Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Hallucinogen Eases Depression in Cancer Patients, Studies Find

Two studies used psilocybin to see if the drug could reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients. The results were striking.

Seat Belt Use Reaches Historic 90 Percent

Seat belt use in the United States reached its highest level since the federal government began regular national surveys in 1994, according to a new government study.
Seat belts saved nearly 14,000 lives in 2015 and an estimated 345,000 lives since 1975.

More Americans Are Smoking Marijuana And Driving, But Identifying Them Is Tricky

Americans can drink and drive, as long as their blood alcohol doesn't exceed .08. But a dozen states have laws that make it illegal to drive with any trace of marijuana's active ingredient in your system. One problem: There's no roadside test for pot that's comparable to an alcohol breath test.

Phys Ed: Should a Simple Fitness Check Be Part of Your Checkup?

Experts think your fitness level should be monitored just as your pulse or blood pressure is.

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

How To Bring Mindfulness Into Your Employee Wellness Program

Mindfulness is a step in the right direction when it comes to bringing a more holistic approach to your employee wellness program.

Monday, 28 November 2016

Tampil Anggun dengan Aneka Gamis Motif Bunga

aneka gamis motif bunga


Tampil Anggun dengan Aneka Gamis Motif Bunga – Selain dihiasi dengan bordir dan brokat, busana gamis muslimah juga dilengkapi dengan aneka motif yang disukai perempuan. Salah satu motif yang sangat disukai konsumen wanita dari golongan muda sampai tua adalah motif bunga. Gamis motif bunga yang ada di pasaran dijual dengan harga yang bervariasi. Harga untuk gamis yang dijual di butik umumnya lebih mahal dibandingkan dengan gamis yang dijual di pasar atau toko grosir. Berikut ini ada beberapa model busana gamis dengan motif bunga yang dicampurkan dengan motif lainnya atau disebut juga dengan gamis kombinasi.


Gaun muslimah dengan motif bunga umumnya dikombinasikan dengan model gamis polos. Apabila kain polos digunakan sebagai model baju atasan, kain motif bunga ditempatkan pada roknya. Begitupun sebaliknya,jika bagian rok menggunakan kain satin polos, misalnya, maka atasan pakaian menggunakan kain motif bunga. Terkadang, beberapa model pakaian menggunakan kain motif bunga transparan sebagai pelapis kain polos. Desain yang seperti ini bisa menambah kesan jatuh pada kain rok. Bagi Anda yang memiliki tubuh kurus, menggunakan kain motif bunga yang transparan sebagai lapisan terluar juga bisa membuat volume tubuh tampak lebih berisi.


Motif bunga pada gamis juga dikombinasikan dengan garis. Umumnya, garis yang bagus dikombinasikan dengan motif bunga adalah garis lengkung. Garis lengkung yang berombak-ombak di setiap sudut bunga merupakan motif yang sering dijumpai pada gamis motif bunga. Pada beberapa model, garis-garis yang ditambahkan adalah garis timbul. Garis timbul ini dibuat dari glitter maupun bordir. Tambahan ornamen tersebut biasa ditemukan pada gaun brokat kombinasi satin. Karena detail ornamennya yang rumit, harga yang dipatok pun wajar jika lebih mahal.



Membahas detail bunga pada gamis motif bunga, umumnya ada satu hal lagi yang bisa diperhatikan. Menilik beberapa koleksi gamis motif bunga, ada bunga yang diciptakan dengan ukuran kecil-kecil dan ada pula motif bunga-bunga dengan ukuran besar. Gambar bunga yang sering diaplikasikan adalah bunga Sakura lengkap dengan tangkai, daun, dan kuncupnya. Sementara itu, bunga yang diaplikasikan pada kain dan dibuat dengan ukuran besar adalah bunga sepatu, bunga matahari, dan sebagainya. Jika Anda memiliki berat badan di atas normal, sebaiknya hindari memilih baju dengan motif bunga berukuran besar begitu juga sebaliknya.


Sumber referensi:
http://banjarmasin.tribunnews.com/2016/11/12/tren-motif-bunga-yang-menggoda-pola-simetris-samarkan-tubuh-gemuk
http://makassar.tribunnews.com/2016/07/22/gamis-motif-bunga-elzatta-mulai-harga-rp-189-ribu
http://aceh.tribunnews.com/2016/05/01/pakaian-bermotif-bunga-masih-diminati

Why Dementia Rates In U.S. Are Dropping

From 2000 to 2012, U.S. dementia rates fell by nearly a quarter, according to a new study. Experts have some theories, but they don't tell the entire story.

Why Gunshot Victims Have Reason to Like the Affordable Care Act

The expansion of state Medicaid programs under the health care law has brought coverage, and necessary treatment, to previously uninsured shooting victims.

Sunday, 27 November 2016

As Soda Taxes Gain Wider Acceptance, Your Bottle May Be Next

Following successful measures on Election Day, advocates believe more cities will consider them, not just to fight obesity, but also to bring in more money.

Beast is Making Workouts Smarter

I work out religiously. With few exceptions, I do 40 minutes of cardio on a daily basis. That includes running, walking briskly uphill, bicycling, skating or challenging the elliptical machine. Plus, I add light weight training sessions about four times per week. And by light, I mean in both ways: [...]

Talk To The Spud: The Weighty Issue Of Obesity And Economics

The term "couch potato" has taken on a whole new meaning in today's world. Children and adults have more reasons to be camped out on the couch; there are smartphones, tablets, laptops, handheld games, and more. Unfortunately, this is a problem that has a huge impact on our health and our wallets.

Saturday, 26 November 2016

Your Food Is Making You Sick

I was listening to a call-in show on the radio this week and a listener from Colorado bragged about buying flour that was free of growth hormone and GMO's. At first I laughed, and then I worried. Scientific ignorance is killing us. It allows climate change denialists to stop us [...]

Friday, 25 November 2016

Boltt Says It Will Beat Your Personal Trainer On Price And Performance

A new fitness company says it can beat all the current apps on the market. And your personal trainer.

Many in Florida Count on Obama's Health Law, Even Amid Talk of Its Demise

In a state that Donald J. Trump won, many do not believe he will end a benefit they rely on, posing a challenge for those seeking to scrap the program.

After Trump's Election, Birth Control Demand Soars At Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood centers are seeing an usual increase in appointments for birth control since Donald Trump's victory Nov. 8 to become the next U.S. President. Trump said he opposed funding for Planned Parenthood.

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Meet The Toilet Company That Thinks It Can Fix India's Sanitation Problem

With India's low rankings on the global sanitation index, a number of companies have cropped up to take on the toilet market – Svadha, a social venture, is one of these.

Eli Lilly's Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Fails in Large Trial

The company said the drug, solanezumab, had not helped patients with mild symptoms of the disease, a result that may affect prospects for similar tests that are underway.

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Sexism Is Bad For Everyone's Mental Health -- Even Men's

Sexism certainly harms women, but a new study shows that it also harms the well-being of the men who exhibit it.

Bayer's Essure Contraceptive Implant, Now With a Warning

The Food and Drug Administration has ordered a so-called black box warning on the package regarding the potentially painful side effects for women.

Monday, 21 November 2016

FTC Steps In Where FDA Fears To Tread: On Homeopathy

Homeopathic products make all kinds of promises on their labels, and the FDA has never done much of anything to stop them. Now the Federal Trade Commission is stepping in, finally, to require labels saying that none of these products actually work. It's about time.

Along the Autism Spectrum, a Path Through Campus Life

The first generation of students with an autism diagnosis is fanning out to schools across the country. They face a complex array of academic and social challenges.

Cobra Connects With New Driver

Last month, I wrote about Cobra Golf's upcoming single-length irons. The people behind this popular brand are plenty creative and embrace technology. And they have another product coming out that I believe will set a precedence for golf clubs in the near future. It's the KING F7 driver that features [...]

Many Insured Children Lack Essential Health Care, Study Finds

A new report criticizes an often confusing and expensive system that creates barriers to receiving care, even as a record number of young people now have insurance.

The Vital Role For #NeverTrump Scientists -- Like Harvard's Jeff Flier -- In New Administration

Our nation's continued leadership in biomedical science is vitally important for our collective future. The new administration must seek to recruit the best talent – even NeverTrumpers; similarly those who are tagged – even NeverTrumpers --must consider serving, for the benefit of the country.

The Race for a Zika Vaccine

Vaccines usually take a decade or more to develop, but researchers say a Zika vaccine could be available as early as 2018, thanks in part to experimental DNA technology.

Thanksgiving: Gratitude At Home And At Work May Lead To A Longer, Happier Life

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Who doesn't love the display of gratitude while gathering with friends and family? Unfortunately, the act of "giving thanks" is relegated to an annual tradition, rather than an everyday occurrence. So, how can we teach and practice gratitude in our daily lives?

Dr. Denton Cooley, Whose Pioneering Heart Surgery Set Off a 40-Year Medical Feud, Dies at 96

Working at the Houston cardiology center he founded, Dr. Cooley, in 1969, implanted the first totally artificial heart. His mentor and partner, the renowned surgeon Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, felt betrayed.

Friday, 18 November 2016

Zika Is No Longer a Global Emergency, W.H.O. Says

The World Health Organization said it did not consider the crisis over for the mosquito-borne virus.

15 Quirky Ways To Spend Less Money On Food

Spending too much on eating out? With a few kitchen hacks and some sneaky ways to get more for your money at a restaurant, you'll be spending less on grub by Thanksgiving.

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Study Shows Promise for Expensive Cholesterol Drugs, but They Are Still Hard to Obtain

A study of so-called PCSK9 inhibitors showed they can reduce the size of plaques in arteries that may cause heart attacks, a signal that they will show benefit in reducing heart attack risk.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

A Souvenir Smuggled Home From Cuba: A Cancer Vaccine

An immunotherapy drug called Cimavax, made in Cuba, is making its way to this country, and a cancer center in Buffalo has been authorized to conduct a clinical trial.

Monday, 14 November 2016

When Should You Worry If You Are Caregiving The Right Way?

Understanding what your loved one needs, and what you do to smooth the caregiving relationship and relieve caregiving guilt.

Trying to Bring Home Hope From Cuba in the Form of a Cancer Vaccine

An immunotherapy drug called Cimavax, made in Cuba, is making its way to this country, and a cancer center in Buffalo has been authorized to conduct a clinical trial.

Zika Infection in U.S. Is Still Rare So Far, Blood Donations Indicate

By the end of this week, all blood banks in the continental United States must begin testing donated blood for contamination with the virus.

Sunday, 13 November 2016

Celebrex Is Found to Be No Riskier for Hearts Than Other Pain Drugs

A question has long hung over Celebrex: Did it cause heart attacks? Now, a clinical trial suggests it may be safer than drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen.

Global Health: Which Big Drug Companies Are Helping the Poor? Here's the List

GSK does more than its competitors to make important drugs available in developing countries, according to an updated ranking.

Genetic Heart Disease Risk Eased by Healthy Habits, Study Finds

Even people who are at the worst risk can benefit by not smoking, exercising moderately and eating a healthy diet, researchers say.

Paul Ryan, Here Are Some Nitty-Gritty Details About Birth Control

Those nitty-gritty details about birth control may be beyond the scope of Paul Ryan's consideration. After all, he's not female and his skin looks decent enough. But here's why else hormonal birth control matters.

Saturday, 12 November 2016

Friday, 11 November 2016

A Lesson for India in a Fog So Thick It Could Kill a Cow

In 1873, London was blanketed in a fog so dense that people could not see their feet. Still, it took 83 years before clean air rules were introduced.

Bank Of China's $500M London Green Bond Listing Cements Exchange's Position

With the London Stock Exchange (LSE) welcoming the listing of the first ever Chinese Green Covered Bond today from the Bank of China, which raises $500m from international investors split between Asia and Europe, it is being touted as creating a “new and innovative asset class” for global investors. But [...]

Thursday, 10 November 2016

4 Tips To Choose Your 2017 Health Coverage At Work

When choosing a health plan at work for 2017, don't just blithely re-enroll in the plan you had in 2016.

A Study Tests the Safety of Women Using Abortion Pills Sent by Mail

Researchers are trying to determine whether medical abortions can be done safely through an online consultation with a doctor and drugs shipped to a woman's home.

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Donald Trump: What Older Voters Expect From You

Now that Donald Trump has won the election, it's time for him to get serious about these three key issues.

