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Happiness is Contagious in Harvard Study
Happiness can spread like social contagion that creates happy emotions up to three degrees of a social network, meaning that positive feelings make others feel good.
happiness study • harvard medical school • university california san diego • framingham heart study • happy emotions
Happiness can spread like social contagion that creates happy emotions up to three degrees of a social network, meaning that positive feelings make others feel good.
happiness study • harvard medical school • university california san diego • framingham heart study • happy emotions
John Francis Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
The Mediterranean-Style Diet
Following a Mediterranean-style diet is not only nutritious and delicious; it's good for your heart health and appearance as well.
mediterranean diet • healthy eating • heart health • weight loss • dr. helen delichatsios
Following a Mediterranean-style diet is not only nutritious and delicious; it's good for your heart health and appearance as well.
mediterranean diet • healthy eating • heart health • weight loss • dr. helen delichatsios
Mood Altering Exercise
Did you know that exercise creates mental alertness, a sharper mind and the ability to learn? Not only that, but exercise is a powerful anti-depressant.
effects of exercise on the brain • benefits of exercise • learning ability • treating depression • memory loss
Did you know that exercise creates mental alertness, a sharper mind and the ability to learn? Not only that, but exercise is a powerful anti-depressant.
effects of exercise on the brain • benefits of exercise • learning ability • treating depression • memory loss
AEB 2009 Multimodal Art Conference
Art Beyond Sight and the Metropolitan Museum of Art will convene in October to discuss ways to teach and exhibit art more effectively to those with sensory disabilities.
art beyond sight • art education for the blind • art beyond sight conference • multimodal approaches to teaching art • making art accessible to the disabled
Art Beyond Sight and the Metropolitan Museum of Art will convene in October to discuss ways to teach and exhibit art more effectively to those with sensory disabilities.
art beyond sight • art education for the blind • art beyond sight conference • multimodal approaches to teaching art • making art accessible to the disabled
The Face In the Mirror
Webster's Dictionary defines self-image as "one's conception of oneself or of one's role." How do you define it?
self image • body image • teenage • girls • disability
Webster's Dictionary defines self-image as "one's conception of oneself or of one's role." How do you define it?
self image • body image • teenage • girls • disability
Walking a Healing Path
Why walk a Labyrinth? This information and the links included may give you something to think about!
labyrinth • walking • healing • spiritual • women
Why walk a Labyrinth? This information and the links included may give you something to think about!
labyrinth • walking • healing • spiritual • women
Roderick MacKinnon - Biophysicist and the Ion Channel
Roderick MacKinnon, professor at the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Rockefeller University, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 for his work on the structure and mechanism of ion channels. He is a visiting researcher at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
roderick mackinnon • brookhaven national laboratory • hhmi investigator • biophysist • ion channel
Roderick MacKinnon, professor at the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Rockefeller University, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 for his work on the structure and mechanism of ion channels. He is a visiting researcher at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
roderick mackinnon • brookhaven national laboratory • hhmi investigator • biophysist • ion channel
Serotonin and Weight Loss
Author of The Serotonin Power Diet explains how serotinin affects the brain to curb hunger, improve your mood and help you lose weight.
serotonin power diet • brain chemical • weight loss • weight gain • overweight
Author of The Serotonin Power Diet explains how serotinin affects the brain to curb hunger, improve your mood and help you lose weight.
serotonin power diet • brain chemical • weight loss • weight gain • overweight
Canadian Nobel Winners
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
How Cranberry Juice Helps Prevent Bladder Infections
Cranberry juice tannins not acid from the juice prevents bladder infections.
urinary tract infections • cranberry juice • bladder infections • tannin • e. coli
Cranberry juice tannins not acid from the juice prevents bladder infections.
urinary tract infections • cranberry juice • bladder infections • tannin • e. coli
The Incomparable Fannie Farmer
A Hall of Famer in the ranks of “Domestic Scientists” is none other than the incomparable Fannie Farmer. She set the precedent for providing accurate measurements and amounts so the results for cooks and bakers were consistent instead of unpredictable ones.
fannie farmer • fannie farmer cookbook • cooking • cakes • baking
A Hall of Famer in the ranks of “Domestic Scientists” is none other than the incomparable Fannie Farmer. She set the precedent for providing accurate measurements and amounts so the results for cooks and bakers were consistent instead of unpredictable ones.
fannie farmer • fannie farmer cookbook • cooking • cakes • baking
21 Movie Review
21 is a lifeless adaptation of the acclaimed true life novel "Bringing Down the House", which recounts the adventures of a group of MIT students who took on Las Vegas.
