Archive for 'Health'
Sad But You Can Help
Today, I am taking a day off from tech writing and focusing on something much more important. Each year more than half a million babies are born premature and/or are very sick. We are fortunate to have such a great foundation called March of Dimes to help generate money for research. The mission of March [...]
Full StoryEat Blueberries to Improve Sexual Performance
Who would have figured that this tasty fruit can be used for sexual performance? In fact, if you read about what it does, it makes sense. Blueberries are high in soluble fiber, which helps remove excess cholesterol from the blood before it gets absorbed and deposited on artery walls. Like Viagra, blueberries also relax the [...]
Full StoryBeware of the Acai Berry Scam
There’s an old saying “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is not”. We tried a 15 day supply of the Acai Berry wonder pill that has been promoted by many websites, Hollywood stars and TV. We followed the directions on the label (2 pills daily, one before meals). Our goal was to [...]
Full StoryNew Vaginal Gel Stops AIDS Virus
This is a major break through, but how often is AIDS transmitted from partners from the opposite sex? I believe in most studies that AIDS is transmitted from homosexual relationships and dirty needles from drug use. Regardless, this news is very encouraging and has already been approved by the FDA. The new vaginal gel prevents [...]
Full StoryMasturbation May Pose Health Risk
Almost everyday we read about something that is bad for us, but why does it take so long for science to uncover? I am a 47 year old male and this story really caught my attention. If I knew about this risk, I would have been more careful when I was in my 20′s or [...]
Full StorySteve Jobs is Ailing and will miss Macworld
Apple has admitted that CEO Steve Jobs is skipping Tuesday’s Macworld keynote for health-related reasons, after initially pointing to other reasons for his absence. (Credit: James Martin/CNET). Throughout 2008 Apple was plagued with rumors about Jobs’ health, but steadfastly refused to acknowledge that anything was behind concerns over what many believed was substantial weight loss [...]
Full StoryWeight Loss Alternative Discovered
A minimally invasive procedure successfully suppressed levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in pigs and led to appetite reduction results similar to bariatric surgery, say Johns Hopkins researchers. They chemically vaporized the main vessel carrying blood to the top section (fundus) of the stomach. About 90 percent of the body’s ghrelin originates in the fundus, [...]
Full StoryBreathe, Breathe in the Air
This is not going to be about a Pink Floyd story, but one about the Worlds worst air pollution. The air at the Beijing Olympics has been hazy, heavy and humid. Athletes have voiced concerns over the potential impact to their health and performance. Beijing’s air pollution regularly reaches levels two or three times above [...]
Full StorySpammer Gets the Slammer
Adam Vitale, 27, was sentenced in federal court in Manhattan after pleading guilty more than a year ago to breaking anti-spam laws. He was also ordered to pay $180,000 to AOL in restitution. Vitale was caught making a deal with a government informant to send junk e-mails — known as spam — that advertised a [...]
Full StoryEmpty Calories Equal Slower Metabolism
Back in September of 2001, I weighed a hefty 255lbs, but with a healthy diet and exercise I lost over 100 pounds by July 30th 2002 and weighed 154lbs. I totally changed my life, and trust me it was a lot of work and dedication. I worked out 6 to 7 days per week, 1.5 [...]
Full StoryThe Watermelon can Help your Sex Life
Go figure, now they will be telling us that coffee cures the common cold, but this is way more interesting if you ask me. A slice of fresh watermelon according to researchers has effects similar to Viagra, but don’t expect to have that longevity.
Full StoryThe Real Drug Problem
I just read the latest blog from Dana Blankenhorn of ZDnet.com called “The real drug problem is in your mind” and I was totally caught off guard. After reading through his blog, I realized that Dana missed something important that would have made more sense. A drug that’s not classified as psychoactive is still a [...]
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