Beauty is going high-tech!
Whether your problem is thinning hair or acne, there are a few hot, new products on that claim to take away everything from wrinkles to too much hair. The products use some of the same technologies that a dermatologist may have used on you -- lasers, LED lights, and infrared light -- and you can use them all in your own home.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Water Hype?
Drinking a lot of water is supposed to be healthy, but there is apparently little scientific support for the belief. A review of clinical studies has found no evidence that drinking eight glasses of water a day, the usual recommendation, is beneficial to a healthy person.
Numerous claims have been made about water — that it prevents headaches, removes dangerous “poisons,” improves the function of various organs and is associated with reduced risk for various diseases. But none of these is supported by scientific evidence. The authors were not even able to find a study leading to the “eight glasses a day” rule, whose origin remains unknown.
The researchers, in the June issue of The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, say some studies have found evidence that drinking extra water helps the kidneys clear sodium, and long-term sodium retention might increase the risk of hypertension, but no clinical significance for the phenomenon has been established. Water also helps clear urea, but urea is not a toxin.
There is “intriguing” evidence that water might help decrease appetite and control weight gain, write the authors, who say this might be worth more research.
“Under normal circumstances,” said Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a co-author and a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, “drinking extra water is unnecessary. I want to relieve people of the burden of schlepping water bottles around all day long.”
Numerous claims have been made about water — that it prevents headaches, removes dangerous “poisons,” improves the function of various organs and is associated with reduced risk for various diseases. But none of these is supported by scientific evidence. The authors were not even able to find a study leading to the “eight glasses a day” rule, whose origin remains unknown.
The researchers, in the June issue of The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, say some studies have found evidence that drinking extra water helps the kidneys clear sodium, and long-term sodium retention might increase the risk of hypertension, but no clinical significance for the phenomenon has been established. Water also helps clear urea, but urea is not a toxin.
There is “intriguing” evidence that water might help decrease appetite and control weight gain, write the authors, who say this might be worth more research.
“Under normal circumstances,” said Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a co-author and a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, “drinking extra water is unnecessary. I want to relieve people of the burden of schlepping water bottles around all day long.”
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Victoria Secret's Sued For Patent Infringement
A New York woman filed suit against Limited Brands Inc Monday alleging the parent company of Victoria's Secret stole her idea for its Very Sexy 100-way strapless convertible bra.
Katerina Plew sued in U.S. District Court in lower Manhattan, saying Victoria's Secret infringed her May 2004 patent and knew about the patent since at least April 2006.
"I came up with the idea when I was trying to find a bra to go with one of the two dresses that I could wear to my triplets' christening," said Plew, 38. "I went crazy looking for a bra where the straps wouldn't show and couldn't find anything."
Her triplets are now nine years old.
Plew, a single mother who works as a paralegal, said she researched her product visiting stores and looking through catalogues, and "that's when I came up with the idea."
She said she spent about $12,000 to patent the product and developed a prototype.
"When I realized how much it would cost to produce, I started contacting companies," she said.
Plew had an appointment to meet with a Victoria's Secret executive to whom she had mailed a copy of her patent, as well as a DVD with pictures of a model showing her bra, only to have the appointment abruptly canceled.
"A year later I walked into a Victoria's Secret and there was my bra up on the wall," she said.
The bra retails for between $50 and $56, according to the Victoria's Secret website. Plew is seeking unspecified damages.
Limited Brands said it does not comment on pending litigation.
Katerina Plew sued in U.S. District Court in lower Manhattan, saying Victoria's Secret infringed her May 2004 patent and knew about the patent since at least April 2006.
"I came up with the idea when I was trying to find a bra to go with one of the two dresses that I could wear to my triplets' christening," said Plew, 38. "I went crazy looking for a bra where the straps wouldn't show and couldn't find anything."
Her triplets are now nine years old.
Plew, a single mother who works as a paralegal, said she researched her product visiting stores and looking through catalogues, and "that's when I came up with the idea."
She said she spent about $12,000 to patent the product and developed a prototype.
"When I realized how much it would cost to produce, I started contacting companies," she said.
Plew had an appointment to meet with a Victoria's Secret executive to whom she had mailed a copy of her patent, as well as a DVD with pictures of a model showing her bra, only to have the appointment abruptly canceled.
