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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Health. Quit …
Knowledge Does Not Require Action. Kick the Habit or Kick the Bucket? 5000 people in the US quit smoking in the US a day. 1000 people. … Those reports which are supported by a government agency, a scientific journal, or scientists known to be reputable are generally reliable. Reports in newspapers and popular magazines seldom discriminate between good and bad results, laymen easily exaggerate the reliability and significance of what they read. … read more…
Electronic Cigarette – Spending Time With An Electronic Cigarette …
Was this the smoking gun (pun intended) that self-hating smokers were looking for? What if you could quit smoking without really quitting smoking? We had to get our stained-yellow hands on one and find out for ourselves. … back in June of last year; The Wall Street Journal wrote on the controversy surrounding them (the FDA has yet to approve). The articles both featured testaments from heavy smokers who, thanks to their e-cigarettes, were able to cut smoking out of … read more…
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Which Stop Smoking Aids is Right For You?
There is a number of stop smoking aids on the market today, the hard part is finding one that will work for you. The types of stop smoking aid can range from simple nicotine gum to quit smoking by hyp… read more…
10 Ways to Cure Late Night Eating, Marlton Personal Trainer Tells All
Late night eating is the kiss of death to any weight loss program. Many people maintain good diets during the day only to blow it late at night out of boredom or insatiable cravings. Below are 10 tips… read more…
Self Confidence in Overcoming Self-Destructive Behaviours
Have you ever felt like you are your own worst enemy? Drugs, drinking, overeating, etc can seriously lower how you feel about yourself. Sometimes that’s the point. Trauma throughout your life can … read more…
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Insidermedicine In 60 – February 25, 2010
rom Japan – According to a report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, dialysis patients feeling high levels of fatigue may be at increased risk of heart attack. Researchers studied nearly 800 dialysis patients, finding that of 16% of patients with a high fatigue score, risk of heart attack or stroke was more than doubled. From Israel – According to a report presented at the American Stroke Association\’s International Stroke Conference, men who are single or unhappily married may be more likely to suffer a fatal stroke. Researchers reviewed data on over 10000 people who participated in a 1963 survey. They found that single men had 64% increased risk of suffering a fatal stroke, while unhappily married men also had a 64% increased risk. And finally, from Atlanta – Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the US, according to an editorial published in The Lancet. Citing a report from the CDC, the editorial states that in 2006 heart disease killed over 630000 Americans. Certain lifestyle factors make heart disease particularly difficult to stop, as 20% of Americans smoke, 33% are obese, and only 33% are regularly active.
Insidermedicine In Depth – February 17, 2010 – Salt Intake
If Americans reduce their salt intake by as little as 3 g daily, the population-wide cardiovascular health benefits would be similar to those obtained by reducing tobacco use, obesity, and cholesterol levels, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of salt in your diet: • Make sure the canned vegetables you buy are labeled no salt added • Buy fresh fishes and meats instead of those that are canned or processed • Instead of seasoning with salt, use herbs, spices, or salt-free seasoning blends Researchers from University of California at San Francisco used available data to estimate the benefits on health of reducing salt intake by 3 ga day among the entire population of the United States. They then calculated the cost-effectiveness of this endeavor by comparing its effects with those of other interventions designed to reduce rates of cardiovascular disease. A population-wide reduction in daily salt intake of only 3 g was estimated to reduce the yearly new cases of cardiovascular disease by up to 120000, stroke by up to 66000, and heart attack by up to 99000. It was also estimated to reduce the overall annual number of deaths from any cause by up to 92000. A regulatory intervention designed to reduce salt intake among the population would be cost effective even if it was reduced by only 1 g per day, but if a 3 g per day reduction was achieved, this would save $10 billion to $24 billion in health care costs annually. Todays research demonstrates how lowering dietary salt is as important as other well-recognized efforts to reduce cardiovascular disease, such as quitting smoking and avoiding obesity
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Insidermedicine IN 60 – January 25, 2010
From Sweden – According to a report published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, mothers who smoke while pregnant increase their newborn\’s odds of having abnormal blood pressure. Researchers studied 19 children of non-smoking parents and 17 children of women who smoked during pregnancy, measuring blood pressure by having the infant tilted upright during sleep. At one week, results showed that newborns of mothers who smoked had a 10% increase in blood pressure when tilted, compared with only 2% increase in the non-smoking group. From North Carolina – A low-carbohydrate diet may help lower blood pressure, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers studied nearly 150 overweight people, administering either a low fat diet plus the weight-loss drug orlistat or a low carb diet. Results showed that 47% of patients in the low-carb group had their blood pressure medication either lowered or stopped altogether, compared with only 21% in the orlistat group. And finally, from London – Children who are ambidextrous are more likely to suffer ADHD later in life, according to a report published online in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers followed nearly 8000 children for 10 years, finding that children who were mixed handed by age 5 were 2x more likely to have ADHD symptoms in adolescence.
