News Archive - April 2008
Here you will find past news items regarding health and wellbeing that have appeared in the Weekly Updates. Since it depends on the content of external sites to stay current, please report any dead links as you find them.
Monday 28th April 2008
Greater wealth tied to lower stroke risk'Low glycemic' diet helpful in diabetic youth
Aerobic exercise helps turn back biological clock
Praise as good as cash to brain: study
Cuddling helps preemies bear pain: study
Babies of heavy mothers have more fat, less muscle
Aerobic exercise may shield aging brain
Exercise combats cancer-related fatigue: report
Sharing bed with wife helps men's sleep apnea
Traditional dress tied to girls' mental well-being
Multivitamins are top diet supplement for teens
Study confirms Parkinson's-pesticides link
Eating disorders may be contagious: study
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease
Zinc reduces common cold symptoms
Childhood trauma may spur unhealthy eating later
People become happier with age, survey finds
Monday 14th April 2008
Right bra 'could halt breast ops'Europe-wide food colour ban call
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study
Smoking, drinking imperil lymphoma survival
Heart ills not to blame for women's poor sex life
Meditation technique can lower blood pressure
Traditional acupuncture may ease migraines
Soy compound linked to lower breast cancer risk
Yoga helps older women balance, stand taller
Childhood mental health may affect adult work life
Bitter melon has potent anti-diabetes effects
High blood pressure hard on the aging brain
Adequate protein intake important for older women
Weight discrimination common, U.S. survey finds
Stand up and stretch to break up sedentary time
Tai chi shows promise for managing diabetes
Less sleep in infancy linked with excessive weight
Monday 7th April 2008
Binge drinking 'damages memory'
Genetic link to smoking addiction
Cardio-metabolic risk can occur at normal BMIs
Chronic illness main factor in supplement use
Lower thyroid activity tied to weight gain
Simple regimen eliminates chronic bad breath
Overeating to blame for insulin weight gain
Insomnia prolongs depression in the elderly
Low zinc levels linked to febrile seizures
Premature babies at higher risk of autism: study
Insomnia may boost future depression risk
Indian berries may fight dengue mosquitoes
Sense of belonging a key to suicide prevention
Relaxation skills help some skip hypertension meds
Fasting found to reduce chemo side-effects
Walkable towns curb obesity, pollution, expert says
Mum's fish intake may boost child's brain power