"A year later I walked into a Victoria's Secret and there was my bra up on the wall," she said.
The bra retails for between $50 and $56, according to the Victoria's Secret website. Plew is seeking unspecified damages.
Limited Brands said it does not comment on pending litigation.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Hoodia Gordonii
HOODIA GORDONII
What is it? Extract from an African cactus-like plant. The San people of the Kalahari desert use it to cope with hunger on long hunting trips.
Any evidence? It contains a chemical, called P57, which suppresses appetite. It is thought to work by tricking the brain into thinking you are full, and, to date, no harmful side-effects have been found. A company called Phytopharm is developing P57 into a slimming product that will be available in a couple of years.
What is it? Extract from an African cactus-like plant. The San people of the Kalahari desert use it to cope with hunger on long hunting trips.
Any evidence? It contains a chemical, called P57, which suppresses appetite. It is thought to work by tricking the brain into thinking you are full, and, to date, no harmful side-effects have been found. A company called Phytopharm is developing P57 into a slimming product that will be available in a couple of years.
Coffee The Slenderizer
What is it? An apparently ordinary coffee containing a proprietary extract of green coffee called Svetol, which is supposed to alter the body's sugar-processing metabolism.
Any evidence? There is one published clinical trial of 50 overweight patients. Those taking 400mg of the extract a day lost on average 5.7 per cent of their body weight, while those on the placebo lost 2.8 per cent. However, this was a small study and Coffee Slender warrants further investigation.
Any evidence? There is one published clinical trial of 50 overweight patients. Those taking 400mg of the extract a day lost on average 5.7 per cent of their body weight, while those on the placebo lost 2.8 per cent. However, this was a small study and Coffee Slender warrants further investigation.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
When Lipstick Backfires
Wearing Dark Lipstick
Why It Backfires With age, lips lose their rosebud color. So the brown lipstick that looked dramatic in your 20s now may make your pout look washed out.
Makeup Move Enliven lips with soft, vibrant tones, such as berry, rose, or apricot. These brighter hues will add a splash of color and make lips look larger. Then dab gloss (clear or in a complementary shade) in the center of your lower lip to reflect light and create the illusion of fullness.
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Stay Young Without Plastic Surgery
Stay Young Without Plastic Surgery
1 Discard old, used beauty products
2 Don't Smoke
3 Handle Those Pimples
4 More Sleep Less Stress
5 Wear Sunscreen
6 Simplify Your Beauty
7 Wash Your Face
8 Rethink Product That Cost More Than $50
Sunday, April 6, 2008
The Benefits Of Water
Water Myths
Is bottled water better for you than tap? Or should you choose vitamin-enriched water over sparkling? Experts say, skip it all. None of these products are likely to make yoau any healthier. Below, we look at five major myths about the benefits of drinking water.
But first, how do you know if you're drinking enough water? Experts say there's an easy way to judge. If you're not thirsty, you're fluid intake is likely "just right."
Myth No. 1: Drink Eight Glasses Each Day
Scientists say there's no clear health benefit to chugging or even sipping water all day. So where does the standard advice of drinking eight glasses each day come from? "Nobody really knows," says Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a kidney expert at the University of Pennsylvania.
Myth No. 2: Drinking Lots of Water Helps Clear Out Toxins
The kidneys filter toxins from our bloodstreams. Then the toxins clear through the urine. The question is, does drinking extra water each day improve the function of the kidneys?
"No," says Goldfarb. "In fact, drinking large amounts of water surprisingly tends to reduce the kidney's ability to function as a filter. It's a subtle decline, but definite."
Myth No. 3: Lots of Water Equals Healthier Skin
The body is already 60 percent water. So, if you take a 200-pound man, he's 120 pounds of water.
Adding a few extra glasses of water each day has limited effect. "It's such a tiny part of what's in the body," says Goldfarb. "It's very unlikely that one's getting any benefit." His full editorial is published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
One study published in 2007 on the cosmetic benefit of drinking water suggests that 500 ml of water increases capillary blood flow in the skin. "But it's unclear whether these changes are clinically significant," says Goldfarb.