21. jim sturgess • blackjack • las vegas • sin city • kevin spacey
21 is a lifeless adaptation of the acclaimed true life novel "Bringing Down the House", which recounts the adventures of a group of MIT students who took on Las Vegas.
21. jim sturgess • blackjack • las vegas • sin city • kevin spacey
AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS-Part 2
List of some 19th century and early 20th century African American inventors. Many of their inventions are earlier versions of products in use today.
african americans inventors
List of some 19th century and early 20th century African American inventors. Many of their inventions are earlier versions of products in use today.
african americans inventors
Asthma Ougrown by Boys
Asthma study has found that while boys are more likely to wheeze in early childhood, they were also more likely to shed these symptoms when they become adolescents.
asthma • asthma and boys • asthma and girls • asthma study • asthma definition
Asthma study has found that while boys are more likely to wheeze in early childhood, they were also more likely to shed these symptoms when they become adolescents.
asthma • asthma and boys • asthma and girls • asthma study • asthma definition
Bernie Madoff, Consummate Traitor on Wall Street
Ex-chairman of the NASDAQ, Bernie Madoff, will face a gauntlet of photographers and attorneys soon. His day in court is approaching and a plea deal may be in the works.
bernie madoff • ponzi scheme • wall street • investor fraud • schemes
Ex-chairman of the NASDAQ, Bernie Madoff, will face a gauntlet of photographers and attorneys soon. His day in court is approaching and a plea deal may be in the works.
bernie madoff • ponzi scheme • wall street • investor fraud • schemes
Christmas Tree for Boston
Too often, acts of kindness and charity are forgotten, but the people of Halifax, Nova Scotia remember.
christmas tree for boston • symbol of halifax gratitude • the boston christmas tree • halifax explosion • curse of the narrows
Too often, acts of kindness and charity are forgotten, but the people of Halifax, Nova Scotia remember.
christmas tree for boston • symbol of halifax gratitude • the boston christmas tree • halifax explosion • curse of the narrows
Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money
E-prescriptions can save patients lots of money, but the idea has not caught on in the medical field and doctors have been reluctant to use the system.
e-prescriptions • saving money with generic prescriptions • dr. michael a. fischer • generics vs name brands • electronic medication records
E-prescriptions can save patients lots of money, but the idea has not caught on in the medical field and doctors have been reluctant to use the system.
e-prescriptions • saving money with generic prescriptions • dr. michael a. fischer • generics vs name brands • electronic medication records
Genital Herpes Protection
RNA technology was used to silence herpes and host genes to protect for a week in mice.
vaginal microbiocide • genital herpes protection • herpes simplex virus-2 • hsv intravaginal microbiocide • sirna
RNA technology was used to silence herpes and host genes to protect for a week in mice.
vaginal microbiocide • genital herpes protection • herpes simplex virus-2 • hsv intravaginal microbiocide • sirna
Helping Teens Manage Money
Your teen just started making his or her own money. How can you as a parent of a teenager help him learn to save some of it?
teen money management • teenagers and money • teen spending • teen savings • teen bank account
Your teen just started making his or her own money. How can you as a parent of a teenager help him learn to save some of it?
teen money management • teenagers and money • teen spending • teen savings • teen bank account
Hollywood Continues Disturbing Casting Trend
Not unlike the early days of move making when segregation was the rule of the day, some experts argue that despite advances minorities are still only given certain roles.
the princess and the frog • disney films • animated princess movies • disney princess movies • animated disney princess movies
Not unlike the early days of move making when segregation was the rule of the day, some experts argue that despite advances minorities are still only given certain roles.
