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Nuthetal, cooking, washing, sweeping and cleaning activities of others, is most often done by housewives. Fortunately, these activities could actually alienate women from breast cancer.
A study conducted on 200 thousand European women showed that doing housework is more likely to protect women from breast cancer than an intensive fitness activities.
The results of this study have been published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.
This research was funded by Cancer Research UK and led by Petra Lahmann of the Department of Epidemiology, Germany Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrucke, in Nuthetal, Germany and is a team of international researchers.
Petra Lahmann and colleagues used data on more than 200,000 premenopausal women and postmenopausal women aged between 20-80 years from nine European countries.
These researchers use statistical regression model that works is equivalent to the level of metabolic various forms of exercise that has done a woman, so that researchers can compare the value of physical activity against a form of exercise.
Researchers are also taking into account demographic, social and health factors such as age, age at first menstruation, body mass index, education, geographic location, alcohol consumption, age of first pregnancy, oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy.
Physical activity women are classified into three groups, namely recreation, household activities and professional work. The total amount of physical activity is also taken into account. This research continued until 6.4 years and found 3423 invasive breast cancers occur in groups.
Results showed that total physical activity reduces breast cancer risk only in postmenopausal women.
But perhaps more surprising, as quoted by Medicalnewstoday, Thursday (08/05/2010), domestic work was to reduce the risk of both premenopausal breast cancer (19 percent) and postmenopausal women (29 percent).
The participants spent an average of 16-17 hours per week to do tuga-job households, such as washing, cooking and cleaning house.
While this study found no significant relationship between breast cancer risk reduction with recreational activities or physical activity associated with the job.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/05/103019/1413980/766/berbenah-rumah-jauhkan-wanita-dari-kanker-payudara)
Chongqing, China, For people with high blood pressure, some foods such as salty foods and caffeine should be avoided. But for those who hooked with spicy food, so food can be a drug to lower blood pressure.
According to a recent study, eating foods that can cause a burning tongue, aka spicy foods, can help lower blood pressure. This is very helpful for people who have high blood pressure.
"Hypertension affects more than 20 percent of people in China's north-east compared to 10 to 14 percent in China's south-west, where many residents there who eat foods that are spicy and hot," explained Professor Zhiming Zhu, who led the study, as reported from Dailymail , on Thursday (05/08/2010).
Researchers from the Third Military Medical University, China, discovered the active ingredient that gives a sense of heat in chili peppers, which is a compound called capsaicin, can help relax blood vessels. Relax blood vessels that make normal blood pressure or decreased for people with high blood pressure.
Capsaicin is a chemical derived from natural vegetable. This material is used by the chili for the defense system itself so as not to be eaten by predators such as animals.
The compound works by activating the capsaicin receptor channels found in the lining of blood vessels. This causes increased production of nitric oxide, a gas molecule that is known to protect from inflammation and vascular dysfunction.
Further research is needed to see how much chili to be eaten every day in order to have a positive impact on the human body, particularly those related to blood pressure.
The results of this study have been published in the journal Cell Metabolism August edition.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/05/143021/1414238/766/makanan-pedas-bisa-turunkan-tekanan-darah)
Jakarta, Reducing sugar consumption intensified lately campaigned associated risk of obesity and diabetes caused. But sugar is not always dangerous because the sugar can also be a drug.
Excerpted from Health, on Thursday (08/05/2010), here are some benefits of sugar that could be drugs:
1. Healing the wounds
Zimbabwean society tradition teaches that sugar is a very effective disinfectant. Local people sprinkle with granulated sugar wound open, with the aim that the faster healing process.
Research in the UK has proved able to draw liquid sugar around the wound so it is not overgrown with bacteria. The effect is the same as salt, but did not cause the pain when sown.
2. Pain relief
A research published in the journal Pediatrics reveals the efficacy of sugar solution in relieving pain in infants during immunization injections received. Most babies are given to drink 1 / 4 cup of the solution did not cry during an injection, because fewer feel the pain.
3. Soften rough skin
Sugar is a softener (exfoliant), a natural for the skin. To soften the damaged skin, use a recipe from The Groove Park Inn Resort and Spa in North Carolina below.
Combine 1 / 2 cup granulated sugar with 1 / 4 cup canola oil, add 3 drops of lavender essential oil. Use as a scrub, wipe with a circular motion.
4. Keeping the flowers blooming longer
A little extra sugar on the water in the vase can increase endurance cut flower arrangements. According to Rita Azar, who owns a flower shop in Los Angeles, 1 teaspoon of sugar is enough to make fresh flowers blooming longer.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/05/160039/1414327/766/gula-bisa-jadi-obat)
Minneapolis, There are times when people are lazy attention to his appearance. But if you look at women look more sexy than usual, we can be sure the woman is in the fertile period.
