Rabu, 03 Agustus 2011

Patients with Parkinson's Make Good dancing


Patients with Parkinson's has always had tremors (shaking) at any time in almost all parts of the body making it difficult to perform hand movements or running. Researchers found the Parkinson's tremor may be reduced if the patient is practicing dancing.

Scientists found dancing can help solve the problem of Parkinson's disease and had a great effect on the sufferer. Dancing can help develop the mindset of someone in solving problems including Parkinson's sufferers are often difficult to articulate thoughts.

"We watched people dance in the laboratory and then perform troubleshooting. Various types of dance to help them with various kinds of problem solving," said Dr Peter Lovatt, head of the Psychology Lab at the University of Hertfordshire Dance as reported by the Guardian on Wednesday (3 / 8 / 2011).
Dr. Lovatt has been practicing ballet, tap, jazz, and worked as a professional dancer.

According to him, kind of dance improvisation helps to divergent thinking (broadly) so people are able to solve some of the answers to masalahyang there. Meanwhile, while engaged in a dance that is very structured, it helps to think convergent (focused) and trying to find a single answer to the problem.

"We know that Parkinson's disease can cause divergent thinking processes. So we thought, if using an improvised dance of people with Parkinson's group, we may see an increase in the skill of thinking is different to them. And that's exactly what we are witnessing," he explained.

Dr Lovatt admitted later he wanted to study whether the dance has an impact on neural processing for patients with Parkinson's. One possibility is that when dancing, individuals develop new neural pathways to overcome the blockage of dopamine (the hormone that makes fun).

Researchers reviewed several cases of self-esteem look of a ballet dancer in training. What they found was that girls ballet dancer in her mid-teens have a lower self-esteem than non-dancing girls.

There are two explanations for this. First, the girls of low self-selecting classical ballet as it seeks to reinforce their low self-image. Second, ballet training can be very humbling self-esteem of a girl because they are constantly told that they did not do it properly and the problem of body shape is very important in classical ballet.

"We tried to test two hypotheses in the laboratory by comparing the data of 600 dancers in a different dance groups. So we're comparing the classical ballet dancer with classical Indian dancer. We also compare them with Burlesque dancers are very pleased to show more body contains. If found the case of girls of low self-selecting ballet, it is not much we can do about it. But if the classical ballet cause eating disorders and self-harm, then it's something very important we must be cautious, "said Dr.. Lovatt.

Kamis, 28 Juli 2011

Very Hyperactive Children at Risk When Crossing Street

Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or hyperactivity is more clumsy than other children. But children with ADHD have more difficulty and risk in crossing and crossing the road.

Children with ADHD will still look left and right when crossing the road. But the decisions taken during the crossing time is not right. ADHD child is not crossing when the car is still far away but chose a short pause when the car's position was too close.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows how children with ADHD have more difficulty in avoiding traffic streets than other children.

In previous studies also have shown that ADHD children have greater risk of common injuries, and adults who are at risk of ADHD tend to while driving.

Researchers enrolled 39 children aged between 7-10 years who have ADHD. This study uses a crossroads generated from the computer. 39 known children with ADHD will be less safe in crossing the road.

"Children with ADHD have different ways to cross, they tend to choose to cross under conditions more dangerous," said Despina Stavrinos adi from the University of Alabama Birmingham Injury Control Research Center, as quoted by LiveScience, Tuesday (07/26/2011).

In this study of children with ADHD look right look left before crossing. But when he crossed into less secure, because it will cross when traffic conditions closer to the body, resulting in children with ADHD have little time left to reach the other side of the road.

"The difference is in the decision. Children with ADHD obtain the same information with the control children, but less effective in processing the information so that decision-making when defection is different," said Stavrinos.

The results of this study are useful to inform parents that children with ADHD need special training before letting them play outside or walk alone without supervision.