the princess and the frog • disney films • animated princess movies • disney princess movies • animated disney princess movies
Meditation Increases Brain Size
Regular meditation increases the thickness of those sections of the cortex connected with cognition, emotional processing and well-being.
sara lazar meditation research • research on buddhist insight meditation • effects of meditation • brain research on meditation • meditation increases brain size
Regular meditation increases the thickness of those sections of the cortex connected with cognition, emotional processing and well-being.
sara lazar meditation research • research on buddhist insight meditation • effects of meditation • brain research on meditation • meditation increases brain size
New Drug for Insomnia After Sleep-Time Shift
A recent study shows that Tasimelteon, an agonist of melatonin, can be highly effective for treating symptoms of sleep disorders due to jet-lag or shift-work
insomnia and drugs • insomnia time shift • insomnia work shift • circadian rhythm • circadian cycle
A recent study shows that Tasimelteon, an agonist of melatonin, can be highly effective for treating symptoms of sleep disorders due to jet-lag or shift-work
insomnia and drugs • insomnia time shift • insomnia work shift • circadian rhythm • circadian cycle
Oliver Wendell Holmes’ “Old Ironsides”
A poem that saved a ship.
oliver wendell holems • uss constitution • poem • comic verse • writer
A poem that saved a ship.
oliver wendell holems • uss constitution • poem • comic verse • writer
Resveratrol Aids Weight Loss
Already well-known for its heart benefits and cancer-fighting properties, resveratrol may also help those with weight related problems.
resveratrol • weight-loss • antioxidant • anti-aging • anti-inflammatory
Already well-known for its heart benefits and cancer-fighting properties, resveratrol may also help those with weight related problems.
resveratrol • weight-loss • antioxidant • anti-aging • anti-inflammatory
The Health Benefits of Papaya
Full of vitamins and minerals, papaya has anti-cancer and anti-tumour properties. It also contains phytochemicals that reduce risk of lung cancer, cataracts and arthritis
health benefits of papaya • anti-tumour • anti-cancer • anti-inflammatory • vitamin c
Full of vitamins and minerals, papaya has anti-cancer and anti-tumour properties. It also contains phytochemicals that reduce risk of lung cancer, cataracts and arthritis
health benefits of papaya • anti-tumour • anti-cancer • anti-inflammatory • vitamin c
The Milk-Cancer Link
You are what you eat and what you eat directly affects your health. This article explores the link between milk consumption and breast cancer among women.
milk • vegetarian • vegan • breast cancer • cancer
You are what you eat and what you eat directly affects your health. This article explores the link between milk consumption and breast cancer among women.
milk • vegetarian • vegan • breast cancer • cancer
A Review of Psychedelic Research
Clinical trials are underway to gain an understanding into the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes such as migraines, PTSD, and addiction interruption.
multidisciplinary association for psychedelic stud • benefits of psychedelics • addiction research • entheogens as medicine • hallucinogenic compounds
Clinical trials are underway to gain an understanding into the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes such as migraines, PTSD, and addiction interruption.
multidisciplinary association for psychedelic stud • benefits of psychedelics • addiction research • entheogens as medicine • hallucinogenic compounds
Amazing Vitamin D Can Keep You Healthy
Many experts believe there is a vitamin D deficiency in the United States.
vitamin d and your health • amazing vitamin d • vitamin d prevents diseases • the sunshine vitamin • vitamin d is a wonder supplement
Many experts believe there is a vitamin D deficiency in the United States.
vitamin d and your health • amazing vitamin d • vitamin d prevents diseases • the sunshine vitamin • vitamin d is a wonder supplement
Autoimmune Eye Diseases
Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.
autoimmune eye disease • thyroid eye disease • corneal abrasions • type 1 diabetes • myasthenia gravis
Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.
autoimmune eye disease • thyroid eye disease • corneal abrasions • type 1 diabetes • myasthenia gravis
Brazil Nuts and Prostate Health
Brazil nuts contain high amounts of selenium, which makes them an excellent choice to safeguard prostate health.
