<![CDATA[Health & Wellness - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:52:51 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[The Consequences of Skipping Pre- and Post-Workout Stretching]]> Starting in our grade school gym classes we have been told that we need to stretch before and after exercise. Well, there is a really good reason for this: stretching is critical to prevent injury.

Contributor: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Published: Jan 26, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-consequences-skipping-pre-post-workout-10875995.html <![CDATA[Top 5 Benefits of Vitamin D for Women]]> All people, especially women, can benefit from the use of vitamin D supplements. Find out about this micronutrient's specific benefits for women of all ages.

Contributor: Juniper Russo
Published: Jan 26, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-5-benefits-vitamin-d-women-10879879.html <![CDATA[Does Eating a High-Fat Diet Damage Your Brain?]]> Can a high-fat diet permanently change the way your brain responds to food? According to a new study, munching out on foods high in fat may damage portions of your brain that control appetite and weight. Find out more about this recent discovery.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Jan 26, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/does-eating-high-fat-diet-damage-brain-10860227.html <![CDATA[What Happens When Your Tuberculosis Skin Test Is Positive?]]> When I was hired as a nurse aide, I was required to get a tuberculosis skin test. When the results were read, it turned out I had a positive reaction. What exactly did that mean?

Contributor: Jennifer Budd GN, CNA
Published: Jan 19, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-happens-tuberculosis-skin-test-positive-10852251.html <![CDATA[Why Your Memory May Be Getting Worse]]> A recent study links increasing memory loss to silent strokes, tiny little strokes occurring in the brains of some people. These strokes cause small spots of dead brain cells, but exhibit no symptoms.

Contributor: Marie-Luise Blue
Published: Jan 20, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-memory-may-getting-worse-10846457.html <![CDATA[Antibiotics and Weight Gain: Is There a Link?]]> Do antibiotics cause us to gain weight? Here we will explore this question and look at whether this type of medication may lead to a larger waist.

Contributor: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Published: Jan 06, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/antibiotics-weight-gain-there-link-10744069.html <![CDATA[Postpartum Depression Is a Family Affair]]> Hardly a struggle needing to be borne alone, postpartum depression affects everyone. Kids, husbands and family members all need to help during the troubled time.

Contributor: Joe Austin
Published: Jan 12, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/postpartum-depression-family-affair-10780767.html <![CDATA[How I Cured My Insomnia With a Single Mineral Supplement]]> Before you consider using pharmaceutical drugs to cure your insomnia, try this supplement for at least two weeks and see if it works for you.

Contributor: Deborah Aldridge
Published: Dec 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-cured-insomnia-single-mineral-supplement-10708699.html <![CDATA[Lung Exercises for Cigarette Smokers]]> Smoking cigarettes is a tough habit to kick, but just because you have not been able to quit just yet does not mean you can’t start taking steps towards improving your health.

Contributor: Tom Servo
Published: Dec 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lung-exercises-cigarette-smokers-10696799.html <![CDATA[What Health Conditions Can Menopause Cure?]]> Menopause brings more than just hot flashes, tummy fat, and mood swings. There are several health conditions that menopause can actually cure, giving us something to look forward to in our post-reproductive lives.

Contributor: Jennifer Budd GN, CNA
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-health-conditions-menopause-10481823.html <![CDATA[Ankle Strength and Overall Fitness and Performance]]> Do you know the importance of ankle strength? Here we will look at the importance and how you can strengthen your ankles.

Contributor: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/ankle-strength-overall-fitness-10477243.html <![CDATA[Top Herbal Treatments for Bronchitis]]> Find out about some safe, effective botanical medicines that can ease symptoms of bronchitis and boost your body's defenses against infection.

Contributor: Juniper Russo
Published: Nov 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-herbal-treatments-bronchitis-10495489.html <![CDATA[Safety Concerns Associated With Hot Yoga]]> Do you want to try hot yoga, but are concerned that it may not be completely safe for you? You are not alone. Here we will explore the possible safety issues of this yoga practice.

Contributor: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Published: Nov 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/safety-concerns-associated-hot-10367175.html <![CDATA[The Dangers of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements]]> Calcium and Vitamin D are necessary for good bone health, but too much can compromise your heart. Strike a balance with wise choices and good diet, and reap the full benefits of these important nutrients.

Contributor: Elizabeth Danu
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-dangers-calcium-vitamin-10476889.html <![CDATA[Can Celiac Disease Cause Fertility Problems?]]> Celiac disease is a digestive condition that affects people who are gluten intolerant. Can it cause you to experience infertility, miscarriage, and low birth weight?

Contributor: Jody Morse
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/can-celiac-disease-cause-fertility-10476941.html <![CDATA[How Controlling Inflammation Can Halt Cancer]]> Inflammation is currently hot news in the study of health and disease. A cancer survivor explains the role of inflammation in the development of cancer, and what you can do to protect your health.

Contributor: Elizabeth Danu
Published: Nov 23, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-controlling-inflammation-halt-10473827.html <![CDATA[Recognize the Symptoms and Warning Signs of Pulmonary Embolism]]> Pulmonary embolism is a common disorder that occurs when a blood clot breaks loose from somewhere else in the body and travels through the heart to the lungs. This condition can cause instant, unexpected death. Learn the warning signs.

Contributor: Michy Lynn
Published: Nov 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/recognize-symptoms-warning-10367489.html <![CDATA[Vitamin A Safety in Prenatal Vitamins]]> The safety of vitamin A in prenatal vitamins has been questioned and debated for quite some time. Here we will explore this topic for you.

Contributor: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Published: Nov 08, 2011

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