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THERE you the advantage of women who gets hours of night work. Researchers at Brigham Women's Hospital (BWH) found that hours of work associated with a person's risk of skin cancer.
"The working hours were associated with an increased number of cases of certain skin cancers and some disorders such as indigestion, heart disease, and diabetes," said lead researcher Eva Schernhammer from Channing Laboratory as quoted by the ScienceDaily Wednesday (2 / 3).
The researchers then noted that there were 10,799 cases of skin cancer in 68,336 women in the Nurses Health Study for over 18 years, by monitoring the relationship between night shifts and skin cancer.
They found that the duration of night shifts longer associated with a lower risk of skin cancer significantly.
When examined the influence of working night shifts with various types of skin cancers, like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, the association's strongest risk reduction found in melanoma.
As for working on night shifts for over 10 years associated with reduced risk of developing melanoma by 44 percent. The findings appear online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
source: http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediahidupsehat/index.php/read/2011/03/07/3786/2/Perempuan-Pekerja-Malam-Jauh-dari-Kanker-Kulit
THIS news is enough to make the women concerned. According to recent studies, found that 50 percent of men may have been infected with human papillomavirus.
You certainly have heard about human papillomavirus, or HPV. Yes, this is a genital virus that can cause cervical cancer, cancer is the second most commonly found in women. But still, you can get the vaccine Gardasil 3 of your gynecologist to help protect themselves from the virus.
This latest research even suggests that the overall status of women is not the only ones who should be concerned about HPV. As quoted by Reuters, a team of researchers from the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida, have examined the level of HPV in men from the United States, Brazil and Mexico. Than 1,100 men who were tested, 50 percent developed an infection.
So, what should worry about? Because HPV is transmitted through sexual relations, meaning males are infected with the virus and have not been vaccinated may give it to women when having sex. Not to mention, he also can spread it to another man during intercourse and can cause anal cancer, penile, head and neck. It certainly shows that vaccination of men is as important as vaccination in women.
source: http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediahidupsehat/index.php/read/2011/03/11/3804/2/Ngeri-Separuh-Pria-Terinfeksi-HPV
YOU have heard that gem of a girl's best friend. But behind the beauty of gems, it turns out these things can cure cancer.
Researchers from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have found a drug combination chemotherapy with carbon particles called nanodiamonds. This finding could be a solution for cancer treatment.
The findings uini considered promising. Because the standard anticancer drugs are usually doomed to failure by 90%, in the treatment of malignant cancer.
Nanodiamonds is carbon-based particles with diameter between 2 and 8 nanometers with truncated octahedral structure. These particles are not toxic, and does not cause inflammation as well as cheap when produced in large quantities.
Lead researcher Dean Ho and her colleagues tested the technique on mice with liver cancer and breast. They provide anti-cancer drugs doxorubicin and nanodiamonds.
In the first group of mice given the drug combination doxorubicin-nanodiamond and another group only with the drug without nanodiamonds. Found, the effectiveness of doxorubicin in rats 10 times higher in mice given nanodiamond compared with mice that were given doxorubicin.
From the results of research it was found also that the nanodiamond-doxirubicin significantly, able to reduce the size of tumors in mice and improve survival.
Ho said the surplus was due to nanodiamonds chemicals on its surface. According to this diamond surface has different properties, such as electric charge sehingg one drug can be attached to the neutral surface. The results of this study have been published in this week in the journal Science Translational Medicine1 this March.
source: http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediahidupsehat/index.php/read/2011/03/11/3807/9/-Berlian-Obat-Baru-untuk-Kanker-
Kompas.com - In order for the five major cognitive function of the brain stay sharp, do the following stimulation as suggested Dr. Bernard Croisile, neurological from the Neurological Hospital of Lyon, France, was quoted as saying Happy-site of this neuron.
- Memory
Listen to music. Not only induce pleasure, by choosing songs that we do not know and to remember the lyrics, levels of acetylcholine, a chemical that helps build the brain will terdongkrak. Memory capabilities will also improve.
