New evidence suggests that the drug tamoxifen may help reduce the spinal bone loss which is common in post-menopausal women. In a recent study at the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center in Madison, researchers found that the spine density of several post-menopausal women taking tamoxifen increased by more than half of one percent a [...]
Whenever you take medicine, do you check the container’s expiration date? If you don’t, you could be putting your health at risk. While aspirin will usually keep for a year or more, other drugs can become dangerous as they age or deteriorate. For example, when liquid evaporates from codeine cough syrup, it becomes more potent [...]
Several studies have confirmed the power of prayer in relieving tension and stress.The results from these scientific studies into the effect of prayer on stress reduction show that prayer is an effective means of evoking the relaxation response, which is the key to relieving tension and/or stress. In one study, subjects were taught a basic [...]
Breakfast Oat Breakfast 1 bowel of oatmeal, prepared as directed on package 1-2 cups of lowfat milk 1-2 slices whole wheat toast 1 grapefruit or orange Fruit Breakfast Two generous servings of fruit (orange, grapefruit, mixed, or dried fruit) 1-2 cups low-fat milk 1-2 slices of whole wheat toast Hearty Breakfast 1 boiled egg 1 [...]
Today’s busy lifestyles have led to an increased popularity of fast-food restaurants. We like fast food because it’s quick and convenient. But, if you’ve made changes in your diet to avoid high-fat, cholesterol-rich and sodium-heavy food, can you still enjoy the fare at a fast-food restaurant? The answer to that question depends on the restaurant [...]