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Athletes Really Do Play Through the Pain

Study finds endurance and ‘game athletes’ have higher tolerance for pain than the rest of us

athletes pain enduranceTHURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — A new study confirms the widespread belief that athletes can tolerate more pain than other people, a finding that may hold clues for managing pain in the general population.

German researchers reviewed 15 studies that included a total of more than 550 athletes and more than 330 people with normal activity levels. The studies included both men and women, and evaluated pain thresholds (the minimum level of intensity at which a person feels pain) and tolerance (the maximum level of pain a person can handle before it becomes too much).

Although pain threshold didn’t differ between athletes and other adults, the review found that athletes had consistently higher pain tolerance. The amount of pain athletes could endure varied depending

It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds

Restricting eating hours didn’t cut calorie intake, yet the animals gained less weight THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat. U.S. researchers found that mice that…

Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions

And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say By Serena Gordon THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — Many people know diabetes — both type 1 and type 2 — can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions and, in…

Shape Up, Safely, for Summer

Be realistic and don’t overdo it, experts say SATURDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — Being healthy and losing weight are not only about crash diets, clothing sizes and numbers on the scale, experts say. Incorporating fitness into your life can boost your confidence and make you feel better inside and out, said the experts, from…

How Marriage Contributes to Weight Gain

Being married has its benefits but not necessarily when it comes to controlling your weight. Marriage affects men and women differently in terms of weight and physical fitness. Research shows that men are less likely to gain significant amounts of weight after marriage but typically lose some of their physical fitness. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to gain weight after tying the knot. During the years after marriage, some women even gain enough body fat to put their health at risk. Why might this be?

There are a number of reasons why women gain weight after marriage. When people get comfortable in a relationship they’re less concerned about having the “perfect body” to attract a mate. That means fewer trips to the gym for a hot, sweaty workout. Then there’s the issue of childbearing. Some women never return to their pre-pregnancy weight after giving birth and then go

Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss is a clinical problem that’s increasingly observed these days in women. When the cause is high androgen level, it’s called female androgenetic alopecia. When it occurs with normal androgen level, it’s called female pattern hair loss [1]. There can be numerous causes of hair loss in women, and a dermatologist is the best…

What Are the Best Fruits for Diabetes?

One myth that many new diabetics embrace is the idea that fruits are off-limits. While it’s true that fruits are higher in natural sugar than most vegetables, fruits are also a good source of fiber, which helps to moderate the rise in blood sugar that occurs after a meal. On the other hand, some fruits…

Health Tips to Manage Season Allergies

Dr. Kristen Bobik

Stimulate the Acupuncture point that controls the entire face and head. It’s called “Large Intestine 4” and it’s located in the lump of skin on the hand between the thumb and first finger. Rub this point with moderate pressure for 30 seconds, break for 30 seconds and repeat several times. This process will relieve swelling and sinusitis.

· Acupuncture is a great way to decrease symptoms and treat the causes associated with health problems. This practice of Chinese Medicine focuses on the balance between energy pathways. Sinus congestion or allergy symptoms indicate a stagnation of the flow of energy in one or more of the major pathways. The period of time during the transition of seasons is considered a “weak point” for bodily health in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which means it’s also the best time to get treatment.

· Take an herbal steam bath to relieve sinus congestion.

Sunlight Plus Lime Juice Makes Drinking Water Safer

Looking for an inexpensive and effective way to quickly improve the quality of your drinking water? According to a team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, sunlight and a twist of lime might do the trick. Researchers found that adding lime juice to…

Can lack of sleep make you fat?

Under Six Hours of Sleep Can Impact Appetite Regulation and Increase BMI A new paper which reviews the evidence from sleep restriction studies reveals that inadequate sleep is linked to obesity. The research, published in a special issue of the The American Journal of Human Biology, explores how lack of sleep can impact appetite regulation,…