Health Toll of Air Pollution Posted on 2012-05-14 06:00:00 in Environment | Respiratory |
Short-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution, particulates measuring 2.5 microns or less, has been linked to spikes in hospitalizations among older men and women, for causes ranging from pneumonia to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Chronic long-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution is also suspected to be an under-recognized health concern. Joel D. Schwartz, from Harvard University (Massachusetts, USA), and colleagues engaged a model using satellite data to predict short- and long-term exposure to small particulate matter in the atmosphere in the New England region of the United States. The team found increased hospitalizations for respiratory causes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes, with the increases in hospitalizations for each of the conditions being at the highest for long-term exposure. Sp
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List of Yoga Mudras
- Gyan Mudra
- Prana Mudra
- Apan Vayu Mudra
- Rudra Mudra
- Jal Mudra
- Prithvi Mudra
- Vayu Mudra
- Linga Mudra
- Surya Mudra
- Shankh Mudra
When one talks about yoga, one is talking about three aspects, namely; physical, mental and spiritual. In yoga, there are asanas and mudras, which when, loosely translated mean exercises and hand gestures, respectively. As there are different asanas for maintaining health and vitality, there are certain mudras, which help in this endeavor as well. When one is practicing mudras, for a substantial amount of time, the benefits that the mudras offer are visible. Full Post…
The researchers, whose findings appeared in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that the benefits of zinc also appear to be modest and don’t extend to children.
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Sudden chest pains landed Diane Zachor in a Duluth, Minn., hospital overnight, but weeks later she had another shock – a $442 bill for the same everyday drugs she also takes at home, including more than a half dozen common medicines to control diabetes, heart problems and high cholesterol.
“I just couldn’t believe some of these prices they charge,” said Zachor, 66. “It’s just atrocious.”
For the price she was charged for her insulin during her 18 hour stay at St. Luke’s Hospital, Zachor would have enough to cover her out-of-pocket expenses for a three-month supply under her private Medicare Advantage plan if she had been home. The tab for one water pill to control high blood pressure could buy a three-week supply.
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You read about all these studies and research projects on ParentDish. Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I wish scientists from Pennbrook University would do medical research on my child”?
Most parents overlook the possible benefit of children participating in medical research. How do we know? Guess what? There’s been a study.
Researchers from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health surveyed parents earlier this year and found one in nine adults have participated in medical research — compared with only one in 20 children.
A university press release also reports that 68 percent of adults are aware of medical research opportunities for themselves. Full Post…
The American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association invite you to a free webinar, presented by The Guideline Advantage™, My Wisdom Tooth Says No, but My Sweet Tooth Says Yes: Helping Patients Overcome Ambivalence and Make the Changes They Desire. The webinar scheduled for Jan 24, will be presented by Virginia Peragallo-Dittko, RN, BC-ADM, CDE FAADE. Registration is required. Learn more and register.
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