"You have to monitor children with ADHD are more intensive than other children to be more awake and secure his safety," said Professor Russell Barkley a clinical psychologist from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Selasa, 26 Juli 2011

Parents are Stress Make Easy Children Taxable Pulmonary Disease

Stress was not only affect ourselves but also others around you. The new study shows that children living with parents who stress more easily suffer from lung disease.

The study, by scientists at the University of Southern California showed that children who live in households that stress is more susceptible to lung damage from traffic pollution.

"Stress will lead to greater pollution effects on children, but I was surprised that the increased air pollution has no effect on children from homes with low stress," explained Dr. Talat Islam from the University of Southern California, author of the study, as reported by Health24, Tuesday (07/26/2011).

It is unclear what underlies the relationship between pollution, household stress and lung function, but Dr. Talat said that the stress and pollutants are both associated with inflammation and tissue damage.

"That makes sense. The body wear and tear caused by stress can make individuals more susceptible to the effects of traffic-related air pollution," explained Dr. Jane Clougherty from the University of Pittsburgh who was not involved in the study.

In the study, researchers assessed lung function nearly 1,400 children who live in southern California. Researchers also estimate the amount of traffic pollutants in nearly 1,000 different areas.

Specifically they are looking for nitrogen oxides form when fuel is burned. According to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, nitrogen oxides can damage lung tissue and make asthma worse.

Six years earlier, the children's parents filled out questionnaires about stress levels. Questions asked for example about how often they felt able to deal with personal problems or control it.

The result, for children who live in homes with high levels of stress is, any increase in 22 ppb of nitrogen oxides, their lung function decreased by 4.5 percent.

Senin, 25 Juli 2011

Eating with the Same Menu Each Day Make Quick Slim

Many people try diets but failed despite varying the diet. According to research, the key however, lies in the diet for a week if the menu is not replaced then the size of the meal will be reduced by itself.

Instinctively, humans have two reasons to eat a larger portion of the hunger and the food delicious. Factors hungry can not fight because it is a signal that the body needs energy, while good factor can be tricked.

According to a study at Washington State University, habituation or custom of eating a food affects the perception of good taste. Just as the effects of drugs, if consumed too frequently then over time the effect is diminishing.

The same thing happened to good food, which in this study exemplified by the macaroni and cheese. In the 32 participants who were conditioned to eat macaroni and cheese every day, after a week no longer taste good so that the portions will be reduced 100 calories.

As with the other 32 participants who were given only macaroni and cheese as a distraction. Although both are given for a week, because every day interspersed with other foods then at the end of the study portion of macaroni and cheese consumption rose by 30 calories.

"Meal monotony or of eating the same menu every day proven to reduce calorie intake. This trick is quite effective, living combined with the concept of balanced nutrition," said the researcher, Shelley McGuire as quoted by FoxNews, Saturday (23/07/2011) .

According to McGuire, of the monotonous diet would lead to habituation, so someone will start to lose the perception of taste. In a more easily, eating the same foods every day will make people bored that portion will be reduced by itself.

Sabtu, 16 Juli 2011

Milk Can Be Pain Relief Drugs

Milk is known to contain many nutrients that are beneficial to the body. Now increased by one more benefit of the milk can be used as a painkiller.

Scientists have discovered that a glass of milk contains 20 substances which can be used as pain relievers, antibiotics and growth hormones. This is obtained after a team of researchers from Spain and Morocco analyzed 20 samples of cow's milk with goat milk and milk as well.

In this study researchers used a highly sensitive test. Obtained a number of chemicals from cow's milk, goat's milk and also can be used to treat various diseases in humans and animals.

The results detail the researchers found levels of niflumic acid in goat milk, whereas in breast milk contains traces of ibuprofen and naproxen, which is a painkiller and an antibiotic triclosan and some hormones.

Meanwhile in cow's milk contains anti-inflammatory drug niflumic acid, mefenamic acid and ketoprofen are commonly used as a painkiller in humans and animals.

