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Diabetes situation particularly worrying in developing countries: WHO expert
(World health - EU Monitor 13/11/2009)
The situation of the diabetes threat in developing countries is particularly worrying because of the rapid increase of morbidity of the disease due to lifestyle changes and environmental factors, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) expert says. More than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this number is likely to more than double by 2030 without intervention, according to WHO estimates. About 80 percent of people with diabetes live in low and middle income countries.
(The Scotsman 26/10/2009)
Trundling my wheelbarrow down to the plot for a tidy-up achieved very little in that respect. What happened was a good blether with another plotholder, which got me thinking about the less obvious benefits of having an allotment. It's not only the healthy glow you acquire. It's not only the pleasure of eating home-grown seasonal produce. It's something almost mystical that comes from conversations going far beyond how and what we grow. It can be as good as a counselling service, if not better.
Could I be having a midlife crisis in my thirties?
(Telegraph 07/08/2009)
I've been in the same profession since I left university 15 years ago, and - despite a mortgage, family commitments and the state of the job market - am considering jacking it all in, with the idea of trying something new. Having earned a bit of money over the years, I'm now keen to give something back, and perhaps use my skills working for a charity, or retraining as a teacher. But I'm worried that if I resign and lose my foot on the ladder, I won't find anything suitable elsewhere.
Men warned of greater cancer risk
(BBC 15/06/2009)
The reluctance of men to adopt a healthy lifestyle and visit the doctor may be fuelling a gender gap in cancer cases and deaths, experts say. Among cancers which affect both sexes, men are 60% more likely to develop the disease and 70% more likely to die from it, Cancer Research UK said. There is no known biological reason for this but it may be because women take better care of themselves, they said. It is thought half of all cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes.
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Problems are solved by sleeping
(BBC 09/06/2009)
Sleeping on a problem really can help solve it say scientists who found a dreamy nap boosts creative powers. They tested whether "incubating" a problem allowed a flash of insight, and found it did, especially when people entered a phase of sleep known as REM. Volunteers who had entered REM or rapid eye movement sleep - when most dreams occur - were then better able to solve a new problem with lateral thinking. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has published the US work.
Two left feet? Your ears are to blame
(The Scotsman 11/04/2009)
IF YOUR disco moves are more nightmare than night fever, you might want to spend a few minutes measuring your ears. A mass experiment taking place in Edinburgh next week will see both good and bad dancers invited to show off their skills - or lack thereof - before having their ears also subjected to scrutiny. The purpose of the event is to test the theory that the more symmetrical you are, the more likely you are to be a hit on the dance floor.
The benefits of being positive
(The Independent 07/04/2009)
Happier people live longer, get fewer infections and feel less pain. Why is a positive attitude so vital to our health?
(Telegraph 26/03/2009)
Singing is good for your health and won't damage your wealth. Singing produces "feel-good" endorphins - eating chocolate does too, but singing is less fattening. Singing is a great way to work out - it's an aerobic exercise that increases oxygen levels in the blood without leaving you hot and sweaty. Singing makes you look good - it improves posture and tones tummy muscles. It's very hard to worry and sing simultaneously - singing reduces stress levels and blood pressure.
Music linked to teen sex habits
(BBC 24/02/2009)
Researchers from Pittsburgh University quizzed 711 teenagers about their sex lives and music listening habits. They found those who regularly listened to music with explicit and aggressive sexual phrases were twice as likely to be having sex. But experts said it was too simplistic to link music directly to behaviour.
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