Archive for the ‘Health Tips’ Category
A new study has highlighted several germ hot spots in our kitchens, and several are quite surprising. Blenders and fridge compartments ranked among the worst places for bacteria due to ineffective cleaning. The research from NSF (originally the National Sanitation Foundation), a leading public health organisation, looked at 14 kitchen items. The items were swabbed and [...]
Perhaps you are a person who simply loves to travel and go to all sorts of places. In fact, you might even want to visit a third world country. Whether it is for a leisure trip or to serve on a volunteer mission, you should know some information about self medicating. Get some training Of [...]
Global warming has meant temperature extremes have become the norm, which will have a knock-on effect on pollen levels. In the last century our planet has gone from one of the coldest decades to one of the hottest, something that hasn’t happened in 11,300 years says a new study. By 2100, temperatures will rise “well [...]
Its the one unavoidable problem of long-distance travel, and it can make the first few days in a new country seem like an insomniac nightmare. Jet lag affects everyone differently and there is good evidence to suggest that the direction you travel affects the severity of the condition. There are several sensible ways to manage [...]
A person with elevated levels of sodium or low levels of potassium is at risk of high blood pressure which can trigger heart disease or stroke. New guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) states adults should have at least 3,500mg of potassium and less than 2,000mg of sodium per day. Currently, people commonly consume [...]
The positive effect holidays have on our health has been measured for the first time in a study published this week. The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator Kuoni, and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest health charity. The study aimed to discover psychological or physiological proof of the feel-good effect of a holiday. [...]
According to the Global Database of HIV Travel, there are 67 countries that restrict entry to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive people. About 10 of these countries refuse entry to HIV positive people (such as Singapore, Egypt, the UAE and Tunisia), and around 30 countries deport foreigners infected with HIV (such as Hungary, South Korea, Malaysia [...]
A large study in Finland has shown that being unmarried may be bad for your health. Unmarried men and women of any age have a higher risk of fatal and nonfatal heart attacks than married people. Conversely, researchers found the prognoses after a heart attack are significantly improved for married and cohabiting people, especially middle-aged [...]
A new study has revealed skin problems, joint disorders and back pain are the main reasons people visit their doctor. Scientists hope the findings will help researchers focus their efforts on determining better ways to prevent and treat these illnesses in large groups of people. The Mayo Clinic Proceedings study classified patient diagnoses into disease [...]
Jet Lag Rooster lets you put in your flight details and provides you with your own anti-jetlag plan. The website, created by Jay Olson, a researcher at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver was launched on New Year’s Day. It’s based on the principle you need to know when to seek and avoid light, based on [...]
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