Archive for April, 2010

Tasty Health News: Bring on The Jalapenos!

Tasty Health News: Bring on The Jalapenos!

1 / April 28, 2010 4:54 pm

Eating spicy foods can help burn calories? That’s what a new study claims.  According to researchers at UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, capsaicin — a compound found in a variety of hot peppers — sends a message to the brain after ingesting [...]

New Study Links Chocolate and Depression?

New Study Links Chocolate and Depression?

0 / April 26, 2010 5:40 pm

A new study links chocolate and depression! Researchers said today that overindulging in chocolate could be a marker for depression and that people who eat more chocolate are more likely to be depressed! The Los Angeles Times reports that researchers [...]

Are You Addicted to Tanning Beds?

Are You Addicted to Tanning Beds?

3 / April 20, 2010 12:13 pm

A new study suggests that almost 40% of indoor tanning fans are actually addicts — addicted to using tanning beds despite the health risks. Relating the addiction to smokers and alcoholics, tanners have traits “similar to other addictive behaviors,” says [...]

FDA Seeking Legal Limits on Salt in Foods

FDA Seeking Legal Limits on Salt in Foods

28 / April 20, 2010 10:35 am

The FDA is taking a significant step in restricting the amounts of sodium in processed foods by setting legal limits to how much salt is allowed in products. Currently, there are no restrictions on sodium content in foods, but by [...]

Another Reason Not To Skip Breakfast

Another Reason Not To Skip Breakfast

0 / April 17, 2010 9:32 pm

It’s well known that skipping breakfast is a bad idea, but here’s another reason to make sure you get in that morning meal: studies show that people who eat breakfast, kick start their metabolism and weigh less than those who don’t.

Fit Tips: Amazing Arms

Fit Tips: Amazing Arms

0 / April 16, 2010 12:41 pm

Spring is here and in just a few short weeks, Summer will roll in — and that means tank tops and bathing suits! Which also means your arms will be on display — so why not get your arms toned [...]

Women Really Are Blinded by Jealousy

Women Really Are Blinded by Jealousy

0 / April 15, 2010 2:05 pm

Here’s a study that seems to be a good use of research time and dollars (not really, but at least it’s interesting): researchers have found that women really are blinded by jealousy. Psychologists at the University of Delaware brought heterosexual [...]

Would You Take Viagra for Women?

Would You Take Viagra for Women?

0 / April 14, 2010 1:32 pm

British researchers are claiming a breakthrough that could help women with FSAD (female sexual arousal disorder). A new drug, which has so far been tested on rabbits, works by increasing blood flow to our lady parts to “enhance and extend” [...]