Toxins May Damage DNA for Generations
Grandma’s exposure to toxic chemicals may damage the DNA of future generations causing children and grandchildren to be at an increased risk of disease.
Housekeeping Tougher Than Office Work
According to a new study, performing the job of a homemaker is more physically demanding than that of someone spending the day working in an office.
Know Stroke Symptoms
Knowing the signs of a stroke can help prevent death and greatly reduce debilitating damage. Can you identify the 5 major signs of a stroke?
Handling Severe Food Allergies at School
This mom took action to help educate schools on how to handle children with severe life-threatening food allergies.
Simple Test May Detect Early Autism
A noninvasive and inexpensive urine test that looks for specific elevated compounds may be able to detect an increased risk of autism in infants.
Is Being Nice All in the Genes?
People who have a “nicer” attitude were more likely to have genes that are associated with greater sociability.
Stress and Physical Health
Work, family problems, and money can all cause mental stress but this stress can also lead to physical health problems too.
Scottish Need MoreVitamin D
A leading neurology professer believes the Scottish government should encourage more vitamin D to help reduce the risk of a variety of health problems.
Do Women Feel More Pain?
A recent study suggests that women may feel more pain than men. But, one doctor thinks men just don’t want to appear wimpy in front of their doctor.
People Overeat to be Nice
Many people overeat, even when they don’t want to, just to be polite and make others happy.
Heart Awareness Month
It is time to be heart aware, know the warning signs of a heart attack and take action now to improve your cardiovascular health.
Exercise Boosts School Performance
Exercise increases the amount of oxygen levels in the brain. As a result, children who get more physical activity tend to do better in school.