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Copenhagen , There is good news for artists and art lovers. Spirited art was not only good for mental well-being, but also good for physical health. The study found that stroke survivors who enjoys music, painting and theater recover faster than patients who did not enjoy the arts. Researchers from the University Tor Vergata School of Nursing in Rome gave the question to the 192 stroke patients about the patient's interest in art. A total of 105 people claim to be interested in music, painting and theater. The remaining 87 claims are not interested in any art. The researchers then compared the quality of life of both groups of patients. Overall, the art lover looks a lot more experience improved health, both physically and mentally. Art lovers have more energy, improved health in general and also more agile. Art lovers also look happier, less anxious and have a memory and better communication skills. "People who are survivors of stroke who consider art as an integral pa...

Jakarta , Divorce is not an easy matter and not at risk. Because if someone is not ready, then he is at risk of posttraumatic stress syndrome, divorce (divorce stress syndrome) that could affect their health. Researchers from Michigan State University, USA conducted a study for 15 years and know someone who divorce experience a more rapid decline in health compared with those who remained married. Meanwhile, another study found men are more at risk of long-term health problems after a divorce if she did not marry again, and women tend to suffer more serious risk in the short term because of a sudden have to lose status and emotional factors. One risk that could happen is divorce stress syndrome, although little is acknowledged but this condition can affect health. Some of the features that emerged from this syndrome are panic attacks, insomnia and back pain disorders. People who recently divorced will go through stages of emotional adjustment the same as the person who should ...

Jakarta , currently smoking cigarettes, then the mouth will be in contact with cigarettes, including hazardous chemicals in it. This condition could actually make the good bacteria in the mouth of death. During these cigarettes are known to be risk factors for lung cancer. But cigarettes are also found to increase risk of diseases in the mouth because it kills the good bacteria in the mouth. Researchers from Ohio State University to collect biofilm of oral (mouth) 30 healthy individuals, in which 15 of them were smokers. These samples were collected on the day of the second, fourth and seventh after cleaning by experts to reduce the contribution of other variables. The results found by researchers is the most disease-causing pathogens are not found in the mouth of the participants who did not smoke that indicated by the lack of cytokines. This indicates that the body does not assume the existence of healthy bacteria in the mouth as something dangerous. The results of this stud...

Jakarta , a female sex organs are very sensitive and susceptible to infections, such as fungi and bacteria. But does the use of condoms, tampons and sex toy can also cause vaginal infections? Genital infections in women can be caused by fungi and bacteria, but the most common is usually caused by a fungus. Itching, pain, discharge other than menstruation, vaginal discharge and fishy odor are common symptoms of vaginal infection. "Because of tested quality condoms, sterilized and sealed, then it should not cause infection of the vagina," said Dr Asha Jain, gynaecologist, as reported by timesofindia, Wednesday (03/14/2012). While dressing, Dr Asha advise women to check out the brand and pack in advance, and must be careful when opening the seal so that the pads are not exposed to bacteria. Should change the bandage at least 4 hours. Although the blood that came out just a little, but the sweat that comes out can also trigger the development of bacteria. "And sin...

Jakarta , Body odor sometimes be a side effect of onion consumption. But if you get a devastating effect, consume an onion a day. Eating habits of an onion a day can prevent and treat disease. Red onion in a food has been used in about 3,500 years ago. Compared with other popular foods such as pomegranates, red wine and green tea, red onion offers superior efficacy to prevent and treat disease. Red onions have antibiotic properties that help in reducing diseases caused by microbial contamination. Red onions contain compounds that are very strong and many health benefits. "Hundreds of published scientific studies on this compound suggests that garlic can prevent nerve damage and heart and circulatory system, boost immunity, fight tumor growth, help improve the function of hormones, and even more," says Chris Kilham, medicine hunter and natural teaches ethnobotany at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Chris is also the author of 14 books on herbs also explain the...

