90 percent of people show up to work sick
Sick day? What's that?! Nearly 90 percent of office workers surveyed by Staples this year admitted to showing up on the job, even when they knew they were contagious. That's up from last year's findings that 80 percent of employees went to work when they were under the weather.Their reasoning? They don't want to fall behind. Nearly half...Cloning cells may be the answer to hair loss
Co-study leader Professor Angela M. Christiano and colleagues at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York said other hair restoration methods redistribute hair from one part of the scalp to another. The new approach could significantly expand the use of hair transplantation to women with hair loss, who tend to have insufficient...Real men… get checked: The importance of men scheduling screenings for cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, one in two men will develop invasive cancer in his lifetime. One in 26 will develop urinary bladder cancer. One in 19 will develop colon or rectum cancer. One in 13 will develop lung or bronchus cancer. One in six will develop prostate cancer.Cancer risk increases with...Cloning cells may be the answer to hair loss
U.S. researchers say they devised a hair restoration method with the potential to actually grow new follicles using a patient's own cells.Co-study leader Professor Angela M. Christiano and colleagues at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York said other hair restoration methods redistribute hair from one part of the scalp to...Irregular child bedtimes linked to bad behavior
British researchers said they found a clear clinical and statistically significant link between irregular bedtimes and behavioral problems in children.The study, published in the journal of Pediatrics, found irregular bedtimes could disrupt natural body rhythms and cause sleep deprivation, undermining brain maturation and the ability to...Heart disease has a substantial psychological component
Greek researchers say cardiovascular disease has a substantial psychological component and psychological interventions, such as music therapy, halve deaths.Zoi Aggelopoulou, a nurse and one of the study authors at NIMTS Veterans Hospital of Athens, said the current study was a meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials that were...Peanut butter sniff test may detect Alzheimer’s onset
Researchers at the University of Florida have found that peanut butter may help diagnose Alzheimer's disease.A tablespoon of peanut butter and a ruler may help confirm a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from researchers at the University of Florida.Graduate students in Florida's McKnight Brain Institute...What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include:• New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit) • Thickening or swelling of part of the...Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s “Goes Pink” in statewide activities to support breast cancer awareness month
DETROIT — In October, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is “going pink” to increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer checkups during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as part of its three-month #kickcancer campaign. BCBSM will illuminate its downtown Detroit headquarters building, located at 600 E...Burger King debuts low-fat french fries
MIAMI — Burger King Worldwide Inc, known for its "Whopper" hamburgers, has introduced lower-fat french fries as consumer groups and nutrition experts in the U.S. increase pressure on the food industry to offer healthier alternatives. The Miami-based hamburger chain says its new "Satisfries" contain 40 percent less fat and 30 percent...When ramen noodles won’t do: A college student’s guide to eating healthy
Whether you’re living on or off campus, a freshman or a fifth-year senior, eating healthy is key to maintaining a fit and trim body.If you’re a student with a meal plan, or have easy access to a cafeteria, then these tips are for you:• Don’t treat your campus’ cafeteria like a limitless buffet. Just because food is...
Dearborn’s latest fad: The E-hookah
September 19th, 20130 DEARBORN — In recent years, argeileh (AKA hookah) smoking has become quite prevalent among Arab Americans around metro Detroit, as an upsurge of hookah lounges continue to attract young customers on a daily basis. However, what has been known to be tradition among the elderly in the Middle East for the past 800 years, is now moving in...Five germ-fighting tips to keep kids healthy this school year
School is a great place to learn, play and make friends. Unfortunately it’s also a great place for germs to get very well acquainted….With your family! With 20 to 30 kids in a classroom and even more on the playground, it’s hard to avoid the germs that cause such illnesses as colds, flus and more.Three-time Gold Medalist, wife and...Sick or pretending? How to tell if your child is too sick for school
Let’s face it; sometimes kids exaggerate their symptoms, in order to get a day off from school. But how do you determine if your child is really too sick to attend school, or pretending to be sick?For the sake of their own health needs, as well as to limit the risk of exposing others to illness, below are sure signs of when a...School and sports physicals
A yearly physical exam by your family physician or pediatrician is an important part of your child’s health care. As children get older, back-to-school check-ups are sometimes the only visit kids and teenagers have with their doctor every year. An annual check-up gives the physician a chance to give the child a thorough physical......
An ideal solution to losing weight for good
One in 3 American adults are obese. Rates of obesity in children have nearly tripled in the last 30 years. And the AMA (American Medical Association) now classifies obesity as a “disease.”Being overweight has become one of the greatest health issues of our time; often the direct cause of such chronic conditions as heart disease, high...All eyes on Brow Art 23
Elizabeth Porikos-Gorgees first learned about eyebrow threading in 1997, when a friend suggested she try the technique before an event. After her first experience, she returned every three weeks in order to achieve the precise lines and excellent shape the threading technique gave her brows without the irritation of waxing. By 2006,......
What is immunization?
• Immunization is the process of promoting protection to an infectious organism or agent in an individual or through vaccination. • Schoolchildren are often required by state law to be immunized against certain diseases. • Because of such widespread immunization, many infectious agents/diseases that used to be fairly...The dawn of a bright new day in health coverage
On the first day of October, health insurance “marketplaces” will open in every state. Three other key provisions of the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, will also go into effect that day, and they will greatly benefit older Americans. The first of these provisions will benefit everyone who shops in the new...Did you know? Yogurt is a nutrient-rich food choice for your diet
Today’s dietary guidelines recommend that Americans consume more nutrient-rich foods that are low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. Yet, few are meeting these goals. Unfortunately, roughly three-fourths of Americans need to improve their diets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Healthy Eating...New health findings can help combat common ailments
From high blood pressure, to cancer, serious ailments often strike, despite our best efforts to maintain good health.With the rapid pace of medical advancements and treatment options emerging, conventional medical wisdom can sometimes lag behind innovations in disease management. Furthermore, there’s often little attention paid to......
Recipe Corner: Yogurt Cucumber Salad/Dip
This yogurt cucumber salad is very liquid and can be eaten as a cold soup, or dip. It’s smooth, healthy and very refreshing, perfect for the summer.Ingredients4 Lebanese cucumbers (or equivalent), finely chopped4 cups of plain yogurt1/2 cup of water2 cloves of garlic, crushedA few leaves of green mint finely chopped, or 1...U.S. panel backs lung cancer screening for high-risk groups
After decades of debate, an influential U.S. panel has endorsed the use of low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals, paving the way for insurance coverage of the test for as many as 10 million smokers and former smokers. The draft guidelines, issued on Monday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, call......
Recipe Corner: Ramadan dishes
FattoushMakes 6 to 8 servingsCoating the toasted pita in olive oil prevents it from getting soggy when mixed with the vegetables and dressing.ingredientsDressing:4 teaspoons ground sumac, soaked in 4 teaspoons warm water for 15 minutes3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons (or more) pomegranate molasses2 small...Why teaching kids about the environment matters
Learning about saving energy and the environment will do more than just help kids save money as adults -- it can help them develop math and science skills, and foster a sense of responsibility.From which appliance to buy to save the most energy, to what temperature to set the thermostat, we are faced with choices that can impact us......