Your desk may be neater than your male colleagues’, but it probably harbours more germs. In a study of five offices in five cities, found that bacteria levels on women’s desk were nearly three times higher than on men’s. The probable cause: munchies in the desk drawers. Unwrapped foods like fruit, bagels, and cupcakes are havens for microorganisms. Men keep fewer snacks, and the snacks they do have – chips, candy bars – are usually wrapped. The more bacteria in your workspace, the more likely you are to get sick, so keep food sealed. Once a week, wipe down your desk, phone, and keyboard with a disinfectant.
Your Desk can make you sick
July 5, 2008 By
Facts about cervical cancer
July 3, 2008 By
If you think cervical cancer and related diseases can’t happen to your daughter, think again. They’re cause by certain type of common virus called HPV. 8 out of 10 women could be infected with HPV during their lifetimes. And she is most vulnerable now in her youth.
In the Philippines, cervical cancer was the second leading cause of cancer death in women in 2004. In 2005, 7277 new cases and 3807 deaths due to cervical cancer were estimated to have occurred. This meant that there were approximately 10 Filipino women deaths each day due to cervical cancer.
Did you know that there are several are several ways to help prevent cervical cancer and other diseases cause by HPV? These are things you can do know to help protect your daughters’ future.
Learn everything you can.
Do everything you can.
Talk to a doctor today.
10 ways to Jump-Start a Good Mood
July 2, 2008 By
Here’s a host of easy tricks that reduce stress and boost bliss – and don’t cause much time or money!
Chew on Chocolate There’s a reason why biting into a candy bar feels heavenly – chocolate sends feel good chemicals throughout your body.
Tune in, Chill out A study published that listening to slow-tempo music like classic or easy-listening songs reduce heart and respiratory rates.
Breathe deeply Recent research suggest that talking long, deep breathes for just 10 minutes a day can lower blood pressure. By breathing deeply, the body gets the oxygen it needs to function at optimum levels – plus the technique is free and portable!
Schedule a short Nap In research participants who nap for ten minutes in the afternoon experience a bigger boost in mood and cognitive function than groups who nap 5 – 20 or 30 minutes.
Get into the Glow Sunlight triggers the body to produce vitamin D. For most people, just 10-20 minutes will do. Lack of vitamin D has been linked to depression in some studies.
Stop and Smell the Herbs In a study the smell of lavender relieves feelings of tension after anxiety-provoking tasks. Get your favourite bath soap or candle in a lavender scent.
Bond with Bowzer Research found that a few minutes of playing with four legged friends’ raises levels of good-mood-inducing brain chemicals serotonin and oxytocin.
Shop Around Study shows that shopping releases the joy-inducing chemicals dopamine in the brain. Even browsing activates the pleasure center in the brain.
Hit the Pavement A recent study published that a 30 minute walk can bring on feelings of well-being.
Where a Rainbow Want a burst of peep? Sleep into something red and yellow. Research has shown that such “hot” colors trigger a chemical reaction in the body that mimics a mini adrenalin rush.
When Pregnancy Predicts Heart Trouble
June 29, 2008 By
If you are among the eight percent of women who develop temporary high blood pressure during pregnancy, here’s another reason to follow a heart-healthy lifestyle. Until recently, doctors assumed the problem wouldn’t affect the mother’s future health. But now Dutch researchers, using a special CT scan, have found the post-menopausal women who had pregnancy-induced hypertension are 64 percent more likely to have calcium buildup in their arteries – a strong predictor of heart disease. So, if you developed even mild hypertension when you were pregnant, tell your doctor. And do everything else you can – eat right, exercise – to keep your heart strong.
Don’t Forget Your Sun Block…
March 15, 2008 By
Studies show that a large number of people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, and a strong correlation is linked between those who are regularly exposed to the sun and the disease itself. According to scientific research, there is no such a thing as a “healthy tan”. Tanning is, basically, the skin’s reaction to damage already done, and a defensive attempt to protect itself from further harm.
Calling Doctor Fish!
January 13, 2008 By
Doctor Fish Therapy
It may feel itchy!
This is the latest buzz I’ve heard from far away Republic of Turkey.
Did you know that Turkish people have doctor fish? You’ve read it right Doctor Fish or Garra Ruffa! Even I could not believe it but there is a kind of fish in that country that heals wound due to psoriasis. They live in hot springs created by volcano vent, yup hot environment. The fishes actually eat the dead skin created from the flaking of psoriasis. It really sounds grouse but believe it after being eaten by Dr. Fishy wounds really heal. Whoa imagine how it feels when fishes feast on your skin continuity.
Scientist already made their conclusion regarding doctor fish. According to them this fishes have high calcium and protein content, a valuable minerals that helps in clotting skin lesions. The sulfur content of the spring water may also contribute to the healing process because sulfur is an antifungal mineral.
Even with the advent of modern medicine, practices like the Doctor fish therapy still plays an important role in healing psoriasis for the some Turkish people. Nice one ha.