Monday, 7 November 2016

7 Ways To Avoid Or Reduce Medical Debt

Medical debt due to high, unexpected out-of-pocket health costs can be devastating. Here's how to avoid or reduce it.

Sunday, 6 November 2016

大人と子供のてんかんとカルバマゼピンと運動について

てんかんは、日本ではよくある病気のひとつです。

乳幼児から高齢者まで、様々な年代の人がてんかんの発作を起こしますが、3歳以下の発病が最も多いです。

また、8割の人が18歳になる前に発病すると言われています。

ただ、日本の高齢化に伴って、高齢者が脳梗塞などを起こして発病するケースも増えています。

てんかんの検査には、主に脳波の検査、画像検査、血液検査があります。

脳波の検査は、てんかんの診断において重要な検査です。

頭に電極を付けて、検査を行います。

画像検査は、MRIやCT検査を行い、脳腫瘍や脳梗塞などがないかを調べていきます。

人間は、血液中のナトリウムやカルシウムが減ると、けいれんが起きやすいのです。

そのため、血液検査も行います。

てんかんの薬を服用している場合は、副作用のチェックも行います。

てんかんの治療は、カルバマゼピンを成分とした治療薬などを使った内服治療が中心です。

患者の中には、一種類の内服薬でコントロールできないケースもあるので、そのような場合は、複数の内服薬を服用して治療していきます。

大人も子供も、ほとんどの患者は薬物治療で発作のコントロールができ、普通の日常生活を送ることができます。

仕事も運動もできます。

ただ、難治性てんかんの場合は、手術で脳の一部を切除することもあります。

内服治療を開始した直後は、眠かったり、体のバランスが崩れたりする症状が出ることもありますが、そのような場合には、薬の量を調節します。

てんかんは、ストレスや睡眠不足で発作が起こりやすくなります。

就寝前にパソコンやゲーム機に熱中すると、パソコンやゲーム機の画面から出る強い光によって睡眠が妨げられることもあります。

ですから、就寝前は、なるべくパソコンやゲーム機を使わないようにして、質の良い睡眠を取るようにすることが大事です。


大人と子供のてんかんとカルバマゼピンと運動についてカルバマゼピンと精神の関係で公開された投稿です。

Another Dietary Supplement To Avoid: Calcium

Calcium supplements are very popular based on a widespread belief that they strengthen bones. A new study shows that, contrary to popular belief, calcium supplements may lead to hardening of the arteries. Calcium obtained naturally in the diet, though, showed benefits. Skip the pills.

Saturday, 5 November 2016

Have A New Baby? Here's How To Sign Up For Health Care Coverage

You may have already figured out premiums, deductibles and copays but what about spousal surcharges and FSAs? Here's some help.

Friday, 4 November 2016

9 Warning Signs Of Stress For Alzheimer's Caregivers

If you are an Alzheimer's caregiver, see if you have any of these nine signs of stress. If you do, get help.

Thursday, 3 November 2016

How To Live Longer: Move To Sardinia, Or Drink Wine, Laugh And Be Grateful

How to live longer: Move to Sardinia, or drink wine, laugh and be grateful. This Blue Zone island has an unusually high number of healthy elders. Find out why.

Putting Sugary Soda Out of Reach

Workplaces are banning the sale of soft drinks as part of a growing effort to curb soft drink consumption around the country.

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Give Your Brain An Upgrade

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Dierk Schaefer Did you know that scientists are learning how to manufacture and implant memories? Artificial intelligence is writing music? We are a moment away from arriving at the intersection of human and machine brain. Soon, we'll be able to boost our intelligence, peak our creativity, and do [...]

Lifesaving Cancer Drugs May in Rare Cases Threaten the Heart

Drugs called checkpoint inhibitors that harness the immune system to fight cancer can, in rare cases, cause heart damage. Patients may need extra heart tests during treatment.

Tuesday, 1 November 2016

Safer to Puff, E-Cigarettes Can't Shake Their Reputation as a Menace

A growing number of experts say that the portrayal of e-cigarettes as a public health threat is a profound disservice to smokers who could benefit from them.

What Your Millennial Child Should Know About Health Insurance

Advice for any parent of a Millennial who needs help choosing the right health insurance

Monday, 31 October 2016

Colombia Is Hit Hard by Zika, but Not by Microcephaly

Colombia has had the second-biggest outbreak, behind Brazil. So why have relatively few babies been born with brain damage? Women's decisions may be the key.

Why Does This Cat Food Cost Over $11,000 a Year?

Given all the luxury pet spas and fat camps exclusively for dogs, it's about time cats get some love. Earlier this month, UK brand Green Pantry launched a luxury cat food for a whopping $918 per month. (That's the equivalent to $11,000 per year, $15.3 per serving or about $1.53 [...]

Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia

Colombia has had the second-biggest outbreak, behind Brazil. So why have relatively few babies been born with brain damage? Women's decisions may be the key.

The Opioid Epidemic Now Extends To Children Too

Rates of opioid poisonings in children and teens has nearly doubled.

Smoking Pot May Give You Better Night Vision

VideoDon't be surprised if Snoop Dogg starts doing his concerts in the dark. A recent study published in eLife found that cannabis makes your retina more sensitive to light. Since marijuana research is forbidden on humans or other lab animals, scientists doped-up tadpoles to see how their optic nerves would [...]

SmileDirectClub Wants To Straighten Your Teeth For $99 a Month, Without A Visit To The Orthodontist

SmileDirectClub founders Alex Fenkell and Jordan Katzman areaiming to shake up the orthodontics industry with direct-to-consumer invisible aligners. The duo are using 3D tech and telehealth innovations to bring straighter teeth to more people are previously unattainable prices. While braces and Invisalign can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $7,000, SmileDirectClub [...]

Why Willpower Alone Can't Save You From Failure

A new study shows why force of will alone isn't enough to make progress toward goals.

GoNoodle Is Creating A World Where Kids Use Technology To Unplug

A 2015 study, published in the Pediatrics journal, revealed that 97% of children in the U.S. under four years old have used a mobile device. The findings also established a universal exposure to mobile devices amongst kids as young as six months old, regardless of household income or socioeconomic status. More than 75% of kids above the age of four own their own device, with nearly 50% commonly using more than one device at a time. A staggering 20% of one-year-old have their own tablet computer, while 28% know how to fully operate a mobile device without assistance.

GoNoodle Is Creating A World Where Kids Use Mobile Devices To Unplug

GoNoodle CEO & Co-Founder Scott McQuigg (L) and VP of Product John Herbold (R) (Photo by Steven S. Harman) A 2015 study, published in the Pediatrics journal, revealed that 97% of children in the U.S. under four years old have used a mobile device. The findings also established a universal exposure [...]

Sunday, 30 October 2016

All The Rage: Scream and Anger Rooms Are Boiling Up Around The World

For the stressed or burnt out cog in the corporate world, rage rooms and similar arenas allow controlled mayhem for a price...but what does this say about our ability to handle anger?

Saturday, 29 October 2016

Pop Star D.A. Wallach Champions Genetic Testing At D.C. Conference; Others Remain Wary

A genetic sequence may be described with great precision; the real-world implications of this information are rarely as precisely defined.

Friday, 28 October 2016

Depressing News About Birth Control Hormones For Both Men And Women

Not feeling quite right after taking birth control pills? Apparently you are not alone. Also, a study of hormone injections for men shows both promise and concern.

Medicaid Finds Opportune Time to Offer Birth Control: Right After Birth

In South Carolina, the program offers long-acting contraceptives during a new mother's hospital stay, while she is still eligible for the benefit. Other states are following suit.

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

America's Hut To Hut Skiing--For Women Only

Ski trips in Colorado that get you out of the resort.

H.I.V. Arrived in the U.S. Long Before 'Patient Zero'

The virus appeared in New York as early as 1971, according to a new genetic analysis, and spread from there to San Francisco.

Mainstreaming Behavioral Health Must Be Central to Our Health Reform Agenda

In a few short weeks, America will have elected its next president. Regardless of who is elected, continuing to reform health care is certain to be on the agenda. There are few truly bi-partisan ideas in health care reform, but try this one for size: greater integration of behavioral health training into [...]

EpiPen Competitor Auvi-Q To Return To Market, Promising Lower Costs For Patients

The last time Auvi-Q was sold, it didn't lower costs. Will this time be different?

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Feel Like A Boss Before 7:30 A.M. With These Five Habits

Author Lemony Snicket once wrote that how you spend your morning can often tell what kindof day you're going to have. Are you ready to escape the endless snooze-shower-commute purgatory? Consider adopting these habits to get a sense of accomplishment, allbefore your morning coffee. Disconnect: Diving into emails and Facebook right [...]

Monday, 24 October 2016

The Case -- And Fair -- For Natural Wine: Interview with RAW WINE Founder Isabelle Legeron MW

RAW WINE is a two-day celebration of some of the best wine talent in the world. Featuring over 100 growers, RAW WINE is one of the most exciting collections of fine, natural, organic and biodynamic wine artisans ever to come together in New York. Their wines are pure, kind to the planet, very possibly better for your health, and best of all they're absolutely delicious.

CMV Is a Greater Threat to Infants Than Zika, but Far Less Often Discussed

Every year in the U.S., 20,000 to 40,000 infants are born with cytomegalovirus. Yet most doctors don't talk with pregnant women about how to prevent it.

The Top 4 Flu Treatments That Do Not Work (And 2 That Do)

Your local pharmacy has shelf after shelf of flu remedies. None of them cure the flu, and some of them do nothing at all, despite the claims or implied claims on the label. Here's a guide to a few of them.

Sunday, 23 October 2016

Saturday, 22 October 2016

Pediatricians Say Kids As Young As 18 Months Can Learn From TV, Apps, But Adults Still Need To Help

The American Academy of Pediatrics, which use to discourage letting children younger than 2 sit in front of a television or computer screen, now says that the right programming and/or apps can be educational for those 18 months to 2 years old, as long as they have a parent or other trusted adult watching with them.

Friday, 21 October 2016

She Never Spoke of It to Her Husband. Then She Heard the Trump Tape.

Couples say they are talking to each other about sexism in new ways and revealing assaults that had been buried for years.

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Talking to Your Therapist About Election Anxiety

Therapists say that some of the campaign issues - safety, secrecy and boundaries - play into our deepest worries.

Cancer Protection Now Offered In Two Doses Of HPV Vaccine Instead Of Three

The CDC changed the HPV vaccine regimen from three doses of the vaccine to two for those ages 9-14.

Monday, 17 October 2016

Canes, Wheelchairs, and Awareness

People walking with canes or in wheelchairs are especially vulnerable to other people not noticing them and getting bumped or pushed. The author encourages people to look up from their smart phones more.

Sunday, 16 October 2016

Bed And Breakfast And Workout

B&Bs and Inns where outdoor activity and fitness is a focus.

Living as a Man, Fighting Breast Cancer: How Trans People Face Care Gaps

Though awareness of the nation's transgender population has grown, medical networks are still scrambling to catch up with that group's highly specialized needs.

'Rock Hall Of Famer' Jerry Harrison Launching Red Crow Equity Crowdfund Platform

Angel investor and 'Rock & Roll' hall of famer Jerry Harrison, most widely known for his work with the Talking Heads, is set to launch equity crowd funding portal Red Crow this November, which will initially target 'social impact' and healthcare/medtech sectors. There are also plans to expand into other [...]

MDs Say US Costs For Valeant's Lead Poisoning Drug Are 33,000% More Than Canada's

Why do Canadians pay so much less, and why has Valeant's price gone up so fast?

Saturday, 15 October 2016

The Lives Of Your Children Are In Your Hands

I've never lost a patient to polio. Or tetanus. Or whooping cough, but to be honest, I have an unfair advantage on the whooping cough: only kids die of whooping cough, and I only treat adults. I have seen my fair share of pertussis cases (as whooping cough is more [...]

Friday, 14 October 2016

Entrepreneurs Make An Earthquake Bag That's Ready For The Big One

The Earthquake Bag is a San Francisco-based company the puts preparedness first.

600,000 New Reasons The Affordable Care Act is Sinking

In 2017 approximately 600,000 more Americans are exempt from paying a penalty for not buying health insurance because rising health insurance premiums are growing much, much faster than wages and household income. If the least expensive plan available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) costs more than 8.13% of your household [...]

