New hope for obesity patients as FDA approves Saxenda

After promising clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug called Saxenda for chronic weight management that will be available by prescription to overweight and obese adults. Intended to accompany a diet and exercise plan, Saxenda is a once-daily…

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American cities are many times brighter than German counterparts

German cities emit several times less light per capita than comparably sized American cities, according to a recent publication in the journal Remote Sensing. The size of the gap grew with city size, as light per capita increased with city size in the USA but decreased with city size in Germany….

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Enzyme’s alter ego helps activate the immune system

Already known to cut proteins, the enzyme SPPL3 turns out to have additional talents, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins. In its newly discovered role, SPPL3 works without cutting proteins to activate T cells, the immune system’s foot soldiers. Because its structure is similar to that o…

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The Key To Setting Achievable Goals (VIDEO)

When it comes to setting life goals large and small, people tend to follow one of two paths: Either they become laser-focused on the step-by-step plan and stick to it faithfully, or they take detours when road blocks arise. So which method — focused or flexible — is the best one to fol…

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Estrogen worsens allergic reactions in mice

Estradiol, a type of estrogen, enhances the levels and activity in mice of an enzyme that drives life-threatening allergic reactions, according to researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study…

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Egypt reports 10th bird flu death this year

Egyptian health authorities on Monday reported the country’s 10th death this year from bird flu, as well as the first case of H5N1 infection in the capital. The death occurred last week in the southern province of Aswan, health ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said. In the capital, a 4…

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Ebola chief says CDC lab incident poses no risk to public

The U.S. Ebola response coordinator is calling the mishandling of materials that led to a lab technician’s possible exposure to the virus “unacceptable.”

Ebola Response Coordinator Ron Klain told CBS television’s ‘ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the incident at a Centers for Disease Control an…

Ebola chief says CDC lab incident poses no risk to public

Scientists Discover That Drunk Birds Sing Like Drunks

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Recent research has shown that zebra finches sing differently when drunk, but not whether they know enough of the lyrics to get through “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” or “I Will Survive.”

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Scientists Discover That Drunk Birds Sing Like Drunks

3 Must-Have New Year’s Resolution Strategies to Help You Reach Your Goals

It’s that time of the year — New Year’s resolutions are upon us. According to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 8 percent percent of people actually successfully achieve their New Year’s resolutions goals. According to the study the No. 1 resolution on the…

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Gluten-Free Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

The perfect gluten-free alternative to the classic snack! You’ll need: 1 quart sized container of mushrooms (baby portobello or white) 1 cup quinoa 1/2 medium sized red onion 2 medium sized carrots 4 cloves of garlic 1 small bunch of parsley Salt (pink himalayan or sea salt) Black p…

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How ‘Thank You’ Changed My Life

I am excited for the new year to begin. Yes, for the first time in many years I am actually welcoming this coming year of 2015 with open arms. I am excited for the endless possibilities, the great memories and the “aha moments” I will have. The reason why this is such a shocking con…

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Alexandria Crow: Why You Should Teach Anatomy and Alignment in Yoga

By Yoga Journal Anyone who knows me knows I teach alignment — a lot of it. Actually, “a lot” doesn’t begin to cover it. I am anatomically focused and driven to try to understand how the body functions mechanically (as evidenced by my Alignment Cues Decoded series on YogaJou…

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Stepping Back Into Now

With the winter solstice come and gone, those of us who live in the northern hemisphere can now expect increasingly longer days and shorter nights. I can fondly remember how much I looked forward to this time of the year as child — a prolonged escape from the confining classroom, a v…

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Buyer Beware: Your Cereal May Contain More Sugar Than a Dessert!

“No fat,” “oat fiber,” “multigrain flakes,” “helps lower cholesterol.” Cereal boxes make all kinds of claims to get you to pick them for your health. Buyer beware… even cereals that include lots of fiber and whole grains usually have 3-4 teaspoons of sugar per cup of cereal. “In fact, wo…

Source:Buyer Beware: Your Cereal May Contain More Sugar Than a Dessert!

From One Man’s Damaged Brain, A Treasure Trove Of Research On Memory

When Kent Cochrane survived a motorcycle accident in 1981, he emerged with types of amnesia so rare that his brain became one of the most studied in history. He died this year at 62.

