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Coordination Between The Eyes And Arms Has Implications For Rehabilitation, Prosthetics

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/242288.php

Brain Performance In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Improved By Cognitive Rehabilitation

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/242002.php

Exercise Triggers Stem Cells In Muscle

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241279.php

Helping Those With Memory Impairment Regain Independence Using Smartphone Training

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241486.php

Chronic fatigue syndrome 'affects one in 100 pupils'

By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News

One in 100 secondary school pupils could be missing classes because of chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), say researchers.

A study following 2,855 pupils at three schools, published in the online journal BMJ Open, found 28 missed school with chronic fatigue syndrome.

The researchers said the effect was "potentially devastating".

A charity said the true figure was likely to be even higher.

The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown and there is no known cure. It is a medical condition rather than just schoolchildren staying up too late. It results in extreme tiredness as well as problems with memory and concentration.

The researchers looked at every pupil between the age of 11 and 16 at three secondary schools in Bath. The 461 pupils who were absent for at least a day a week in a six-week term were investigated further.

Five had already been diagnosed with chronic fatigue and a further 23 cases were identified.

Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16138148

What Are Pheromones? Do Humans Have Pheromones?

A pheromone is a chemical an animal produces which changes the behavior of another animal of the same species (animals include insects). Some describe pheromones as behavior-altering agents. Many people do not know that pheromones trigger other behaviors in the animal of the same species, apart from sexual behavior.

Pheromones, unlike most other hormones are ectohormones - they act outside the body of the individual that is secreting them - they impact a behavior on another individual. Hormones usually only affect the individual that is secreting them.Read more on:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232635.php

Waist to hip ratio

Waist to hip ratio is increasingly being used by doctors in preference to BMI as a better measurement of the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Why does shape matter?

Increasingly, scientific study of body shape shows that whilst being overweight is certainly bad for your health, it may not matter where that weight is held. It had been thought that fat stored centrally was worse than fat distributed elsewhere, such as on the arms or hips, but recent evidence now suggests there is an increased risk if you're overweight or obese, no matter what your shape.

Being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk of many diseases, including:

• Heart disease,Diabetes,Liver disease,Stroke,Cancer,Infertility

So, whatever your shape, if you're overweight it will affect your health.

However, there are lifestyle factors which may affect how energy is used and fat is stored, which you can change to reduce your risk of disease.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/tools/hip_to_waist/hip_to_waist.shtml

Women who sit for more than 6 hours daily 40 per cent likelier to die young?

A new study has revealed that sitting for more than six hours daily could raise risk of early death and cannot be reversed by exercise.
The study said women who sit for more than six hours daily are around 40 per cent more likely to die than those sitting for less than three hours a day, reports the Daily Mail.

Link: http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_women-who-sit-for-more-than-6-hours-daily-40-per-cent-likelier-to-die-young_1559308

Listening to music while jogging, biking makes you deaf to danger

Listening to music on iPods or mobile phones while walking, jogging, or biking has its own set of perils, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Link: http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_listening-to-music-while-jogging-biking-makes-you-deaf-to-danger_1559372

“Best & Worst food for Mind, Heart and Joints”

I. Best and worst food for Brain Health

For Short-Term Memory
• Drink coffee (one cup of coffee, limited amount),
• Avoid Energy drinks/too much coffee

For Long term Memory
• Eat blueberries
• Avoid the unripe and unready berries

To Think Faster
• Eat Salmon or Mackerel
• Avoid Full fat ice-cream

To Energize
• Eat high protein salad with vinaigrette
• Avoid Pancakes or Bagels

To Calm Down
• Eat Low fat yogurt or mixed nuts
• Avoid Soda drinks

To Concentrate
• Drink Peppermint tea
• Avoid Candy

For Good Moods and Grins
• Eat Arugula or Spinach Salad
• Avoid White Chocolate

For Sharper Senses
• Eat 1 Tbsp of ground flaxseed daily
• Avoid Alcohol

II. Best and worst food for Heart

Best Food for Heart
Oatmeal, salmon, extra virgin olive oil, nuts (Almonds, walnuts), Berries,, Spinach, soy, Legumes(chickpeas, lentils, black, and kidney beans), Avocados, flaxseed

Worst Food for heart
Soda pop, French fries, potato chips, bacon, pasta salads, fast food burgers, granola bars, most chocolate cereal, doughnuts, and cheese

III. Best and worst food for Joints

Best food for Joints
Shrimp, Salmon, Almonds, Pineapples, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bell Peppers, Banana, Avocado, Turmeric, Ginger.

Worst food for joint
Red meat, Dairy (in some cases), Saturated fat, Caffeine, Trans Fats

Ref: www.hobpages.com , http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/best-and-worst-brain-foods/
www.losethattyre.co.uk/the-20-best-and-worst-foods-for-joint-health/