Thursday, 13 October 2016

A New Zika Zone in Miami, but No Reason to Panic, Scientists Say

The announcement of a third zone, involving five cases, was not seen as a sign that the disease was out of control. In fact, as mosquito season winds down, their numbers are dwindling.

'True Scale' of India's Tuberculosis Problem: 2.8 Million New Cases

Finally coming to terms with the enormity of its TB problem, India is preparing a radical overhaul and expansion of its national treatment program.

Survey: 57% Of Americans Favor Marijuana Legalization

Support of marijuana legalization is higher than ever. "Cannabis" November's election be the moment when scales really tip?

Bacteria on Device Said to Infect at Least 12 Patients in Pennsylvania

A C.D.C. inquiry found that a machine used in open-heart surgery at a hospital was probably tainted at the plant in Germany where it was made.

Adults Not Getting Vaccinated Cost The U.S. $7.1B In 2015

Here's a situation where you may want to behave more like a child. Adult immunization rates are far lower than kids' immunization rates, and a study estimates that in 2015 common vaccine preventable diseases in adults cost the U.S. $9 billion with 80% of these costs (or $7.1 billion) from those who did not get vaccinated.

Dutch Law Would Allow Assisted Suicide for Healthy Older People

Proponents say there are valid reasons besides terminal illness to choose to die, among them loss of independence, deterioration and loneliness.

Living With Cancer: Lessons on Dying From David Bowie and My Friends

A video and two friends' opposite paths underscore the importance of determining one's own way.

Naturopathic Medicine Week And The Problem Of Endemic Quackery, Like Ozone Therapy

Naturopathic Medicine Week is an attempt by naturopaths to gain mainstream recognition, but systemic practices that are dangerous and unsupported by good evidence might hold the profession back.

Opioids May Interfere With Parenting Instincts, Study Finds

Addicts' brains don't respond to infants' big eyes and round faces - features that normally trigger caregiving responses, a study found.

Adolescence: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Better

Strategies for talking to your children about a healthful diet while avoiding minefields like weight or looks.

Japan's Largest Volcano Erupts And Covers Cities In Ash

Japan's largest active volcano, Mount Aso, erupted recently sending a massive cloud of smoke and ash almost 7 miles into the air

Here's What's Wrong With Your Wellness Program

is your wellness program working as well as it should be? If not, I'm guessing you need a shift of focus and maybe some new goals.

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

When Choosing Cheese, Low-Fat May Not Matter

Cheese with a regular fat content may be as healthy a choice as the low-fat version.

Phys Ed: How Exercise May Turn White Fat Into Brown

Exercise may aid in weight control and help to fend off diabetes by improving the ability of fat cells to burn calories.

Adults Not Getting Vaccinated Cost U.S. $7.1 billion in 2015

Here's a situation where you may want to behave more like a child. Adult immunization rates are far lower than kids' immunization rates, and a study estimates that in 2015 common vaccine preventable diseases in adults cost the U.S. $9 billion with 80% of these costs (or $7.1 billion) from those who did not get vaccinated.

WHO Recommends All Nations Tax Sugary Drinks Up To 50%

A new recommendation from the WHO to tax sugary beverages includes flavored milks, breakfast drinks and 100% fruit juice. Health advocates applauded, but the beverage industry condemned the advice.

High-Protein Diets May Negate Some Of The Benefits Of Losing Weight

There was a surprising metabolic result in women who ate a high-protein diet to lose weight.

Meditation for Real Life: How to Be Mindful on an Airplane

Arrive at your destination refreshed, relaxed and ready to roll.

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Battling Rising Drug Prices Is Like 'Whac-A-Mole,' Says Hospital Exec

Hospital drug costs rose 38% in two years-a trend that's unsustainable, many in the industry are saying.

W.H.O. Urges Tax on Sugary Drinks to Fight Obesity

“If governments tax products like sugary drinks, they can reduce suffering and save lives,” a World Health Organization official said.

Monday, 10 October 2016

Coke and Pepsi Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It

A new report documents the beverage industry's deep financial ties to health groups as part of a strategy to silence critics and gain unlikely allies.

4 Futuristic Ways to Stop Stressing

Looking towards the future, stress is igniting new thinking and fresh businesses to help us manage the upcoming Age of Anxiety.

Sunday, 9 October 2016

Sure, Pokémon GO Gets People Outdoors And Moving, But Sometimes They Move Right Into Traffic

Reports of motor vehicle accidents due to Pokémon GO-induced distraction are beginning to appear in the medical literature.

Saturday, 8 October 2016

Friday, 7 October 2016

Panasonic's New Smart Mirror Shows You Your Flaws and Helps You Fix Them

VideoMirror, mirror, on the wall-how do I become the fairest one of them all? The newest Panasonic Smart Mirror debuted this week at theCombined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies(CEATEC) in Japan-and it'll tell you exactly how to fix every flaw on your face. Lighting can no longer lie to you-this smart mirror will [...]

The New Old Age: The Gray Gender Gap: Older Women Are Likelier to Go It Alone

Older men are far more likely to be married than their female counterparts, and singlehood can take a toll on health and finances.

EpiPen Maker Mylan Agrees To $465 Million Settlement With DOJ

Taxpayers have been covering Medicaid rebate shortfall from company's misclassification of EpiPen.

Thursday, 6 October 2016

Are Samsung Note 7-Toting Air Travelers Feeling Lucky?

Brian Green shares a photo of his post-fire Samsung Note 7 Samsung has to be as agitated as the ions in the batteries of its Note 7 devices now that a replacementphone with a presumably safe battery has shown a similarpropensity to catch fire as those recalled last month. The latest [...]

Cassey Ho Talks Business, Body Shaming and How She Built A Global Brand

Courtesy: Blogilates By Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens With more than 3.2 million subscribers on her Blogilates YouTube channel, Cassey Ho is much more than a fitness guru. She's a badass businesswoman who, in the mode of fellow entrepreneur and YouTube star Michelle Phan, has parlayed her giant following into multiple enterprises [...]

Zika Virus Strongly Linked To Deadly Guillain-Barré Syndrome In New Study

A new study from Johns Hopkins University provides strong evidence that Zika virus can cause the deadly syndrome known as Guillain-Barré. Previous concerns have focused on pregnant women and the risk to newborn babies, but now we have evidence that Zika can cause extremely serious illness in adults as well.

The Citizenship And Immigration Problems Of Anchor Babies And Surrogacy

Shutterstock Roughly one out of every 12newborns in the United States can be classified asa so-called 'anchor baby.' Pew research showsthat some 295,000 children were born to undocumented immigrants in 2013, while the number of pregnant 'birth tourists' who come here legally to take advantage of the fact that all persons [...]

A Day In My Life: Climbing Kilimanjaro In The Name Of Fundraising

Ever wonder what the life of an up-and-coming entrepreneur or a CEO really looks like?Considering a leap to a startup? Or just curious about the day-to-day of someone navigatingherway in a different industry?Women@Forbesnew'Day In the Life'series gives an insider's view of what these women do - from their inspirational moments [...]

Alzheimer's Disease, A Humanitarian Crisis That Leaves Patients Needing Asylum

Over the past few decades, we've developed a meme about being a patient with severe-stage dementia. Signs such as wanting to “go home” when in fact the person is home signify that there's not much left of the person. But patients are telling us another chapter in one of life's universal stories. The leaving of home.

Turn Your Dinner Into Data With This Health App

A diet-tracking app searches for the holy grail of image recognition and nutrition insights.

Wounded Veterans, PTSD And The Healing Powers Of Fly Fishing

“I thought I could help by taking them fishing."

Think Old Age Means Decline? Then It Probably Will

If you think getting older means being useless and disease-ridden, you are more likely to experience aging negatively. But the converse is also true.

9 Keys To A Happy Retirement

9 Keys To A Happy Retirement

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Style With 10 Fashion Finds

From workout apparel to jewelry to cool kicks, these pieces all benefit breast cancer during the month of October.

As Drug Deaths Soar, a Silver Lining for Transplant Patients

Drug users are the fastest-growing category of organ donor, and now rank fourth behind victims of stroke, blunt trauma and heart disease.

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

The Citizenship And Immigration Problems of Anchor Babies And Surrogacy

According to a recent Pew Research Center study, roughly one out of every twelve newborns in the United States is a so-called 'anchor baby.' An anchor baby is a child born in the U.S. to a foreign women who came here to take advantage of the fact that all persons [...]

Matter: What's the Longest Humans Can Live? 115 Years, New Study Says

The study, in Nature, suggests that humans “will never get older than 115.” But critics think we can grow much older.

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Lifestyle Upgrades: 4 Ways To Become A Healthier Entrepreneur

Shutterstock Someone once said that “entrepreneurs pass on a 40 hour work week to have an 80 hour work week.” Anyone who runs a business will know what I'm referring to. If you're not careful it can consume your entire life and really take a toll on your health. This is [...]

Monday, 3 October 2016

Why Asia's Healthcare Startups Don't Need VCs To Disrupt The Market

Are we going to see more strategic players entering the health technology space rather than the typical venture capitals? I wouldn't be surprised to see more insurance and healthcare players taking a more prominent role going forward.

てんかんでわがままに?カルバマゼピンとザジテン

カルバマゼピンはてんかん、統合失調症、三叉神経痛の治療に用いられる薬です。テグレトールという商品名が有名となっています。この薬は脳内の神経細胞のナトリウムチャネルの機能を阻害します。神経細胞はナトリウムチャネルが開口し、ナトリウムイオンが細胞内に流入し、脱分極することで興奮状態が起こります。脳の興奮状態が起こるとてんかん、統合失調症、三叉神経痛の症状が発現しやすくなるため、カルバマゼピンはナトリウムチャネルの封鎖によって脳の興奮状態を抑え、これらの症状を改善するのです。

てんかんの症状の1つにわがままになるなど性格面での変化が挙げられます。これは脳が興奮することによってけいれん以外に性格面も攻撃的となってしまうために起こります。これを躁状態といいます。カルバマゼピンはこのてんかんに伴う躁状態の改善にも効果があることが証明されています。てんかんの方で、このような性格の問題で困っている場合には飲んでみるといいでしょう。

またてんかんの方のザジテンの服用に関してですが、ザジテンはヒスタミン受容体をブロックすることで、アレルギー性疾患の治療に主に用いられます。適応症はアレルギー性鼻炎、アトピー性皮膚炎などです。ただこの薬は脳内に移行し、脳内のヒスタミン受容体もブロックしてしまいます。脳内でヒスタミンがヒスタミン受容体に作用することでけいれんが起こりにくいようにしています。しかしザジテンによってヒスタミン受容体がブロックされてしまうと、てんかんのけいれん発作が起こる閾値が低下してしまい、けいれん発作が起こりやすい状態になってしまいます。このことからザジテンはてんかん患者には禁忌となっています。万が一誤って服用してしまった場合にはカルバマゼピンはザジテンが原因となったけいれん発作の治療に有効です。


てんかんでわがままに?カルバマゼピンとザジテンカルバマゼピンと精神の関係で公開された投稿です。

PTSD A Weakness In Veterans? I Don't Think So, Mr. Trump

Veterans don't need insults and stigmatizing from a man who can't do battle with his own id and win.

Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan Wins Nobel Prize for Study of 'Self-Eating' Cells

A cell biologist, Dr. Ohsumi was recognized for his work on autophagy, the process by which cells recycle their content.

Sunday, 2 October 2016

3 Top Ways To Juggle Work And Family Caregiving

Trying to be a working caregiver can be time-consuming and stressful. Consider these three steps for coping with this common situation.

Saturday, 1 October 2016

New Drug for Severe Eczema Is Successful in 2 New Trials

Atopic dermatitis causes itching so extreme that many patients consider suicide. In trials, most patients said symptoms waned in the first two weeks of taking a new drug.

Friday, 30 September 2016

To Nap Or Not To Nap -- What You Should Know About Daytime Snoozing

The latest sleep science says napping can be a good thing if done the right way

The 6 Athleisure Pieces You Need For Fall

Not only does the athleisure look take you from the gym to the streets-it's also perfect for transitional weather.

What are Movies Now Playing

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Thursday, 29 September 2016

Kratom Has The Senate's Attention, And The DEA's Schedule I Date May Shift

One of the most powerful figures in the Senate takes up the kratom fight and uncertainty grows about the DEA's proposed Schedule I date

Teaching Teenagers to Cope With Social Stress

High school students reported more confidence after completing an exercise intended to instill a basic message to help manage tension: People can change.

