According to a recent study patients recovering from myocardial infarction have poorer quality of life if they have little social support.
When compared with patients who have good social support, they have a greater risk of angina, more symptoms of depression and lower mental functioning.
The website managing your health online places social support as an important factor in determining health outcome.
This blog encourages support through giving for health instead of another.
Read about the report
This blog is about giving gifts of health to family and friends, its about giving for health. It is about giving support and encouragement in times of health needs. The posts provide current health information so anyone can become an informed support.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Another Law against The use Of Solariums
Austria is set to ban the use of solariums for teenagers under 18.
The law comes into effect on September 01.
According to research studies, the risk of developing skin cancer from solariums is 75 % for people under 35 who use them regularly.
Solariums breaking the law can be fined up to 2,180 Euros.
The law comes into effect on September 01.
According to research studies, the risk of developing skin cancer from solariums is 75 % for people under 35 who use them regularly.
Solariums breaking the law can be fined up to 2,180 Euros.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Final Ruling ControlsThe Use Of Tobacco
A final rule has been issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the marketing and use of tobacco.
Tobacco smoke is the number 1 cause of many fatal diseases and unhealthy lifestyles.
The patient health education program at makinghealthdecisions.com emphazises smoking as a health risk factor to teach people to self care.
The rule will restrict the sale, distribution and use of cigarettes and smokelesss tobacco. It will make it difficult to advertise, sell and promote cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The rule controls how tobacco is promoted; it prohibits their sale.
Tobacco smoke is the number 1 cause of many fatal diseases and unhealthy lifestyles.
The patient health education program at makinghealthdecisions.com emphazises smoking as a health risk factor to teach people to self care.
The rule will restrict the sale, distribution and use of cigarettes and smokelesss tobacco. It will make it difficult to advertise, sell and promote cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The rule controls how tobacco is promoted; it prohibits their sale.
- To people younger than 18
- In packages of less than 20
- In vending machines, self service displays
Saturday, March 13, 2010
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.
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.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Another Tanning Bed Health Warning
Britain is to pass private members bill that would ban children under 18 from using tanning beds.
Cancer experts have called this beauty treatment comparable to arsenic in a previous study.
Self bronzing creams and gels are recommended as an alternative
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