Sensation Line Fitness

Before You Switch To Electronic Cigarettes

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:46:23 +0000

Electronic cigarettes are known to be the modern way of smoking. Most devices now offer a superb smoking experience – an even better one compared to smoking tobacco cigarettes – and has a lot of extra benefits to offer. Before you switch to an electronic cigarette, however, there are a few things you need to know first.

If you still think that electronic cigarettes are expensive, you obviously haven’t seen the latest starter kits from top manufacturers. High quality starter kits are now being sold at affordable prices. Since you get refill cartridges included in the starter kit, you can start using the electronic cigarette right away. The c Read more…

Stress and Work Life balance

Tyson Flood — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:40:57 +0000

Work life balance is a problem for all and is only a way of life for most. Anyone who works is bound to undergo a certain level of stress because it is only with the right decision made, that would ensure that you are in the right path.

Maintaining a good balance is one of the best ways to menial shift work. But it is seen that most of us are not able to make any difference between work at home and work at workplace as most of the time our work life also happens at home.

Being a workaholic could give benefits definitely but affects the overall productivity level. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and gives him lot of stress. So if we work all day, with no specific time set aside for other things, then it is but obvious that we would be stressed.

Important to include men in HIV prevention, treatment programs

Christian Troy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:28:05 +0000

While a focus on HIV prevention and treatment among women and children has reduced infection rates among these populations, “men have received considerably less attention in the epidemic and receive less targeted HIV prevention and treatment programs,” Edward Mills of the University of Ottawa and colleagues write in a PLoS Medicine essay,adding”Targeting men in prevention and treatment … may have a large impact on mortality, new infections, and the economic impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa.” They note that in Africa, fewer men than women access antiretroviral therapy (ART), and men “typically have higher mortality,” seek care later in the disease, and “are more likely to be lost to follow-up.”

Barring bactiera may halt gum disease

Kaitlyn Eames — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:25:16 +0000

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.

The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease.

Oral bacteria called Treponema denticola frequently gang up in communities with other pathogenic oral bacteria to produce destructive dental plaque.

This plaque, made up of bacteria, saliva and food debris, is a major cause of bleeding gums and gum disease which can lead to periodontitis and loss of teeth.

It is this interaction between different oral pathogens that is thought to be crucial to the development of periodontal disease.

Article looks at reform concepts put into practice

Tyson Flood — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:39:36 +0000

Heres a recent story that touches on a whole lot of themes in health reform – without getting bogged down in a lot of jargon. Value-based purchasing. Evidence-based medicine. Shared decision-making.

Jackie Crosby of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes about how a Minnesota insurer, HealthPartners, has introduced a new approach for patients with low back pain. Before they get surgery, they have to get a consult on nonsurgical alternatives. Joanne Kenen is AHCJ’s health reform topic leader. If you have questions or suggestions for future resources, please send them to .

If they still opt for surgery, they can have it. But t

Researchers Identify a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Liver Cancer

Christian Troy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:02:37 +0000

Released: 12/9/2011 9:45 AM EST Source: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Newswise BOSTON – Cancer of the liver – rare in the United States but the third-leading cause of cancer death worldwide – can result from environmental exposures or infections like chronic hepatitis, but the link is poorly understood.

Now, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a mechanism in mice that triggers inflammation in the liver and transforms normal cells into cancerous ones. In ad

Moderate Red Wine Consumption May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Tyson Flood — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:16:10 +0000

Moderate Red Wine Consumption May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Posted on 2012-01-24 06:00:01 in Cancer | Diet | Womens Health |

Drinking red wine in moderation may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, providing a natural weapon to combat a major cause of death among American women. Chrisandra Shufelt, from Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute (California, USA), and colleagues studied 36 women who were randomized to drink either Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay daily for almost a month, then switched to the other type of wine. Blood was collected twice each month to measure hormone levels. Researchers sought to determine whether red wine mimics the effects of aromatase inhibitors, which play a key role in managing estrogen levels. A

Health Benefits of Exercise May Depend on Cellular Degradation, Researchers Report

Kaitlyn Eames — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Autophagy is a process by which a cell responds to starvation and other stresses by degrading damaged or unneeded parts of itself to produce energy. It is sometimes called the cell’s housekeeping pathway.

