Blog Profile / Healthland
| URL : | http://healthland.time.com/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Filed Under: | Health | |
| Posts on Regator: | 5430 | |
| Posts / Week: | 27.9 | |
| Archived Since: | August 28, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Early Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk of Hyperactivity in Children
Breathing in pollutants released into the air isn’t healthy for developing lungs, but a new study says it’s harmful for developing brains too. Kids exposed to higher levels of traffic-related air pollution in childhood scored higher on measures of hyperactivity at age 7, according to a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. Show More Summary
First Genetic Markers That Predict Postpartum Depression
Researchers say that a blood test may soon identify which pregnant women are at highest risk of developing postpartum depression, so they can seek treatment that could control their symptoms. Up to 20% of new mothers may experience feelings...Show More Summary
Marijuana: The Next Diabetes Drug?
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar. Although marijuana has a well-deserved...Show More Summary
Labs Fail to Detect Cases of Bacterial Food Contamination
Foodborne illnesses are a continuing problem in the U.S., but labs that are supposed to detect the presence of pathogens aren’t up to snuff, according to a new report. The analysis, presented at the 113th General Meeting of the American...Show More Summary
Mediterranean Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet In Keeping Aging Brains Sharp
Thank the olive oil or the nuts, but something about the Mediterranean diet could help older brains to act young again. There’s plenty of evidence that the Mediterranean diet can contribute to a lower risk of heart attacks, stroke, childhood asthma and even cancer. Show More Summary
10,000 Hours May Not Make a Master After All
There are many roads to greatness, but logging 10,000 of practice to help you perfect a skill may not be sufficient. Based on research suggesting that practice is the essence of genius, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell popularized...Show More Summary
Live-chat: Belinda Luscombe on the End of Alimony
In this week’s issue, TIME’s Belinda Luscombe looks at the wave of alimony reform sweeping across the U.S. and the surprising people who are helping to effect that change: women. Today, from 12:30 PM [ET], Luscombe will be taking over our Facebook page to discuss divorce’s changing future. Show More Summary
Not Overweight? You’re Not Welcome at this Gym
If you live in Chicago or Dallas and have a few pounds to lose, you might spot Downsize Fitness and think you’ll give this new gym a try. Forget it. This is a club that won’t take you as a member—unless you have at least fifty pounds to lose. Show More Summary
ADHD May Prime Boys for Obesity
ADHD has been linked to struggles with drugs and alcohol, less schooling and more arrests, but the latest study shows it may also contribute to problems with weight as well. In the study published in Pediatrics, researchers connected...Show More Summary
Excerpt: Author Temple Grandin Reports On ‘The Autistic Brain’
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, eloquently described life from the perspective of someone living with autism in her memoir, Thinking in Pictures, which served as the basis for an Emmy-winning HBO movie. Show More Summary
Viewpoint: My Case Shows What’s Right — and Wrong — With Psychiatric Diagnoses
Over the course of my life, I have been given no fewer than five different diagnoses for mental illnesses, under the diagnostic system laid out in psychiatry’s “bible,” the DSM. But it was a sixth diagnosis— one that ironically will...Show More Summary
Don’t Drink the Pool Water! It Contains a Surprising Amount of…Human Waste
Chlorine is supposed to take care of most of the microbes floating around in pools, but human waste, it seems, is stubbornly resistant to being sanitized. That’s the conclusion of a group of researchers from the Centers for DiseaseShow More Summary
We Tried This: The First Underwater Spinning Class In The U.S.
If you’re looking to revamp your workout, just add water. Trust us, your body will feel the difference. In Europe, “aqua spinning” is already making a splash, and the trend is coming stateside, with the first underwater spinning studio that recently opened in New York City. Show More Summary
Skin Cancer Tied To A Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
There’s no positive side to developing skin cancer, but the latest research ties certain forms of the disease to a reduced risk of dementia. Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York found that people who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Show More Summary
Q&A: Temple Grandin on the Autistic Brain
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, was one of the first autistic people to chronicle her life with the condition— and is now a bestselling author and well known for her innovative designs for handling livestock. Show More Summary
The Dangers Lurking in Male Sexual Supplements
“Rock Hard” and similar so-called “natural” supplements for men often contain potentially dangerous drugs — some of which have never been tested on animals, let alone humans. In an editorial published in JAMA Internal Medicine, Pieter...Show More Summary
Combining Bone-Building Drugs Key to Making Bones Stronger
Two drugs used to treat osteoporosis may be better than either alone in maintaining bone density. Dr. Benjamin Leder and his colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital found that combining teriparatide (Forteo) and denosumab (Prolia)...Show More Summary
Looking Good on Facebook: Social Media Leads to Spikes in Plastic Surgery Requests
Social media is all about seeing and being seen, so it’s not surprising that the ubiquity and frequency of posts are fueling our vanity. All the constant attention to social media can make us feel connected, but at the same time might fuel some nor-so-pretty pretty emotions as well. Show More Summary
The Angelina Effect: TIME’s New Cover Image Revealed
Angelina Jolie has never lacked for influence. When she adopted a baby from Ethiopia, inquiries at U.S. adoption agencies about other Ethiopian orphans doubled. When she named other children Vivienne or Maddox, those names shot up the popularity charts for American newborns. Show More Summary
Scientists Report First Success in Human Cloning Process
It’s been 17 years since Dolly the sheep was cloned from a mammary cell. And now scientists applied the same technique to make the first embryonic stem cell lines from human skin cells. Ever since Ian Wilmut, an unassuming embryologist...Show More Summary