you believe it? Add up all the time we spend bitching about bosses, coworkers, the bitter coffee and the freezing cold break room, and I’d have pegged only a few of us for liking our gigs. In fact, I have gobs of friends working in “the real world” (as opposed to my dream life blogging, neener-neener) who routinely take mental health days and (cough, cough) turn up sick a bunch. But no, says a Chicago university. Only a scant 14% of workers truly aren’t happy. Are you one who isn’t? Well, hang in there if you possibly can - the same study also found that job satisfaction increases with age. Hm. One suggestion, though: If you’re not taking your vacat... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192818 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:25:31 +0100 1192818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187120&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F29%2F5-au-naturel-cures-for-cramps%2F Photo Credit Guys, if you think PMS is the worst thing about your lady’s “monthly visitor”, we have news for you, don’t we girls? Yep, underneath the exterior of our once-a-month bitchy wrath lies a whole other issue that you may not even know about…cramps. As if it’s not bad enough we have to endure a week of Aunt Flow, we also have to be in pain besides. Now how is that fair? Um, it’s not. But hallelujah, now there are some fresh-from-nature fixes to ease us through. If you’re a guy, do yourself a favor and don’t click out. Keep reading and surprise your woman with one or two of these saviors - you’ll be her hero forever (and make life a whole lot easier for yourself!) Turn on the heat. Dig out your old heating pad in lieu of i... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187120 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:57:41 +0100 1187120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1185732&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F29%2Fhealthbolt-travel-why-is-there-a-goldfish-in-my-room%2F                                            (photo credit) Having trouble sleeping when your traveling. ? Not to worry. Travelodge think they have the answer - watch a goldfish. Travelodge had a sleep survey study done that found “…63% of the nation [Britain] is sleep deprived due to stress and 58% claimed watching goldfish could be the answer.” It’s been accepted for years that watching fish has a relaxing and de-stressing affect on people. Think about it - the waiting rooms of dentists and doctors all have fish tanks for the sole purpose of helping their clients relax. So Travelodge decided to trial ‘goldfish therapy’ at two of their hotels - the Leeds Vicar Lane and the Birmingham Fort Dunlop Travelodge in Engl... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1185732 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:09:18 +0100 1185732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1179663&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F26%2Fsexbolt-saturday-quick-tips-to-fire-up-your-love-life%2F Photo Credit Need a few ideas to light up your love life? We got ‘em (and we thank the Almighty Men’s Health for some reminders). Here’s what you can do…starting TODAY! Give the girl a coffee. Research has shown that female rats wanted more sex after a shot of caffeine. Indulge in some pre-nookie brew together and watch what happens next. Engage in some pre-dinner skroinking. Sex tames stress, so before you sit down to break bread together, have a little appetizer…in bed. Put the “We” in Wii. Breaking a sweat together can get you fired up in a hurry, so bust out the video games to spark a friendly bout of competition…the winner gets first dibs on the sexual favor of their choice. Hug each other before hitting the shower. The smell of a man&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1179663 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:53:27 +0100 1179663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1179087&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F25%2Fdo-the-hara-hachi-bu%2F                                                               (photo credit) Concerned about your growing weight? Then maybe it’s time to do the hara hachi bu. Practiced by the Okinawan people for generations, it simply means ‘to eat until you are 80% full’. Now, Okinawa has one of the healthiest and longest living populations in the world, so there must be something to this. Let’s face it, eating less is not a practice done in most Western societies. We are given plates piled high with food and then expected to empty them. I don’t know about you, but as a child I wasn’t allowed to leave the dinner table until the plate was wiped clean. And how many of you got the old ‘don’t waste t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1179087 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:02:40 +0100 1179087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173121&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F23%2Fone-key-to-spicy-sex%2F Photo Credit Ready for a little hot-cha-cha in the boudoir? Then skip the pricey lingerie and hit the bricks instead. That’s right. A recent study by the University of Arkansas says that people who regularly work out find themselves more sexually desirable, and you know what that means…more satisfying workouts in the sack! Not only that, but Duke University also found that when overweight men and women lost a mere 10 percent of their body weight, they enjoyed sex more. So there you have it - the most simple sex tip around: Work. Out. To. Feel. Hotter. It’s not rocket science that a positive self-image would lead to better sexual experiences, but sometimes we just need a little reminder, do we not? And speaking of reminders, keep in mind that you don’t have to senten... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173121 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:35:53 +0100 1173121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173122&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F23%2Fcaffeine-can-be-found-in-the-strangest-places%2F                                                                  (photo credit) With a recent study indicating that pregnant women consuming 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day increase their risk of miscarriage, it’s important to know what products contain caffeine and how much. Caffeine, of course, is mostly found in coffee, chocolate, coke, and energized soft drinks. But it seems that it can also be found in the strangest places. For example… Shower Shock Soap Running late with no time for a morning coffee. No problem - just lather up with the Shower Shock Soap. It smells of peppermint but it contains enough caffeine to let you absorb 200 mg per wash. Snack Foods In a place where no food or fluids are allow... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173122 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:51:33 +0100 1173122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146272&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F12%2Fsexbolt-saturday-sexalicious-links-from-around-the-blogosphere%2F Today I was having a bout of multiple-personality disorder and could not decide what I wanted to cover. I mean, sheesh, the opportunities are endless, people. So, instead I found some really hot links for you from across the sexosphere. Ready to dispel 10 Myths About Sex? Find out whether semen fits into the Atkins plan, if green M&Ms are truly aphrodisiacs and some of the hidden joys of the female workout. For the fellas, how ’bout a list of 10 Ways to Last Longer in Bed? Think that would make a good Valentine’s gift for your girl? We do, so read up and apply what you’ve learned for a dizzying session in the sack. Ladies, ever wonder how you’ll get from Position Point A to Position Point B? Experimenting with different sexual contortions is always fun, but swi... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146272 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:51:03 +0100 1146272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1127325&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F02%2Fis-clutter-bad-for-your-health-you-betcha%2F Photo Credit There’s a new movement in the medical world, and what better time to address it than right after New Year’s - you know, with one of your top resolutions being “get organized” and what not. (Right?!?) The deal? All that clutter you’ve dismissed as nothing more than a nuisance…is actually harmful to your health. This is so not good news for me as I jockey around mounds of papers and magazines to get at my keyboard each day (job hazards. Oy.) But what the experts are saying makes sense. Take a look: Getting organized helps reduce the risk for falls Cleaning up helps eliminate germs Decluttering makes it easier to find medications, exercise equipment, and other gear imperative to your good health Makes good sense, doesn’t it? I mean, how... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1127325 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:34:17 +0100 1127325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1124850&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F02%2Fanother-new-year-another-new-years-resolution%2F Everywhere you turn, someone’s writing about their resolutions and goals for 2008. Or they’re writing about what your 2008 resolutions and goals should be. I don’t know about you, but I get tired of having to come up with new resolutions every year. So I’ve decided to create a list of evergreen resolutions that will do for this year…, next year…, and every year thereafter. They are not original. I found them on some decorative tiles at the local garden center when I was there the other day buying a lemon tree to replace to one I’d manage to kill.         Inspiration, it seems, appears in the strangest places. So here are a few Healthbolt approved resolutions for you….                               Sing lik... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1124850 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:26:19 +0100 1124850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123702&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F01%2Fneed-a-hangover-cure%2F                                 Yes, I know Healthbolt is a health blog. But we’re not perfect and even the healthiest of us sometimes forgets the mantra ‘everything in moderation’. Sometimes we go a little overboard during the holiday season. So in case you did too, here’s the list of 10 Top Hangover Cures that Forbes.com posted last year. Guaranteed as tried and true by the Forbes writers, I figure that they’ll be just as good this year as last. So for any of you that might need a little hangover help, here they are… Water (and lots of it) Sports Drinks Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers Vitamin B6 and B12 Berocca Prickly Pear Tripe Soup Haejangguk Rosiglitazone Hair of the Dog Happy Hangover New Years. (photo credit) Sha... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123702 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:10:58 +0100 1123702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122520&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F31%2Ffreericecom-feed-the-brainfeed-the-world%2F Brain fitness is the name of the game. Everywhere you turn, there are articles and studies telling you to exercise your brain before it turns to mush. Use it or lose it seems to be the theme. Well, here’s a way to not only exercise your brain but also give food to those in need.                                      FreeRice.com has created an interactive multichoice vocabulary quiz. You click on an answer and if you’re right, the rice bowl on the screen fills with rice. For each right answer 20 grams of rice is donated on your behalf through the United Nations to help end world hunger. If you choose a wrong answer the right answer appears but no rice. So you win both ways - by donating and by learning. I first wrote about FreeRice.com at my ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122520 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:21:02 +0100 1122520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1115331&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F25%2Fa-healthy-christmas%2F If you’ve been reading all the articles and studies in the news recently you might start thinking that Christmas is really bad for your health. It seems that in order to survive Christmas these days you have to navigate through numerous health obstacles - the Christmas Tree Sneezes, the Merry Christmas Coronary, the Christmas Blues, the Christmas Bulge, and the Christmas Binge. So to help you survive all these Christmas health hazards, here’s a few tips from Healthbolt… Have fun. Stress less, laugh more. It’s not all about the presents. Yes, it’s nice to give and get but is it worth all the stress and debt? Most of us don’t need presents, just hugs and love. Moderation is always the key, even at Christmas. Let it Go. So what if there is a family feud go... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1115331 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:04:16 +0100 1115331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113303&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F22%2Fsexbolt-saturday-want-to-maximize-your-o-try-this%2F Oh, Oh…Ohhhhhh! Yeah, yeah. We all know that exercise makes the body healthy and helps all our organs perform at maximum capacity. But did you know there are separate exercises designed especially for “down there”? Ladies and Germs, meet Kegels. If you are not already an avid Kegeler, boy are you missing out. Just a simple exercise can make a world of difference during your steamy sheet sessions. Want to learn more? We thought so. What the heck is a Kegel? Named for Dr. Arnold Kegel, a Kegel is simply an exercise designed to strengthen the pelvic floor. How do you do them? Simple. Contract and release the muscles around your hoo-ha, the ones that control the flow of your pee. Why bother? For Ladies: Kegels help make the va-jay-jay tighter, igniting greater friction ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113303 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:10:44 +0100 1113303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109789&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F21%2Ftoilet-etiquette-in-space%2F One of the most frequently asked questions of NASA engineers is “How do astronauts use the toilet in space?” It’s a question even HRH Prince Phillip of England asked when he toured a space facility earlier this year. A seriously important question, I feel, given that tourists will eventually be travelling into space. Let’s face it, when you’re in a situation of zero gravity where everything floats, the one thing you definitely don’t want floating is human waste. The answer - a vacuum toilet that sucks up the contents of the toilet chamber via an air flow system. Sounds painful but it’s not. In order for this to work, a tight seal between the user and the toilet is required. Therefore, straps are positioned to hold the feet against the floor and piv... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109789 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:17:49 +0100 1109789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109790&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Fresolve-to-change-in-bunches%2F Change, Change, Change! Change the Fool. Remember being told that change should be accomplished in bite-sized pieces? Not to set the bar so high that you can never really succeed? Take everything one day, one step at a time? Well, it turns out all that mind-easing positivity was a bunch of horse-puckey. The new deal is when you’re setting out to make changes for the better (uh…New Year’s Resolutions, anyone?) you should lump them into groups. Here’s the thought: When we make multiple resolutions that all reinforce and depend upon each other, we are more likely to stick with the individual goals for the long haul. For example, if you set a goal to reach an ideal weight, lower blood pressure, and quit smoking, rather than just committing to one of these things, you