“Exercise is known to have many health benefits but the mechanisms have been unclear. Autophagy is also known to have several health benefits, and these benefits correspond closely to the effects of exercise. We hypothesized that some of the health benefits of exercise might be explained through autophagy,” said senior author Dr. Beth Levine, professor of internal medicine and microbiology who leads the Center for Autophagy Research at UT Southwestern.

Dr. Levin

Nicole Wilkins Answers Your Hardbody Competition Questions

Kaitlyn Eames — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:15:40 +0000

The defending Arnold Sports / Ms. Figure International Champ, Nicole Wilkins gives us an update on her contest prep and answers your questions. Nicole talks stretch marks, politics, cardio and more.

Wow! What a week! I feel like my training has kicked up a notch this as my entire body is sore and my appetite is through the roof! 7 weeks out from the Arnold and things are going smooth my metabolism has kicked up and I’m feeling strong. Today was a higher calorie day and tomorrow I have a massage scheduled, so the week will be off to a great start. I also picked out my color suit for the show – it’s a color I have never worn before. I can

Forward Head Posture Treatment Options

Christian Troy — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:46:53 +0000

A forward head posture (FHP) is characterized by anterior positioning of the spinal portion behind the neck. This abnormal positioning causes increasing discomfort over time as the weight of the head pulling forward causes strain to the muscles around the neck, spine and even the shoulders. While a forward head posture is not really a disease, it is a major postural imbalance. Whatever the cause of the imbalance, we do not tend to pay much attention to the problem until ultimately the wrong posture becomes our “normal” posture. Read more…

Miramar teen who lost limbs wins millions in malpractice suit

Tyson Flood — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:41:57 +0000

A Miramar High School student who lost all four limbs as a result of medication errors ago has won a $12.6 million medical malpractice award against the University of Miamis Miller School of Medicine.

The amount the teen will receive, however, will cut almost in half because jurors deemed her mother was 40 percent at fault.

The verdict was rendered Friday after a five-week trial and three days of deliberations in Miami-Dade Circuit Court before Judge William Thomas. The award is expected to be appealed.

Attorneys said Shaniah Rolle suffered intestinal problems that caused her spleen, along with other organs, to be removed when she was a newborn.

Choosing an E-Cig Supplier

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:02:16 +0000

Aside from selecting the best electric cigarette starter kit to use, it is also necessary to make sure that the online retailer or supplier you are getting the starter kit from is reliable. You can enjoy using the electronic cigarette over an extended period of time without having to worry about getting refill cartridges or making warranty claims in the future when the supplier is reputable. There are a number of aspects to consider when choosing an online e-cig supplier.

First of all, make sure the supplier maintains a good reputation; you can do this easily by searching for reviews and user testimonials. Read more…

Scientists crack ancient bone disease

Christian Troy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:48:04 +0000

Traces of a bone infection known as brucellosis were found in ancient skeletal remains, according to a genetic study.

Characterised by chronic respiratory illness and fever, brucellosis is acquired by eating infected meat or unpasteurized dairy products or by coming into contact with animals carrying the brucella bacteria.

David Foran, director of Michigan State Universitys (MSU) Forensic Science Program, and Todd Fenton, Michigan associate professor of anthropology, confrimed the existence of brucellosis.

Fenton said advanced DNA testing at the MSU allowed the researchers to confirm the existence of the disease in skeletons 1,000 years old, the American Journal of Physical Anthropology reported.

For years, we had to hypothesize the cause of pathological conditions like this.

What Are the Side Effects of Probiotics?

Tyson Flood — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:41:06 +0000

Probiotics which are also known as friendly bacteria are generally considered to be safe like other nutritional supplements but many a times they may also pose harmful side effects.

The live bacteria content of probiotic supplement can over colonize the intestine and cause infection which is one of the probiotic side effects. This type of risks generally occurs in newborns, elderly people and people having severely compromised immune system. Antibiotics may be needed in order to treat this type of infection. Thus proper care should be observed while taking large doses of probiotics.

One of the most common probiotic side effects is the gastrointestinal distress.