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New Study Indicates That The Midnight Raid On The Refrigerator May Not Be Just Appetite
According to new research findings by Norwegian physiologists, the midnight raid on the refrigerator may not be the product of an insatiable appetite. Instead, the night eater may be suffering from a failure of the body to respond appropriately to stress. In addition to irregular eating habits, this condition can lead to a number of harmful psychological and physical disorders. "Night eating syndrome" will soon join the ranks of conditions related to the performance of the body, and not state of mind. more
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Tanning Lamps May Increase Risks Of Skin Cancers
Users of tanning lamps may have an increased incidence of skin cancers and younger users may be at greatest risk, report Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) researchers. "The growing popularity of artificial tanning (for non medical reasons) among adolescents and young adults is cause for concern," says first author Margaret R. Karagas, PhD, a DMS epidemiologist who is associate professor of community and family medicine and associate director of the Center for Environmental Health Sciences at Dartmouth. more
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The Body's Production Of Melatonin -- Not The Commercially Marketed Hormone -- May Be The Reason Why The Elderly Can't Get A Good Night's Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep can become more difficult with age. Survey studies have shown that up to one-third of older individuals report difficulty maintaining sleep on a recurring basis and more than one-half report occasional problems with their sleep. Changes in the rhythmic action of the body producing Melatonin may be why the elderly don't sleep as well according to study published in the February 2002 edition of the American Journal of Physiology--Endocrinology and Metabolism. more
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The HERS Study Reveals No Quality Of Life Benefit From Hormone Therapy - Except Among Women With Hot Flashes, Who Report Increased Feelings Of Well Being
Hormone therapy after menopause can be a blessing or a curse - it helps keep bones strong and may prevent heart disease, but may also increase a woman's risk of breast cancer and may have side effects that lead to an overall lower quality of life. A study by Stanford researchers now shows that women who have symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, are more likely to see improved quality of life from hormone therapy. In other words, they may be happier. more
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Nutrition Guidelines for Diabetics Emphasize High-Monounsaturated Fat Diet
Diabetics are no longer limited to a high-carbohydrate/low-fat diet, according to the latest guidelines issued by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). While that is still considered a healthy diet, they may now choose a high-monounsaturated diet instead. more
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