Month: January 2013

A recent study found that combining exercise with conventional treatments for depression did not help in the healing process.

In a study funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NHS) and published in the British Medical Journal, a number of patients given help to improve their activity levels in addition to receiving therapy or antidepressants.

After one year, 361 patients experienced a decrease in symptoms of depression, but there were no differences between the groups were exercising or not. Basic guidelines currently recommend that patients with depression exercising three times a week.

National Institute for Health and Clinical (Nice) to advise it in 2004. When it’s nice to say that based on research, an increase in physical activity can help people with mild depression.

A recent study conducted by a team from the University of Bristol and Exeter is looking at the impact of a clinical exercise. All patients were followed trials of conventional treatment according to the level of their depression.
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Indonesia is a tropical country with weather conditions and environments that can enable a variety of diseases developed with ease. Moreover, the recent weather in our country is not stabilized, the rainy season is hot, rainy summers. One of the most vulnerable disease is tuberculosis.

We all know that TB is a disease that is easily spread because it is transmitted through the medium of air (cough). A researcher from ITB Akhlis Nursetiadi, eksplore S.Si told that in fact 60% of Indonesia’s population are TB bacteria in his lungs, but his condition was fit and strong immune system so that the TB bacteria can not evolve, but if weak body condition ? That’s when the TB bacteria attack.

Well for that Oktomagazine provide tips for our immune or immune system of our body stay fit by eating the fruits that can increase the body’s immune system amid erratic weather conditions.
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Today, the use of soft contact lenses are not only intended for people with nearsightedness and those who feel bothered to wear glasses, but for many people to make a different appearance. So many types and models of contact lens available, maybe you are the one who wear contact lenses are not only to help the eye to also create a more attractive appearance.

However, if you already know all too well how to wear contact lens? Due to some bad habits in the use of it can invite a lot of risks to health. According to a recent study in the journal Optometry and Vision Science, approximately 85% of contact lens users is claimed to have followed all the rules of use of a well to keep your eyes in good shape. However, only approximately two percent actually do.

Danielle Robertson, a researcher from the University of Texas, USA, said that when the users asked directly whether they implement the rules according to which we recommend, they say, ‘Yes, we do it right’. But when they answer questions about their behavior, there is a big difference to what they should do.

Thus, as reported by Men’s Health, check out some of the bad habits that tend to be made by many users of contact lenses and the risk that they could get.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture gave the old standard for any food storage cans produced. For high acidic foods, such as fruits, safely stored for 18 months. While canned vegetables and meats, can last 2 to 5 years.

And Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD, who is a member of Minnesota and the American Dietetic Association, recommends a long time will have no effect if at the beginning we bought cans already in a state of disrepair. Even after I got home, store canned food in the refrigerator. “Keep away from a place close to the stove or a damp room.

Zeratsky also reminded to clean surfaces before preparing food tin cans. Shortly after the tin is opened, make sure the food is fresh and it still smells stale without the piercing.

Tricks choose canned foods are “good” may have often apply when shopping. But, did you know that a good storage method also determines the life of canned food? Well, to keep it safe to eat in a long time, some of these tips you may need to consider:
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Sleep is a fun activity for most people. At bedtime, we can relax and feel more refreshed when you wake up. The time needed to sleep for an adult ranges from 8 hours each day. However, time-consuming work, watching television, and other things to make only a few people actually sleep in that time period.

There is a lot done while we sleep. During sleep, our bodies also repair damaged cells in the body is also made up our minds to be quieter. Lack of sleep can lead to emotional instability, fatigue, decreased ability to think.

Unfortunately, many people who find it difficult to sleep at night. Although it is intended to sleep, but can not shut eyes and no drowsiness. How can you enjoy a sound sleep at night?

Check out some tips for getting quality sleep as released by Info-Sehat.com.

Washing with warm water
After a weary routine, Japanese people are always soaking in a bathtub filled with warm water. These activities can make the body more relaxed so they can sleep more quickly, and even fell asleep in the bath because the muscles that have relaxation.
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When night falls, sleep is the most appropriate to indulge and thought after being used for a long day. However, there are some people who struggle to sleep but was on his bed. They are usually said to have insomnia.