Source:From One Man’s Damaged Brain, A Treasure Trove Of Research On Memory

3 Must-Have New Year’s Resolution Strategies to Help You Reach Your Goals

It’s that time of the year — New Year’s resolutions are upon us. According to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 8 percent percent of people actually successfully achieve their New Year’s resolutions goals.

According to the study the No. 1 resolution on the…

3 Must-Have New Year’s Resolution Strategies to Help You Reach Your Goals

Gluten-Free Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

The perfect gluten-free alternative to the classic snack!

You’ll need:

1 quart sized container of mushrooms (baby portobello or white)

1 cup quinoa

1/2 medium sized red onion

2 medium sized carrots

4 cloves of garlic

1 small bunch of parsley

Salt (pink himalayan or sea salt)

Black p…

Gluten-Free Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

How ‘Thank You’ Changed My Life

I am excited for the new year to begin. Yes, for the first time in many years I am actually welcoming this coming year of 2015 with open arms. I am excited for the endless possibilities, the great memories and the “aha moments” I will have.

The reason why this is such a shocking con…

How ‘Thank You’ Changed My Life

Alexandria Crow: Why You Should Teach Anatomy and Alignment in Yoga

By Yoga Journal

Anyone who knows me knows I teach alignment — a lot of it. Actually, “a lot” doesn’t begin to cover it. I am anatomically focused and driven to try to understand how the body functions mechanically (as evidenced by my Alignment Cues Decoded series on YogaJou…

Alexandria Crow: Why You Should Teach Anatomy and Alignment in Yoga

Stepping Back Into Now

With the winter solstice come and gone, those of us who live in the northern hemisphere can now expect increasingly longer days and shorter nights. I can fondly remember how much I looked forward to this time of the year as child — a prolonged escape from the confining classroom, a v…

Stepping Back Into Now

Buyer Beware: Your Cereal May Contain More Sugar Than a Dessert!

“No fat,” “oat fiber,” “multigrain flakes,” “helps lower cholesterol.” Cereal boxes make all kinds of claims to get you to pick them for your health.

Buyer beware… even cereals that include lots of fiber and whole grains usually have 3-4 teaspoons of sugar per cup of cereal.

“In fact, wo…

Buyer Beware: Your Cereal May Contain More Sugar Than a Dessert!

From One Man’s Damaged Brain, A Treasure Trove Of Research On Memory

When Kent Cochrane survived a motorcycle accident in 1981, he emerged with types of amnesia so rare that his brain became one of the most studied in history. He died this year at 62.



From One Man’s Damaged Brain, A Treasure Trove Of Research On Memory

Keeping that weight loss resolution

(HealthDay)—If you’re one of the many Americans who plan to lose weight next year, there are a number of things you can do to improve your chances of success, an expert says. “It should be clear by now that there is no one diet that works for everyone,” Jill Ashbey-Pejoves, lead dietitian at Nor…

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EU aid shipment arrives in Ebola-hit West Africa

An EU aid shipment including vehicles and medical equipment for the three west African nations hardest hit by the Ebola epidemic has arrived in Guinea, officials said Sunday. The Dutch navy’s largest ship, the Karel Doorman, arrived in Guinea on Saturday and was due to also stop in Sierra Leone …

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Don’t Get Food Poisoning! 10 Tips to Help Avoid It

Ask anyone who’s ever had food poisoning, and they’ll tell you that it’s an experience that they wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy. If you’d prefer never to experience foodborne illness for yourself, there are several things worth keeping in mind. What we call “food poisoning” takes sev…

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Can One Christmas Gift Change a Life?

About a dozen years ago my wife, Debbie, gave me the most transformative gift I have ever received. It literally changed the trajectory of my life (and hers) forever. This sounds like I am setting you up to write about the birth of one of my kids. I love my kids. They are awesome… and a …

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The Simple but Overlooked Key to Achieving Your Dreams

When I was a young girl, I dreamed of being a writer. Then life happened. I listened to everyone but my own soul, the dream of a writing career feel by the wayside, and I followed a much more traditional career path. Then the voice of my inner spirit and guide started pestering me…

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On Memory, Medication, and Meditation

A few months ago, not for the first time, I forgot something important. My wife suggested I talk to my doctor about my memory. I got defensive. She had to be wrong. I was always the guy who remembered everything, from baseball stats to the B-sides of obscure singles to phone numbers I…

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Informed Consent in Comparative Effectiveness Research

“Standard of care” research (also known as “comparative effectiveness” research) is a design that compares two therapies in routine use to determine which has greater benefits or fewer risks. All institutions that perform this research, including Albert Einstein College of Medicine and i…

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Keeping that weight loss resolution

(HealthDay)—If you’re one of the many Americans who plan to lose weight next year, there are a number of things you can do to improve your chances of success, an expert says.