Jakarta , currently affected by infectious diseases dengue hemorrhagic fever, patients are usually advised to consume lots of fluids so that his condition rapidly improved. Why fluid is critical for dengue patients? "Fluid intake is important to replace water and ions out of the blood vessels due to a leak," said Dr. Leonard Nainggolan, SpPD-KPTI the 2012 conference event Pocari Sweat 'on The Importance of People's Education to Keep Liquids and Ion Everyday Health' in Hotel Le Meridien, Jakarta, Monday (12/03/2012). Dr Leonard said that when the Aedes aegypti mosquito bite will give rise to immune system response against the virus. This condition causes the body to release chemicals such as cytokines. These substances will eventually empties into the capillary blood vessels that have only one layer so that he is prone to leakage or discharge because of the wide cracks. These capillaries contain blood composition (white blood cells, red blood cells and pla...

Jakarta , tingg blood pressure has resulted in many deaths around the world, but in fact is the most preventable diseases. Medical drug can lower blood pressure, but also can cause side effects such as leg cramps, dizziness, and insomnia. Fortunately, many people who had lower blood pressure without medication. Although it does not cause symptoms, high blood pressure can increase the risk of dying of heart disease and stroke, aneurysm, or bulge pda blood vessels, decreased mental ability, and kidney failure. According to the American Heart Association, 28% of Americans have high blood pressure but did not realize it. While the Harvard research that's done, hypertension has led to more than 15% of deaths in the United States. Here are 13 natural way without drugs are apt to lower blood pressure as reported by Prevention.com, Monday (3/12/2012): 1. Make a habit of walking Hypertensive patients who used to walk can lower blood pressure quickly by about 6 mmHg to 8 mmHg. Walk...

Jakarta , still many doctors may not be truthful to patients. This was revealed by the researchers based on the results of recent surveys. Whereas in the standard medical profession must be candid with their patients, especially when discussing prognosis. Prognosis is a medical term to predict the likely outcome of a disease, which often involve a detailed explanation. Based on the results of the survey found that many doctors give overly optimistic predictions to the patient. When it comes to talking about a medical error or disclose financial ties to drug companies, many say that many doctors who have been holding the information. The survey was conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and published in the February 2012 issue of Health Affairs. The survey has involved nearly 1,900 physicians. There are several trends that could create bias survey results. One of 10 doctors say actually lied to a patient in the previous year, one third of physicians surveyed...

Jakarta , heart disease is one of the most feared disease because it can kill humans quickly. Treatment of heart disease is also somewhat difficult. But the truth is by reducing the risk of people could avoid the threat of heart disease and lower the risk of heart disease was not as difficult as imagined. Only by keeping your weight and fitness levels will be seen as bertambanhnya age benefits to heart health. Just so you know, lose a lot of fitness or fat deposits, with age can be bad for the heart. But by avoiding any of the fitness and fat loss it can protect the heart. Recent studies have been published on February 6, 2012. U.S. researchers have observed more than 3,100 healthy adults. The study participants did not improve exercise patterns, but only to maintain fitness levels, reduce the chances of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease risk factors. So also with those who maintain their weight can reduce the risk of heart disease. By losing ...

Jakarta , There are various places that could be an alternative partner to have sex, one in the water or swimming pool. However, it was thought sex in the water does not cause pregnancy. Really? Society should not be fooled by the news that says a woman can not get pregnant if she has sex in the water. This is because water can not be acting like a contraceptive that prevents pregnancy. In fact there is no content in the water can kill sperm or prevent pregnancy. Basically, once the sperm ejaculated in the vagina, then the goal is to find an egg to be fertilized and water can not stop it, as quoted from About, Thursday (08/03/2012). Hear the word sex in the water may sound like fun, but this activity is not as easy as that, or require special tricks to be safe especially if you want to use condoms. In addition, many people who believe in having sex in hot tubs or Jacuzzi relatively safe and does not cause pregnancy, because hot water can kill sperm. Yet this belief is wrong. ...

