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Want to Delay Alzheimers and Get a Brain Boost? Become Bilingual Studies Show
February 21, 2011 | by Guardian UK
Studies carried out in Canada at York University and here at Penn State have found that individuals that had a high probability to get Alzheimer’s disease could delay the onset if they were bilingual. continue reading »
Important USDA Nutritional Guidlines Unveiled in Spanish
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today joined local business leaders, retailers and community members at Sedano's Supermarket to unveil the Spanish-language continue reading »
El Efecto Placebo Podría Funcionar al Revés
February 19, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor
Un estudio encuentra que en el efecto 'nocebo', los niveles de dolor aumentan mientras decrece la creencia de los pacientes en el analgésico. continue reading »
America’s Health a Mixed Bag: Report
February 17, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Life expectancy rates are up, but so are obesity levels, CDC says. U.S. officials on Wednesday released the annual state-of-the-nation's health report and the news is mixed, with life expectancy rates on the rise but obesity levels still climbing. continue reading »
Calorie Labels Don’t Affect Kids’ Fast-Food Choices
February 16, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Posting calorie counts of menu items at fast-food restaurants doesn't appear to inspire teenagers and parents of younger children to order less-fattening meals, new research finds. continue reading »
Gift-Giving, for Many Men, Means Avoiding Rejection
February 15, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Steering clear of risky presents (and sales clerks) is the goal, behavior expert says. Men looking for Valentine's Day gifts are most concerned with finding something that is least likely to be rejected, and that often means jewelry, according to a shopping behavior expert. continue reading »
Travelers Health Notice From the CDC: Carnival and Mardi Gras 2011!
February 12, 2011 | by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Carnival is an annual celebration that traditionally ends the day before the beginning of Lent (Ash Wednesday). The last day of celebration is called Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday,” which falls on March 8 in 2011. continue reading »
Heart to Heart
February 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff
It is the month of loving and being loved, open your heart and let the love light in! Start with your very own heart. Here are some heart healthy tips for you and your loved ones! continue reading »
Diet Coke and Heidi Klum Wave a Flag for Women’s Heart Health
February 10, 2011 | by Coca-Cola
Star-studded "Capture the Flag" game raises money for heart health programs. Diet Coke and Heidi Klum joined forces on February 1 to raise awareness and funds for women's heart health education and research. continue reading »
Wisconsin Has Highest Percentage of Binge Drinkers in the Country
February 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Centers for Disease Control have named the home state of this year’s Super Bowl champs as the state with the highest percentage of binge drinkers. According to the CDC, Wisconsin holds the highest percentage of adult residents who are binge drinkers with 22.8 percent. continue reading »
What Causes Arthritis Pain?
February 7, 2011 | by Department of Health & Human Services
It's no secret to any person with arthritis that pain comes with the territory. But what makes arthritis so painful? The Arthritis Foundation offers this list of contributing factors: continue reading »
Take Safety Precautions in the Snow, Ice
February 3, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Winter weather may put many at risk for injuries, experts stress. The huge winter storm producing up to two feet of snow Wednesday in some sections of the United States could also cause a blizzard of injuries continue reading »
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bruises
February 2, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Here are safety suggestions. A bruise creates a darkened area of skin, when an injury causes small blood vessels to leak below the skin's surface. continue reading »
Health Tip: Dealing With Hot Flashes
February 1, 2011 | by HealthDay News
Suggestions for what to do. What middle-aged woman hasn't begged the question: Is it warm in here or is it me? That hot, hot feeling that seems to come over you continue reading »
La FDA asegura que los implantes de mama se relacionan con un tipo poco común de cáncer
January 30, 2011 | by HealthDay News/HolaDoctor
Según la agencia, el riesgo para cualquier paciente individual es reducido, pero las mujeres y sus médicos deben estar al tanto. continue reading »
