Your Health and Fitness

What E-cig Smoking Can Do to You

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:15:10 +0000

If you have been a smoker for many years now, chances are you have already tried quitting several times before and have failed each and every time. Don’t worry because you are not alone. Many people have tried and have failed to succeed on their aim to give up the bad habit. Tobacco is very addictive for only one reason: it helps alleviate your stress. While smokers are well aware of the fact that tobacco smoking increase their chance of getting sick as well as the fact that people around might get sick because of inhaling second hand smoke, it is still extremely hard to just quit smoking. E-cig smoking on the other hand can help you stop the habit. Read full article…

Bedroom woes: When Viagra doesn’t help

Hunter Dodge — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:59:50 +0000

The results show 65 percent of men with ED are unable to have an orgasm, and 58 percent have problems with ejaculation.

Approximately 30 million American men, or half of all men ages 40 to 70, have ED, or trouble achieving or sustaining an erection, the researchers said.

While medications may help some men maintain an erection, “our research suggests there are other common sexual issues that remain largely unaddressed,” said Dr. Darius Paduch, a urologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

“We must expand the definition of quality of life when it comes to sexual performance,” Paduch said. “For the last few decades, we have focused on penile rigidity, with erection as a synonym of normal sexual function.

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Jackson and Zoe

Eve Blackwood — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:01:25 +0000

Its always an honor to photograph another photographers brand new baby! Welcome to the world, Jackson and congratulations, Erinn and Chris!

And little Zoe she is so dainty, beautiful and oh-so girly!

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Notre Dame biologists tackling big question in evolution

Eden Moffitt — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:04:12 +0000

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Iowa and Cornell University have been awarded collaborative grants totaling $1.1 million from the National Science Foundation to answer a fundamental question: As a new species evolves, how, and to what extent, do other species that depend on it evolve as well?

In this case, the targets of study are a fruit fly — specifically the apple maggot fly — and some of its deadliest predators, parasitic wasps.

“These may not sound like big players in the animal kingdom,” says Scott Egan, a research assistant professor with Notre Dame’s Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics initiative and a co-principal investigator on the study, “but there are more species of plant-eating insects and the predators that attack them than any other group of life forms on Earth.

“Shedding light on how changes in one species will affect the other could add to our understanding of a key aspect of evolution, and may help U.S. farmers contr

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Choosing the Right Kindergarten

Eve Blackwood — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:25:25 +0000

Last year at this time, I was in high stress mode along with many of our friends. It wasnt post holiday blues or the fact I wanted to purge every toy in the New Year, it was because January in San Francisco = high stress for those with pre-school children heading off to kindergarten the following y

ear. San Francisco, like other major cities, has a lottery system for public schools. I live in a nice neighborhood with great schools. I should be fine, right? Not the case in this wonderful city. Last year (school year 2011-2012) was the first year to even take your neighborhood into consideration.

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Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study

Hunter Dodge — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:27:19 +0000

Taking short breaks while exercising, or intermittent exercise, is an effective way to improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new British study.

The researchers also found that exercising in a low-oxygen (hypoxic) environment improves blood sugar control more than intermittent exercise alone.

The study results were released online in advance of publication in the April print issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Previous studies have focused on how continuous aerobic exercise and resistance exercise affect blood sugar (glucose) in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Medical negligence case for incorrect treatment

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:10:59 +0000

Medical, or clinical negligence, is an umbrella term covering a range of failings within the system of medical care – including misdiagnosis, errors in surgical or medical procedures, faulty or misapplied equipment and failures in the standard of after-care offered to patients. Any of these areas of medical negligence can potentially lead either to the exacerbating of existing illness and/or injury, or the development of new conditions – either of which can result in compensation claims being brought against those deemed to be liable. Misdiagnosis and subsequent erroneous treatment is one form of negligence which would come under this heading.

An example of this type of medical negligence is the case of a man, who had a previous medical history of heart problems – including aortic dissection. Follo Read full article…

No Two Depressions are Created Equal

Eden Moffitt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:07:04 +0000

Most people don’t start out in life intentionally headed toward depression. Life just takes you down that detour sometimes, for a whole host of reasons.

Sometimes it’s a traumatic event that shakes your world and shatters your confidence. Sometimes it’s the cumulative effect of anxiety and fear about yourself and your future. Sometimes it’s the sheer weariness of never seeming to get on the right road to happiness. Sometimes it’s the constant criticism and negativity of the people you travel with.