The study was conducted by Kristina Durante from the University of Minnesota and published in the Journal of Consumer Research. This study actually want to see the relationship between consumer behavior with fertility status.
The results reveal, consciously or unconsciously, desire to look sexy in women affected by hormonal cycles. In the fertile period, the choice fell on the clothes to dress sexy.
Of fertility in women occurs in about 14 days after menstruation, although more precisely can vary in each individual. In addition to increasing libido, hormonal changes at that time turned out to affect the taste-looking.
"The desire to look at the peak fertile period without realizing it directs women to look sexy. The goal is not to attract a mate but to beat his rival," said Kristina, quoted from ScienceDaily, Thursday (05/08/2010).
Although the appearance section there is also motivation to attract a partner, but the main factor driving the desire to look sexy was coming from the environment.
For the field of marketing, these findings provide a big enough impact. Because of this effect lasted for 7 days around the peak of the fertile women and is estimated there are billions of opportunities to sell sexy clothing that can support the appearance.
Women who are in the fertile period will also be more easily attracted when tempted by the opposite sex. Because when women ovulate, various hormones in the body will be adjusted to prepare for ovulation, fertilization and implantation.
Ovulation occurs approximately 10-12 hours after the hormone LH (luteinizing hormone) peak. The hormones produced during ovulation is the hormone progesterone, the hormone estrogen, the hormone LH and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone).
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/05/173151/1414425/766/masa-subur-sama-dengan-masa-seksi)
far, people know that antoksidan is a substance which is very useful to eliminate free radicals from the body. But there are 5 myths are wrong about this antioxidant.
"Antioxidants have good benefits for health and fights the bad things in the body. So many people are trying to consume in large portions," says Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, a nutrition and public health experts from New York University, as quoted from Menshealth, Friday (8/6/2010).
This of course makes a person do not hesitate to eat them. But in order to obtain maximum results, the community must know that there are myths about these antioxidants, namely:
1. The myth of free radicals must be destroyed
Although free radicals are always attributed as the cause of several serious diseases, but not necessarily free radicals is as bad as people think. This molecule is a byproduct of the basic metabolic process known as oxidation.
Free radicals can be useful, for example, immune cells will shoot into free radicals to attack and kill bacteria that infect the body. But if the number of new lots can be dangerous free radicals, therefore one must know whether an antioxidant that has been sufficient or not.
The thing to do is try to keep smoking and make healthy lifestyle by eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
2. Myth all the antioxidants work in the same way
Not all antioxidants work in the same way, because some antioxidants can excel in certain combat free radicals while other effective antioxidants for different free radicals. Therefore we need antioxidants from various sources in order to provide an effective defense system and can protect the body.
The thing to do is perform the variety of food especially known for its antioxidant content and certain vitamins.
3. Myth all the antioxidants come from fruits and vegetables
Some nuts, seeds and other vegetables are known to have antioxidant that much, because the plants produce antioxidants to fight predators and UV rays. But the real meat, dairy products and eggs also contain some antioxidants, although not as many plants.
Things you can do is to eat whole grains, nuts and seeds on a regular basis and equipped with animal products. Because the animals that eat plants also proved to contain antioxidants.
4. Myth-fortified foods more healthful antioxidants
Foods that have been fortified does contain antioxidants, but the numbers are small and probably only one or two types of antioxidants alone. Therefore, foods that naturally contain antioxidants will definitely have more healthful, but it needs variety or diversity of food.
Things you can do is try to eat a vegetable that is known to be rich in antioxidants. Also watch carefully the substance contained in each food package.
5. Myth if exercising and taking supplements, it will be human superfit
Exercising indeed cause more oxidation process that can increase the amount of free radicals. But if someone is eating large amounts of antioxidant supplements after exercise, then it could menggangggu natural response that has been done by the body. In addition, supplements are consumed in excess can deplete the body's energy and make seseoang loss of muscle strength.
This can be done is best to get antioxidants from food rather than supplements, as well as antioxidants from supplements sometimes are not always able to function better.
Actually how antioxidants work in the body?
1. When the molecule loses an electron, it will be a reactive free radical with one unpaired electron.
2. These free radicals will try to steal electrons from molecules closest to get back into balance.
3. This of course could be a chain reaction that can cause damage to cell components including DNA. It also can affect a person's immune system becomes weaker.
4. But if someone gets antoksidan, the antioxidant molecule provides one electron to neutralize free radicals.
5. But this is different antioxidants with free radicals, because he was able to maintain its stability even after donating an electron.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/06/170848/1415173/766/5-hal-yang-tidak-benar-dari-antioksidan)
Not a few people who like to learn while listening to music, watch television or listen to the radio. But actually learn while listening to music is not good for the brain. Why?
Recent research shows that the habit of students who like to listen to music when studying adverse impact on the brain.