Insidermedicine In 60 – January 4, 2010
From Baltimore – Quitting smoking may result in an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers studied nearly 11000 adults for 17 years. Results showed that those who quit smoking were 70% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes within six years than those who had never smoked, an aspect that indicates the importance of weight control following smoking cessation and the importance of never smoking. From Detroit – According to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, most Americans suffering from major depression do not receive adequate treatment for the condition. Researchers personally surveyed over 15000 adults, finding that even though half of participants with depression received at least one form of therapy, only 21% actually received a form of therapy that met treatment guidelines. And finally, from Michigan – Scientists may have discovered a new target in the fight against breast cancer, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers studied human breast cancer stem cells in vitro, targeting the protein known as CXCR1 with an antibody. Results showed a decrease in cancer stem cells as well as the death of many remaining tumor cells.
US & World News, Monday 3/1 (FOX 7 WTVW Evansville)
The death toll in Chile is still climbing. U.S. Census workers start delivering questionnaires to rural residents. A physical suggests President Obama is still smoking. read more…
Folks in Ohio Butting Out (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
State health officials say complaints filed against businesses for violating Ohio’s smoking ban are dropping, a sign that more bars and restaurants are following the law. read more…
Immigrating To North America May Foster Smoking In Children: New Study Published In Journal Of Adolescent Health (Medical News Today)
Moving to Canada could be hazardous for the health of young immigrants. A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health has found that over time, immigrant children from multiethnic, disadvantaged, inner-city neighbourhoods are up to 3.5 times more likely to smoke. The findings are important since an estimated 45,000 school-aged children immigrate to Canada with their parents each year … read more…
Voting Question: Can someone help me in determining if something is statistically significant?
Taking an antidepression medicine appears to double smokers’ chances of kicking the habit, a study found. The Food and Drug Administration approved the marketing of this medicine, called Zyban or bupropion, to help smokers in May. The results of several studies with the drug, including one published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, were made public then.
The newly published study was conducted on 615 volunteers who wanted to give up smoking and were not outwardly depressed. They took either Zyban or dummy pills for 6 weeks. A year later, 23 percent of those getting Zyban were still off cigarettes, compared with 12 percent in the comparison group.
1. The results of this experiment were significant at the a = 0.05 significance level. In your opinion, are the results practically significant? Justify your position.
2. Can we conclude that taking Zyban causes people to quit smoking? Justify your answer.
Resolved Question: Low IQ may prove fatal for your heart, says study If its true then can’t; VICE-VERSA also be true?
According to the report given below; fro today’s newspaper; if; ( SMOKING / LOW IQ / LOW INCOME / HIGHER UPPER READING OF BP / LOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) are the predictors of heart disease; and death; then vice-versa; the actions and activities of the powers, strengths and abilities of a a healthy heart should in-effect be the cause of creation, development and construction of that ability or wisdom of self in self which can help, drive and motivate the self and others alike; not only to work hard; especially for quitting smoking; gaining high IQ; gaining higher income; lowering the upper reading of BP; and higher physical activity; but also to lead the self to gain the benefits of such hard work of self; as well..
1) What then could be the actions and activities and the powers, strengths and abilities; which can improve the health, wealth and wisdom of the heart of self.
2) What could be source of them; and
3) What could be the knowledge, intelligence learning and education which can improve the condition of the heart of self.
It obviously cannot be those of medicine and sciences as we know; because the heart of a child who is either yet to be born; or who is born and living; or who is growing and developing; is although not dependent on medicines or such sciences; but yet is healthy; and driving his body, mind and senses to work hard; not only for various reasons, objects and activities; but also for gaining the benefits of such hard work..
Could then; this source; knowledge, intelligence learning and education; actions and activities and powers, strengths and abilities; be spiritual in nature; born from certain religious practises; either followed by self or devoted to; by self.
Low IQ may prove fatal for your heart, says study
Sanchita Sharma sanc...@hindustantimes.com
NEW DELHI:
IQ is the strongest predictor of heart disease, second only to smoking, reports a large study funded by Britain’s Medical Research Council.
People with lower intelligence scores — as reflected by low results on written or oral tests of IQ — had higher rates of heart disease and death than all other risk factors except smoking, it found.