“It should be clear by now that there is no one diet that works for everyone,” Jill Ashbey-Pejoves, lead dietitian at Nor…

Keeping that weight loss resolution

EU aid shipment arrives in Ebola-hit West Africa

An EU aid shipment including vehicles and medical equipment for the three west African nations hardest hit by the Ebola epidemic has arrived in Guinea, officials said Sunday.

The Dutch navy’s largest ship, the Karel Doorman, arrived in Guinea on Saturday and was due to also stop in Sierra Leone …

EU aid shipment arrives in Ebola-hit West Africa

Don’t Get Food Poisoning! 10 Tips to Help Avoid It

Ask anyone who’s ever had food poisoning, and they’ll tell you that it’s an experience that they wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy. If you’d prefer never to experience foodborne illness for yourself, there are several things worth keeping in mind.

What we call “food poisoning” takes sev…

Don’t Get Food Poisoning! 10 Tips to Help Avoid It

Can One Christmas Gift Change a Life?

About a dozen years ago my wife, Debbie, gave me the most transformative gift I have ever received. It literally changed the trajectory of my life (and hers) forever. This sounds like I am setting you up to write about the birth of one of my kids. I love my kids. They are awesome… and a …

Can One Christmas Gift Change a Life?

The Simple but Overlooked Key to Achieving Your Dreams

When I was a young girl, I dreamed of being a writer.

Then life happened. I listened to everyone but my own soul, the dream of a writing career feel by the wayside, and I followed a much more traditional career path.

Then the voice of my inner spirit and guide started pestering me…

The Simple but Overlooked Key to Achieving Your Dreams

On Memory, Medication, and Meditation

A few months ago, not for the first time, I forgot something important. My wife suggested I talk to my doctor about my memory.

I got defensive. She had to be wrong.

I was always the guy who remembered everything, from baseball stats to the B-sides of obscure singles to phone numbers I…

On Memory, Medication, and Meditation

Informed Consent in Comparative Effectiveness Research

“Standard of care” research (also known as “comparative effectiveness” research) is a design that compares two therapies in routine use to determine which has greater benefits or fewer risks.

All institutions that perform this research, including Albert Einstein College of Medicine and i…

Informed Consent in Comparative Effectiveness Research

CDC worker possibly exposed to Ebola in mishap shows no signs of disease: U.S. official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The laboratory technician who may have been exposed to Ebola in a mishap last week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is showing no signs of the disease, the U.S. Ebola coordinator said on Sunday. “Only one technician was exposed. So far she…

Source:CDC worker possibly exposed to Ebola in mishap shows no signs of disease: U.S. official

10 New Year’s Resolutions That Could Actually Change Your Life

Among my clients, I see many people who are stressed and overwhelmed or just apathetic and unhappy. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions that will allow you to live the life you deserve. If you stop these behaviors, you’ll have stopped undercutting your potential to be happy long ter…

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Ebola Czar Ron Klain: Virus Is Still A Global Threat

Ebola coordinator Ron Klain listens as President Barack Obama speaks to the media about the government’??s Ebola response in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. WASHINGTON — White House Ebola czar Ron Klain warned Sunday that the virus is still a glo…

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5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Festivities

The holiday season can be a fun and exciting time of the year with festivities and great food. For many people, however, the holiday season causes increased stress. Missed loved ones, re-emerging family problems and the pressure to purchase the perfect gift make the holidays a difficult…

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CDC worker possibly exposed to Ebola in mishap shows no signs of disease: U.S. official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The laboratory technician who may have been exposed to Ebola in a mishap last week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is showing no signs of the disease, the U.S. Ebola coordinator said on Sunday.

