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