According to the study, published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, established risk factors, which include obesity and high cholesterol, were not part of the top five risk factors (see box).( SMOKING / LOW IQ / LOW INCOME / HIGHER UPPER READING OF BP / LOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY )
For the study, 1,145 men and women aged around 55. Data was collected for height, weight, blood pressure, smoking habits, physical activity, education and occupation, while IQ was assessed using a standard test of general intelligence.
“IQ is not inherent and often indicates inequalities in social status, education and experience, which influence lifestyle choices. Our study of 19,973 people across 10 centres in India also linked higher education and income to lower cardiovascular risk,” said senior cardiologist Dr K. Srinath Reddy, president, Public Health Foundation, India. His study was published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences 2007.
Higher education and income — and now intelligence — are associated with healthy behaviour such as exercise and healthy diets, all of which lower risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and elevated blood cholesterol levels.
“People with lower IQ are more likely to be less educated and poor with lower access to health promoting knowledge…
This study underlines the need to fast-track health literacy, not just in urban areas but also in semi-urban areas and villages where lifestyle disorders such as heart disease and diabetes are rising faster than in urban centres,” said Dr Reddy.
Resolved Question: Attention Deficit Disorder questions?
I used to be a pretty average student. I would struggle some years and save my grades just before finals. Then other years I would do very well throughout the year. Even the years where I did very well I would procrastinate quite a bit, always finishing homework a couple hours after “bed time.” 7th grade was my best year since I got a 4.0. Then 8th grade I got a 3.54 even though I was clearly capable of achieving of a 4. My gpa dropped again in 9th grade to a 3.2 while I was again capable of a 4. Then sophomore year came by and I just plummeted. My average gpa was 1.25 and I failed several classes. My procrastination problem from the past turned into complete disregard of school. I really couldn’t get myself to care about school and didn’t turn in any homework. I would repeatedly make plans on how I could save my grades but would just quit the second I started them.( I have a drawer overflowing with the plans I wrote down) I had experimented with pot about 3 times and I ended up getting hooked by second semester of sophomore year due to my frustration. Smoking every Friday and Saturday turned into smoking 3-4 times a week which turned into smoking several times a day. I lived for getting high and messed up. So over the summer I was obviously in summer school but failed my second semester class due to absences because deep down I really didn’t care no matter how much I told myself I did. Then junior year came around I thought that I can have fresh start and be “normal” again. In sophomore year I could at least pay attention in class but this year everything just went in one ear and out the other. By the end of 1st quarter I was failing 5 classes out of a 7 period schedule. My drug problem was getting worse. I would skip random classes to smoke and would occasionally bring white rum in a water bottle to school. On days where I was dry I would just take percocets so I could at least have a body buzz. I had a parent-counselor conference (My parents have found one of my pipes but neither my counselor or parents know the extent of my drug problem) a little after 1st quarter and she suggested that I see a tutor, a outside of school counselor, and a doctor to see if I have a thyroid condition, mono or ADD. I obviously don’t have mono or a thyroid condition because although I was feeling tired and depressed I was never really exhausted. My parents are very reluctant to let me see a doctor. Although they never gave me a clear reason why, it is probably because they don’t want me to be labeled with a mental disorder. In the first session with my tutor I told him my counselor thought I had ADD and he told me it is best I don’t see a doctor because it is a doctor’s job to say your sick so being labeled with ADD would just give me an excuse to be lazy and inattentive. We are still looking for the right counselor. Anyways, after a lot of convincing, I got my best friend to let me use his old weaker ADHD pills which were 54mg concertas 3 years past the expiration date. Anyways, I took one yesterday and 1 today and just felt amazing, not high at all just really energized and focused. It wasn’t a hyper type of energy but more of a very adaptable energy. I had an unlimited amount to use for anything. I was able to get all my missing work for one my classes done before I went to bed. During my tutoring session I wasn’t spacing out and getting mad at him for making me be so meticulous like usual. I actually enjoyed doing my homework and I had an intrinsic desire to be meticulous on every problem. I’ll probably be able to get caught up in another class today. I made a lab write up and will be keeping journals of how I feel as I work my way through the pills and will present it to my counselor when we find one. I don’t feel like I need drugs and alcohol anymore and I always have a desire to be doing some homework or be in school. I really can’t wait for school on Monday. So I pretty much dumped all my thoughts into this I would appreciate if you read it before answering the questions below:
1) Does the fact the pills gave me the ability to be so focused and interested in school show that I have ADD?
2) What are the long-term effects of ADD pills? A lot of geniuses have ADD and end up going completely mad. Is this a result of their medication?
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