Another challenge that can be done is to wear clothes without lighting or use a different hand while brushing your teeth. For a lefty, try with the right hand. Vice versa.
- Attention
Change the routine. Change routes to and from work, reset your desk or room at home. It will awaken the brain from the previous habits. You also can combine the activities of listening to audio books while running relaxed.
- Language
If you're used to read a particular newspaper sports section alone, try reading a little in-depth business articles. You'll get new words that will be more easily understood when read in context. This will help develop language skills.
- Visual spatial
Try to get into a room and select the five objects and their location. When out of the room, remember back to the fifth item and its position. If it is too easy, wait for two hours and try to remember it again.
- Executive functions
Playing video games. In addition to requiring strategy, you also must be able to resolve the problem to get the desired result.
source: http://health.kompas.com/read/2011/03/11/13072871/Lima.Olahraga.Otak
Paris, playing classical music during pregnancy is not a futile thing because the sense of hearing has been formed and functioning since I was in the womb. Babies can even remember the melody of the music heard during still in the womb.
During these expert opinions are branched on the benefits of classical music for the unborn baby. There was a judge can increase the intelligence, but there is also a thought that was probably only a suggestion because it is not known exactly how the mechanism.
But at least, recent research proves that babies are able to listen and even remember the melody he hears in the womb. In that study, the memory of a baby can survive until the age of 1 month after birth.
A total of 50 pregnant women in the study were asked to listen to music during the late trimester abortion, in some way for their babies can also listen, too. The effect is then compared to the memory of a baby when it was born.
When the baby began to enter the age of 1 month, the researchers broadcast the same music that plays with the mother when pregnant. In effect, the baby's heart rate slows down an average of 12 times per minute than when they hear other genres that do not play when his mother was pregnant.
Psychologist from Paris Descartes University, Carolyn Granier-Deferre who conducted the study said the baby's hearing system has been formed in last 3 months in the womb. Sensor hearing called the cochlea is mature at 5 weeks before the day of birth.
But that does not mean Carolyn supports the notion that listening to music while pregnant is really beneficial for babies. There are effects not always mean there postitif benefits, so if it wanted to introduce the music is better postponed when the baby is born.
"When the baby is born, we can see whether the child likes it or not with the music. While still in the womb it feels will be more difficult to assess it," Carolyn said as quoted from Dailymail, Wednesday (03/09/2011)
source: http://health.detik.com/read/2011/03/09/160659/1587945/764/bayi-bisa-mengingat-melodi-sejak-dalam-kandungan
Jakarta, Laughter not only signify happiness, but also can increase blood circulation thus speeding up the recovery process. Laughter may be the best remedy for several health disorders.
Researchers from the University of LEED's School of Healthcare has found that laughter can accelerate faster healing compared with treatment of latest technology.
This applies at least in patients who suffered wounds in the leg. Most hospitals and health clinics using a low dose of ultrasound to treat wounds in the leg. But based on the five-year study conducted on 337 patients, treatment does not give any effect to speed healing, according to reports the British Medical Journal.
"The key to treating patients with problems in the foot is by stimulating blood flow returning from the legs to the heart. The way that is usually done is with compression bandages and stockings in combination with diet and exercise that right," explained lead researcher Professor Andrea Nelson, as reported BBC News, Friday (11/03/2011).
Believe it or not, continued Prof. Nelson, laughed a truly warm and makes you feel happy also to help speed up healing.
"This is because laughter makes the diaphragm move and it plays an important role in moving the blood around the body," added Prof Nelson.
During this study, the research team concentrated on patients with difficult wounds healed and has not recovered after six months or more.