The End Of Secrecy In Nursing Home Wrongdoing

For the first time in 25 years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued revised rules to improve resident safety. An important one of them is that nursing homes can no longer force residents or their families to sign arbitration agreements in their contracts. This then allows a resident who suffers from serious harm in a nursing home to have their day in court, rather than try to get justice in a secret non-public arbitration. Other rules demand that these home adequately and train their staff to safely manage even the most

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

High Blood Pressure May Limit Children's Cognitive Skills, Study Suggests

While not conclusive, the research added to a growing body of evidence indicating that hypertension may reduce children's ability to remember, pay attention and organize facts.

'Sleeping On It' Actually Works: Here's How To Do It In 5 Steps

Shutterstock Stressed out about a problem or issue? Sleep on it - seriously. Sometimes problems seem insurmountable when you go to bed, but when you wake up, suddenly it all seems to make sense. When you sleep, your unconscious has free rein as your personality, decisions, social controls all knock out [...]

What's in Your Herbal Pills? Firm Promises DNA Testing for Proof

One of the national's largest supplement makers will conduct advanced DNA testing to ensure its products contain the ingredients listed on the label.

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Here's How To Punch Martin Shkreli In The Face

Here's something that may actually be priced at free market value. Former hedge fund manager and Turing Pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli is now auctioning off an opportunity to punch him in the face.

Birth of '3-Parent Baby' a Success for Controversial Procedure

Reproductive scientists used genetic material from a donor in addition to that of the couple trying to conceive.

This Small Connected Device Helps Monitor Your Oral Health

The quantified self movement continues. This small, palm-like device tells you if you have good oral health.

A Toilet, but No Proper Plumbing: A Reality in 500,000 U.S. Homes

The inability of many to afford a working septic tank in areas like rural Alabama where running water is not a given could create a health crisis.

Monday, 26 September 2016

How 3D Printing Boosted The Performance of This Paralympic Athlete

The 3D printing technologies make it easier than ever to customize products -- and that is very good news for people with disabilities.

Sunday, 25 September 2016

Why Do Obese Patients Get Worse Care? Many Doctors Don't See Past the Fat

The American health care system is ill prepared - in its attitudes, equipment and common practices - to treat the rising population of fat patients.

Saturday, 24 September 2016

Friday, 23 September 2016

The New Old Age: As Their Numbers Grow, Home Care Aides Are Stuck at $10.11

That's the median hourly wage for the workers, mostly minority women, caring for older adults. Not surprisingly, the annual turnover rate is 40 percent to 60 percent.

Stress May Thwart Our Healthy Food Choices, Study Finds

When people are stressed out, their "healthy" food decisions may mean less.

Thursday, 22 September 2016

Small Business Owners: Break Up With Your Health Insurance Plan

Do you feel like you're on a treadmill of ever increasing costs for your benefits program? As a small business owner, the responsibility of offering affordable health insurance to your employees while combating sky high premiums may add more stress.   If you received a notice from your health insurance company raising [...]

Will Women Play Major League Baseball? (And Not Just on TV)

The new Fox show “Pitch” imagines a time when women can play Major League Baseball. Is it possible?

Wednesday, 21 September 2016

Mylan CEO Bresch Grilled On Capitol Hill Over EpiPen Debacle

As one committee member put it to Bresch: I hope when this hearing is over, you don't go back to the champagne and say 'we rope a doped it.'

Want To Sleep Better? The Brother And Sister Behind Vitruvi Offer Essential Oils For Every Activity

Sara Panton and Sean Panton are the sister and brother duo behind Vitruvi, a company inspired by science to takearomatherapy to a new level. Vitruvi is an essential oils company that is creating oils to complement customers daily rituals. Just as you may play music to inspire you to workout, [...]

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Celebrity Facialist Susan Ciminelli Shares Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While On The Road

Business travel is stressful and tiring and, unfortunately, your skin shows every bit of that stress and the sleep you missed out on. In this Q&A, Susan Ciminelli, a celebrity facialist and holistic skincare expert, shares tips on how to keep your skin healthy while traveling for business.

How The Country's Top Chefs Stay Fit And On Track (Hint: The Holidays Are Around the Corner)

Chef Edouardo Jordan of Salare in Seattle (Photo credit: Nathan Ma) You've got to give it up for Feast Portland, arguably the country's coolest culinary festival. Despite the typical drizzly weather last weekend, notable chefs and enthusiastic epicures from all over the country kept they spirits (and appetites, of course) high [...]

Monday, 19 September 2016

Evolving Notions Of The Right Stuff - In Space Flight And In Medicine

An increasing number of doctors are moving from an individual, relationship-oriented model of care to a more transaction, team-based approach; are we losing something vital in the process?

Want a Zika Test? It's Not Easy

Men and women who want to be sure they are Zika free before trying to conceive are being told they aren't eligible for Zika testing.

HIPPEAS: This Health Food Startup Geared Towards Millennials Is Giving Peas A Chance

When it comes to eating habits I'm a grazer so I'm always on the lookout for healthy, flavorful options to nosh on throughout the day. I just discovered HIPPEAS, a brand new line of organic chickpea puffs that now have me enthusiastically jumping onto the “Peas Train”. Not only are [...]

Sunday, 18 September 2016

Feature: Could Ancient Remedies Hold the Answer to the Looming Antibiotics Crisis?

One researcher thinks the drugs of the future might come from the past: botanical treatments long overlooked by Western medicine.

Follow These Rules And You, Too, Can Collapse Like A President

Hillary Clinton emerges smiling from a New York apartment building shortly after her near-collapse. (AP photo by Andrew Harnik) As presidential displays of mortality go, Hillary Clinton's was not that impressive. The nation has seen better. Clinton made it out of last week's 9/11 memorial service early, but under her own power. [...]

Saturday, 17 September 2016

Humans Destroyed One-Tenth Of Earth's Wilderness In Just 2 Decades

A recent study pointed to that very issue, finding that the Earth's wilderness has decreased by 10% in the past two decades and with very little publicity.

Friday, 16 September 2016

EpiPen Maker Lobbies to Shift High Costs to Others

Inclusion on a federal list would mean Mylan could keep its list price high - or even raise it - without patients' complaining. But consumers would feel it indirectly.

New Women-Specific Skis For Every Mountain

Your choices for women-specific skis just got better!

Thursday, 15 September 2016

The Three Biggest Mistakes Caregivers Make

Caregiving can be stressful to both the parent and the caregiver. Treat elder parents with the respect you'll want. In the seven years that my wife and I served as caregivers to her mother, we made many mistakes. Some of those I know were detrimental to my mother-in-law and some to [...]

Stop Restricting Your Employees' Health Behaviors

All too often, the focus of an employee wellness program is on restricting behaviors. Focus on something a bit more positive for better wellness results.

Asian Cities Make Up Half Of World's Top 10 Vegetarian Spots

Taipei, Delhi and Seoul are among the most veggie-friendly cities.

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Prostate Cancer Study Details Value of Treatments

A 10-year study of more than 1,500 men with early prostate cancer found no difference in death rates between men who had surgery or radiation and those who monitored the disease.

'Active Monitoring' of Prostate Cancer Does Not Increase Death Rate

A 10-year study of more than 1,500 men with prostate cancer found no difference in death rates between men who had surgery or radiation and those who monitored the disease.

Company Stops Sales Of Ovarian Cancer Screening Test After FDA Warns Women Not To Use It

The manufacturer of the only ovarian cancer screening test on the U.S. market has decided to stop selling it.

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

Vietnam's Farms Need Green Technology To Meet Demand For Safe Food

Vietnam's demand for quality consumer goods increased as the Southeast Asian country recently entered the lower middle-income bracket.

Has This Tech Startup Created The Most Stylish And Functional Wearable For Women?

Video Wearable tech has become all the rage, but most wearables aren't very appealing for fashion-forward ladies (like myself) making them unlikely to become a wardrobe staple, which is a damaging paradox for any product that's supposed to be wearable in the first place. That's all about to change with Wisewear, a [...]

New Report Finds Lack Of Support For Family Caregivers

Family caregivers handling these emotionally, physically and financially demanding jobs need more of our nation's help, says this report.

Why Women Are More Likely To Experience Sleep Problems Than Men

A small new study shows that women's sleep-wake cycles seem to be shifted “eastward.”

Why Are Researchers Looking At Links Between Banned Chemicals And Autism?

They have been banned. Who benefits from this research?

BIO's CEO On The Drug-Price Brouhaha And New Ads Touting Pharma Innovation

Biotechnology Innovation Organization CEO James Greenwood isn't happy that the companies his group represents are taking so much heat over high drug prices, so he's fighting back with a new marketing campaign that's partly aimed at shifting blame to the insurance industry.

What The DEA's Plan To Schedule 1 Kratom Will Mean For Millions

The DEA is rushing to Schedule 1 kratom--how did we get here and what will the action mean for those who have benefited from this plant?

4 Reasons Sleeping Naked Makes You Healthier And Wealthier

Discover how the simple act of sleeping naked boosts your metabolism, reduces stress, and improves your performance at work.

Public Concerned About Relaxed Doctor-In-Training Work Shifts

A new poll shows more than 80 percent of Americans are concerned about overworked doctors-in-training and don't want a 16-hour cap on resident work hours lifted, Public Citizen and the American Medical Student Association say.

Accepting Bad Health Habits

Most people live in a state of denial with their health risks and this prevents preparation for the likelihood of potentially bad outcomes. Wouldn't it be better if we accepted our health risks and planned for those outcomes in advance?

How To Turn Job Burnout Around And Fall Back In Love With Your Work

Even the best gig can turn into a daily grind. Read on for ways to rev up your motivation and get more out of the job you have.

Why Smart Women Are Running Themselves Into The Ground

Three reasons why burnout is impacting women so often and so early.

Monday, 12 September 2016

Vietnam's Farms Need Green Technology To Meet Consumer Demand For Safe Food

Heralded by the World Bank as a development success story, Vietnam recently entered the lower middle-income bracket which has also increased the demand for quality ofconsumer goods. According to a 2016 report compiled by Hong Kong market research firm Cimigo, the number of high income households earning over US$500 monthly has [...]

Why China Should Be Concerned About Zika

As summer heat waves begin to hit the Southern Hemisphere, mosquitoes carrying the virus will be emerging from hibernation. This, in conjunction with China's close proximity to Southeast Asia, increases the risk of China's exposure to imported Zika cases.

How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat

Newly discovered documents show that the sugar industry paid scientists in the 1960s to shape the debate around heart disease, sugar and fat.

Sunday, 11 September 2016

The Hunger in Our Heads

How physical activity might quell the eating binges that follow intense mental activity.

Is It Really Possible To Faint From Heat, As Clinton Claims?

I not-at-all-eagerly await the parade of “experts” addressing “can heat really make you feel faint?” (Answer: Yes. It can.)

Saturday, 10 September 2016

Time To Change The 15-Minute Limit For Doctor Visits

Who said that fifteen minutes is enough time for a doctor to examine and take care of a patient? This is roughly the same amount of time men spend on the toilet each day. So, why isn't this number being questioned more?

A Guide to Green Tea Information


According to the green tea information provided by some supplement manufacturers, the extract is a fat burner. There have been a couple of scientific studies that support this statement, but it is not the only thing that you need for weight loss and it is not the only extract that promotes fat oxidation or burning.


There are other benefits of the extract, which I'll try to touch on in this article, but first, I want to help those of you that need to lose weight learn a few things. Dietary fats are necessary for human life. They perform a variety of roles in the human body.


Certain nutrients are only used by the body, when they are in the company of fat. Certain kinds of dietary fats, primarily omega3 fatty acids, are better for your health than others. While most of your calories should come from protein and complex carbohydrates, like fruits and vegetables, about 30% of your calories should come from healthy fats.



The green tea information concerning the supplement's fat burning ability is misleading. The idea is that certain nutrients increase the body's core temperature, causing it to burn more calories when it is at rest. Notice, that I said calories, not fat. In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in, on a daily basis, which probably means that you need to move around more.


Fat burners do not burn your fat stores, they increase the number of calories that your body burns during rest and activity and may burn dietary fat. Fat stores will be used, when necessary, to supplement the fats that are present in your diet and may be used as energy, if your calorie consumption is too low.


So, to be accurate, the green tea information should always include the statement that proper diet and adequate exercise are necessary. Most of them do, but it is in very small print at the bottom of the label.


