Archive for August 1st, 2012
Chick-fil-A restaurants become rallying points for supporters
August 1st, 2012 | 
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Throngs of people weighed in on the Chick-fil-A debate at stores across the United States on Wednesday, buying chicken sandwiches to show their support for the restaurant chain and its president's opposition to same-sex marriage.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee dubbed it "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."
"Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day?”
Odd tribute from the author of “Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork” & a self-described "recovering foodaholic" who had to lose 110 lbs or die.
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Stressful pregnancy not good for child’s health
A stressful pregnancy could damage the unborn child's health for years to come, according to new research.
The study of pregnant English woman found that going through a major upheaval, such as a bereavement or separation, dramatically raised the odds of their baby suffering ill health by the time the infant turned four.
The link with chronic conditions was particularly strong, with two bouts of severe stress in pregnancy raising the odds five-fold.
The researchers, from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London, said it was crucial for the unborn babies' health that pregnant women are supported through stressful events.
Stressful Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Behavioral Problems
The number of stressful events a mother experiences during pregnancy appears to be linked to an increased risk of childhood behavior problems.
Australian researchers believe the findings call for increased attention to providing community support for pregnant women experiencing stressful events.
psychcentral.com (April, 2011)
NIH video reveals the science behind yoga
A video featuring research on how yoga works, the safety of yoga and whether yoga can help treat certain health problems is being released by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For example, there is a growing body of evidence that yoga may be beneficial for low-back pain. However, yoga has not been found helpful for treating asthma, and studies investigating yoga for arthritis have had mixed results.
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
TV time increases metabolic syndrome risk in seniors
An Australian study found the risk of developing metabolic syndrome increased with each hour that adults older than 60 watched television. Researchers said reducing sedentary activity time may help older adults improve their health. The findings were slated for presentation at the World Congress on Active Ageing.
Study: 1% of U.S. adults have celiac disease
Celiac disease is four times more common now than it was 50 years ago, and it affects about 1% of the U.S. adult population, Mayo Clinic researchers reported in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. While the increase in celiac patients could come from people eating more processed wheat products, study author Dr. Joseph Murray said cross-breeding of wheat to create hardier plants also may have made gluten more of a problem for people.
CDC: More U.S. adults suffer from chronic conditions
The percentage of middle-aged adults and seniors diagnosed with two or more chronic conditions rose from 16% in 2000 to 21% in 2010, according to a CDC study published in NCHS Data Brief. The prevalence of diabetes and high blood pressure increased in both age groups, researchers said.