Researchers found that the ultrasonic is used for the standard approach of treatment (compression therapy) had no effect on the speed of wound healing or the chance of recurrence. Which actually helps in wound healing is laugh.
source: http://health.detik.com/read/2011/03/11/133513/1589474/766/tertawa-adalah-obat-terbaik?l991101755
Jakarta, Every person in this world will surely die. But for men there are some things that scared or feared when he died later. What was feared the man if he died?
Death is a process end of life experienced by all living things except that the time is different. Not easy to predict exactly when someone will die. Death itself could be caused by an illness, accident or other causes.
People who are young or still in their productive age are generally more afraid of death than the elderly. This is based on the results of a study reported in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, as quoted from Dying.about.com, Friday (11/03/2011).
One of the things that men fear about death is because he does not know what will happen after death. Just as the fears that arise in children when it comes to entering a room or a dark place. This is because in general, fear arising from ignorance.
Meanwhile, for men especially those who have married and become head of the family so many things that will be feared when he died later. This is because there are responsibilities that must be held against the family.
These concerns generally about the viability of the family he left behind as his wife and children, especially male identical as the person responsible financially or material.
This condition would make a man feel worried about whether he had enough stock left for family life one day after he died or not. So he will work hard in order to leave a lasting legacy so that his beloved family survived normally.
But should fear or anxiety experienced by not interfere with activities and daily life. If the fear that comes already disrupt any chance someone has a phobia called thanatophobia or necrophobia.
Death usually indicated when the heart is not working because automatic blood flow and oxygen throughout the body and brain will also be halted. Due to the lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, the brain in a matter of a few seconds will also die and that's where the end of the journey of a human life.
source: http://health.detik.com/read/2011/03/11/144305/1589573/763/yang-ditakutkan-pria-ketika-meninggal?l991101755
Jakarta, Most people are so busy with life so that not enough time to read books, people prefer to watch movies, television or playing computer games. And reading is not only enriching but also useful insights for health.
Diligent reading can make people rich in insight and information. Also, read to the brain and beneficial to health.
At least there are 5 benefits of reading for health, as reported by Lifemojo, Saturday (12/03/2011), namely:
1. Train the brain
One advantage of reading the book is an exercise brain and mind. Reading can help keep the brain in order to always perform its functions perfectly. While reading, the brain is required fatherly think more so it can make people more intelligent. But to this brain exercise, read the book should be done routinely.
2. Relieve stress
Stress is a risk factor of several dangerous diseases. the beauty of language in writing to have the ability to calm and reduce stress, especially reading fiction before bed. This method is considered bagu to cope with stress.
3. Distancing risk of Alzheimer's disease
Reading really can immediately increase the power of brain tissue. When reading, the brain will be stimulated and the stimulation (stimulation) regularly can help prevent brain disorders including Alzheimer's disease.
Research has shown that brain exercises such as reading books or magazines, playing crossword puzzles, Sudoku, etc. can delay or prevent memory loss. According to the researchers, these activities stimulate the brain cells to connect and grow.
4. Develop healthy sleeping patterns
If you're used to reading books before bed, then it acts as an alarm for the body and sends the signal that it is time to sleep. This will help you get to sleep soundly and wake refreshed in the morning.
5. Increasing concentrations
People love to read will have a brain that is more concentration and focus. Because of this focus, the reader will have the ability to have full attention and practical in life. It also develops skills of objectivity and decision-making.
So do not just spend hours watching television or playing computer games, but also take time to read books. Good habits that will not only refreshes the mind but also provides benefits for health and life.
source: http://health.detik.com/read/2011/03/12/075450/1590162/766/5-manfaat-membaca-buku-untuk-kesehatan?l991101755
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Who is not tempted by the delicious fried sausage, potato chips, pastries, steak or soft drinks like soda and cola. All of these foods can indeed give you the sensation and pleasure.
But try to start to think twice to not eat these foods too often. According to nutrition experts, the type of food as it can accelerate the aging process.