In addition to these three chemicals, the researchers also found levels of the hormone 17-beta-estradiol which is a form of sex hormone estrogen. These results have been reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

"This test is most sensitive compared with other types and can be used to check the health of other types of food," said Dr. Evaristo Ballesteros, chairman of the research from the University of Jaen in Spain, as quoted from Indiavision, Friday (15/07/2011).

Because it could not hurt to consume milk regularly. In addition to providing many health benefits, milk is also capable of relieving pain in the body.

Senin, 11 Juli 2011

Hypnosis Really Help You Lose Weight?

Weight loss methods continue to emerge. One of them is emerging is a way to lose weight with hypnosis. Is it true that hypnosis can help you lose weight?

Health expert Dr. Manny Alvarez admitted hypnosis can provide positive effects for people with certain characteristics. Because hypnosis is a type of psychotherapy that will work well when the person is subject. If people who do not hesitate and always resistant (refuse) then hypnosis will not work.

Dr. Manny acknowledge many people who have difficulty losing weight. When all methods of weight loss do fail, hypnosis could be an alternative.

"People who are struggling to lose weight is strongly influenced by mood, behavior and lack of self control. Hypnosis could be an alternative to changing the consciousness of people about their behavior," said Dr. Manny as quoted by FoxNews, Sunday (07/10/2011).

Hypnosis to lose weight, according to Dr. Manny divided into two processes. First, the therapist (hypnotists) seeks to understand the behavior of one of the people who are dieting, such as overeating or less mobile.

Secondly, when people treated (hypnotized) has entered in a relaxed state it will be more easily influenced and the therapist will suggest to change bad behavior.

But according to Dr. Manny that lead to weight loss itself is not hypnotism. But because people end up on a diet and exercise better once motivated by the therapist.

Hypnosis to lose weight is thought to be safe. And an important note is seeking a licensed therapist since when following these hypnotic therapy, people in the state to compromise with what is suggested.

As written detikHealth Master HypnoLangsing July Triharto CHt, CI says hypnosis to lose weight is the easiest way to do and not burdensome.

"Safe because there are no side effects caused and do not use drugs or certain tools. Have to do is reprogram the subconscious mind and are permanent, which means weight loss can be maintained permanently long-term," he said in July that it had Hynolangsing clinic.

Sabtu, 09 Juli 2011

Different Male and Female Orgasm



Unlike in men, women tend to be more difficult to feel the orgasm. There is a very noticeable difference between orgasm perceived men and women. What?

In physiological changes, orgasms in men and women is almost no difference the same alias. But the brain scans of women and men during orgasm show significant differences in how each reach sexual pleasure.

Scientists in the Netherlands found striking differences in how men and women view sex. Men assess the need for physical stimulation is a key factor to achieve orgasm, while the female orgasm comes from feeling comfortable, relaxed and without anxiety.

For women, mood, comfort and a sense of closeness plays a much larger than the physical stimuli on the erogenous zones to achieve orgasm.

Brain scans of men and women during sexual activity depicted reduce activity in the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls fear and anxiety.

In men, increased brain activity during sex is most common in the secondary somatosensory cortex, which implies a high value attached to physical sensations.

Conversely, brain scans showed only a slight increase in women in the primary somatosensory cortex activity.

"For men, the touch is the most important. For women, it is not so important," said Gert Holstege, Neuroscientist at the University of Groningen, as reported by Medindia on Saturday (07/09/2011).

Holstege added that he feels is more important to be stimulated on the penis than women are stimulated on the clitoris.

"We know from these pictures that every experience is different sexual stimuli," lid Holstege.

Sabtu, 18 Juni 2011

How to Calculate Age Pregnancy?

Sometimes there are still many pregnant women are confused and do not know how to calculate the gestational age that was lived. For that know how to calculate it.

At a certain gestational age calculations sometimes pregnant women and doctors are different. This is because the doctors and midwives will begin counting the pregnancy from the first day of her period ended (last menstrual period / LMP). Though of course a woman not pregnant at the time.

