Pacifiers My Stunt Emotional Growth Of Boys

 In a study that assumes babies can't smile, pout, or furrow a brow while using a pacifier, researchers found  that their use may affect emotional growth of boys.

While girls appear to make satisfactory progress despite their use, boys grow up emotionally stunted by frequent use of pacifiers during the day.

The studies were done on the use of pacifiers on the emotional developement of children.

Researchers are asking that the results of the studies be taken seriously and that parents cut down on the use  of pacifiers during the day.

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Marriage -A Cure For Cancer

Another time when giving for health instead of another can be useful is during cancer treatment.

According to a recent study supportive care and social support may make marriage a miracle cure for cancer.

A study involving 168 patients with lung cancer found that 1/3 of those who were married were still alive after three years, while only 10% of those who were single were still alive.

The patients were treated with chemotherapy and radiation over a period of ten years.

Based on the result of the study, researchers are reporting  that marriage may be that miracle cure.

Whereas chemotherapy and radiation are approved treatment for cancer, social support from close family members can improve the quality of life.

Cancer is a major non-communicable disease taking the lives of millions each year. The main risk factors for the disease are unhealthy eating, physical  inactivity, smoking, overweight/obesity and air pollution.

According to the study marital status is a strong predictor of survival.

The strong social support given by a marriage mate and family members may account for the health benefits of marriage.

The  will and the motivation to survive on account of a marriage mate may also play a part.

Read more on the study.

More Help Needed For Families With ASD

Autism has become a major health challenge; it is an autism spectrum disorder(ASD).

There are more children and families that need help says the Center For Disease Control Director.

The number of children beign diagnosed is up; it is estimated that 1:88 children in the US has been identified with the disorder.

The study looked at data from 14 communities and found a 23 % increase since 2009; 11.3% per 1000 eight-year olds have been diagnosed.

According to the report some of the increase is due to the way children are being identified, diagnosed and served within the community.

The results show how important it is that the needs of people with ASD be addressed.

Read more on the report.

Special Education For All Children with Dyslexia

According to recent research findings the model used for classifying a child as learning disabled is no longer valid.

The traditional model has been used to determine which children will benefit from specialized reading instructions. Based on a new research report all children with dyslexia should be elegible for special education.

For the study, researchers measured 131 average and poor readers age 7-16 years to determine the differences in brain activation, when they are involved in phonololgic awareness tasks.

Both the dyslexic children with poor reading ability and high IQ scores and the ones with poor reading ability and low IQ scores showed similar patterns of reduced brain activity.

This is good news for children with dyslexia and their parents.
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Depression-Suicide Linked To Sexting

In a cross- sectional study involving 23,000 students researchers found a linked between sexting and psychological distress.

When compared with teens who didn't sext, twice as many teens who reported sexting had depressive symptoms.

In the study 'sexting' was defined as sending or posting sexually suggestive or explicit nude photos or videos.

Read more on this study and about the cautions given by experts.

Risk Of Depresssion Reduced With Caffeine

Researchers found that women who drink more than 2 cups of coffee per day had a lower risk for depression.

The study was a 10 year longitudinal study involving 50,739 women, a mean age of 63 years.

Researchers recorded the number of women who developed clinical depression and compared it with:

1. Coffee ( 80% cafeine


2. Tea (12% caffeine)


3. Soft drinks of 5% caffeine

1-They found that those drank 2-3 cups of coffee per day had a 15% lower risk for depression.
2- Those who drank 4 cups or more had a 20% lower risk.

The results of the study support coffee as a protection against depression.

Read more info on this study.

Risk of Autism in Siblings Higher Than Thought - US News and World Report

Risk of Autism in Siblings Higher Than Thought - US News and World Report

Urinary Incontinence A Risk For Postpartum Depression

In a prospective cohort study researchers evaluated 1,897 women 16 years of age and over.

They used telephone interview and labour and delivery records to determine the relationship between Postpartum depression and mode of delivery.

All the women in the study gave birth to a single live baby and were at term. About 1/3 were delivered by cesarean section.

