Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a splendid weekend!
How Technology Is Messing Up Our Sleep (INFOGRAPHIC)
Try as we might to convince you that TVs, laptops and cell phones do not belong in the bedroom, 95 percent of Americans use some type of technology in the hour before hitting the hay. But doing so even just a few times a week may be a major source of sleep problems, according to the National Sleep Foundation
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Ski Helmets Lack Mandatory Canadian Safety Rules
According to the Canadian Ski Council, the number of skiers and snowboarders regularly wearing helmets when they head to the hill is on the rise. A February 2012 online survey conducted for the organization suggested that more than 80 per cent of skiers and snowboarders regularly wore helmets.
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How to soothe a sore throat with honey
Israeli researchers found a 10 gram dose of the sweet stuff before bedtime in a group of children, aged one to five, helped relieve symptoms of the common cold. They believe honey’s antioxidant and antimicrobial properties may promote sleep and reduce stubborn coughs.
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5 Fast-Moving Cancers: Biggest Risks and Best Solutions | Page 2 | The Dr. Oz Show
Five of the fastest-moving cancers include pancreatic, brain, esophageal, liver and skin. Dr. Oz reviews the biggest risks and best solutions associated with these deadly diseases so you can stop them in their tracks before they stop you.
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Symptoms to Check | 9 Symptoms We Don't Worry About -- But Should
Here, nine often-overlooked symptoms that warrant a medical checkup:
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Worst Gift I've Ever Gotten: Spouses Spill All
It's the thought that counts, right? Wrong! Unless any of these items were specifically requested by your long-time spouse, don't even think about buying your partner a self-help book, a vacuum cleaner or anything having to do with exercise this holiday season.
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Memory Loss: Improve Your Memory Immediately With A Better Diet
Yogurt -- rich in vitamin B12 -- is one of the best foods to eat to combat age-related memory loss. Study participants who were low in B12 performed poorly in long-term memory tests.
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Online Holiday Scams: 12 Popular Scams During Shopping Season
The survey found that out of the 70 per cent of those who planned to shop online this season, 24 per cent of them planned to use their mobile devices. The survey also found that even though the respondents were aware of the risks, they were still willing to give their personal information online — as long as they got something of value in return.
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Black Friday 2012: A Guide To The Best In-Store And Online Sales Across Canada
And come this Nov. 23, malls across Canada (and many an e-commerce site) will be packed with those looking to score the best and biggest bargains on everything from high-end couture purses to must-have beauty products. It will be a fashion feeding frenzy this country has yet to see (save for Boxing Day, deals of the Black Friday variety have been reserved for cross-border shopping).
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Psoriasis Drug May Help People With Crohn’s Disease: Study - Health News and Views - Health.com
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — The drug Stelara, used to treat the skin condition psoriasis, may also be effective against Crohn’s disease, according to a new study.
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The Best Foods for Your Health | Men's Health
“Avoiding foods that cause blood sugar spikes—such as products with sugar and white flour—controls inflammation, which my decades of research show is the single greatest precipitator of aging. Inflammation leads to wrinkled, sagging skin, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and some cancers.”
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