Calculation of age early in pregnancy since the first day of menstruation ends because most women do not know exactly when they ovulate, but most know when her menstrual period ends, as quoted from babycenter, Saturday (06/18/2011).

Generally, doctors will count as long as 280 days gestation to determine the due date or birth of the baby. The amount is equivalent to 40 weeks gestation. But those dates are only approximate, and only 5 percent of babies are born exactly on the date of the estimate.

As for the trimester is often regarded as the third month of gestation. Someone will be said to be in the second trimester after 14 weeks pregnant and third trimester when the pregnancy reaches 28 weeks.

Usually prefer to call someone in the month of her pregnancy, in this case is not appropriate to count one month equals 4 weeks. Therefore taken an average of one month for 30 days and 1 week of 7 days.

Gestational age and generally are not exactly 9 months, for example if the first day of last menstrual period she is January 1, then the maturity date is October 8. So the calculation is like 9 months 1 week or 10 days, but she could give birth before or after that date.

World Health Organization (WHO) stipulates that the maximum limit of gestation is 42 weeks or approximately 294 days. If up to that age yet there is also a sign of birth, the pregnant woman is induced to provide stimulation or cesarean birth to avoid problems in infants and pregnant women.

By knowing the gestational age being served, then the pregnant mother can know the development and growth of what is being experienced by the baby. And can better prepare yourself for the labor.

Minggu, 01 Mei 2011

There Antibiotics in Cockroach Brain

Cockroaches are Generally Considered a dangerous animal health cans be found in damp places and hotels are dirty.

But scientists believe They May have loved the most powerful secret of pest treatment.

The Daily Mail reported bugs, brain and nervous system test of a Network of More Than 90 percent of MRSA infections and E. coli cells without harming human cans be killed.

Simon Lee, a graduate of Nottingham University researcher said, Cockroach strong antibiotic properties, Cockroach That tissues are toxic to bacteria to nine different molecules.

"We hope eventually to E coli and MRSA infection cans be developed into drugs faster molecules are vulnerable to current drugs, he said.

The new antibiotics, Kee, According to currently available drugs Potentially offer an alternative. Drugs cans be effective at the time, but serious side effects and unwanted.

He Often unhealthy and nasty bugs Nowhere They live in the face of different types of bacteria. Therefore, the logical way Insects develop defenses to protect against micro-organisms.

Mr. Lee's research in these super bugs are studying specific properties of antibacterial molecules are currently being tested stressed.

New antibiotics under General Microbiology, Society for the industry Because financial order: According to the alternative sources to Produce New drugs That lack the high-demand incentive.

Mr. Lee's meeting friends in the community fall at the University of Nottingham scientists will from Present Their Findings in front of.

Dr. Naveed Khan stores care of the task. He said: "bugs like MRSA" super-standard treatment and develop resistance to treatments That WE DO. "

"They treat infections That cans not have the ability to, in our battle against bacteria and disease have shown a Greater risk, so there is a constant need for new antimicrobial agents found additional sources to deal with this threat..

Kamis, 28 April 2011

Do the wrong running

Running and walking as exercise is a low risk. But most people do not run properly, it is not the maximum benefit and risk of injury.

At least there are six common mistakes people make when they run. As Lifemojo, Thursday error (28/04/2011) What are cited when the left should run.

Big step
Everyone has a stride length that is different. But across the width or height a person can kick the bad posture and back pain. So, instead of step width, it is better to take little steps and running fast.

Use of shoes
Wrong, just people uncomfortable, but also vulnerable to injury, not shoes to use. Ah to be light and flexible that people move freely and your feet from heel to toe, were able to upset.

If you have a long walk, the shoes are some loose so it does not hurt the foot select flowers. With long walks because of tight shoes can cause pain and cramps.

Inappropriate dress
Wrong fabric temperature control (to increase body temperature in different environments so it is not the ability to maintain temperature) can interfere with the effectiveness of course touch. Clothing worn by environmental factors, if you absorb sweat clothes and a coat or a hot climate, cold weather use.

