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, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Breast Cancer Linked To Cleaning Products
Researchers found a link between breast cancer and cleaning products, according to the study in Massachusetts.
The study involved 787 women with breast cancer and 721 healthy ones.
The questionaire was about their use of cleaning products and pesticides.
They were placed in groups ranging from high users to low.
They found that the use of air fresheners and cleaners was associated with increased risk of breast cancer; those who used the combination were twice as likely to develop the disease.
Read the report here
The study involved 787 women with breast cancer and 721 healthy ones.
The questionaire was about their use of cleaning products and pesticides.
They were placed in groups ranging from high users to low.
They found that the use of air fresheners and cleaners was associated with increased risk of breast cancer; those who used the combination were twice as likely to develop the disease.
Read the report here
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Big Health Care Savings With Prevention & Wellness Programs
The Center for Health Research has released a report on Prevention & Wellness.
The report says health prevention and wellness initiatives are expected to save health care costs. The estmate is $1Trillion in savings.
According to the study a focus on health,wellbeing and prevention in any form is a necessity.
We expect that our patient health education program will not only save health care costs, but will keep people healthier as they live longer.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Alternative Medicine Hope For Alzheimers Patients
According to recent research, magnets can help Alzheimers patients by relieving symptoms of the disease.
The study was a randomized controlled trial.
The study was small but researchers reported that the findings offer considerable hope that magnets can alter brain activity and help those suffering with the disease.
Magnet therapy has been known to help with stimulating hair growth and boosting energy.
According to the report it can help Alzheimers patients understand what is being said to them.
Read more on this study.
The study was a randomized controlled trial.
The study was small but researchers reported that the findings offer considerable hope that magnets can alter brain activity and help those suffering with the disease.
Magnet therapy has been known to help with stimulating hair growth and boosting energy.
According to the report it can help Alzheimers patients understand what is being said to them.
Read more on this study.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Health Buzz: Study Identifies More Genes Tied to Autism - US News and World Report
Health Buzz: Study Identifies More Genes Tied to Autism - US News and World Report
Researchers studied 1000 children with autism.
Researchers studied 1000 children with autism.
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