Myth No. 4: Drinking Extra Water Leads to Weight Loss
A more accurate statement may be: Drinking water is a helpful tool for dieters.
"Water is a great strategy for dieters because it has no calories," says Madeline Fernstrom of the University of Pittsburgh. "So you can keep your mouth busy without food and get the sense of satisfaction."
But water is not magical, she adds. Other zero-calorie options such as diet sodas are fine, too.
Myth No. 5: It's Easy to Get Dehydrated During a Workout
Dehydration sets in when a person has lost 2 percent of his or her body weight. So for a 200-pound man, this means losing 4 pounds of water.
Marathon runners, bikers and hikers all need to recognize the signs of dehydration. "It is also obvious that individuals in hot, dry climates have increased need for water," says Goldfarb.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that athletes drink 16 ounces of fluids a couple of hours before starting sports practice.
But for a stroll in the park, no water bottle is necessary. Goldfarb's advice: Just drink when you're thirsty.
Is bottled water better for you than tap? Or should you choose vitamin-enriched water over sparkling? Experts say, skip it all. None of these products are likely to make yoau any healthier. Below, we look at five major myths about the benefits of drinking water.
But first, how do you know if you're drinking enough water? Experts say there's an easy way to judge. If you're not thirsty, you're fluid intake is likely "just right."
Myth No. 1: Drink Eight Glasses Each Day
Scientists say there's no clear health benefit to chugging or even sipping water all day. So where does the standard advice of drinking eight glasses each day come from? "Nobody really knows," says Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a kidney expert at the University of Pennsylvania.
Myth No. 2: Drinking Lots of Water Helps Clear Out Toxins
The kidneys filter toxins from our bloodstreams. Then the toxins clear through the urine. The question is, does drinking extra water each day improve the function of the kidneys?
"No," says Goldfarb. "In fact, drinking large amounts of water surprisingly tends to reduce the kidney's ability to function as a filter. It's a subtle decline, but definite."
Myth No. 3: Lots of Water Equals Healthier Skin
The body is already 60 percent water. So, if you take a 200-pound man, he's 120 pounds of water.
Adding a few extra glasses of water each day has limited effect. "It's such a tiny part of what's in the body," says Goldfarb. "It's very unlikely that one's getting any benefit." His full editorial is published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
One study published in 2007 on the cosmetic benefit of drinking water suggests that 500 ml of water increases capillary blood flow in the skin. "But it's unclear whether these changes are clinically significant," says Goldfarb.
Myth No. 4: Drinking Extra Water Leads to Weight Loss
A more accurate statement may be: Drinking water is a helpful tool for dieters.
"Water is a great strategy for dieters because it has no calories," says Madeline Fernstrom of the University of Pittsburgh. "So you can keep your mouth busy without food and get the sense of satisfaction."
But water is not magical, she adds. Other zero-calorie options such as diet sodas are fine, too.
Myth No. 5: It's Easy to Get Dehydrated During a Workout
Dehydration sets in when a person has lost 2 percent of his or her body weight. So for a 200-pound man, this means losing 4 pounds of water.
Marathon runners, bikers and hikers all need to recognize the signs of dehydration. "It is also obvious that individuals in hot, dry climates have increased need for water," says Goldfarb.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that athletes drink 16 ounces of fluids a couple of hours before starting sports practice.
But for a stroll in the park, no water bottle is necessary. Goldfarb's advice: Just drink when you're thirsty.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Fit List
1. Learn your family health history
2. Make fitness fun
3. Get at least 30-minutes of exercise daily
4. Drink water
5. Be a role model for children
6. Take the stairs
7. Be consistent
8. Do the math
9. Eat a healthy breakfast
10. Involve the whole family
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Botox The Cure All
Botulinum toxin ("botox") is a very powerful and often fatal poison produced by a rare type of food poisoning bacteria. The toxin blocks the activity of 'cholinergic' nerves which control muscles and glands, causing glands to stop secretion and muscles to become paralysed. But in tiny doses and applied to specific structures, "botox" has many medical uses. Lim and Seet's paper describes the early medical use of botulinum toxin in treating eye-squint, then its wider role in treating pain, excess glandular secretion and muscle spasm disorders, and its best-known use as a wrinkle remover in cosmetic surgery.