Lack of arm swing
Usually when walking or running, hands and legs to swing to compensate for movement, as well as body movements help they can run faster. Lack of arm swing can cause your pain can give a lot of pressure on the back. So make sure that the arms swing back and forth to opposite sides of the leg movement.

Wrong currency
False neck pain, back and shoulder pain and difficulty breathing can cause problems such as posture. When walking upright body sure is, do not pull your stomach turned and the natural curvature of the spine to put pressure or undue pressure.

Exercise
Sense to burn calories, people can quickly run out of training capacity. Effects tired, irritable, pain and headaches are feeling. If you relax and refresh yourself for better choices.

Rabu, 27 April 2011

Teach children not to play music after the old

Set music from an early age not only is the soul of art in children, but also are helpful in maintaining brain function. According to the study, the child is old music played since childhood to the beginning era.

Adult survival as musical instruments, experiences in childhood to ten years later are providing benefits learning music. Cognitive function and the elderly who have no musical experience than is preserved.

These benefits, Dr. Brenda Hanna-Pladdy, an expert on intelligence from the University of Kansas are revealed in a study. Include one between 70 healthy 60-83 year old, that, three music based on experience is divided among age groups in the study.

First group of elderly who never studied music. 1-9 years between the second group studied music since the age of 10, while the other group with the same age later studied music for 10 years.

More than 50 percent of the participants studied music with his piano childhood, while others play the flute and clarinet. The only other musical instruments drums, violin and guitar, including using a small part.

Results of cognitive tests and brain function of the participants with their memory capacity and memory had a close relationship between musical experience. Participants in early childhood music for over 10 years can remember very well compared with other groups studied.

"Childhood is an important period for brain cells, making it easier for music learning process for many years to offset the decline of brain function is a specific structure when this madness started to form complex. The that as Dr. Hanna-Pladdy Telegraph, Sunday (4/24/2011) quoted by.

Latest issue of the journal Neuropsychology study, recently published by the American Psychological Association was published in.

Senin, 18 April 2011

Why not be too wet Vagina?

Vaginal moisture that should not be kept too wet. Should be kept as dry vagina after urination. Why should we?

The vagina is an organ that is sensitive and must be kept clean and moisture. It is very wet and microbial infection is a gathering place.

Every woman has a vagina that is unique, although it found some common features. Vaginal sexual arousal and physical activity for the reaction of produced fluids. During the gas does not change color and no smell, it's normal.

To maintain cleanliness and health of the vagina, vulva and vagina women being protected is also kept clean and dry should. For the occurrence of vaginal infections, as quoted by Womenshealth.about, on Monday (4/18/2011) is to avoid

Vagina, the bacteria and fungi that have grown rapidly due to state why it is an ideal environment, fungi, and bacteria breeding can arise around moist environments. It may lead to further infection is allowed to continue.

Infection often fungus Candida albicans commonly characterized by complaints of vaginal discharge is caused by, vaginal pain, itching and burning when urinating lips.

Also, the vagina is dry and clean the vagina natural ecosystems remain awake so that bread does not flourish there, as well as what makes Lactobacillus infection can be prevented will.

Save this femininity area is clean and dry, there are several things you can do:

  1. Clean water flowing front to back after urination or vaginal use a good defecating, the anus is to prevent bacteria in the vagina
  2. Dry the vaginal area and its surroundings, a tissue or small towel and using a change of underwear, if it feels damp or wet.
  3. Used as the very tight, especially in the groin area is not sweating can be lots of clothes.
  4. Use cotton underwear because it absorbs sweat better and avoid nylon material, because it can reduce air flow in the vaginal area. And at least 2 times per day instead of pants.
  5. Change or wet bathing suits just as soon as possible after a workout are sweating.
  6. Menstrual pads regularly changing selection of sauces that does not irritate during.
  7. Patyliner use force if it should not be used all day, because it may increase the potential for moisture comes mold. And select pantyliner, the perfume is not included