Result: Researchers found that urinary incontinence almost doubled the risk for postpartum depresssion but the mode of delivery was not associated.

Incontinence Has Greater Effect On Quality Of Life

If you know a family member or friend with incontinence, this study would interest you.

Researchers found that urinary incontinence had a stronger influence on quality of life than diabetes, arthritis and some forms of cancer.

They surveyed 15,000.

The participants were 5000 respondents 65 years of age and older.

More than 35 % reported having urinary incontinence.

The study also found that obesity and women were at greater risk for urinary incontinence.

Here is a report on this study.

Tai Chi Has Health Benefits-Study

The ancient practice of Tai chi has gained favour at Harvards Medical School for its health benefits with people of all ages.

The alternative medicine is a combination of martial arts and deep breathing and has benefits for everyone from children to seniors.

Several research studies have linked it to reducing health risk factors that cause disease.

At one study at Harvards researchers reviewed 26 different studies in english and chinese and found that in 85% of trials it lowered blood pressure.


Other health benefits reported are:
-Improve quality of life for breast cancer patients
-Improve quality of life for Parkinsons sufferers
-Maintainance of bone density in postmenopausal women
-Cardia vascular fitness
-relief of stress and anxiety

Tai chi is also known to improve balance, flexibilty and strength.

Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report

This is an article on 'Orthorexia'; although not formerly recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis, it is an eating disorder. Orthorexic individuals are obsessed with healthy eating alienating anything but their perfect diet. Healthy eating is important for health and longevity, but persons with orthorexia, according to experts, take it to the extreme and would eliminate certain classes of food altogether. Experts believe that the problem is more common because of the large number of messages on the risks of obesity and benefits of healthy eating. Read the report: Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report. Consumer health education is available online to teach and educate people about healthy eating and making the right choices.

This article highlights the importance of consumer health education and not just the sharing of information. Healthy eating is about eating a variety of food from all four food groups. This healthy eating guide is based on Canada Food Guide and is easy to follow, it is a useful tool for developing a healthy eating pattern.

Read about this health program.


The health education blog. Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report

Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk? - US News and World Report

According to  recent research, people who drink diet soda are more liklely to develop strokes than those who don't.

The study involved 2, 564 participants age 69 on average,  they were asked about the type of soda they drink and how often.
Researchers found those who drank the diet soda were 61% more likely to have a vascular event.
 

Read the report:
Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk? - US News and World Report

Your Diet And Smoking Top Risk Factors For Cancer

There is another boost for reducing health risk factors to manage health,this time in cancer prevention.
The two health risk factors in particular are:

1-Smoking
2-Unhealthy eating
They are the top two modifiable health risk factors.

According to a report:
-450,000 fewer Amricans would die each year from smoking if people quitted.
-25% of cancer can be traced to dietary
-Colorful vegetables and fruit would prevent lung cancer
-Vegetable protein over animal protein lowers the risk of cancer
-Plant protein like soy has cancer prevention benefits.

Here is more about this recent report.

These two health risk factors are also used in a patient health education program to teach self care at home.

Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

Researchers studied 120 women ages 18-44.
They found that HDL levels rose and LDL levels declined in concert with estrogen.
HDL is the good cholesterol that prevents cardiovascular disease, LDL is the bad.

Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

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.

Read more about this report

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

Read this report

Avoiding Dairy Products For Lactose Intolerance Can Be A Health Risk

People who believe that they have an intolerance to lactose are warned about going overboard by avoiding dairy products altogether.

According to experts at the National Institutes of Health, eliminating dairy products could impact on diet and health and it may not be necessary at all.

Researchers examined findings on lactose intolerance and strategies to manage the condition. They found no reason for persons with lactose intolerance to avoid dairy products. The findings suggest that they can tolerate about 12 grams of lactose daily, about 1 cup of milk.

If you believe you suffer from lactose intolerance read this report before avoiding dairy products. Your nutrition could be a health risk factor.

According to the report The health risks are greater by avoiding dairy products altogether.