brazil nuts • brazil nuts selenium • organic brazil nuts • brazil nuts selenium and prostate cancer • selenium in brazil nuts
Brazil nuts contain high amounts of selenium, which makes them an excellent choice to safeguard prostate health.
brazil nuts • brazil nuts selenium • organic brazil nuts • brazil nuts selenium and prostate cancer • selenium in brazil nuts
Bullying Linked To ADHD
Is there a relationship between bullying and an ADHD diagnosis? A recent study shows that ADHD children are more likely to be involved in bullying. How much more likely?
bullying and adhd • 2008 stockholm study on bullying • adhd increases chances of being bullied • adhd kids tend to bully • aggressive behaviors linked to adhd
Is there a relationship between bullying and an ADHD diagnosis? A recent study shows that ADHD children are more likely to be involved in bullying. How much more likely?
bullying and adhd • 2008 stockholm study on bullying • adhd increases chances of being bullied • adhd kids tend to bully • aggressive behaviors linked to adhd
Can Faith Heal?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests there is more to healing than pills and scalpels. Religious faith, prayer and meditation are as important for good health.
religion effect on health • mind-body medicine • meditation • survival after heart surgery • alternative therapy
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests there is more to healing than pills and scalpels. Religious faith, prayer and meditation are as important for good health.
religion effect on health • mind-body medicine • meditation • survival after heart surgery • alternative therapy
Costochondritis and Breast Pain
Discussion of how costochondritis, inflammation of the rib cage, can cause breast pain
costochondritis • breast pain • mastalgia
Discussion of how costochondritis, inflammation of the rib cage, can cause breast pain
costochondritis • breast pain • mastalgia
Endometrial Biopsy
The endometrial biopsy is a test to determine the health of the uterine lining and its ability to support a pregnancy in patients who suffer from recurrent loss.
endometrial biopsy • luteal phase defect • recurrent miscarriage • testing • treatment
The endometrial biopsy is a test to determine the health of the uterine lining and its ability to support a pregnancy in patients who suffer from recurrent loss.
endometrial biopsy • luteal phase defect • recurrent miscarriage • testing • treatment
Fibromyalgia: Meds are Not Enough
For sufferers of fibromyalgia, the condition is confusing and painful, and medication does little to help. Now exercise can help to provide relief and improved function.
fibromyalgia: meds are not enough • fibromyalgia causes chronic pain and tenderness • monday may 12 • was fibromyalgia awareness day • fibromyalgia
For sufferers of fibromyalgia, the condition is confusing and painful, and medication does little to help. Now exercise can help to provide relief and improved function.
fibromyalgia: meds are not enough • fibromyalgia causes chronic pain and tenderness • monday may 12 • was fibromyalgia awareness day • fibromyalgia
Gov.Bobby Jindal is GOP Indian-American Whiz Kid
Some Republicans look upon America's first Indian-American governor as the GOP answer to Barrack Obama. Bobby Jindal is young and articulate, Christian and conservative
gov.bobby jindal gop indian american whiz kid • louisiana governor dodges rumors he is running pre • youngest governor • genuine genuis • oxford rhodes scholar
Some Republicans look upon America's first Indian-American governor as the GOP answer to Barrack Obama. Bobby Jindal is young and articulate, Christian and conservative
gov.bobby jindal gop indian american whiz kid • louisiana governor dodges rumors he is running pre • youngest governor • genuine genuis • oxford rhodes scholar
Language of Medicine
Here is a news article about a woman that decides to use conventional and alternative medicine to fight her breast cancer.
breast cancer • cancer • alternative therapy
Here is a news article about a woman that decides to use conventional and alternative medicine to fight her breast cancer.
breast cancer • cancer • alternative therapy
Latest Research on Alzheimer's Treatment
The latest research about Alzheimer's drugs Aricept, Reminyl, Exelon & Namenda; Ginkgo biloba; statins; B vitamin supplements; exercise and education yields mixed results
latest research on alzheimer's • alzheimer's disease treatment • alzheimer's drugs • gingko biloba and alzheimer's • statins and alzheimers
The latest research about Alzheimer's drugs Aricept, Reminyl, Exelon & Namenda; Ginkgo biloba; statins; B vitamin supplements; exercise and education yields mixed results
latest research on alzheimer's • alzheimer's disease treatment • alzheimer's drugs • gingko biloba and alzheimer's • statins and alzheimers
Living, Loathing, Loving Ourselves
For years women have seen themselves as either substandard, or have attempted to shrink and tuck their bodies in order to meet society's standards.
