| What you might have missed in August  | Featured Reports | | Get your copy of Strength & Power Training Studies attest that strength training, as well as aerobic exercise, can help you manage and sometimes prevent conditions as varied as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis. It can also protect vitality, make everyday tasks more manageable, and help you maintain a healthy weight. This report answers your strength training questions and helps you develop a program that's right for you. Click here to read more » | | Get your copy of Vitamins & Minerals About half of all Americans routinely take dietary supplements, the most common being multivitamin and multimineral supplements. This report explains the different types of studies used to assess the benefits and safety profiles of various nutrients. It also includes the recommended minimum and maximum amounts of the vitamins and minerals you should consume, as well as good food sources of each. Click here to read more » | | | | Here is the monthly recap of news from Harvard Health Publications. Featured Blog Posts How do you know if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder?
When I leave for work in the morning, I go through my precommute checklist. Train pass, check. Wallet, check. Coffee mug, check. Smart phone, check. Keys to the house, check. Only when I'm sure that I have everything I need do I open the door and head outside. Read more » "Portfolio" beats low-fat diet for lowering cholesterol
Low-fat diets, move over. When it comes to lowering cholesterol, a "portfolio" diet that includes cholesterol-lowering foods such as oatmeal, nuts, and soy products is better. Read more » HEALTHbeat Issues Exercising to relax
Rest and relaxation. The two don't always go together. It is true that you can regroup and recharge with a little rest and a break from your hectic life. But, perhaps surprisingly, physical activity and exercise can go a long way toward taking the edge off stress and anxiety and helping you relax. Read more » Reduce your stress to protect your heart
A growing body of evidence suggests that psychological factors are — literally — heartfelt, and can contribute to cardiac risk. Read more » Going low-carb? Pick the right proteins
Low-carb eating plans like the Atkins diet were once so popular that they graced the covers of Newsweek and other magazines. Some experts championed these diets as the best way to lose weight. Others scorned them as the heart-clogging way that might help you shed pounds but can also put your health at risk. Now several large randomized controlled trials — the gold standard of medical research — have shown that low-carb diets are as good as low-fat diets for losing weight, and may even be better. But how do they fare for long-term health? Read more » Simple strength training tips
If you've never lifted weights in your life — and many people haven't — why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density, and strength all dwindle over the years. So, too, does muscle power. These changes open the door to accidents and injuries that can compromise your ability to lead an independent, active life. Strength training is the most effective way to slow and possibly reverse much of this decline. Read more » 9 things that can undermine your vitamin D level
According to 2011 National Center for Health Data statistics, almost one in three Americans has vitamin D blood levels below 20 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml), the threshold that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) says is needed for good bone health. Some experts say even higher levels are needed. Read more » News from Harvard Health Caution: Popular painkillers may interfere with antidepressants
Popular pain relievers may reduce the benefits of commonly prescribed antidepressants, reports the August 2011 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. New research suggests that both acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory... Read more » 4 ways to sidestep medical mishaps on your summer vacation
Going on a summer vacation? There are no guarantees, of course, but a few simple steps can help you avoid medical mishaps while you're away from home, notes the August 2011 issue of the Harvard Health Letter. For international travelers, the... Read more » How low you should go with blood pressure and cholesterol?
For years, experts have been dancing the limbo with blood pressure and cholesterol, routinely lowering the bar in the quest to prevent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. Two articles in the August 2011... Read more » Sperm count may be good predictor of men's overall health
Is poor semen quality a new longevity risk factor? Normally, a doctor looking for a snapshot of a patient's health will ask about smoking, drinking, diet, and exercise and then measure cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight or... Read more » Psychotherapy can help women benefit from midlife changes and challenges
Many women think of midlife as the end of the line — a stage of life when it is too late to change roles, coping styles, or ways of relating to others. But midlife is a vital stage of personal development, one with unique challenges, reports... Read more » |
| Harvard Medical School offers special reports on over 50 health topics. Visit our Web site at http://www.health.harvard.edu to find reports of interest to you and your family. Copyright © 2011 by Harvard University.
HEALTHbeat is distributed to individuals who have subscribed via the Harvard Health Publications Web site. You are currently subscribed as aamirirfanjoya.skincare@blogger.com. PHONE ORDERS
To order a subscription or special health report by phone, please call our toll-free number: 1-877-649-9457. EDIT YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PROFILE
Update your name, email address, and subscription preferences. UNSUBSCRIBE
You can remove yourself from this list at any time. To remove yourself from other emails from Harvard Health Publications, visit your SUBSCRIPTION PROFILE. SHARE WITH A FRIEND
Share the gift of good health. Forward a copy of this e-mail to your friends. An e-mail will be sent on your behalf. SUBSCRIBE TO HEALTHbeat
Sign up to receive HEALTHbeat, our free weekly e-newsletter. VIEW HEALTHbeat ARCHIVES
Read back issues of HEALTHbeat online.
* Please note, we do not provide responses to personal medical concerns, nor can we supply related medical information other than what is available in our print products or Web site. For specific, personalized medical advice we encourage you to contact your physician. |
Post a Comment