Jakarta , Diabetes or diabetes is not the only threat faced when blood sugar levels rise. According to a recent study, excess blood sugar levels are also associated with an increased risk of heart damage. A study at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health showed that hyperglycemia or excessive glucose levels can damage the heart. This effect can even occur in people who did not have a previous history of heart disease. The researchers revealed that increased levels of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is associated with increased protein troponin T (cTnT). HbA1c is an indicator of chronic hyperglycemia and diabetes, whereas high levels of cTnT showed damage to the heart. The findings, published in the American College of Cardiology shows, the excess sugar in diabetic patients is closely associated with an increased risk of heart damage. The higher the sugar content, the greater the increase in cardiac risk. In observation of the 9662 volunteers, increased risk of heart damage was...

Jakarta , in the higher elevations or mountains often hypoxic conditions or lack of oxygen because the body has the effect of the difference in height. Sport with mild hypoxic conditions was found to improve blood glucose control (insulin sensitivity) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Just so you know, people with diabetes have insulin resistance and thus require additional insulin to process glucose to keep blood sugar to remain stable. Exercise can improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. There are several studies that assess the effects of continuous exercise on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes. But according to Richard Mackenzie, PhD, of the University of Westminster in London, England when patients with type 2 diabetes spend 30 minutes of exercise every day, but the published data have failed to show that recurrent training is effective. Conversely, if the sport or physical exercise was repeated for example in combination with...

Jakarta , divorce not only makes the heart sick, but also trigger stress and vulnerable to sexual menual diseases (STDs) such as HIV AIDS. This risk is greater in women who divorced in middle age, around age 30-50 years, especially in developed countries. "The woman who recently divorced middle-aged are more susceptible of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Reason is because women tend to let the guard down when meeting a new sexual partner and avoid wearing protective because it is not afraid of getting pregnant," said Christopher Coleman, PhD, MPH, RN, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. In addition, when the aging, physiological changes due to menopause such as thinning of the vaginal wall will make women more vulnerable to viruses. Drugs that will be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases or HIV becomes difficult tolerated because aging makes the body metabolize alcohol differently. "There is a ...

Jakarta , for smokers, cigarettes smoked can be done anytime, whether morning, noon and night. But did you know that smoking at night can disrupt sleep and make sleep not? Smoking not only make people less sleep, but also responsible for changing the pattern of sleep that makes sleep was not restful. Smoking can interfere with sleep by various means. The most dramatic effect of smoking is a reduction in time spent sleeping in, which is known to create a fresh feeling when you wake up in the morning. In 2008, the journal Chest reported that chronic smokers spend more time on mild sleep (sleep soundly), especially in the early evening, as reported by Livestrong, Monday (05/03/2012). Culprit is nicotine, which has a stimulating effect on the nervous system. Ironically, because the nicotine in the blood flow is reduced during the night, increasing the withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms include anxiety and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). Smoking is also a risk factor for sleep disorde...

Stevenage , UK, breast implant low-quality European horrendous not only lead to cancer risk, but also can leak. One victim claims, the implant was leaking so shifted and formed a new lump under the armpit. Claire Fennemore (31 years), women from Stevenage was one of the Poly Implant breast implants users Prothese (PIP). Implants are now believed to trigger horrendous Europe because the cancer was sold at a cheaper price than other brands. On January 2006, Fennemore put the implants in a private clinic with a very affordable price of course. But three years later, he found a small lump in the left armpit with pain when pressed. When examined at the clinic where he put the implant, the doctor said it was just a side effect of pregnancy because of the time it was carrying Fennemore. This woman was just given a pain reliever and promised lump will disappear after childbirth. But once her son was born, the lump was not gone well and even more painful when touched. New in 2010, he w...

Chicago , In the world of cyberspace today, have a social networking account could be said is a must. Researchers found that twitter and facebook is more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes. Resist the urge to check the status update or tweet on social networking sites proved more difficult than resisting the urge to smoke and drink alcohol, even more difficult than resist the urge to have sex. The results of a survey of 250 people found that sleep and sex are two things that most missed by most people every day. But the impetus to continue to monitor social networking sites is the most difficult to resist. In contrast, research published in the journal Psychological Science is actually found that alcohol and cigarette addiction levels are much lower. In fact, both have a reputation as a popular cause of opium. Researchers from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business at American participants gave participants a piece of software to include the 8000 report of the d...