Healthy Life Spot

Women with Inadequate Body Image Gain Excessive Weight during Pregnancy

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:48:54 -0700

Overweight women who tend to perceive their body incorrectly are more likely to gain excessive weight during pregnancy, the study found.

Better Sex for Successful Conception

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:40:50 -0700

Couples often ask if there are some lovemaking secrets to successful conception. Surely, the conception should be not only well-planned but also quite pleasant for both partners. How to improve your sex life to get pregnant as soon as possible?

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Curbs Breast Cancer Cells

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Women, trying to protect themselves from breast cancer, have one more reason to keep to Mediterranean diet. Extra-virgin olive oil that is included in this popular diet was found to have chemicals that suppress breast cancer cells.

Fertility diet: Increase Your Chances of Conceiving

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:16:25 -0700

There are many ways to improve your fertility and in some cases all you need is to make changes in your lifestyle. Many couples trying to conceive want to know if certain diet can affect fertility.
The recent Harvard study showed that our eating habits can actually increase chances of conceiving. Generally, a healthy diet, avoiding alcohol and smoking and moderate exercising can reduce the risk of infertility for up to 66%. Numerous researches proved that many products that contain hormones and bioactive components that may influence the chances of conceiving.

Parents' Age Linked to Autism in Children

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:59:18 -0700

Scientists found that parent's age can be one of the factors, contributing to the development of autism in children. It was discovered that both mother's and father's age should be taken into account.

For women: How to Protect Your Fertility

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:47:05 -0700

Woman's body was created for one of the most important processes giving birth to a baby. Unfortunately, not all women who decide to become mothers succeed in getting pregnant due to several reasons. Women, already facing the problem of infertility, would want to turn back time so that to safeguard their fertility.

Fertility drugs may be a risk factor for womb cancer

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:49:48 -0700

Drugs that are often used in IVF treatment may increase the risk of developing womb cancer, a new study suggests.

The long-term study conducted by Israeli scientists at Hadassah-Hebrew University in Jerusalem showed that drugs that are commonly prescribed to induce ovulation in women to promote conception are not completely safe for woman's health.

Non-hormonal birth control pill is on the way

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:54:57 -0700

Women may soon use contraceptive pills without side effects linked to hormonal contraception, a new study says.

Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Huddinge, Sweden discovered that protein found in the coating of the mammalian eggs can become an obstacle to conception, the NewScientist reports. The protein called ZP3, takes part in conception and is essential in sperm binding. In other words, sperm needs to bind to ZP3 protein to get through the coating of the egg.

Asthma in children

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:37:57 -0700

Finding out that your child has asthma can be devastating news in your family, but today you can keep your child healthy and learn how to cope with this chronic disease. It can make you too cautious and become a stressful experience for your family. Knowing more about asthma in children can help you overcome the difficulties and cope with the disease.

Age gap between children

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:18:26 -0700

When is the right time to have another baby? Many couples, who plan to have more than one child, are often concerned about it. Age gap between children is a matter of a personal choice, financial considerations and health concerns. The decision when to have your next child will also influence the relationships within your family.

Depressed people gain belly fat

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:46:35 -0700

People suffering from depression are more inclined to accumulate fat in the abdominal area, which is associated with a number of health risks such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer and others, study says.

Male birth control pill

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:54:17 -0700

For years researchers tried to find a male birth control pill, to give men an opportunity to share the responsibility for family planning. The development of male birth control has become even closer with the recent studies conducted at the University of Washington in Seattle. The researchers introduced male hormonal contraceptive that could be soon available in the form of injectible, implant or pill.

Coffee, Tea and Chocolate - a Secret to Longevity

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:39:53 -0700

For many years people try to find a key to long and healthy life. The recent study of the British nutritional scientists revealed that you may no longer refuse from your favorite foods as chocolate, coffee and tea are among essentials that prolong lifespan.

Gary Williamson, professor at Leeds University completed a list of 20 "lifespan essential" products that can slow down ageing process. Most of the food consists of fruits and vegetables that contain polyphenols that are known to have numerous health benefits. The high levels of polyphenols prevent different types of cancer, play a protective role for heart and vessels and protect against nerve damage.

Brain Cells Can Activate Paralysed Limbs

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:44:33 -0700

Scientists claim they found a way to restore the movements of paralysed muscles by activating brain cells.

In a study conducted at the University of Washington scientists used the innovative treatment for paralysis to help monkeys bring back the voluntarily control over muscles that were immobilized by drugs. Chet Moritz, the leading author of the study and his colleagues said that they managed to find a way to keep away from nerve damage by applying special gadget.

Diamonds May Help Treat Cancer

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:47:52 -0700

A new material made of small fragments of diamonds may become a new breakthrough solution in cancer treatment.

The researchers at Northwestern University developed a patch made of nanodiamonds, tiny bits of diamonds consisting of few groups of carbon atoms that will be used to deliver chemotherapy drugs more effectively.

Antidepressants Linked to Sperm Damage

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:56:00 -0700

Scientists found that antidepressants may lower men's chances of becoming a father, since they were found to harm sperm.
The study published in New Scientists magazine revealed that drug paroxetine, usually prescribed for treating depression may actually contribute to worse sperm quality.

Listening to Mozart Helps to Lower Blood Pressure

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:02:57 -0700

Relaxing music by Mozart was found to reduce blood pressure if you listen to it at least three times per week.

During a study, two groups of the senior volunteers were asked to listen to 12-minutes relaxation tapes and 12-minutes classical music by Mozart three times a week for four months period. Scientists took blood pressure of the participants before and after the experiment.

Can You Drop off From Sex?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:20:25 -0700

An unusual case of a patient, who had a stroke during sexual intercourse, was recorded by doctors at Loyola University Medical Center.
Sex and Health Risks

Many men and women are concerned about the risk of having health problems from sex. Can you suddenly have a heart attack or even die from sex? There were little studies done on this subject, however there is some statistical data on this topic.

Monthly Pill Developed to Prevent Miscarriage

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:25:35 -0700

Scientists developed a medication taken once a month for women suffering from the recurrent miscarriages.

The previous studies conducted by Professor Siobhan Quenby, of School of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, at the Liverpool University, showed that women, who underwent numerous miscarriages in the past have a high level of the uterine Natural Killer immune cells.

Dieting during Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Obesity for Children

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:10:08 -0700

Pregnant women, who reduce the calories intake during pregnancy may actually have overweight children later in life, the new study says.

According to the findings, the weight problems may appear as a result of the imbalance in fat cells caused by the lack of food during pregnancy.