wo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109790 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:11:21 +0100 1109790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106977&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Ffitness-tips-for-exercise-phobic-shoppers%2F If even the thought of going to the gym makes you break out in hives, fear not. You can get just as good a workout by heading for the nearest shopping mall. Before the workout going shopping Always make sure you have something healthy to eat before you hit the gym mall. After all, you’ll need energy, stamina and mental concentration to complete the workout shopping. And don’t forget the water bottle. Shopping is thirsty work. Eating before you shop also reduces the risk of eating at the mall, where, let’s face it, we usually end up consuming food high in calories and fat.  Warm Up Any good workout requires a warm up regime. So don’t park the car at the entrance to the mall. Look for a parking space at the edge of the car park and then walk briskly to the shops. In... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106977 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:30:42 +0100 1106977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1098788&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F17%2Fat-lasta-brain-gym%2F This sounds like my kind of gym. No weights, no trendmill, and no exercycle. Just computers, software, books, and smart snacks like tea and walnuts. Only one problem. This Brain Gym is in San Francisco…maybe a little too far for most of us to go. But not to worry, it’s the wave of the future. More and more Baby Boomers, worried about the escalating numbers of people developing Alzheimer’s Disease, are looking for ways to keep not only their bodies but also their minds strong. Somehow I think that there will be more Brain Gyms on the horizon. To find out more about the Brain Gym, read this interesting article in the San Francisco Chronicle: ‘Brain gym’ may exorcise Boomers’ fears about aging (animation credit) Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1098788 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:39:58 +0100 1098788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1096132&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F14%2Fthe-greatest-holiday-lists-youll-ever-read-b5-science-health-style%2F What a fun and successful theme day we had yesterday all across the Science & Health Channel. In case you missed any of it, here’s the rundown of our lists of holiday tips, suggestions and thoughts. There’s tons of funny and helpful stuff in there, so have at it - it’s our gift to you! Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 started our theme day off today with her very witty and I mean witty, post, Top 10 Funny Breastfeeding Slogans. Kristina at Autism Vox gave us a very endearing look into her personal life with Top 10 Reasons Life Is Better With Charlie. Scott at Health and Men posted a helpful Five Gifts For The Fitness Freak. Ten Ways To Celebrate (And Help) This Holiday was given to us thankfully by Gabrielle at Fertility Notes. Alicia at Mental Health Notes gave a great... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1096132 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:44:45 +0100 1096132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1093048&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Ftop-reasons-to-have-more-sex-this-holiday-season%2F Baby, it’s cold outside. Let’s hit the sheets! ‘Tis the season for trimming the tree, eating cookies, giving gifts, and…sex. Yeah, that’s right. Sex. Here at the Science & Health channel, it’s theme day today. Channel-wide, we’re giving you the tips and tricks you need to be at the top of your game this season. But you know at Healthbolt we can’t do things all status quo, so we’ve decided to give this theme a frisky spin and supply you with plenty of reasons to hit the sheets a bunch more this season (as if you needed any more ammunition, eh?) So…here we go: Beat holiday weight gain with some physical activity - Yes, ladies and germs, doing the horizontal mambo can burn about 150 cals per 30 minutes. That’s about one g... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1093048 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:59:32 +0100 1093048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065801&cid=t_155768_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F02%2F28-things-the-health-experts-forget-about-that-really-matter-for-your-health%2F When we think about our health, we usually focus on things like wrinkles, Omega-3’s and beer bellies. Fiber may be bulky and greens may be grand, but in the scheme of things, I think the kind of life you lead may be much more important. I’m not saying a chipper outlook will squelch diabetes or that a thoughtful life will eliminate the need to hit the gym on a regular basis. But I do think that internal satisfaction cannot help but to create a right relationship with yourself, your body, and your life. (I know, I know…what is this impenetrable silver lining and what have you done with Sara?) Here are 28 things health experts don’t talk about that really matter for your health. 1. Overlook small inconveniences rather than complain about them. 2. Change your own tire,... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065801 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:40:09 +0100 1065801