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Beer Linked To Stronger Bones

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: February 8, 2010

A pint of beer may set you up for a healthy life according to a report. Another study has linked it to stronger bones.

Beer is a significant source  of silicone and silicone is an ingredient  that improves bone density.

The best beers are lagers and pale malted ales,  the reports says.  Stout and bitters have lower levels of silicone because they are made of roasted barley.

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Videos For Stop TB Campaigns

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: January 15, 2010

 Video Library for Stop TB- World Tb Day March 24

The Human Face Of  TB

http://www.stoptb.org/events/partners_forum/2004/assets/flash/default.htmlhttp://www.stoptb.org/events/partners_forum/2004/assets/flash/default.html

The Global Plan to Stop TB  Video

http://www.stoptb.org/globalplan/GP2flashdetect.html

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Kill Or Cure

http://www.stoptb.org/resource_center/killorcure.asp

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International Association for Suicide Prevention – Home – IASP

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: July 20, 2009

Suicide Prevention in a Multicultural City

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: September 10, 2009

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day

The theme is “Suicide Prevention in Different Cultures

The country is Canada

The place is a  large metropolitan city known as Toronto.  It is a bustling multicultural city and  one of its main attractions is its cultural diversity.  There is a large immigrant population in this city; there are socioeconomic factors and cultural influences too.

Resources that are available for suicide prevention are for all with suicidal behaviour. It is therefore one system for all.

Resources available are:

  • Health care providers
  • Health care professionals
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Assessments
  • Hospitalization
  • Medication
  • Follow up after discharge
  • Crisis centers

Take a look at one health care provider’s suicide prevention initiatives.

This is a large psychiatric inpatient facility of 600 beds and part of the health care system in Ontario. It is also one of the largest mental health facility in the country and is  actively  involved in research.

The health system is in no way a limited resources system, most resources including all hospitalizations,  treatment and medications are funded by the different levels of governments.  There is no out of pocket money to the patients.

All suicidal behaviour and suicidal ideations are taken very seriously in this system.

At this facility psychiatric patients with suicidal  behaviour are hospitalized unitil they are no longer at risk of suicide;  this may be from a few days to weeks.

During hospitalization:

  • They are supervised 24 hours a day and behaviour is monitored closely.
  •  Medication is reviewed and monitored and any necessary changes are made. 
  •  They have access to a multi-disciplinary team

A team  includes phychiatrists, clinicians, researchers, mental health nurses, physicians and social workers. The  patient with suicidal behaviour would therefore be assigned a team of these professionals. On discharge they have financial and housing support.

More efforts may be needed to address the cultural aspects of suicide prevention.

 Based on research findings  reported earlier this year, this health system would do well to:

  1. Focus their prevention efforts to the first 12 week period following  hospitalization of their patients.
  2. Closer monitoring in the first 12 weeks following antidepressants starts.
  3. They may also do well to address the cultural issues specific to each patient.

Programs and initiatives can be tailored to meet the needs of specific cultural migrant groups. This may require involvement or leadership from cultural leaders and  communities. Not just a one program for all.

 The facility is The Center For Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

The Weather Can Make People Sick

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: January 17, 2010

 If you feel sick in some weathers, you are not alone and it is real.  People do get sick due to certain weather conditions. 

From gloomy skies to heatwaves they can all make us sick. For those of us affected a  Metereologist may be the answer.

The cold- People with chronic health conditions get worse; twenty five thousand more die in the winter months due to the effects of the cold.

Gloomy skies- This can be a depressing season for many. Some people become mentally ill.  Seasonal affected disorder is associated with this weather. Light therapy and cognitive therapy are used in some cases

Sunshine, Air Pollution-Skin cancer  and  sunburns are common, protecting the skin from ultra violet rays is important.   Some may suffer from hay fever as the pollen count rises.  Respiratory problems are common or made worse due to air pollutants

Summer, heatwaves, climate change can all affect human health. 

Here is a British report on how the MET office is helping those affected by the weather Read More

How Much Should I Weigh? Most Asked Question in 2009

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: December 31, 2009

The health and fitness category held the most asked question in 2009. With  health risk factors placing lives and health at risk, it is not surprising.

Overweight and obesity are health risk factors for many diseases including the killer ones: heart disease and cancers.  More people asking, “How much should I weigh?”  could be evidence  that more are willing to stay healthy.

Other categories on top are:

 Finance- “How do I get out of debt fast?”

 Technology- “How do I make a website?”

Santa Claus Is Being Asked To Change His Image

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: December 19, 2009

Santa is being asked to go for the carrot sticks and not the cookies.
For far too long he has been an obese, but cheerful and jolly soul; however,  his image is not good for those who are struggling to maintain a health weight.
Experts and health conscious people are asking for him to “Ditch the sleigh and start walking or biking to loose the jelly belly.”
Santa’s activities have also been criticised because of the the H1N1 outbreak.

Let us support a  healthy Santa Claus!

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Beer And Coffee May Prevent Prostate cancer

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: December 14, 2009

Researchers have reported on two controversial drinks: that they both prevent prostate cancer. They are coffee and beer.

 They reported on two seperate studies.

1- They studied 50,000 men over a 20 year period.  They found that men who consume coffee had a 60% lower risk of developing agresssive prostate cancer.

2- Reasearchers also found that a  compound found in beer called Xanthohumol blocks the pathway that can lead to prostate cancer.

The reports are significant on two counts.  Firstly,  it is good news for coffee and beer drinkers who are taking care of their prostates. Secondly because the two drinks have been also  been associated with other diseases.

 Read more about this Report

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Climate Change Summit In Copenhagen

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: December 12, 2009

 How is the world going to be saved?  This is a question that has been asked at the climate change summit in Copenhagen.

Experts have spoken out and  their opinions vary.

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Santa Is Making Changes To His Visits This Year

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: November 25, 2009

Santas this year may be making changes to their routine visits to protect themselves and others from the H1N1 virus.

Overweight  persons have been linked to severe attacks of the swine flu, since Santa Claus is usually overweight or obese it poses added health risks.

Associations for Santas are taking actions. One in particular was a seminar recently  in Philedelphia on swine flu.

Some suggestions are:

  • Keeing sick kids away
  • Placing hand sanitizer stations around malls
  • Santas washing their suits more often ( every day)
  • Santas to get all the flu shots including the H1N1 vaccine.
  • Santas using hand sanitizers and setting an example to kids.

There was a case mentioned in which a kid too sick to be at school was seen fit to be with Santa.

This year sick children will be found unfit to sit with  Santa or shake his hand.

A Task Force Ruling On Mammograms

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: November 21, 2009

A new ruling on mammograms and at what age women should start this screening sparked a debate.

According to this ruling the benefits are less and harms are greater when screenings start in 40’s and that at 50 is a safer age to begin.

 It is a complete reversal of what women have been advised for many years

Experts disagree and some groups say they will stick to the earlier screening. 

 They expect confusion over the screening ruling.

Some women may continue as they have been without any change one way or the other.  It should be clear or many will fail in their efforts to fight breast cancer. ( Author)

Read the report here

How Could The H1N1 Virus Affect COPD Patients?

Posted by: healthyoupromo on: November 18, 2009

How Could the H1N1 Influenza Virus Affect Me?”
An Interview with Leaders from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Program

Here are the questions and answers:

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