body image • self-perception • overweight children • body type • beauty standards
For years women have seen themselves as either substandard, or have attempted to shrink and tuck their bodies in order to meet society's standards.
body image • self-perception • overweight children • body type • beauty standards
Media Explosion
The current juvenile diabetes cure research media explosion.
research • islet cells • stem cells
The current juvenile diabetes cure research media explosion.
research • islet cells • stem cells
Natural Remedy for ADHD
Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.
natural remedy • adhd • exercise • brain • executive functions
Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.
natural remedy • adhd • exercise • brain • executive functions
New Encyclopedia Written by Health Professionals
Inspired by open source and social networking websites like Wikipedia, Facebook, and LinkedIn, Medpedia offers credible medical information for free.
free medical advice • online encyclopedia • wikipedia's credibility • health information • medpedia
Inspired by open source and social networking websites like Wikipedia, Facebook, and LinkedIn, Medpedia offers credible medical information for free.
free medical advice • online encyclopedia • wikipedia's credibility • health information • medpedia
Osteoporosis it's not just for elderly women
This article deals with osteoporosis and how to prevent and treat. It goes over a brief overview of the disease and gives some web sites to research osteoporosis.
osteoporosis • mens health • womens health • estrogen replacement • calcium
This article deals with osteoporosis and how to prevent and treat. It goes over a brief overview of the disease and gives some web sites to research osteoporosis.
osteoporosis • mens health • womens health • estrogen replacement • calcium
Potential New Treatment for Anthrax
Anthrax is one bacterium proposed by many for germ warfare. Researchers have found another way to treat this nasty disease that may make crazed government leaders and terrorists think twice.
anthrax • bacillus anthracis • protective factor • lethal factor • edema factor
Anthrax is one bacterium proposed by many for germ warfare. Researchers have found another way to treat this nasty disease that may make crazed government leaders and terrorists think twice.
anthrax • bacillus anthracis • protective factor • lethal factor • edema factor
Research on Alzheimer's Causes and Prevention
The latest research on Alzheimer's treatment and prevention sheds some light on possible causes of Alzheimer's, though there are still many unanswered questions.
research on alzheimer's • alzheimer's causes • alzheimer's prevention • alzheimer's disease • alzheimer's treatement
The latest research on Alzheimer's treatment and prevention sheds some light on possible causes of Alzheimer's, though there are still many unanswered questions.
research on alzheimer's • alzheimer's causes • alzheimer's prevention • alzheimer's disease • alzheimer's treatement
Running
New studies show that regular running delays the aging process by as many as 16 years.
running • the best anti-aging solution • heart • immune system • brain
New studies show that regular running delays the aging process by as many as 16 years.
running • the best anti-aging solution • heart • immune system • brain
Soon: a Dyslexia Test
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
Teen Brain Research in Education
Studies continue to demonstrate that the teen brain is not fully developed until the mid-twenties, prompting educators to assess new ways to teach HS adolescents.
teen brain development and education • understanding teenage reasoning • teen brain research • immature teen brain development • brain compatible learning
Studies continue to demonstrate that the teen brain is not fully developed until the mid-twenties, prompting educators to assess new ways to teach HS adolescents.
teen brain development and education • understanding teenage reasoning • teen brain research • immature teen brain development • brain compatible learning
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation affects your immune system, self esteem, and memory. Insomnia can even cause weight gain. Here, get help on curing insomnia.
effects of sleep deprivation • how to cure insomnia • lack of sleep • if you can't fall asleep fast • getting good sleep
Sleep deprivation affects your immune system, self esteem, and memory. Insomnia can even cause weight gain. Here, get help on curing insomnia.
effects of sleep deprivation • how to cure insomnia • lack of sleep • if you can't fall asleep fast • getting good sleep
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