Are You a Go-Getter or Slacker at Work | EHS Today

If two co-workers exhibit different workplace behaviours, dopamine may be the cause.

For example if one is a go-getter and the other is slack and laid back, according to a recent study it may be due to dopamine levels being in different parts of the brain.

For the brain imaging study, researchers used 25 healthy volunteers age 18-29 to determine their willingness to work for money.

The participants were asked to perform different tasks worth $1 to $4.

Those who worked hard for rewards had a higher release of dopamine in one part of the brain, while those who didn't had a higher release in another part.

More on this report can be found at EHS Today:
Dopamine May Determine Whether You're a Go-Getter or Slacker at Work | EHS Today

Myths & Misconceptions About Diabetes

There are many mistaken beliefs about diabetes, there are myths surrounding the causes and treatment. This article will create awareness by identifying them and disclosing the facts.

They are:
1-Diabetes is not that serious

2-Eating too much sugar causes diabetes

3-Being overweight causes diabetes

4-Having diabetes means you must eat foods different from everyone else

5-A diabetes diagnosis means you automatically need insulin

6-Only older people get diabetes

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Screening For Prostate Cancer May Not Reduce Deaths

According to a recent research report screening men for prostate cancer may not reduce the number of deaths from the disease.

With the blood test prostate specific antigen (PSA) doctors look for high levels of the antigen in the blood to make a diagnosis. PSA and a physical examination are the routine screening for prostate cancer

PSA and a physical examination have become the routine screening for the disease but became controversial and in some cases viewed as risky.

According to the study there was no difference in the number of prostate cancer deaths between those who were screened and those who where not.

The study involved 9,026 men, 1,500 were randomnly selected and screened every three years from 1987-1996. The others were not screened.

Researchers reported that the death rates from prostate cancer was similar in both groups.

Read More:
Prostate Cancer Test Doesn't Cut death risk.

Have a "true" snack.: 10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break the Calorie Bank - US News & World Report

May be you feel like snacking, but you are on a calorie-control diet.
May be you missed lunch today.
May be you just feel hungry.
Well! Don't be despair, there are some healthy snacks that wouldn't cost you in calories.

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Have a "true" snack.: 10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break the Calorie Bank - US News & World Report

Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report

The way you use your iPod or Blackberry could be risky to your health.

According to a recent report there are ways to promote health while using them:
-Don't multi-task
-Take a break from texting to exercise
-Keep the volume down

Read the report:
Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report

Do your texting while standing or walking,this will burn excess calories and keep you physically active.

How To Determine Your Risk For A Heart Attack

Do you know whether your blood is flowing freely or becoming blocked?
 You probably don't if you didn't have them checked out.

According to a recent study we can determine if we are at risk for a heart attack because we all fall into one of three categories:
1- High risk-You have existing diseases such as diabetes, heart and kidney disease.
2-At risk- You have more than one of the following:
-The risk factors mentioned in our program,
-A family history of early heart disease
-High blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-Metabolic syndrome
3-Optimal Risk-No risk factors.

The study involving women showed that only 4 percent were in the 'optimal risk' category. Almost 75 % fell in the 'at risk' category, many with the risk factors mentioned in our program. Fortunately most of those in this category can reverse their risk by making lifestyle changes.

This article has a video on things that one can do to correct blocked arteries.
How to Determine Your Heart Attack Risk - On Women (usnews.com).

By participating in this consumer health program one can learn to reduce these risk factors by making lifestyle changes.

Public Health- AN Online Version

When you think of public health the first thing that comes to mind may be health in your local community.
There is a online educational program offering a similar type of health education, only its online and global.
The program uses tutorials to educate and deliver health awareness, the awareness that is usuallly possible through public health services.
The tutorials are on how to eliminate avoidable health risk factors. Reducing them is not only realistic but achievable.

Whats In Volved?

1-Tutorials on Health Risk factors.

2-Workbooks- Contain examples of health scenarios that require the student to put a thinking cap on and apply them to real situations.

3-Assignments-consist of practice scenarios, questions and answers.

4-Links to reference-provide text material to enhance knowledge base.

5-Research reports-provide evidence-based data that can be used to make informed health decisions.

The program also uses a directoty style list of resources to deliver home care tools.

You can follow or fan this program on Facebook.

Healthy Eating Gifts For All

Choose the foood group 'Vegetables & Fruit as your gift of choice. Show support for and encourage healthy eating.

Anti- Depressants Not Effective In Treating Autism

Although anti-depressants are used to treat autism, according to a clinical trials report, there is no evidence to support their usefulness.

Researchers reviewed the findings of a study done on celexa with six other clinical trials.

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WatchingTV Could Be Unhealthy For Toddlers

Toddlers who watch TV are unhealthier than those who do not, according to a recent study. Researchers followed 1,314 children born in Quebec, Canada in 1997 and 1998.

Parents reported on how much television the kids watched at 29 months and 53 months.

Teachers evaluated them at age 10 for:

• Their academic ability


• Pyschosocial function


• Health habits

Result-For every extra hour TV watched there was:

1. A corresponding 9% less exercise


2. 5% rise in body mass index (BMI).


3. Decreased in academic achievement

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Give A Food Gift For Health & Nutrition

Still looking for a perfect Gift?
Looking for a gift for the person who has everything?

Food gifts make excellent surprise presents.

You can shop for quick and easy full meals and lobster dinners that are sure to please anyone on your gift list this Christmas.

Here is a healthy eating guide to help you choose meals for anyone, meals that are nutritious, for weight control, promoting health, for diabetics, food for children and adults.

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What Can I Give?

Gifts of health can be chosen based on the immediate needs of the person. Several can be seen displayed on the right.
Persons requiring lifestyle changes are need in many ways. They need reassurance and support, they may be struggling to make it work, they may be affected financally.
Those with with physical problems may be managing their health for a full recovery.
Give a gift that would make a difference.
If the person is a teen facing challenges with addiction, give a gift to motivate or to educate.
Behaviour modification can be powerful tools for this.
If health risk factors are hindering the person's success with being healthy, give a gift to enlightening and make aware them aware

Give them a subscription to online health education.

Give a gift certificate if control is more important than surprise.


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Giving Gifts For Health & Wellbeing

We may not be able to give a gift of life, but we can all give gifts of health instead of another.

Fruit Gifts For Health

Thinking of giving gifts of health that are unsual and healthy?

"Vegetables and Fruit' is the most important food group for healthy eating, weight control, disease prevention, speedy recovery and to boost the immune system. Fruit baskets make excellent, unusual and healthy ones. Check these out!

Contribute to sharing the right information by giving one as a gift.

Giving Gifts At Times Of Need

We give gifts throughout the year and for many occasions. Gifts for:Get well, sympathy, birthdays, retirements, graduations, christmas, weddings, family days and more. This list can go on.
Have you considered giving a gift of health instead of another?
If you or someone you know have an interest in being healthy, giving and receiving gifts of health can be a source of support and encouragement. A gift of health carefully chosen can be of financial help at a time of need.
You can ask for one of these instead of another. To encourage this type of support we have made this blog possible.

Things to Know about Avandia

Here are six things you should know about avandia.

Read about them.-View the slides to learn more.