Other ingredients that raise the core body temperature include caffeine and ephedra, but neither of this is good for your long-term health. Nutrients that are beneficial include chromium, boron, ginger and ginkgo biloba, as well as green tea.


Whether or not you are trying to lose weight, a multi-nutritional supplement is the best choice. It should contain all of those nutrients, as well as the basic vitamins, amino acids and minerals that your body needs every day.


According to green tea information published by researchers, the extract may help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.


Primarily, this benefit is due to the unique antioxidants that it contains, called catechins. Different plants contain a variety of different antioxidants that help the body fight free radical damage, one of the primary causes of cellular aging.



For those of you that want to live a long healthy life, free of debilitating diseases, antioxidant supplementation is extremely important.


Now that you have a little green tea information, you might want to learn about other antioxidants and the other causes of cellular aging.


Taking green tea with other nutrients as mentioned above will have a maximum impact on your health rather than taking green tea as a stand alone supplement. It will also save you from taking handfuls of pills everyday when one supplement will do.


To learn about the multi nutrient products that I personally take go to my website now.


Friday, 9 September 2016

H2O+ Beauty Is Making Waves For Their Best-Seller's 25th Anniversary

Although it is hard to believe September is upon us, this month marks the beginning of a special celebration for H2O+ Beauty. H2O+ Beauty was founded by Cindy Melk in 1989 when she realized the secret to radiant skin was right in front of our eyes: Pure water. The company [...]

Thursday, 8 September 2016

Augmented Exercise: People Playing Pokémon Go Have Burned 340 Billion Calories

People playing Pokémon Go have walked an astounding 4.6 billion kilometers, or 2.8 billion miles, while playing the game, according toJohn Hanke. He's the CEO of Niantic, the company that built the technology that powersthe Pokémon Go mobile game. That means one somewhat-silly mobile app -- the fastest-ever to reach 500 [...]

Life Got Better Under Obama, According to Gallup

More Americans say they are enjoying a higher standard of living, exercising more and generally thriving, though fewer report being in excellent health.

Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Here's How Sleep Affects Your Day At The Office

We already know sleep is essential for good health, but what about its impact on our careers? Is sleep the secret to your long-sought promotion?

Phys Ed: What's the Value of Exercise? $2,500

An analysis of more than 26,000 men and women found that a little exercise can result in big savings on medical bills.

Having Twins? 37 Is the Magic Number

The Goldilocks time to deliver twins with separate placentas is at 37 weeks of pregnancy, it seems.

Monday, 5 September 2016

Researchers Confront an Epidemic of Loneliness

Social isolation is linked to physical illness and to functional and cognitive decline. Programs to reach out to the elderly are growing, particularly in Britain.

FDA Saves Us From Ourselves, Halts Excessive Use Of Antibacterial Soaps

After manufacturers failed to prove any benefit, the FDA announced they will no longer permit triclosan and 18 other chemicals to be used in "antibacterial" soaps in the U.S. Regular soap and water is just as effective, and safer. Sometimes government regulation is a good thing.

Sunday, 4 September 2016

Antibacterial Soaps Have Phased Out Controversial Ingredients, But Concerns Remain About New Ones

The Food and Drug Administration is banning 19 ingredients in antibacterial soaps, but some of the ingredients can be found in many other consumer products. Plus, the FDA has questions about the safety and effectiveness of compounds that are replacing the banned ingredients.

Fair Game: EpiPen Price Rises Could Mean More Riches for Mylan Executives

Filings show that under a one-time stock grant created in 2014, top executives stand to reap riches at least partly on the back of price increases on the EpiPen.

Saturday, 3 September 2016

FDA Is Cleaning Up Antibacterial Soap

On Friday, the FDA announced that companies will no longer be able to market over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products that contain any of the following 19 easy-to-pronounce ingredients...

Friday, 2 September 2016

A Lobbyist Wrote the Bill. Will the Tobacco Industry Win Its E-Cigarette Fight?

Nearly two decades after the $200 billion settlement to compensate the public for health consequences of smoking, the industry still wields clout in Washington.

8 Tips To Ask For The Caregiving Help You Need

Everyone depends on others. And when you are ill or living with disabilities, asking for caregiving help is especially important.

Thursday, 1 September 2016

26-Year-Old CEO Lea von Bidder Launches Ava, The First Fertility Tracking Sensor Bracelet

Lea von Bidder is the founder and CEO of Ava, the first fertility-tracking wearable device. Whether a woman is trying to get pregnant, or trying not to, the Ava bracelet is able to determine fertility with 89% percent accuracy. The medical technology company is focused on innovations in women's reproductive [...]

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Study Finds Increase in Temporary Paralysis Accompanied Zika Outbreaks

The analysis adds to substantial evidence that Zika infections - even asymptomatic ones - may bring on a paralysis called Guillain-Barré syndrome.

DA Who Said Vaccines Cause Autism Has More To Say And He Is Still Wrong

He has yet to say anything right about vaccines.

Review 2012: Breakthrough Hollywood Stars In 2012

Testimonial 2012: Advancement Hollywood Fate In 2012


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Every year, there are actually new superstars in Hollywood that reveals commitment through exhibiting extraordinary skill. This year, 2012, is no exemption. The sector has noted younger actors and also actresses that have shown ability that may be well shape Hollywood's future. This identification of possessing a breakthrough year is actually handed out to a few of the celebs which made flicks or splashed boob tube along with impressive performances. Such actors and also actresses have gained regard off the remainder of the sector regardless of being actually a beginner. Listed below is actually the checklist of 2012 Hollywood stars that possessed an innovation functionality worthy of regard as well as appreciation for their awesome skill. Shailene Woodley. Realised for her task in The Secret Lifestyle from an American Teenager participating in the task from Amy Juergens, Shailene Woodley made 2012 breakout performance citation coming from the MTV Motion picture honors alongside a nomination coming from the Golden Globe. She starred together with George Clooney in the critically-acclaimed movie The Spin-offs. Woodley will definitely additionally appear in the flick Divergent as Tris which is actually slated to become launched on 2014 as well as she will certainly be participating in the task of Mary Jane Watson in the Amazing Spider Guy 2 part two which is actually additionally arranged to become discharged in 2014. Liam Hemsworth. Liam was actually pointed out through movie critics for his do work in the motion picture Food cravings Games as Wind Hawthorne. With bros which are likewise stars, Liam aimed to emulate his brother or sisters and also feels that the competitors allows him to come to be at the craft. Hemsworth was actually recommended in the MTV motion picture honors for his advancement performance in the Appetite Games and also will accompany Emma Roberts in Empire Condition. He is readied to advertise Fear co-starring Harrison Ford and will be actually observed in the flick Classic, where he is going to be actually participating in the job from a widower. He will definitely once again play the function from Windstorm in the part two from the Hunger Games slated in 2013. Elle Fanning. Elle Fanning is presented for her innovation performance in the movie Super 8 which got them some distinctions for them quite powerful representation of the character. More known as the younger sis of Dakota Fanning, them representation from Alice Dainard in Super 8 earned them nominations for a Saturn Award, Broadcast Film Movie critics Association Award, an Adolescent Selection Award and also A Howl Honor. She likewise installed unique Spotlight Honor at the Hollywood Movie Celebration. In her advancement movie, that was guided by JJ Abrams and also created through Steven Spielberg, and this tells a story of young adults which were actually recording using Super 8 in a town when they witness a learn obtained hindered. Rooney Mara. Rooney gained doubters honor for her job in The Female With the Dragon Design the very first from a collection from movies generated through Sony Photo based on the job from Stieg Larsson's Centuries publication collection. She received an Academy Award nomination for Ideal Actress as well as a Golden Globe election for Finest Starlet in a Motion Picture-Drama. She started showing up in movies in 2005 with the remake of the 1980s horror traditional Ordeal on Elm Street. She was actually likewise pointed out for her task in the critical movie the Social Network. Melissa McCarthy. Even with being actually a market old cooking timer, Melissa McCarthy's do work in Bridesmaids gained her crucial honor and gained them an Academy Honor election, a Screen Actors Award election both for Finest Assisting Starlet. She obtained popularity while playing the task from Sookie St. James in the reached TELEVISION show Gilmore Girls where she was actually an essential up until 2007. She additionally represented the function of Dena in the smash hit ABC comedy Samantha Who? She was actually additionally featured in the case of CBS comedy Mike & Molly which gained her an Emmy Honor. She was actually additionally nominated for her job as Attendee Starlet in a Humor Set when she showed up in Weekend Evening Live. Along with all these celebrities advancements, everybody's on guard for just how their upcoming movies would certainly turnout. But more notably, they've elevated bench also greater for prospective actors in the coming years!


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Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Death After Heart Disease

For people with a history of cardiovascular disease, could changing the diet be the best medicine?

Phys Ed: How to Ride Downhill on a Bicycle

Tips from a national champion on cycling down hills with speed and confidence.

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Flu Season Isn't Expected To Begin For At Least A Month, So Is It Too Soon To Get Immunized?

It's nearly 90 degrees here in D.C. The swimming pools are still open, and--for a few days, at least--it's still fashionably correct to wear white pants and shoes. So why in the world is Tina Fey urging me to get a flu shot ASAP? Anyone who's tuned into commercial radio recently [...]

Their Soil Toxic, 1,100 Indiana Residents Scramble to Find New Homes

In a situation echoing the crisis in Flint, Mich., a housing complex's poor, mostly black residents are being resettled because of high lead and arsenic levels.

Monday, 29 August 2016

Playing With a Concussion Doubles Recovery Time

New research showing that young athletes heal faster if they leave a game after a head injury discourages playing through pain.

Guess Who's The Only Candidate With A Mental Health Agenda?

Of course, it's Clinton. And of course, it's wonkish.

Trying To Figure Out Whether The Benefits Of Chemo For Early-Stage Breast Cancer Outweigh Its Harms

Many women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer receive chemotherapy to prevent a recurrence, but research suggests that some of them would have done fine without it.

Saturday, 27 August 2016

Olympians Share 2 Tips On How To Improve Your Performance At Work

Examine how Olympic athletes reached the pinnacle of their sport and how you can apply those same principles to improve your performance at work.

Friday, 26 August 2016

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U Chicago Dean Gives Trigger Warning In Letter Denouncing Trigger Warnings

University of Chicago Dean Jay Ellison unintentionally provides a fine example of both a trigger warning and creating a safe space in his now-infamous welcome letter.

A Guide to Help Pregnant Women Reduce Their Zika Risk

Think long and hard before heading to or staying in South Florida, use repellent, and make it harder for mosquitoes to breed.

Thursday, 25 August 2016

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Well: How Parents Harnessed the Power of Social Media to Challenge EpiPen Prices

A few vocal parents harnessed the power of Facebook and Twitter to pressure pharmaceutical firm Mylan to lower its price on EpiPens, a life-saving injection for people with severe allergic reactions.

No One Is More Frustrated About EpiPen Pricing than Mylan's CEO, Says Mylan's CEO

When you have a disease that you can't cure, the next best thing is to treat the symptoms. Mylan is a symptom.

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

The Overview Effect: How To Get Unstuck And Shake Up Your Professional Perspective

What to do when you're in a rut.

In Florida Keys, Some Worry About 'Science and Government' More Than Zika

Officials want to test genetically modified mosquitoes built to blunt the spread of dengue and Zika, but many Key Haven residents fear the experiment more than the viruses.

That 400% EpiPen Price Hike Could Hit Your Wallet Even If You Don't Need One

News of EpiPen price increases have been in the news following reports that the medication is retailing for as much as $500 a pop. Now, Sen. Chuck Grassley is concerned that the hike may hit consumers elsewhere - in the wallet come tax time.

Well: When Kids Are in the Bed: The Ups and Downs of Co-Sleeping

Mothers who co-slept with their babies past 6 months of age reported less satisfaction in their marriages and in how well they and their partners were working together as parents, a study found.

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

CEO of EpiPen Maker Mylan Sees 671% Salary Increase In 8 Years

Heather Bresch may have made even more than that in 2014.

Brain Scans of Brazilian Babies Show Array of Zika Effects

The images show that the virus can inflict serious damage to many different parts of the fetal brain beyond microcephaly, the condition of unusually small heads.

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  经常讲一些笑话,不仅能给自己到来快乐,还能感染他人,这里小编收集整理了2016开心一刻极品幽默小笑话,一起来看看吧!