The authors go on to suggest a wide range of possible uses for "botox" such as calming restless legs, improving breathing in asthma, reducing sweating, and performing a 'chemical liposuction' by removing excessive fat. In theory, botulinum toxin might be used to treat a broad range of pain syndromes, and to reduce activity for all types of glands and muscles that receive their nerve supply from the cholinergic system.
This judge for this year's prize was the internationally famous neuroscientist VS Ramachandran of the University of California at San Diego, USA. Professor Ramachandran described the paper as: "A scholarly overview containing many suggestions for potentially valuable new directions of research"
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The authors go on to suggest a wide range of possible uses for "botox" such as calming restless legs, improving breathing in asthma, reducing sweating, and performing a 'chemical liposuction' by removing excessive fat. In theory, botulinum toxin might be used to treat a broad range of pain syndromes, and to reduce activity for all types of glands and muscles that receive their nerve supply from the cholinergic system.
This judge for this year's prize was the internationally famous neuroscientist VS Ramachandran of the University of California at San Diego, USA. Professor Ramachandran described the paper as: "A scholarly overview containing many suggestions for potentially valuable new directions of research"
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Brainey Beauty
They come from a site about a new neurofeedback system developed by Bill Scott, who has been a leader in the field for many years.
I can't get into all of his pages, but he seems to have developed a system that can take the EEG waves produced by an individual's brain and to create a visual image of the activity.
What makes these images so exciting is that they are fractal -- yet more evidence that the brain is a complex, nonlinear system, as I've been preaching at you for some time
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Boost Breast s With Botox
Boost Breasts With Botox
For years, Botox has lifted frown lineson many women. It was the top nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for women in 2006, according to the American Society FOR Asethetic Plastic Surgery. Now, doctors in Europe and Canada are finding it may give saggy breasts a boost, too. Botox won't change your size or shape, but it can temporarily papalyze the pectoral muscles, lifting the breast tissue. Since Botox is temporary, and the muscle is large, it can only work on smaller breasts, explains Nodar Janas, MD, founder of Meso Boutique, a center for nonsurgical cosmetic treatment in Great Neck, New yourk. Whether this procedure migrates to practices in the States still remains to be seen.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
Best Rules Anti-aging Medicine
1. The three basic rules of anti-aging
The three basic rules of anti-aging medicine are:
Don’t get sick
Don’t get old
Don’t die
The longer you live, the better your chances are for living even longer. “Bridge the gap to Immortality” by taking good care of your physical and mental self, you will be around to avail yourself of the latest biotechnological advancements to further optimize your life and achieve that triple-digit lifespan.
The three basic rules of anti-aging medicine are:
Don’t get sick
Don’t get old
Don’t die
The longer you live, the better your chances are for living even longer. “Bridge the gap to Immortality” by taking good care of your physical and mental self, you will be around to avail yourself of the latest biotechnological advancements to further optimize your life and achieve that triple-digit lifespan.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Drup Reversed Effects Of Sleep Deprivation
In what sounds like a dream for millions of tired coffee drinkers, Darpa-funded scientists might have found a drug that will eliminate sleepiness.
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Sleep Gadgets for a Silent Night
A nasal spray containing a naturally occurring brain hormone called orexin A reversed the effects of sleep deprivation in monkeys, allowing them to perform like well-rested.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Mood Altering Exercise
It's about that time of year when the sight of wool makes your skin crawl — literally.
We've been insulated by layers of clothing (and the occasional comfort food) and it's finally time to peel it all away. With spring in sight the longer days and better weather mean a renewed energy to commit to your exercise routine. Your mood may just depend on it!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Skin Turns To Art
A blush, at once ephemeral and timeless, is what led Ariana Page Russell to start photographing her skin. Her skin disorder, dermatographia, is what turned photographing her skin into an artistic obsession.
"People have said, you know, for me, skin turns into a canvas. I use my skin as a canvas," Russell said.
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Russell's Skin Art Photography
Dermatographia, which literally means "writing on the skin," is a disorder that produces hivelike welts on the skin when scratched. Russell, 29, always blushed easily while growing up, but it wasn't until her teens that she noticed she could draw designs and patterns on her skin.
