health news
Work those kinks away!
Think of massage as an opportunity to get back a bit of what daily stresses and strains take out of you, slowing a busy, overworked mind and inducing a feeling of calm. Even for those in tip-top health, regular massage therapy acts as a form of body maintenance essential to good health.
What should you know about Laser Eye Surgery?
Thousands of people across the world are turning to laser eye procedures to remove their dependency on glasses and contact lenses for correct vision and Canada is no different...[read more]
Pressure to be more muscular may lead men to unhealthy behaviors
Women are not the only ones in American society who feel pressure to achieve the perfect body. New research suggests men feel pressure to have muscular bodies, and that influence can lead some to symptoms of eating disorders and more...
Women who sleep less gain weight
Women who sleep five hours or less per night weigh more on average than those who sleep seven hours, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference last May...[read more]
Smoking and obesity may lead to erectile dysfunction
A prospective study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has found that obesity and smoking are strongly associated with a greater risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). Meanwhile, regular physical activity appeared to have a significant impact on lowering the risk of ED. This is the first large-scale prospective study to examine the links between ED and smoking, obesity, alcohol and a sedentary lifestyle. The study appears in the July, 2006, issue of The Journal of Urology.
Fix that back pain
That dull ache's been there all day: it started on the way to work, as you sat in a traffic jam, continued as you stared at your computer monitor and drove to a lunch-time meeting and lingered while you wait uncomfortably watching TV.
It's been said that three things in life are certain: death, taxes and lower back pain. While a lot people may agree from grim experience of at least the last two, new findings help us understand more about back pain for how to fix it.
Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer not linked
In January, 2004, research published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology found an ingredient called parabens in 20 human breast tumors. Parabens are preservatives used in many pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic products (including a range of cosmetics applied to the underarm and breast area). The researchers stated that parabens have been known to mimic the effects of estrogen, which can promote breast cancer tumour growth.