The reason, most of the food contains fat and sugar content is very high, which would give unfavorable impact tehadap body. Here are seven types of food / drink according to a nutritionist to make you older faster:
1. Carbonated Drinks
These drinks have high sugar content and low in nutrients. Sugar in these drinks can also lead to obesity, thus increasing the risk of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Research on nutrition conducted by experts at the Harvard School of Public Health found a can of carbonated drinks every day can cause a person to gain weight 7 kg a year.
2. Sausage
The one ni was very tasty, but unfortunately, according to new research in Europe these foods may trigger colorectal cancer risk. The culprit is the N-nitroso substances which are carcinogenic. This substance is formed when nitrite is mixed with additional ingredients of processed meat.
In addition, the sausage is usually made from lean meat. Chemicals and other additives in organ liver sausage can make someone work harder to neutralize it.
3. Coffee
Coffee contains caffeine. The important thing is not many people know about caffeine is the substance proved to increase stress hormones, and its effect can last for hours after consumption.
In fact, one of the greatest contributions of premature aging is a stress hormone called cortisol ang. Cortisol levels that rebound makes the muscles become fatigued, so that makes it a fast shrinking.
4. Chips and French Fries
Food is processed by frying at very high temperatures, thus triggering the formation of trans-fat-fat kind. Habit of eating foods containing trans-fat is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease.
5. Sugary pastry
These foods contain lots of sugar that can lead to obesity. Pastry is also often made with hydrogenated oils that contain trans-fat.
Hydrogenated oil is made by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to make it more compact and easier to be stored. However, this chemical process also produces trans-fat. Examples of this process that hydrogenated fats are margarine or butter.
Trans-fat increases the risk of heart disease more than saturated fats, because it can suppress good cholesterol (LDL) and increase bad cholesterol (HDL) in blood circulation. In addition, the combination of sugar and trans-fat will make the pancreas and liver work harder.
According to the views of experts, forcing the organs work harder just means inviting free radicals. If the anti-aging food intake is insufficient to fight free radicals, meaning that the body may age more quickly and more susceptible to disease.
6. Red meat
Red meat does contain proteins that are important for tissue repair. However, eating too much animal protein can also trigger the loss of calcium from bone, thus inviting the risk of osteoporosis. Some research suggests that high protein intake in middle age poliartritis associated with inflammation, in which inflammation occurs in more than one type of joint.
7. White rice and white bread
These foods contain little fiber, so into the category of foods with high glycemic index. Such foods digested and absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly, thus making sugar levels soaring in no time.
This also will make the cell change and ripen more quickly thus increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, gall bladder, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and some cancers. Other foods with high glkemik index is mashed potatoes, wheat, processed and sugary cereals.
source: http://health.kompas.com/index.php/read/2010/12/03/1113041/7.Makanan.Bikin.Anda.Cepat.Tua
How do we react when reading the horoscope zodiac on the magazine? Some believe because of his prediction is good or not infrequently also the non-believer because of his predictions did not fit expectations. But without us knowing it, we often read the nature of the shelter of the zodiac.
Then, if there is to do the zodiac with a diet program that it shall we run? Actually all the 'predictions' below is a brief guide for us to remain consistent run a healthy lifestyle.
• Aquarius (January 21 to February 19): Tend to easily tempted on a short diet program. As a result vulnerable to the effects of yo-yo, which is experiencing weight gain after stopping dieting. We recommend that you make healthy eating as a habit rather than short-term programs.
• Pisces (February 20-March 20): People who take shelter in the zodiac has a tendency to be easily influenced people. That's why the diet program, the pisces need a lot of encouragement from the people closest to the target for a diet.
• Aries (March 21-April 19): It's easy to be transferred because usually people under the auspices of Aries can not wait to menjalanin diet process. That's why, that too strict a diet program will not run successfully on the Aries.
• Taurus (April 20-May 20): A man who loved the sport because of a tendency to have a slow metabolism. But the advantage is they are very diligent in carrying out various series of the diet.