Insomnia is not a disease but a symptom that arises due to several factors such as physical, psychological, and habits. There is some indication of this insomnia symptoms, such as a hard eye closed, wake up several times, and even got up too quickly than it should.

Lack of sleep caused by insomnia can have an impact on many things, ranging from impaired concentration to increase the risk of heart attack. Therefore, needed some way to overcome insomnia, as reported by the World Fitnes below.

Avoid napping
The first way to overcome insomnia is not to nap too long. According to a 2008 study, for 45-minute nap can improve memory function, lower blood pressure and relieve stress. However, for those who suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia, napping it will make it hard to sleep at night.
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Awareness for a healthier life is increasingly improved. Even when shopping in a modern market will surely find the products that are labeled fat-free. Ranging from pastries, biscuits, bread, milk, and others.

But if you want to run a low-fat diet to maintain low cholesterol levels, you should consider the content and materials basis. Some health experts even warn that food “fat-free” does not guarantee a trouble-free health.

The term “fat-free” does not really wrong. Food labeled “fat-free” does not contain fat at all. According to the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, foods that promote “fat-free” can only contains less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving.

Meanwhile, the food is “low-fat” must contain only less than 3 grams of fat per serving. Reduced-fat foods should have a fat content of 25% lower than the original product. While snacks should have 1/3 fewer calories or fat should be 50% smaller than the original product.

Problems often arise, if the “fat-free” will lead to “free taste”. Therefore, in order to replace the lost flavor food manufacturers tend to add other ingredients in the product, particularly sugar, flour, thickener, and salt. Well, here’s the ingredients that can actually double the number of calories in siblings.
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With a variety of activities that humans do every day, your body needs energy intake must be adequate. Many compensate by consuming energy drinks or energy booster supplement.

According to health experts, and nutrition, beverage types are actually not good for health. Because the actual intake and the like is more devoted to athletes or those of you who do heavy sport and cause the body to sweat more than any other activity requiring the body ion replacement drink immediately.

Beverages and energy enhancer supplements are able to supply energy to the body more quickly, but it did not last long. Conversely, foods with fiber, carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins actually able to provide natural energy more durable. Here are some foods that suggested energy suppliers, as quoted from Cooking Light.

Edamame
Eating Japanese soy snack every 3-4 hours a day will keep the blood sugar levels maintained. Edamame contains fiber, complex carbohydrate and fat with protein content of 16 grams per cup and less than 200 calories. In addition, the edamame is also rich in magnesium and B vitamins needed to convert carbohydrates into energy. Edamame can be eaten with boiled and steamed, and can be eaten as a snack.
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Aspirin, a popular drug to treat headaches increasingly popular as a study stating that Aspirin is a drug that can control heart attack.

Aspirin is now getting to the top of its popularity after one of the drugs included in the prevention and treatment of cancer. 3 British researchers led by Dr. Peter M. Rothwell, a professor of neurology at the University of Oxford and John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, said.

A report published in The Lancet and The Lancet Ontology Rothwell stated that the team has analyzed the data 51 clinical trial, comparing aspirin with no aspirin in preventing heart attacks.

In another study, the team looked at the effects of asprin Rothwell in slowing the spread of cancer or metastasis. Their data from five clinical trials were also observed daily low-dose aspirin (75 milligrams or more) and the prevention of heart attack and stroke.
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Eyes are one of the most important senses of the human person. As people age, the ability of the eye can be decreased and experience hipermetropi or farsightedness. Less healthy lifestyle and eye care as well as how to read, many teens and adults who have myopia or nearsightedness disease, commonly referred to as the eye minus, and require them to use glasses.

Many people feel that using glasses is inconvenient and many are avoiding to use them because they think the frame can make their faces look bad. Although now glasses have become an accessory and is not only used by people with minus eyes only, but some people prefer to use a soft lens.

Although the eyes can look more attractive with the availability of various models and colors, but the use of soft contact lenses also still have side effects on the eye. As reported by Boldsky, here are some of these side effects.

Hygiene
Eye is one of the most sensitive organs. If the hygiene of the lenses are not properly maintained, your eyes can become infected. So keep your soft contact lens hygiene, before and after use, to avoid side effects. Because infection of the eye can be more painful than other body parts.
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