All the news that’s fit to print… from a wide range of sources around the interwebz. Enjoy! And don’t forget, if you or a family member has a medical condition, protect yourself with a Mediband – so medical assistance can assess your needs quickly.

1. Sun damage is real Australians and other hot climes folks already know the truth of what the sun can do, but it may surprise cooler clime people to hear that slapping on the sunscreen is imperative for them too. Teenagers with fair skin need to cover their extremities and protect their faces from sun damage, and the potential for skin cancer further down the track. Indoor, or solarium tanning, is just plain silly and extended play outside – say, a baseball game – needs protection says these recommendations.

2. Chubby does not equal cute – babies! Apparently we’re all sticking to the old myth that a chubby little baby is a healthy little baby. (more…)

All the news that’s fit to print… from a wide range of sources around the interwebz. Enjoy! And don’t forget, if you or a family member has a medical condition, protect yourself with a Mediband – so medical assistance can assess your needs quickly.

1. Stress may damage women more than men Mental stress may be more than a headache it seems. A recent study compared stats from men and women and found that women undergoing mental stress stand a greater risk of heart disease than men.  The study found that men’s heart rates elevated during mental stress but women’s didn’t, indicating potential issues from the lack of blood flow. The details are here.

2. Dogs are good for you! Generally speaking, dog owners tend to be more relaxed and happier than non-dog owners several studies suggest. But further research indicates that the breed of dog you choose says even more! Those selecting cocker spaniels are more easy-going than most. The conclusion seems to be that we choose breeds most like us.

3. Berries. They’re berry berry good.  New research shows that women who add berries (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries etc) to their diet can improve their brain function as they age. The study, says this article, is significant because it tracked over 160,000 women in the Nurses Health Study. The good news? Even adding berries once a week is a great assist. (more…)

Sometimes all you need is a little information – a nudge, as it were, to help make decisions about exercise, health and how to keep your family strong and happy. Here’s some general titbits from around the interwebz… And don’t forget, if anyone in the family suffers from an allergy, make sure they can get help fast with a Mediband – so medical assistance can access your history quickly.

1. Comfort food that’s good for you! Buying the groceries and cooking daily is a chore we could all do without, but unless you have an ‘Alice’ on the job, there’s no avoiding it. You can enjoy comfort foods though like mashed potatoes, roast lamb and lemon stir fry without jumping through hoops, spending up large and counting the calorie cost. Here’s how.

2. Watch those knocks. Are any of your children involved in contact sports? Then these guys say young, developing, brains are at greater risk than adult brains. They have a couple of tips to increase safety, such as better training, the warning signs of concussion, and get your child off the field.

3. Flu season coming up.  Consider the vaccination shot; for you, the kids and your partner. Yes, ‘it’s only a cold’ but consider the upside; relatively healthy through it all, no sick days for you or the kids and the ability to go into a crowded movie theatre without shuddering.   (more…)

It’s hard enough staying healthy when you’re already healthy. But what if you’re in ill-health? Chances are you need to be extra-careful. Here are a couple of ways to stay alert. And if you do have a condition that needs urgent attention, consider MedibandPlus – details here.

1. Is there mercury in the fish I eat? Doesn’t matter if you drink tea or black coffee soon after eating fish. The details are here, but essentially the key facts are that eating larger fish increases your chances of mercury ingestion. Stick to prawns, tuna, salmon and you should be fine and … drink tea or coffee (according to Canadian researchers).

2. Are you vegan or vegetarian? Then you’ll need a nutrient top up. (more…)

Sometimes all you need is a little information – a nudge, as it were, to help make decisions about exercise, health and how to keep your family strong and happy. Here’s some general titbits from around the interwebz… And don’t forget, if anyone in the family suffers from an allergy, make sure they can get help fast with a Mediband – so medical assistance can access your history quickly.

1. Don’t sit around all day. A recent Australian study suggests that a lot of time spent at a desk or in front of a tv can shorten your life. Don’t do it for more than a few hours a day is the suggestion and make sure you exercise – in almost any form – at least once a day. Reduce the sedentary time is the key. The study looked at more than 400,000 adults aged 45 and over. Those who sat for more than 11 hours a day were 40% more likely to die during the study period. The survivors sat for less than four hours a day.

2. 1 in 88 children may have a form of autism. 2008 data across 14 communities seems to suggest (more…)