Unlocking the Science of Social Jet Lag and Sleep: An Interview With Till Roenneberg
Professor Till Roenneberg is a leading researcher of chronobiology, or biological rhythms, in the rapidly expanding field of sleep science. As the Head of Human Chronobiology at the Institute of Medical Psychology at Ludwig-Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich, Roenneberg has unlocked the secret to how our unique internal clocks affect how and when we sleep -- and why some of us are burdened with the disadvantage of living in a time zone which is not our own. Roenneberg has incorporated his extensive knowledge of chronobiology and sleep habits into his own life, and he no longer uses an alarm clock in the morning (unless ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How to stay safe during 'bite season'
From family picnics to camping trips, summer is the time when we invade insect territory. And the bugs are ready for us: fleas, ticks and mosquitoes all thrive in warmer months.
Source: WDSU.com - Health - July 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Don't let the bugs bite: Prevention and treatment
From family picnics to camping trips, summer is the time when we invade insect territory. And the bugs are ready for us: fleas, ticks and mosquitoes all thrive in warmer months.
Source: CNN.com - Health - July 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Unique Trial Alternative Considered For Hawaii Telescope Protesters
HONOLULU (AP) -- Instead of a trial, most of the people arrested in April for blocking construction of a giant mountaintop telescope will likely participate in a Hawaiian culture-based form of mediation. Three defendants in the case filed a motion asking for hooponopono (ho-OH'-po-noh-po-noh) as an alternative to a trial. Hooponopono is traditionally used within families to work out differences, using prayer and discussion. Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth said his office supports the motion. He met with a group of defendants Monday night to discuss how the unique process may be used in a criminal case that is...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - July 8, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

How City Living May Be Harming Your Mental Health, And What You Can Do About It
City life can take a serious toll on your mental health. Research has shown that urban dwellers are more likely to suffer from chronic stress and mental illness, particularly depression. But according to new research, the antidote to those city blues could be as simple as a walk in the park. A Stanford University study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that walking in nature reduces rumination -- the type of obsessive negative thinking and self-criticism that plays a central role in depression and anxiety disorders. "Cities are known for higher levels of mental illness such...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - July 3, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

You're So Vain, You Probably Think That Tweet Was About You...
Always Connected, Yet So Disconnected... We live in a world where our social media lives bleed into our realities and enable us to hide. We hide behind our filtered images, the motivational quotes we do not actually live by, a false sense of friendships and strategically-timed posts. Essentially, the majority of us are on stage hiding behind the characters we wish to convey as our realities. In our generation, gone are the days of the heartbroken being forced to sit in silence and sulk or actually leave their homes to mingle. An ego boost or emotional band-aid is only a like, a follow or a friend request away. We remain s...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Camping Wisely Helps Prevent Wildfires
Many outdoor blazes caused by carelessness, experts caution Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Fire Safety
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Yes You Can: How running with Team Hoyt changed this father’s life
Elijah Gauthier, 3, and Rick Hoyt, 53, have a lot in common. Both are first-born sons. Both have smiles that light up a room. Both love running with their fathers. And both have faced incredible challenges. Elijah and Rick were diagnosed with cerebral palsy early in life. They can’t walk. They can’t speak. When Rick was born, his parents were told, “He’s a vegetable. Put him in an institution.” They refused. Since then, Rick and his father Dick Hoyt have inspired parents and families around the world. The father-son team has logged more than 1,100 races, with Dick pushing Rick in a specially designed running chai...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - June 18, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lisa Fratt Tags: Our patients’ stories parenting cerebral palsy orthopedics Source Type: news

Cleaning Up the Oceans' 'Plastic Soup'
Ever since I was young, I've loved the ocean. I grew up in Southern California near the Pacific Ocean. Any excuse to jump in the water was good enough for me. In the course of my life, I've noticed increasing amounts of plastic pollution in the sea. Initially, I would gather what I was able to collect, tie it to my bikini, bring it out and find a garbage can on land. The problem is that I started seeing more and more. In 2007, I heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and my first response was, "Oh my gosh! We have got to go out there and clean this thing up!," which I described in a TED Talk on Mission Blue in 2010. ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 12, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

How Cancer at 23 Taught Me to Love My Body
I was 23 years old. I had recently graduated from college, returned from a life-changing trip to Kenya, moved into my cool apartment in downtown Philly, and settled into my first "real" job. I was lovin' life and out to change the world. And then, I found a pea-sized lump above my collarbone. For some reason, it just didn't feel right. I wanted to pretend it wasn't there, to believe in the invincibility of youth. But, thankfully, I listened to my gut and went to the doctor. It was a snowball effect, or more like an avalanche, from that visit on. I had a biopsy and anxiously awaited the results. My dad came to be wit...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Don’t Invite Foodborne Illnesses to the Picnic
MADISON - As Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding people to keep summer meals safe by following proper food handling and preparation tips . Whether you’re planning a small summer cookout, a big holiday celebration, a camping trip, or a potluck dinner, make sure your plans include food safety. One-in-six Americans become sick from foodborne illness each year, resulting in 128,...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - May 22, 2015 Category: Hospital Management Authors: yunkecfrrr Source Type: news

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