O.K.do you give up… now…If you’re reading this sitting down, you might consider standing up. Ron Winslow in the Wall Street Journal takes provocative look at the impact of sedentary behavior on health, in lieu of a new study that links time watching television to an increased risk of death. One of the most surprising findings is that it isn’t just couch potatoes who were affected—even for people who exercised regularly, the risk of death went up the longer they were in front of the TV. The problem was the prolonged periods of time spent sitting still. continue reading
Top Comedian Jo Brand is supporting the Alcohol It’s No Joke campaign. In this exclusive interview, she talks about her teenage experiences with alcohol, and why it’s important to discuss the issues surrounding alcohol with your kids.
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New research shows that migraine and depression may share a strong genetic component. The research is published in the January 13, 2010, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. [continue reading…]
Women around the world spend billions of dollars each year on exotic smelling perfumes and lotions in the hopes of attracting a mate. However, according to a new study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, going “au naturale” may be the best way to capture a potential mate’s attention. [continue reading…]