Studying the test material while listening to music is not appropriate, because the background music can affect the brain's ability to perform tasks related to memory, which in turn also affects the concentration.
The study, published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, conducted by asking participants to remember the eight data in sequence. This research was conducted in five different conditions, namely a peaceful environment, the preferred music is played, the music is not preferred, the data is not stable (random order) and the data is stable.
As a result, the ability of participants to remember a bad time listening to the music, good music is liked or disliked, as well as conducted mengacakan data. While the best memories happened when he was in a quiet environment with a fixed or stable data.
"The inability of the participants remember when listening to music and experiencing random data occurs because of variations in the acoustic environment. It is destroying the ability to remember the sequence data and repetition," said Nick Perham, researcher and lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Wales Institute in Cardiff, as reported from Health24, Friday (8/6/2010).
Perham explained that to remember the data is also needed the ability to maintain control of information in short term memory is through repetition.
But it will not occur when the learning environment or a place to remember the experience variations of acoustic or sound changes, such as the background music.
"When you study with a view to considering, then seek a peaceful environment," Perham recommendation.
However, other studies show that listening to certain sounds such as lecture materials during sleep can actually improve memory. In fact, to take advantage of these findings, has now produced a pillow that comes with speakers so people can sleep while listening to music or lecture material.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/06/111736/1414775/766/belajar-sambil-dengar-musik-tak-baik-untuk-otak)
Most people are reluctant to eat certain food products that have passed expiration dates. Though some countries are 2 types of expiration dates, and the best before date expired. What's the difference?
Rules on this vary in each country, but on the set is the distribution and sales. That is, products that have passed the expiration date at all should not be distributed and sold.
While the difference between the two terms are located at the level of safety for consumption. Although there is no guarantee from the manufacturer or distributor, consumers still can decide for themselves whether or not the product is used.
Quoted from Betterhealth, Monday (09/08/2010), the term best before showing the limits of a product are guaranteed quality. The quality and nutritional content would decrease after that date passed, but not necessarily harmful to health as long as the packaging is intact.
To stay could be used, the product must be stored in a certain way according to the instructions included. For example, should be stored in a cool, dry or protected from direct sunlight.
Because it is not guaranteed by the manufacturer, assessment is only based on common sense or the looks from the outside. For example, if moldy or experience change in taste and color, then the product should not be consumed.
Meanwhile, the term expired use-by date or be used for products that cause direct health risks when it passed the date indicated. Usually imprinted on the products that are unstable or easily damaged in the long-term storage, for example meat and some types of cheese.
Expired use-by date and is the boundary that is relatively more assertive than the best before. With health and safety reasons, do not ever eat food products that have passed the limit expired or used-by date.
For more safe anymore, do not buy products that have passed their expiration date. Applicable regulations prohibit anyone trade food that has expired, either expressed or expired with a best before date.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/09/081539/1416088/766/masih-bisakah-produk-makanan-kedaluwarsa-dikonsumsi)
early stage dementia or dementia and a variety of causes is often difficult to detect. However, some symptoms can be recognized as a sign that someone started having senility or dementia.
Dementia is a cognitive disorder due to reduced brain function in the elderly. These disorders have an impact on intelligence, memory, language, problem solving, orientation, and concentration.
Some of the characteristics of people who start senile as quoted by the Telegraph, on Monday (08/09/2010) are:
1. Frequently misplaced items everyday.
For example, put something in place an undue and then not remember where.
2. Experiencing difficulty in performing daily activities.
For example, preparing food, put it on the table but forgot to eat.
3. Disorientation (confusion direction) in general
As usual do not recognize the road impassable or difficult to remember the time
4. Difficulty finding and using the right words to express something.
5. Decreased ability to make decisions.
For example, choose to wear a jacket when the weather is hot or less alert to the threat of danger.
6. Trouble with the mood and behavioral symptoms similar to depression.
For example, angry, irritable, indifferent and not care about personal hygiene.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/09/181659/1416783/766/ciri-ciri-orang-mulai-pikun)
mood changes, aka mood greatly affect their daily activities, even more so for women. To cope with these mood changes, food with healthy nutrition and proper to be one solution.
Reporting from Sheknows, Tuesday (08/10/2010), here are some proper nutrition to overcome the mood:
1. Nutrition when you're sad
When you're sad, try eating snacks that are low in protein, low in fat but high in carbohydrates.
The reason is because when high-carbohydrate foods are not inhibited by protein or fat, it will increase the amino acid tryptophan in the brain and turn into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that stimulates the mood and limit the desire to eat (carving).
For example, popcorn, plain oatmeal with a little milk and honey, and a bagel (a type of donut) with sliced banana.
2. Nutrition when you're depressed
Feelings of depression can be mitigated moved and foods rich in omega-3, which are found in healthy fats are fatty fish like salmon, herring and tuna.