  1、我们的班花有颗虎牙,大家都叫她虎牙妹。

  这天我后面的一特自恋、特胖的女生说:我也有虎牙啊!

  我旁边的男生沉默了一会就说:长得漂亮才叫虎牙,你那叫獠牙。。。

  2、我们学校厕所少,每次上厕所都要排队。。。

  有次闺密尿急,好不容易排到前面就一个人了,竟然有人往我闺密前面一站,顿时,我闺密气愤的说:“食堂排队时插队是抢饭吃,厕所里排队插队你是抢屎吃啊!”

  3、隔壁桌妹纸今晚要去参加学校的万圣节化妆舞会,我问她都快中午了,为什么还不准备一下,她哼了一句:“急什么,今天又不用化妆。”

  4、课上老师问小明,面对江山和美人,你选……?

  小明:有了江山,就一定会有美人。但是有了美人,美人会跟有江山的人跑了。。。

  5、老师讲台上讲课,班里一同学睡着睡着打起呼噜了,老师随手一甩,粉笔头直接飞了过去,不过准头差了点,从后领子掉进衣服里了。。。

  那家伙顿时跳起来了,疯狂抖衣服,嘴里还嘟囔进虫子了进虫子了,班里所有人笑疯了。。。

  6、晚上室友给女友打电话唱歌,还开外音,室友唱到:“ 你问我爱你有多深,我爱你有几分 。”

  只听到手机那边传来:“没多深, 五公分,感觉像是绣花针。”

  1、老师:小明,你平时在家喜欢看电视吗?

  老师:那有没有你印象深刻、很喜欢的台词啊,给老师分享一下?

  小明:有啊,有啊,就是那句:唉哟喂!大爷,楼上请!新来的姑娘可俊俏呢。。。

  2、小明:老师我变个魔术给你看。

  小明:我会让你忘记自己是一条狗。

  老师:同学们你们认为最好记的英文单词是什么?

  3、老师:波涛汹涌的偏旁都是三点水。小明来举个相似的例子吧。

  4、小明: 老师,老师这道题怎么解啊!

  小明:不说就不说嘛!为人师表说脏话!

  5、小明上课时一直看着老师傻笑。

  老师:小明你为什么一直对着我笑。

  老师关心的说:你感冒了还一直笑?吃药了吗?

  6、老师:为什么月球表面凹凸不平?

  7、老师:小明,中学生谈恋爱你怎么看?

  小明:现在的女生一个月换几个男朋友,还说男人骗了他们的感情,骗了他们的心,说世界上的男人都是坏人。

  老师:那你想对这些女生说些什么呢?

  小明:对于这样的女生,我只想说四个字: 请联系我!

  8、一天上音乐课,老师:小明你给我唱一首儿歌。

  小明:小白兔白又白,割了动脉割静脉,一动不动真可爱。

  小明:两只老虎两只老虎在zuo爱,在zuo爱,两只都是公的两只都是公的,真奇怪真奇怪。

  9、老师:小明,如果你现在很有钱,你最想做什么?

  小明:我想有个家,家里有个她,白天么么哒,晚上啪啪啪。

  10、老师:小明,你想象一下二十年后老师们相聚的场景。

  小明:再过二十年,你们来相会,送到火葬场,全都烧成灰,你一堆,他一堆,谁都不认识谁,统统送到农村当化肥。。。。。。

Why Cockroach Milk Could Be The Next Superfood

Sometimes, things that are good for you may not come in pretty little packages. This case especially holds true, when according to a recent study launched by a group of international scientists at the Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bangalore, India and other institutions worldwide, [...]

Zika, a Formidable Enemy, Attacks and Destroys Parts of Babies' Brains

The virus not only causes smaller heads and brains - the signature microcephaly - but disrupts development, scans show.

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  他为表示感谢,首页 -> 综合 -> 糗事搞的人抬不起头

  

1、和同事在一家小餐馆吃饭。吃得正开心的时候,进来一男子,高声问:“你这有卫生间吗?”
服务员说:“有。”
那男的特兴奋地说:“太好了,就在这吃了。”

  

2、一天四个人在一起打麻将,正玩得高兴,突然,A的电话响了。
A:喂。
电话那边问:你的车多少钱卖啊?
A:5万。
对方:能不能少一点?4万好不好?
A:不行,至少4万5。
突然B喊道:快点,该你出牌了。
A:3万。
电话那边一阵激动的声音:成交!这价我要了,马上给你付钱!

  

3、一位醉心于抽象派和立体派绘画的艺术学校学生,在画展中花了一个小时选画。
终于对一幅白底黑点镶铜边框的画倾倒。
他问:“这幅画要多少钱?”
一边的保安大声喊道:“别动!那是电灯开关1

  

4、一男子去师傅家拜访。进门后,发现师母正在给小孩喂奶,男子很尴尬。
师母说:“你师傅过一会就回来,你先坐一会,吃个苹果。”
说罢,师母顺手拿了一个苹果给男子。
男子略显紧张,答道:“不,不,不用了,师母,我不吃奶。”

  

5、有个同事,家住六楼。有次出门忘带钥匙,于是打了消防电话。
消防兵爬上六楼从窗户进去帮他打开了门。他为表示感谢,出门送人家,结果又却被风吹关上了。
消防兵没办法又爬了一次六楼开门,出门时,消防兵无奈的对他说:“你千万还是别送了。。。”

Well: An Unconventional Cardiologist Promotes a High-Fat Diet

British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra is among a small but increasingly vocal group of doctors in the United States and Britain who are challenging the medical and nutritional orthodoxy around fat, carbohydrates and calories.

Monday, 22 August 2016

Samsung Puts a Fresh Spin on the 2-in-1

A guy can admit when he's wrong, yes? Well, I'm here to state on the record that after I had kissed off computers operating the Windows 10 operating system this past year, I'm starting to like them again. Some of them, in fact, I'm fancying a lot. Samsung Notebook 7 [...]

Well: The Underused HPV Vaccine

Only 40 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys get the shots, which prevent infections with cancer-causing human papillomavirus, or HPV.

SAPVoice: Personalized Medicine: A Catalyst For Cancer Treatment Change

Each year the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) unites roughly six-thousand cyclists, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who share a passion for discovering improved cures for all types of cancer. All money raised by the PMC is donated to theDana-Farber Cancer Institute. The riders who partake in the PMC are committed. To participate, you [...]

カルバマゼピンと思春期のてんかんと入浴

カルバマゼピンとはてんかんの発作を予防する薬で、脳神経の興奮をしずめる事で、てんかん発作をコントロールします。部分発作に高い効果がありますが、全般発作の欠神発作や脱力発作には有効ではありません。他にも双極性障害をはじめとする様々な精神疾患による不安や緊張を和らげたり、三叉神経痛の痛みを緩和します。副作用としては軽い頭痛や口の渇き、倦怠感や吐き気などがあります。飲み合わせや食べ合わせによる影響を受けやすい薬ですので、他の薬を服用していたり持病がある場合は、医師に報告しておきましょう。また、眠気を感じたり注意力や集中力などの反射運動能力が低下する可能性があるので、車の運転や機械操作などの作業は避ける必要があります。

てんかんは乳幼児から高齢者まで年齢問わず幅広く発病する可能性がある病気ですが、3歳以下で発病するケースが最も多く、8割の患者は18歳以前に発病すると言われています。小児が特発性てんかんを発症した場合は比較的治りやすいとされていますが、思春期以降に特発性てんかんを発症した場合には、抗てんかん薬の使用を中止すると再発しやすい場合もあり、長く服薬を続ける事が重要です。

入浴や水泳など水に入っている最中にてんかん発作が現れると命にかかわる事故に繋がる危険性があるので、心配する人も少なくありません。しかし正しく薬を服用して発作が抑制されている時は、入浴をはじめとする日常生活で過剰に心配して制限する必要はありません。学校での体育学習や運動クラブの参加をはじめ、監視体制がきちんと整っている場合なら水泳に参加しても問題ありません。ただし、大人の目の届かない所で海や川で遊ぶのは危険なので、注意は必要です。


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Sunday, 21 August 2016

First Anniversary Of FDA's Approval Of Addyi To Boost Women's Sex Drive: A Reason To Celebrate?

Addyi, the first FDA-approved medication to treat sexual dysfunction in women, hasn't exactly taken off during its first year. Although it has been called "female Viagra," its first-year sales pale to those of the little blue pill.

Friday, 19 August 2016

Pregnant Women Advised to Avoid Travel to Active Zika Zone in Miami Beach

Federal health officials issued a broad advisory after Florida identified 5 new infections from local transmissions. This means the state now has two areas considered active Zika zones.

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Immune System and Spirit Kept Cancer at Bay for a Year

Jason Greenstein fought off Hodgkin's lymphoma with immunotherapy, but prolonged exposure to chemotherapy and radiation weakened his body. He died Aug. 10.

Six Secrets Of A Successful Centenarian

We can learn a few things about how make it to 102 and beyond from political activist Geraldine Emmett. She traveled to her national political convention with deep enthusiasm as an honorary delegate, despite being blind, hard of hearing and having some mobility limitations. She stays connected to her community, expresses her passion in her causes, and maintains an abiding friendship with her best pal for 60 years.

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Morning Workouts Make You More Productive... But Only The South Seems To Realize It

(Credit: Lily Lawrence/Getty Images for Pure Barre) You might associate the South with languorous sessions drinking iced tea on a screened-in porch. But it turns out that Southerners are more likely to knock out an early morning workout than Americans from any other region. Data from fitness class booking app ClassPass shows [...]

Well: An Easy Way to Stay Cool During Hot Weather Exercise

Spritzing yourself often in the face, or pouring water over your head, can keep you running in the heat.

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Will Simone Manuel Inspire More Black Children to Swim?

Most young blacks can't swim with proficiency. Now the popularity of the Olympic gold medalist Ms. Manuel may inspire a new generation of children to learn.

Nike Put This 'Iron Nun' in Their Latest Commercial -- 5 Inspiring Lessons

83 year old nun Sister Madonna Buder of the United States arrives at the finish line after Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images) When I first met Sister Madonna Buder I was about fifteen pounds overweight, miserable at work and a regular smoker. By [...]

Monday, 15 August 2016

The Psychiatric Question: Is It Fair to Analyze Donald Trump From Afar?

The American Psychiatric Association says such an assessment would be unethical. But many in the profession, arguing that this election is too important, are doing so anyway.

The Future Of Healthy Aging Is...Yesterday

The future of healthy aging has much to do with how we preserved ourselves through the decades.

Sunday, 14 August 2016

The Psychology Of Dealing With Unprecedented Events Like The Louisiana Floods

Floodingin parts of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast have been record-breaking and life-altering. As a scientist that studies extreme precipitation I found myself saying "wow" to pictures and reports of 30+ inches (2.5 feet) of rainfall. All weekend I saw friends posting in social media about family members losing everything [...]

Saturday, 13 August 2016

DEA's Hypocritical Marijuana Decision Ignores The Evidence

Without the weight of its sociocultural history, this evidence would be enough to propel cannabis into widespread acceptance.

Italian Lawmaker Equates Vegan Diet With Child Abuse, But Doctors, Dietitians Say It Can Be Healthy

An Italian lawmaker thinks parents who feed their children a vegan diet should be thrown in jail. In the United States, though, pediatricians and dietitians say a vegan diet can be healthy for growing children if parents make sure it includes all vital nutrients.

How Meditation Will Help You Cope With Travel Madness

One all-around unruffled traveler asked an expert for ways in which travelers can use meditation to enrich their journeys. Read on for illuminating suggestions.

Friday, 12 August 2016

Polio Response in Africa to Be Fast, Difficult and Possibly Dangerous

Stopping the disease in Africa, where two new cases have just been found, is crucial to the high-stakes effort to eradicate it from the world.

Microlight Flights To Kayaking The LA River: 16 Of The Coolest Things To Do In Los Angeles Right Now

Los Angeles might just be your new favorite town, but not for any of the reasons you might think.

Thursday, 11 August 2016

2 Polio Paralysis Cases in Nigeria Set Back Eradication Effort

The discovery dashed the hopes of global health authorities who had hoped to declare the continent polio-free soon.

Why The Mass Fish Deaths In Vietnam Still Smells Fishy Despite A Solution

This stinky chapter in Vietnam's current affairs log was supposed to be over. After 80 tons of dead fish washed up on central coast beaches in April, citizens protested that the government moved too slowly in finding the cause. After weeks of sporadic demonstrations,some of them squelched, and another month [...]

