News tagged with positive health

The search for a job begins and ends with you

Staying motivated is always tough, but it certainly gets easier when you start seeing results. That's why keeping your spirits up during a job search can be extremely difficult. Candidates often face repeated rejection and ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Development of non-natural flavanones as antimicrobial agents

As microbes grow increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics, scientists are looking in new directions for drug development. A new paper, published Oct. 19 in the online journal PLoS ONE, reports the synthesis and testin ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Spanish study: Women live longer but in worse condition

Although women have a longer life expectancy, they experience a much greater prevalence of disability in old age than men do. This is the main conclusion of the study published in the latest issue of the Journal of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Simple, low-cost steps enhance adolescents' health

Simple, low-cost measures such as wearing a pedometer to inspire walking and spending a few minutes a day meditating can put adolescents on the track toward better health, researchers report.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 15, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preparing for successful aging

It's never too early or too late to start working toward the goal of improving brain health. So perhaps the New Year is the perfect time to consider how one achieves a long and satisfying life. A book recently publishing ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Orgasms, sexual health and attitudes about female genitals

An Indiana University study published in the September issue of the International Journal of Sexual Health found that women who feel more positively about women's genitals find it easier to orgasm and are mo ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (13) | comments 6

A positive outlook can speed whiplash healing

(PhysOrg.com) -- Positive expectations can often lead patients to better recovery in a number of health conditions. Very little is known about expectations to recover from injury, such as whiplash. That was, until now.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teach your children well: Focused, happier kids grow up to be healthier adults, study finds

Children who can stay focused and don't sweat the small stuff have a better shot at good health in adulthood -- and this is especially true for girls, according to a new study.

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 06, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

How late is too late to break bad habits?

Research linking bad habits such as smoking and the direct impact on a senior's health will be presented during the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Meeting April 29 - May 3 in Chicago, IL. The study followed more than ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Employee cardiovascular health relates to psychological well-being

A Kansas State University researcher has found a link between physical and mental well-being that employees and employers may be able to capitalize on to improve both the health, and potentially the wealth, of their organization ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research finds human emotions hold sway over physical health worldwide

A researcher from the University of Kansas has spearheaded a new investigation into the link between emotions and health. The research proves that positive emotions are critical for upkeep of physical health for people worldwide, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Another reason to get your hands dirty

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 29, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0