Sometimes it’s because no matter how fast you go, you can’t seem to outrun your past. Sometimes it’s because no matter how far you go, it’s still your face in the rearview mirror.

Depression isn’t even one thing.

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Homeopathy for Sports and Exercise Injuries, Part 3

Hunter Dodge — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:36:53 +0000

Veterinary homeopathy demonstrates remarkable cure rates in the treatment of animals.

We do not understand the mechanism by which homeopathic medicines exert their effects on the body’s self-healing systems, but we do know that they are much more than placebo effects.

The word placebo comes from 18th century Latin meaning “I shall please.” More recent usage implies a more derogatory connotation akin to a sham or a fraud.

Curiously, many of the studies that use placebo controls report significant improvement and even cure in the placebo-only groups. The p

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Evital, unapproved by FDA, May be Ineffective and Unsafe

Eve Blackwood — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:21:09 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning U.S. consumers not to use the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital.

Evital, not been approved by the FDA for use in the U.S., may be counterfeit versions of the “morning after pill” and may not be safe or effective in preventing pregnancy.

This potentially ineffective and suspect counterfeit emergency birth control may also be in distribution in some Hispanic communities in the United States.

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Why Stop Clutter? Your Clutter Is Getting In The Way Of The Life You Want

Eden Moffitt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:09:27 +0000

If you missed the interview with Sue Rasmussen, Master Certified Coach on Monday… you missed a good one. This interview was absolutely amazing! She talked about how our outer environment is a reflection of whats going on inside you, so when things are cluttered, messy, stressful, and overwhelming in your environment, you have a corresponding level of overwhelming stress inside as well – which keeps you from living and being your best.

Sue Rasmussen has always been fascinated by the connection between clutter/disorganization in our exterior world and what is going on inside of us. Desp

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Bovine pericardium retail preserved in glutaraldehyde and used as a vascular patch

Eve Blackwood — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:10:38 +0000

Published: 22 December 2011

Background

In this study we evaluated the performance of bovine pericardium preserved in glutaraldehyde used as a vascular patch. Methods: Fourteen young pigs, six females and eight males, weighting 10.3 – 18.4 kg were used in our study. We implanted three remnants in each pig, two in the abdominal aorta and one was juxtaposed to peritoneum. The smooth face (SF) and rough face (RF) of each remnant were implanted turned to the vessel inner portion and one remnant was juxtaposed to peritoneum. The animals were sacrificed in 4.5 – 8 months after surgery (75 – 109 kg). The remnants were assessed for aorta wall, fibroses formation in inner apposition and calcification related to the face turned to the vessel inner portion.

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Neti pot warning

Hunter Dodge — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:21:07 +0000

Neti pots and other nasal irrigation systems have become staples for individuals seeking alternative remedies for sinus, allergy and cold symptoms. But two recent deaths, tied to their misuse, remind us that proper usage of any medical device, even a centuries old one, is essential. According to Louisiana health officials, the two deaths occurred because the individuals used tap water, infected with brain-eating amoeba, in their neti pots. The amoeba traveled to their brains after entering their body through their noses. Please dont panic and toss your neti pots because of these deaths. Neti pots and other nasal irrigating systems are irreplaceable for flushing the gunk out your nasal passages which allows you to breathe better. Read full article…

Aloe Vera for your hair

Eve Blackwood — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Aloe Vera has many benefits, and it is often used in many hair and skin care products due to this reason. If you simply massage Aloe Vera on your scalp, you can increase the blood circulation and also get a lovely fresh feeling. Here are some ways you can incorporate this amazing plant gel in your daily hair care regime:

Go for an Aloe Vera and jojoba shampoo, it not only cleanses your hair thoroughly but also replenishes it as well. If you suffer from hair fall, this shampoo is also ideal. It also helps in controlling dandruff and other scalp conditions.

For healthy, shiny hair, Aloe Vera conditioners work best. You can actually make this at home, simply massage half a tea spoon of Aloe Vera gel into wet hair, and let it be for one minute.

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Holiday Wishes to You & Yours

Hunter Dodge — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:37:02 +0000

From the Peg Perego family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a great New Year!

We’ll be taking a little break from Ciao, Mondo! to enjoy the holiday time with friends and family.

If you have a question about your Peg Perego product, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-671-1701 or

We’ll see you in 2012!