Obama Administration Set to Remove Barrier to Marijuana Research

The new policy could spur broad scientific study of a drug being used to treat dozens of diseases despite little rigorous evidence of its effectiveness.

Here's What Happens When You Start Focusing On Health At Work

Talking about health at work has a variety of benefits. Those benefits show up at different times. Here's what you can expect when implementing a new wellness program.

One Reason Not To Trust Your Aging Parent's Doctor

Most US doctors who treat our aging parents are not trained in geriatrics. This creates potentially serious problems for aging loved ones who must go to the hospital. Psychologist Ken Dychwald of Age Wave warns that the surge of aging people in our healthcare system is putting pressure on physicians and nurses exactly where specialized knowledge is lacking. Adult children need to be ever watchful over the care their loved ones get in a health care institution.

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Well: Do Olympians Get Too Much Exercise?

A new study of former Olympians should help to allay some of the lingering uncertainties about the effects of long-term, intensive training on the heart.

Is This Start-Up Creating The Future Of Fashion With Zika-Proof Apparel?

It's unlikely that you'll see a flowing, Zika-resistant dinner gown parading down the fashion runwaysof Paris or Milan within the next year, but NOBITECH, a 4-month old start-up founded by 33-year old former Shark Tank contestant Ben Wood, may just be cutting a new frontier into the fashion world with [...]

Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Is This Start-Up Creating The Future Of Fashion With Zika Virus-Proof Apparel?

It's unlikely that you'll see a flowing, Zika-resistant dinner gown parading down the fashion runwaysof Paris or Milan within the next year, but NOBITECH, a 4-month old start-up founded by 33-year old former Shark Tank contestant Ben Wood, may just be cutting a new frontier into the fashion world with [...]

Is This Start-Up Creating The Future Of Fashion With Zika-Proof Apparel At The 2016 Summer Olympics?

It's unlikely that you'll see a flowing, Zika-resistant dinner gown parading down the fashion runwaysof Paris or Milan within the next year, but NoBitech, a 4-month old start-up founded by 33-year old former Shark Tank contestant Ben Wood, may just be cutting a new frontier into the fashion world with [...]

Well: Time-Delayed Eating Leads to Better Food Choices

Research shows that people who choose their meals early and wait a few hours before picking it up make better food choices than those who choose foods closer to meal time.

Michael Phelps, Other Olympians Spotted With Tell-Tale Signs Of 'Cupping,' But Does It Really Help?

Some Olympians swear by it, as evidenced by welts on their backs and shoulders, but there's little scientific evidence to support the use of the ancient technique called "cupping."

Michael Phelps Is Getting Some Awful Medical Advice (And Bruises Too)

Michael Phelps has been using "cupping" to prepare for his Olympic swim races. Cupping creates huge red bruises all over one's body, and proponents claim it somehow helps muscles relax. This is sheer nonsense. Cupping is quackery, and it has a genuine risk of real harm. Let's hope Michael Phelps and other athletes find a harmless alternative superstition to help them prepare for their future events.

The Highest-Paid Summer Olympic Athletes

The Highest-Paid Summer Olympic Athletes

Diet From Design: How City Planning Can Prevent Obesity

Mixed use development, a model of city design that addressesobesity through incentivisinghealthy behaviour. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images) The prevalence of obesity in developed nations is a well documented phenomenon. But, perhaps surprisingly, obesity rates have also been rising in developing economies.Initiativesto curb obesityare plentiful, but a strategybased in the discipline [...]

Monday, 8 August 2016

Around 5,000 People Were Killed Last Year Due to Drowsy Driving

Many drivers in this country sacrifice sleep, an often overlooked and dangerous behavior that results in nearly 83.6 million of them being sleep-deprived while behind the wheel every day, an estimated 5,000 lives lost in drowsy driving related crashes last year, all at an annual societal cost of something like $109 billion.

Those are some key findings of a new report about how drowsy driving is a serious safety issue on the nation's roadways. “Wake Up Call! Understanding Drowsy Driving and What States Can Do” was released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), a nonprofit organization representing state highway safety offices.

Sunday, 7 August 2016

Hong Kong's Most Innovative Restaurant Is Shutting Down -- What Happened?

NUR Restaurant opened in 2014 to eagerspeculationand trepidatious curiosity. Not overly mystifying,given the restaurant's purported cornerstone wassourcing the majorityof its ingredientsfrom the local region and serving themin a way that was "gastronomically interesting" and "nutritionally satisfying"–NUR specialised in"nourishing gastronomy." In a city that imports 95% of its produce and is [...]

Saturday, 6 August 2016

Hong Kong's Most Innovative Restaurant Is Shutting Down - What Happened?

NUR Restaurant opened in 2014 to eagerspeculationand trepidatious curiosity. Not overly mystifying,given the restaurant's purported cornerstone wassourcing the majorityof its ingredientsfrom the local region and serving themin a way that was gastronomically interesting and nutritionally satisfying–NUR specialised in nourishing gastronomy. In a city that imports 95% of its produce and [...]

Yes, Philadelphians Are Swimming In Garbage Dumpsters

Yes, the Philadelphia City Government has had to tell people to stop swimming in garbage dumpsters. Yes, you read this correctly.

Friday, 5 August 2016

This Cancer Genetics Startup Hopes To Boost Medical Tourism In HK

Sanomics, a DNA-testing startup from Hong Kong sees huge potential forits non-invasive cancer screening tests by tapping the growth of mainland Chinese patients seeking cancer care in the city. Several biotech startups with a focus on genetic tests have sprung up in Hong Kong in recent years as part of an [...]

Thursday, 4 August 2016

N.I.H. May Fund Human-Animal Stem Cell Research

The agency had banned funding for these kinds of experiments last September, but is reconsidering allowing some under strict conditions.

Wednesday, 3 August 2016

5 Good Reasons To Keep Flossing

Please. Don't leave those food bits stuck between your teeth.

Well: Exercise May Ease Hot Flashes, Provided It's Vigorous

Two new studies suggest that the right type of exercise might lessen hot flashes by changing how the body regulates its internal temperature.

Tuesday, 2 August 2016

The Ugliness Of The Olympics Makes It Difficult To Enjoy The Games

The International Olympic Committee's trail of corruption and destruction is a bigger story than any athletic accomplishment.

Monday, 1 August 2016

Setting the Body's 'Serial Killers' Loose on Cancer

After a long, intense pursuit, researchers are close to bringing to market a daring new treatment: cell therapy that turbocharges the immune system to fight cancer.

Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films

Movie criticism is actually the evaluation as well as examination of films



Movie criticism is actually the evaluation and also analysis from films. Generally, these jobs can be split right into 2 groups: scholarly criticism through film academics and also journalistic movie critique that shows up routinely in papers and various other media.


Film doubters helping newspapers, journals, and broadcast media mostly review brand new releases. Usually they simply view any sort of given film as soon as and also have simply a day or 2 to develop viewpoints. Even with this, doubters possess a vital impact on movies, specifically those from particular genres. Mass industried action, horror, and also funny movies tend certainly not to be significantly had an effect on through a critic's general opinion from a film. The plot rundown as well as summary from a film that makes up the majority of any kind of movie review could still possess an essential impact on whether people choose to see a movie. For status films like the majority of dramatization, the impact of reviews is actually remarkably significant. Poor reviews will typically doom a film to obscurity and also monetary loss.


The effect of a customer on an offered film's box office performance is a matter of discussion. Some claim that motion picture marketing is now thus rigorous as well as well paid for that evaluators can certainly not establish an impact against it. Nonetheless, the cataclysmic breakdown of some heavily-promoted films which were severely examined, as well as the unpredicted success of critically complimented private flicks signifies that harsh critical responses can easily possess sizable impact. Others keep in mind that positive film reviews must been shown to spark interest in little-known films. Alternatively, there must been several movies through which film providers possess so little assurance that they refuse to offer consumers a state-of-the-art browsing to stay clear of wide-spread panning of the movie. Having said that, this usually backfires as consumers are a good idea to the tactic and advise the public that the movie may certainly not deserve viewing and the movies commonly do improperly therefore.


All is asserted that reporter film commentators need to simply be called movie reviewers, and correct film reviewers are actually those that have an additional academic method to movies. This job is actually often referred to as film idea or even film studies. These film doubters try ahead to recognize exactly how film and also filming approaches job, and which effect they carry people. As opposed to must their works published in papers or even appear on tv, their short articles are posted in scholarly diaries, or often in up-market publications. They also usually be connected with colleges or educational institutions.


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Sunday, 31 July 2016

Here's More Evidence That High Saturated Fat Diets Aren't Good For Your Brain

A new study suggests that saturated fats may damage the brain area responsible for regulating hunger.

Immunotherapy Offers Hope to a Cancer Patient, but No Certainty

Drawing on his immune system to fight Hodgkin's lymphoma, my friend saw a stunning improvement. Then came the relapses.

Money Where Our Mouths Are

This being my maiden flight of shared ideas with this audience here at Forbes- delighted, by the way- I trust you will permit me a few words of orienting introduction. I am a public health physician. Perhaps predictably, then, my inclinations and I tend to lean a bit left from [...]

Friday, 29 July 2016

Four Zika Cases in Florida Likely Spread by Mosquitoes

The cases, in Miami-Dade County, are the first in the continental United States that were not contracted through travel abroad or sex with an infected partner.

What is trading with binary options?

Trading with binary options is an easy way of online trading currencies, stocks, The SASE indexes and raw materials with controlled risk and advanced attached amount of profit. It is traded exclusively on online platforms (brokers) which bring easy ways of roles and payment of your earnings. Binary options trading have become very popular around the world because it can be relatively easy to learn as well as to bring high profits in a relatively short time. Anyone who can connect to the internet can begin to trade with minimal initial investment.

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In binary trading, to gain money and have a successful prediction, you need to guess the direction of the chart for a certain asset. The process of trading is more than easy. You need to follow several easy steps: Select asset trading – Example USD / EURO. Select the direction of the stock (HIGH / LOW). Select the time of expiration of your options. Enter the stake you want to invest in trade. Confirm the trade. If you predict the direction of movement of the stock chart correctly, you will receive a refund between 175 % and 183 % (depending on the selected time-out options) of your investment. If the chart moves in the opposite direction, then you have lost your trade and investment will be lost. In this regard, trading binary options is very similar to sports bets on quota 1.8, but the basis is reading of the stock graphs, like in sporting matches. You may have more or less predictable outcomes.

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There are many different trading systems, and the simplest basis so that you could trade successfully, is to learn to read the SASE chart. To read this chart, you need a basic understanding of certain indicators that help you predict the correct direction in which the chart is moving. The simplest system, which was proved to be extremely successful with the novice traders, is trading with SASE chart with a five-minute expiry options. It is a simple system that can be easily learned and that will give you the opportunity to earn trading binary options, no matter if you are a beginner. Fin the right guideline for it and simply follow the instructions. Although you may initially think that it looks complicated, you will possess a complete understanding of the system when you reach the end.

So if you are interested in earning through binary trading, it is free to register. Registration can be found on many websites and there you can get additional information and support in many languages, not just English. When you contact the platform (the call is done entirely at the expense of the broker), and if you do not speak English, ask for account manager of your country, who offers support. After registration, in consultation with your account manager, there is a possibility of opening a demo account where you can try this or any other trading systems before you start to trade seriously.

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Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Well: Being Unfit May Be Almost as Bad for You as Smoking

Poor physical fitness may be second only to smoking as a risk factor for premature death.

BioMarin Gene Therapy Yields Dramatic Results In Hemophilia

A new gene therapy for hemophilia, a deadly disease in which blood does not clot, may allow most patients to live normal lives.

Rolling Stone Offers Entry Into Parents-First Disability Genre

Perhaps it's time we reach consensus that "parent-first" stories are fundamentally the wrong approach.

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Well: Sweetgreen Makes Healthful Fast Food - But Can You Afford It?

The fast-food chain Sweetgreen has proved there is a big appetite for more healthful fast food, but so far nobody has been able to translate the concept to poor areas that need it most.

Monday, 25 July 2016

SAPVoice: Industrial-Strength IoT Unlocks The Power Of Dark Data

The industrial internet of things (IIOT) promises to unlock the power of dark data, shining new light on untold business opportunities.