• Gemini (May 21-June 19): The opposite of Taurus, the person under the Gemini star usually impatient. But it has a huge desire to make changes in his life. That's why, Taurus and Gemini can be a perfect match on a diet, because they can complement each other.
• Cancer (20 June to 20 July): Most people who are in this constellation are food lovers and tend to become emotional eaters. Siasati hobby this meal by choosing foods that are healthy so that waist circumference remains safe.
• Leo (July 21 to August 19): Very quickly adapt to the latest diet method. But this could be a boomerang if the diet is only done in the spirit of the early days of the program.
• Virgo (August 20 to September 20): It is a very practical person, so the method chosen diets also tend to be an easily applied in daily routine. It should be anticipated is that they tend to provide a target that is too high so as not achieved will be very desperate. We recommend that you ask nutrition expert or personal trainer to keep us fixed on the right diet program.
• Libra (September 21 to October 19): Tends to be a passion for physical activity so that the metabolism is slow. But the Libra is very easy to be motivated by competition. Therefore, no one to invite family or the people closest to actively engage in healthy competition alive.
• Scorpio (October 20 to November 20): Very diligently followed the diet programs and meet the schedule of sports that have been made. But it is very easy to feel dissatisfied, because it needs a diet that is more relaxed and enjoyable sport.
• Sagittarius (November 21-December 19): Very easy to be motivated but also very impatient. The Sagittarius will reach its target if the diet makes small targets sustainable. Complete with a sport that we like, with such a diet will feel lighter.
• Capricon (December 20 to January 20): Understanding what the needs him. So tend to choose their own diet method than the method required to undergo a certain diet.
Make quick trick over as 'alarm' us in living a healthy life. So that we better understand the advantages and disadvantages of self to save the diet of failure. Do not forget to consult nutrition expert and personal trainer to assemble a program of sustainable healthy living.
source: http://health.kompas.com/index.php/read/2011/01/29/07390960/Metode.Diet.Berdasarkan.Zodiak
ALTHOUGH often-awaited pregnancy, but the process is not as easy as imagined. Even at first pregnancy is usually expectant mothers will be haunted by the fear and anxiety as the pain of childbirth, fears the couple will stay away after she gave birth, and weight are soaring. If you will experience it later, it's good to see some facts to help the expectant mother to relieve anxiety.
1. Pain
Mothers who experienced a first pregnancy is often fear that the pain of childbirth will make them faint. There also are anxious to see if they can not give birth naturally. Is it really sick? Do not allow yourself to dissolve in the sense of fear. Many mothers who admitted that the pain did not approach sick as you might think (some people compare it with severe pain while experiencing menstrual cramps.) In addition, there are a variety of anesthetic drugs that can help you deal with the pain when necessary.
2. Caesarean section
You must have heard the story about the mother who tried to give birth for 48 hours, followed by Caesarean section and a mother who is depressed because he could not give birth naturally. Do not blame yourself, perform caesarean section does not mean reducing your love in children. Caesarean section is a more secure or as an alternative action if something goes wrong and the baby should be removed immediately.
3. Fetal harm
Many women who try to avoid sexual intercourse for fear of hurting the fetus. This is not true. In general, safe enough to do all the activities you did before pregnancy, starting from playing tennis to cycling (but avoid sports that are included in the hardware category, such as downhill and ride horses.) You can also have sex with a partner to near the time of delivery, of course, as long as you are not experiencing any complications.
4. Baby
Nature is on your side, most of the baby born safely. In fact, only about 1 in 100 babies is born who suffered birth defects. In addition, most babies are born with certain disorders can be helped with surgery or other medical therapies.
5. Fat forever
Being fat is not your destiny. You just need to make time for yourself. Take care of yourself, use diet and exercise that right. thus, the weight will come down by itself. In addition, there is also a good idea while maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy. Dinjurkan healthy women develop up to 12.5-15 kg body weight, those who are overweight should add 7.5-10 kg, while those who are underweight should add as much as 15-17.5 kg.
