Exercise Can Prevent – Even Improve – Mild Cognitive Impairment

JAMA / Archives – Moderate physical exercise performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment, whereas a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program may improve cognitive function in individuals...

Green Tea Extract Plus LED Light Smoothes Facial Wrinkles

ACS.org – Scientists in Germany are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The non-invasive technique combines high-intensity light from...

Forget About Toxic Sunscreens And Activate Your Body’s Own Internal Sunscreen Instead

One of the biggest hoaxes of our time is that the sun is bad for you. They tell you to avoid it at all costs and to protect yourself with sunscreen lotion if you dare to venture outside. Here’s the real truth… Sunscreen lotions block the sun’s...

Short High-intensity Workouts Boost Metabolism

Brief but regular “sprint” workouts – high intensity interval training – proven to improve insulin sensitivity. BioMedCentral.com – A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body’s...

Tips on How to Shovel Snow Safely

Most portions of the U.S. are expected to experience a snowier-than-usual winter, according to the 2009 Farmer’s Almanac. Unfortunately, this means we will all be shoveling our driveways and sidewalks more often. Shoveling snow is a moderate-intensity...

Overweight Children Control Weight Better with Behavioral Programs

AHRQ.gov – Obese school-age kids and teens can lose weight or prevent further weight gain if they participate in medium- to high-intensity behavioral management programs, according to a new report. Children in the medium- to high-intensity behavioral...

Pain-free Childbirth? Get Real!

A pain-free and drug-free labor may be many expectant mothers’ dream but a review in the open access journal BMC Medicine reveals that reality hits hard. Most women’s labor experiences differ markedly from their expectations. They are often ill-prepared...