“Only one technician was exposed. So far she…

CDC worker possibly exposed to Ebola in mishap shows no signs of disease: U.S. official

10 New Year’s Resolutions That Could Actually Change Your Life

Among my clients, I see many people who are stressed and overwhelmed or just apathetic and unhappy. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions that will allow you to live the life you deserve. If you stop these behaviors, you’ll have stopped undercutting your potential to be happy long ter…

10 New Year’s Resolutions That Could Actually Change Your Life

Ebola Czar Ron Klain: Virus Is Still A Global Threat

Ebola coordinator Ron Klain listens as President Barack Obama speaks to the media about the government’??s Ebola response in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014.

WASHINGTON — White House Ebola czar Ron Klain warned Sunday that the virus is still a glo…

Ebola Czar Ron Klain: Virus Is Still A Global Threat

5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Festivities

The holiday season can be a fun and exciting time of the year with festivities and great food. For many people, however, the holiday season causes increased stress. Missed loved ones, re-emerging family problems and the pressure to purchase the perfect gift make the holidays a difficult…

5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Festivities

Elder-care challenges prompt tech executives to create startups, apps

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – For years, Google Inc’s commerce chief, Stephanie Tilenius, held a demanding job and helped oversee the medical care of her parents, an experience that led her to leave the Internet search giant in 2012 and start a company to help patients combat chronic dis…

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Malaria killing thousands more than Ebola in West Africa

GUECKEDOU, Guinea (AP) — West Africa’s fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus. In Gueckedou, near the village where Ebola first started killing people in Gui…

Source:Malaria killing thousands more than Ebola in West Africa

5 Things Everyone Should Know When First Diagnosed With Cancer

1. Do not read the Internet There are many reasons I highly recommend not going to the Internet for answers, but the biggest one is that everybody’s experience with cancer is different. You will probably type on Google: “What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma” and more than a million hits will appea…

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Is Sleep a Part of Your Weight Loss Program?

Most people take a common set of steps when preparing to lose weight. Pick an activity. Pick a diet. Cut out junk food. Pick a start date. Recruit support. One step, however, is typically missed, and recent research suggests it is as important as anything: Review your sleep habits. We…

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6 Plyometrics Exercises For A Better Workout In Less Time

By Laurel Leicht for Life by DailyBurn Plyometrics — or high-intensity exercises that stretch and then quickly shorten your muscles (think jump squats or plyo push-ups) — are already known for their quick calorie-blasting, body-toning results. “The technique was originally desi…

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15 Phrases That Will Change Your Life In 2015

As the new year approaches, many of us will resolve to transform our bodies — but what about our minds? Giving ourselves a mental makeover could be just as important as giving ourselves a physical one. But accomplishing that doesn’t just lie in changing our thoughts — it’s also depende…

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Elder-care challenges prompt tech executives to create startups, apps

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – For years, Google Inc’s commerce chief, Stephanie Tilenius, held a demanding job and helped oversee the medical care of her parents, an experience that led her to leave the Internet search giant in 2012 and start a company to help patients combat chronic dis…

Elder-care challenges prompt tech executives to create startups, apps

Malaria killing thousands more than Ebola in West Africa

GUECKEDOU, Guinea (AP) — West Africa’s fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus.

In Gueckedou, near the village where Ebola first started killing people in Gui…

Malaria killing thousands more than Ebola in West Africa

5 Things Everyone Should Know When First Diagnosed With Cancer

1. Do not read the Internet

There are many reasons I highly recommend not going to the Internet for answers, but the biggest one is that everybody’s experience with cancer is different. You will probably type on Google: “What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma” and more than a million hits will appea…

5 Things Everyone Should Know When First Diagnosed With Cancer

Is Sleep a Part of Your Weight Loss Program?

Most people take a common set of steps when preparing to lose weight. Pick an activity. Pick a diet. Cut out junk food. Pick a start date. Recruit support. One step, however, is typically missed, and recent research suggests it is as important as anything: Review your sleep habits.

We…

Is Sleep a Part of Your Weight Loss Program?

6 Plyometrics Exercises For A Better Workout In Less Time

By Laurel Leicht for Life by DailyBurn

Plyometrics — or high-intensity exercises that stretch and then quickly shorten your muscles (think jump squats or plyo push-ups) — are already known for their quick calorie-blasting, body-toning results. “The technique was originally desi…

6 Plyometrics Exercises For A Better Workout In Less Time