Saturday, 23 July 2016

Myths About Heat And Hydration After Two Sports Tragedies This Week

A 12-year old child in the Atlanta area is suffering from severe brain swellingright now due to a heat stroke during football practice. According to media reports, he collapsed while doing conditioning drills in extreme heat indices and is fighting for his life. As a parent, this broke my heart [...]

Le musée de Chantilly : l'endroit rêvé pour les passionnés de cheval

Le musée de Chantilly, qu'on reconnaît également sous l'appellation de musée de Cheval est un domaine consacré à cet animal et à tout son univers. Il a ouvert ses portes pour accueillir le grand public en 1982, mais il a été dernièrement rénové en 2013. Si vous passez à Chantilly France, les passionnés du cheval ne devraient pas rater le musée de Chantilly.


Le cheval traverse les époques au musée de Chantilly


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Le musée de Chantilly abrite près de 200 objets et œuvres d'art qui racontent l'histoire du cheval depuis l'Antiquité. La collection exposée sur les lieux vient des quatre coins du monde et des réserves du musée Condé. Durant votre visite au musée, vous pouvez comprendre que depuis cette ère, le cheval n'a pas seulement servi au transport, mais il était également un compagnon de guerre, de plaisir, mais aussi un outil de travail. Pour ne pas vous perdre au musée de Chantilly, il serait idéal d'avoir un guide à ses côtés. Ainsi, votre itinéraire passera par les espaces thématiques et suivant l'histoire, de l'Antiquité à nos jours.


Quelles sont les œuvres incontournables du musée ?


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Durant votre passage au musée de Chantilly, exigez à passer devant les chevaux de manège de Daniel C. Muller et Gustav Dentzel. Il est l'un des symboles du musée du Cheval et malgré leur âge, cette œuvre conserve toute sa beauté. Vous serez également impressionné par le Cheval cérémonial qui est une petite statuette faite en terre cuite polychrome. La charrette sicilienne marque le XIXe siècle et il est aussi parmi les incontournables du musée de Chantilly. Le Duc d'Aumale est le dernier propriétaire du domaine et vous pouvez l'apercevoir sur sa jument Pélagie durant la visite. Le cheval a été une vraie inspiration pour beaucoup d'artistes et vous en aurez la preuve en passant devant le verre de Bohème.


 

Friday, 22 July 2016

カルバマゼピンと精神障害とピラセタムについて

ピラセタムは、けいれん発作を予防する薬です。

ミオクローヌス発作などの治療に使います。

ミオクローヌス発作は、手足が勝手に動き、けいれんを起こして意識を失います。

ピラセタムは、脳に作用し、ミオクローヌス発作を防ぎます。

他の抗てんかん薬と併用することで、効果が一層高まります。

ピラセタムを服用すると、眠くなることがあるので、車の運転は避けた方がいいです。

ピラセタムを服用する時には、医師から薬についての説明を受け、納得した上で治療を進めることが大事です。

また、腎臓が悪い人は、使用量を少なめにした方がいい場合があります。

てんかんに伴う問題は、運動障害や発達障害、精神障害、睡眠障害など様々で、分類の仕方も人によって違います。

てんかんは、誰でも発病する可能性があり、多くのてんかん患者が薬によって発作をコントロールし、仕事を続けています。

てんかんの発作を防ぐ治療薬の成分として世界中で知られているのが、カルバマゼピンです。

カルバマゼピンは、てんかんの発作や躁病、精神運動発作の治療などに使われます。

また、統合失調症で興奮した状態になった場合にも使われます。

カルバマゼピンを服用した場合、眠気や倦怠感、頭痛、かすみ目などの症状が現れることがあります。

カルバマゼピンは、食後に服用します。

十分な水で服用することが大事です。

カルバマゼピンは、医師から中止の許可が出るまでは、服用を継続します。

自己判断で薬の服用を中止すると、発作が再発することがあります。

場合によっては、命にかかわる危険な状態になることもあります。

カルバマゼピンは、様々な薬と相互作用を起こしやすいです。

飲み合わせにより、薬の作用が強まってしまうことがあるので、注意が必要です。


カルバマゼピンと精神障害とピラセタムについてカルバマゼピンと精神の関係で公開された投稿です。

Binary options basics

A lot of people are still confused about earning some money online. They think that this thing is too difficult. But, if you want to earn some money on the web, you should consider binary options. If you didn't hear about it before, then you came to the right place. Investing in binary options became accessible to ordinary people just several years ago. For this trading option, all you have to do is to have possession of a PC, the internet, and some start-up money. It is necessary to have a broker who will take care of your investments and open an account. Our suggestion for where to find brokers and where to find information about the potential investments and other things is going to the website called http://top10binarysignals.com. After opening the order, you need to deposit the money. You can do this using numerous ways, but the easiest way is through credit cards. Trades are performed straight on the website of the broker, so, there is no need for any extra software installation. Only investment or a better name for it the trade, because it is not an investment. When you spend cash, you do not purchase any commodities either currency. Practically, gamble on the movement of prices of certain goods, directories or currencies at a certain period. This period can be a minute, 60 minutes, or even longer.

Everything will be much simpler if we give you an example. Suppose that you look at you watch at its three o'clock in the afternoon and that the value of oil on the stock market is 75 dollars. If you think that the value, once you select time units will be greater, you go to the web page and pick the choice called call and decide how much money you want to give. However, if you believe that value will decrease, and it would be lesser than 75 dollars in 60 minutes, choose option put and choose the money amount you are willing to give. That is all the business you need to know. Now you just have to kill time until remaining minutes and wait if you were right. If you were, you would get between seventy and eighty-five percent of your investment (depending on the broker). For instance, if you gave 100 dollars and you were right, the total amount of your winnings will be 175 dollars. If you have not guessed the correct result, the broker, who is responsible for your finances, will give you some parts of your investment.

Are you still confused? Then let's try to explain you through the sports analogy. Let's say that you want to bet on some NBA game. The regular odds for these games are 1.85 (similar to this odd). That means that if you put money that Golden State will win against Cleveland by seven points, you would probably win the amount of your invested money multiplied with this odd.  So it is in binary options, but in this trade, you will not lose all of your invested money. You could say that binary options are a safer way for betting that the betting experience.

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The Science of Fat: Skinny and 119 Pounds, but With the Health Hallmarks of Obesity

A small group of thin patients who develop disorders typically tied to obesity pose a medical mystery and a potential opportunity for scientists.

The 7 Types Of Cancer That Alcohol Might Actually 'Cause'

A new analysis finds that alcohol may not only be linked to certain cancers, but we might even say it causes them.

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Well: Lifting Lighter Weights Can Be Just as Effective as Heavy Ones

In a study, participants' muscles got bigger and stronger whether they lifted heavy or light weights - as long as they lifted until they were tired.

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

High-Fat Is Healthy, If It's Part Of A Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds

Yet another study finds that fats aren't so bad for us, and they're likely quite good. If they're healthy ones, that is.

I.V.F. Does Not Raise Breast Cancer Risk, Study Shows

The largest study to date shows little evidence of an increased risk in breast cancer among women who have undergone fertility treatments.

Sunday, 17 July 2016

20-Something Sadness: 15 Little Things To Do When You're In A Career Funk

He's at the start of his career with a good employer but feels like he's “in a prison of mediocrity and repetitiveness.” He thinks his life is boring, and he's not sure what to do.

As Co-Ops Exit, Obamacare Choices Dwindle For 2017

Of the 35 states with rate filing information available, "nearly 60 percent are on track for fewer participating plans in 2017” on exchanges, Avalere Health, a research and consulting firm that has tracked the rollout of health law says

Thursday, 14 July 2016

Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis

The comprehensive measure was a rare instance of consensus in Congress, although Democrats say the bill is an empty promise without funding.

How My ObamaCare Coverage Is Almost Worse Than No Coverage

It's a flat dollar tax for being alive, says Constable.

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Well: Can Running Make You Smarter?

To strengthen your mind, you may first want to exert your leg muscles, according to a sophisticated new experiment involving people, mice and monkeys.

GW Pharmaceuticals To Raise Money For Epidiolex

GW Pharmaceuticals is raising money to prepare for its launch of Epidiolex.

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

'Big Three' U.S. Beer Brands Will Publicize Caloric, Nutritional Content

Bud, Miller, Coors and others agree to add nutritional information to their packaging, in an initiative that will likely serve as a turning point for alcohol labeling in this country.

Well: For Coffee Drinkers, the Buzz May Be in Your Genes

Is coffee good for you or bad for you? The answer may be in your genetic makeup.

'Big Three' U.S. Beer Brands Will Publicize Nutritional Content

Bud, Miller, Coors and others agree to add nutritional information to their packaging, in an initiative that will likely serve as a turning point for alcohol labeling in this country.

Monday, 11 July 2016

What Consumers Most Want From Health Insurers' Technology

by Keith Fengler, Jaime Estupiñán, and Kenny Chan In the US$3 trillion United States healthcare industry, choice has swung decisively toward consumers in recent years. Empowered by technology, encouraged by employers, and incentivized by new regulations and products, more and more people are playing an active role in managing their own [...]

Where Most Job Stress Actually Comes From

Where Most Job Stress Actually Comes From

Sunday, 10 July 2016

Are You In Need Of A Digital Detox?

Your alarm sounds off in the morning signalling it's time to start the day. As you get that last yawn in, you're already checking your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You brush your teeth while watching the latest crazy cat video on Youtube. At work, you always seem to start on the big projects but the emails keep coming through, compounding your inbox with incessant questions that you just have to get back to. By the time you get home you're exhausted, frazzled, and feel like you haven't accomplished anything. According to American researcher, performance and behaviour specialist and best-selling author, Dr John Demartini, if this sounds familiar, you're in need of a digital detox.

You May Not Have A Doctor If Trump Gets 'Rid Of The Lines'

The most high profile feature of Donald Trump's health plans to "get rid of the lines" around states to allow insurance companies more access to these markets would be devoid of ample choices of doctors and hospitals, the Center for Health and Economy says in a new report

Saturday, 9 July 2016

Edhi, Who Washed Discarded Dead Bodies And Was Pakistan's Only Free Health Provider, Has Died.

Abdul Sattar Edhi,who founded Pakistan's only free ambulance and hospital service, just died aged 88. He had kidney failure after a long period of illness as those organs began to give out. Singlehandedly, he built a national network of free health care institutions caring for society's unwanted. I spent time with [...]

Friday, 8 July 2016

I thought I was jinxed – Binary Options

I have to admit; I suck at betting. I think that every man that I know, at some point of his life, won something, whether we talk about bingo, sports events, free holiday… I even don't win free lighters that are being dealt by girls who are representing some tobacco industry and that lighters are won by everyone.  I am not a smoker, but that doesn't matter, what matter is that I never won anything. And at some point, that started to irritate me. It irritated me so much that my friends, who are betting in their spare time, showed me online betting sites. Even then I did not win, and we played it safe. We played on some basketball game, and we put money for favorite to win, and they lost. Everything seemed that this is some jinx or a curse. But one of my friends did not give up and showed me another way to win some money. He showed me binary options and because of his persistence I finally had a chance to say – hey, I won something! And also because of his persistence, I will explain what binary options are all about.



Binary options are predictions of how the specified share, index or commodity will behave in a certain period. There is no risk that exists in the purchase of such assets – just forecast, whether the price will grow or fall. Binary options can give you a decent amount of money in a short period. Binary options have two potential results: correct and wrong prediction. As a trader, you decide how much you want to invest in an option because there is no fixed price for the option, but only a fixed return. Are you holding an opinion that the price of gold or currency pair EUR / USD will rose over the next 10-15 minutes? Invest in your opinion and earn money!!



Here is an example: Invest 100 dollars in one of the funds, for example, currency pair EUR / USD, 85 % yield. Determine whether the price will only go higher or lower at a given moment of your order placement. You must whether you will go with HIGH option or LOW option. Click on BUY and if you are right, you just earned 85 dollars. Binary options represent kind of a contract where you have possible risk along with the potential win. The way that binary options work, regarding the dealer, is that you to decide if a certain underlying asset (shares, commodities, currencies, etc.), over a certain period will grow or fall. You are betting your money on this announcement. We showed you how much money you will gain if you predict the outcome correctly. If the prediction is incorrect, you will lose some money in the forecast, but not the whole amount.


You can read more about binary options on wikipedia.


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#CallInBlack: On Tragedies And Office Culture

In light of recent events, and with remote work easier than ever, it may prove sound business practice to outline a stance on tragedy and miscarriages of justice.