6. Loss of spouse
Many women worry that their husbands would not be interested anymore and just assume they sebgai obese women who breastfeed. In fact, some studies show, the husbands do not think so.
Do not worry too if the husband has not invited you to have sex. Positive thinking that he understands sanggat you for thinking you are entitled to rest after struggling to bear children. While your passion is not going to recover soon after birth. No need to speed up recovery. Your passion will come back naturally in the first year, just like you before.
source: http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediahidupsehat/index.php/read/2009/09/09/1589/5/Enam_Kecemasan_Saat_Hamil
TOILET, particularly public toilets, is known as a hotbed of bacteria harmful to health. Thus, when we want to go to public toilets, either at restaurants, gas stations, as well as in shopping centers, you'll want to pay attention to the things below, as quoted from eHow.com:
1. There are some toilets that could flush by itself or automatically. But if forced manually, use a foot or a tissue to press shower.
2. That does not mean germ-free soap dispenser. Wash your hands properly and then rinse under tap water. If the faucet does not automatically use a towel or paper towels to turn off.
3. So also when doing other activities in the toilet, just use a tissue to open and close the toilet door. Later. Just throw the tissue directly. Do you carry everywhere.
source: http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediahidupsehat/index.php/read/2011/02/02/3743/4/Cara_Terbebas_dari_Kuman_di_Toilet
Stockholm, Sweden, when a sunny day or a lot of sun, doctors seem to prescribe drugs with a dose higher than during the rainy season. The new study found that while a lot of summer sun, the drug becomes less effective.
Swedish scientists have shown that extra vitamin D is produced by the body in the months in the summer, to accelerate the body's ability to break down drugs. This makes the job becomes less effective drug.
The findings are based on a study of 6,000 people shows that doctors should reduce the dosage of some drugs in the months of winter darkness and increasing the dose on a sunny summer and a lot of sunlight.
Researchers say the findings could have implications for half of all prescription drugs, but they also warn patients not to change the dose without consulting your doctor.
In this study, researchers studied 70 000 blood samples from organ transplant patients who drank one of three drugs that suppress the immune system functioning in Stockholm, Sweden, more than 10 years.
Samples taken during the winter in Stockholm that only a few bright and even almost no sunlight, compared with samples taken on the long summer.
According to findings published in the journal Drug Metabolism and Disposition, drug concentrations vary throughout the year in a manner that closely reflected the changes in levels of vitamin D, namely the nutrients produced by the body in response to sunlight.
The highest vitamin D levels achieved in the months of summer, which causes the effectiveness of 2 types of immune system-suppressing drugs to 7 to 17 percent lower.
Researchers believe that vitamin D may increase the amount of chemicals released by the liver is involved in deciphering the drug.
"As much exposure to sunlight, the body release a chemical or an enzyme known as CYP3A4, are involved in the metabolism of about half of all drug types. And we watched some of the drugs can be affected by sunlight," explained Dr. Erik Eliasson, who conducted research at the Karolinska Institute, as reported by Dailymail, Friday (11/03/2011).
According to Dr Eliasson, is still too early to provide concrete advice for doctors or patients. But it is important to remind patients not to change the dose of the medicine without talking to the doctor.
"Further studies will be needed to confirm these results, but CYP3A4 is considered the most important enzyme in the turnover of drugs in the body and the results may have significance for many drugs," continued Dr Eliasson.
Dr Eliasson also said that researchers are investigating whether sunlight accelerate the workings of the body to break down warfarin, blood-thinning drug. This is because only a few small changes in concentrations of warfarin, it can trigger life-threatening bleeding.
source: http://health.detik.com/read/2011/03/11/102205/1589307/763/efek-obat-jadi-kurang-efektif-jika-banyak-sinar-matahari
THERE you the advantage of women who gets hours of night work. Researchers at Brigham Women's Hospital (BWH) found that hours of work associated with a person's risk of skin cancer.