3. Nutrition when you're bored
When tired, a cup of coffee stimulates the nervous system to remain vigilant and easier to concentrate. However, do not get used to depend on caffeine. Limit yourself to not eat more than 3 cups of coffee (5 ounces) a day.
4. Nutrition while being sensitive or easily offended
When you're easily offended, as in women who are experiencing PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome), try to eat no more than 5000 calories and contains more minerals copper.
Examples of the copper-rich diet include chicken, bananas and avocados.
5. Nutrition while severe fatigue
People who easily get tired very likely to have iron deficiency or anemia. Anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world and very common among women of childbearing age.
People who experience fatigue conditions should eat plenty of iron-rich foods, like nuts, seeds and vegetables. In addition, too much iron is contained in the shrimp, fish, skinless chicken or turkey meat.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/10/081848/1416954/766/nutrisi-yang-cocok-saat-sedih-bosan-lelah-dan-sensitif)
People who are lazy or unwilling to perform physical activities categorized as a person who has the disease in its own right. Although a lot of money for treatment, the disease is incurable.
Dr Richard Weiller and Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis include lazy as a disease because they see a strong relationship between poor health in people lazy. The results are reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
"We see a significant association with mortality (death rate) and morbidity (unhealthy conditions). Therefore, we propose that a lazy person is likely to be considered for recognition as a person who has the disease in its own right," said the researcher, as quoted from Telegraph, Tuesday (10/08/2010).
Dr. Richard Weiller, as sport and exercise specialist at Imperial College Healthcare said that the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified obesity as a disease. Obesity happens because people do not do exercise or physical activity is enough.
"Money is used to treat the symptoms due to physical inactivity such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart disease. But do not treat the root, which is forcing people to not be lazy," he said.
In May Dr Weiller show evidence that physical inactivity is not only a place of fat deposition, but would be a cause of disease.
Therefore, Dr Wieller adding society must place or promote health and treat disease, one way is to perform physical activity.
In a recent study conducted by Dr. Weiller found only 1 in 20 people who exercise in accordance with the recommended amount of time. But until now there is still no coordinated plan to address this problem.
"Everyone needs to see the facts that exist and are responsible for their own health," says Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/10/152747/1417446/766/malas-masuk-kategori-penyakit)
Side effects of medications known to society are nausea, vomiting, dizziness or heart palpitations. But there are some side effects from medication that is quite strange.
Most people will be taking the drug who had been prescribed by a doctor. If all goes well, then the drug will work as they should.
But in some people certain drugs taken occasionally cause side effects, good or bad side effects that arise depending on how the drug is used.
Quoted from HowStuffWorks, on Wednesday (08/11/2010) there are 5 side effects of drugs that somewhat strange or different from the usual smaping effects occur, namely:
1. Amnesia
This condition occurs when a person suddenly can not remember who the destiny, or from where it originated. Usually amnesia caused by drug side effects but not a total amnesia in short-term memory loss.
These side effects can occur in people taking the drug Mirapex (pramipexole generic name) used to control symptoms of Parkinson's disease and in people Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).
Other drugs are statins used for lowering cholesterol. Some researchers theorize that statins may hinder the formation of cholesterol that is required for nerve. But these drugs are believed to still have greater benefits than side effects.
2. Pain and pain
Some drugs do exist that serves to relieve pain or pain in the body, but there are drugs that are not associated with pain it causes pain. People who consume an antihistamine Allegra (fexofenadine generic name) to relieve fever and other allergic symptoms, there are likely to experience muscle pain and backache.
3. Impaired vision and other senses
Some drugs taken occasionally cause a bitter taste in the mouth, but if the drug leaves a bad taste or can distort the sense of taste then there is the possibility that side effects of drugs taken.
One of the drugs that can affect the function of one's senses are Vasotec (enalapril generic name) used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. These drugs can affect all five senses, such as reducing the sense of smell (anosmia), interfere with hearing (tinnitus) and eye problems such as impaired vision and dry eye.
4. Changes in urine color
Color of urine can indeed indicate a thing wrong with the body, for example there is an infection or iron poisoning. If urine is black there is the possibility of side effects from taking flagyl, furazolidone or other antibiotics. Urine color purple is possible as a side effect of drugs used phenolphthalein in the long term.
If urine is green there is a possibility as a side effect of drugs and some antidepressants Elavil. Whereas if there is a possibility of blue urine as a side effect of medication dyrenium, diuretics, or methylene blue is used to reduce the irritation due to bladder infections.
5. Hallucinations
This condition occurs when a person sees or hears something that does not really exist, hallucinations that occur can be visual or auditory. Some drugs can cause hallucinations is mirapex and lariam (mefloquine generic name) which was created to prevent or treat malaria in the U.S. Army.
source: (http://www.detikhealth.com/read/2010/08/11/170007/1418492/766/5-efek-samping-obat-yang-tidak-biasa)
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