Art Imitating Life
"I just thought there's something really powerful in that because I have no control over it. It just happens," Russell said. "And I wanted to kind of capture that feeling of vulnerability and just that kind of fleeting thing that happens in the blush."
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Skinny Songs
"Skinny jeans, skinny jeans, you're still hanging 'round
In the back of my closet and that's bringin' me down
this morning, I woke up, and made me a vow
skinny jeans, gonna get back, into you somehow."
It's a song that may never top the pop charts. And you probably won't find it at your local karaoke bar, either.
But some women say the track — just one of 10 offerings on a new CD titled "Skinny Songs" — has helped them stay on track to achieve their weight-loss goals.
Diet experts remain split on whether the songs would actually be helpful to women who hope to lose weight. And Heidi Roizen, the innovator of "Skinny Songs," says that the CD is non-scientific and is not based on any diet or psychological research that can attest to its efficacy.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Computer Programs That Read Minds
If you're paranoid, you might want to look the other way — according to a new study, someone hoping to peer into your thoughts may one day have an interesting tool to help them do just that.
Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have developed a computer program that can predict what a person is looking at by analyzing his or her brain activity.
In a letter published in the journal Nature, Jack L. Gallant and his colleagues report their computer program correctly identified which single picture out of 120 photos a person was looking at 72 to 92 percent of the time.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Fat Protein Discovered
The protein, called TRAP (tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase), "stimulates the formation of new fat cells and can thus precipitate the development of obesity," the Institute said in a statement.
The research was based on cell cultures and mice studies, and showed that patients with obesity have excessive levels of the protein.
"This protein is potentially useful in the treatment of conditions involving morbid cachexia (weight loss), such as cancer diseases," professor Goeran Andersson, who led the study, said.
"The discovery can also lead to new ways of treating obesity based on the inhibition of this protein's effect," he said.
The study lasted four years and followed 14 obese women, Andersson told AFP.
The results were published Wednesday in the US online journal Public Library of Science.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Nu Skin Galvanic Spa Bring It Home
With the stress of modern life, spa treatments have become more than just occasional pampering, they are a requisite for looking and feeling great. The Nu Skin Glavanic Spa System II brings the day spa home to you. Using cutting edge, patent-pending technology with the Galvanic Spa, no appointment is necessary to rejuvenate your complexion, revitalize your scalp, and refine your body.
For more than 50 years, spa professionals have used galvanic current in customized treatments to refresh and energize the skin. Through a gentle massaging action, this current helps focus cellular energy and enhance circulation.
Now you can get these same beneficial treatments in the convenience of your own home with the Nu Skin Galvanic Spa System II.
The Galvanic Difference
* This patent-pending, hand-held device uses self-adjusting, low level galvanic (electric) current to facilitate the transport of key ingredients into the skin for improved cleansing, hydration, circulation, and radiance.
* The gentle massaging action of each of the three attachment (face, body, scalp), combined with galvanic current, enhances circulation and draws vital nutrients to the outer layers of the skin.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Good Home Remedy For Wrinkles
*Good Home Remedy For Wrinkles
include gently massaging coconut oil on the affected area every night at bedtime at least for 15-30 minutes
* A paste of turmeric made with sugarcan juice is another good home remedy for wrinkles. It also slower down the aging process.
* Apply juice of green pineapples on the affected area. This is to be done for 10-15 minutes and then, rinse your face with lukewarm water. This is valuable homemade remedy for treating wrinkles
* Application of odor free castor oil also prevent the formation of new wrinkles It must be applied under eyes as well as on the throat. This is one of the best home remedies for wrinkles.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Laser In The Hair
The HairMax LaserComb is the only medical device cleared by the US FDA for the promotion of hair growth.
By now you've probably heard about the HairMax LaserComb and our exciting, medical device clearance. The HairMax LaserComb has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, cable networks, major networks and magazines worldwide. The HairMax LaserComb was named Time Magazine's "Invention Of The Year". After 20 years of research, we have developed the only medical device that has been clinically proven to promote hair growth."For many years, exclusive hair clinics throughout Europe, Australia, Asia and around the world have been using laser phototherapy technology with great success on individuals suffering from problem hair. Now you can receive those same benefits at home with the amazing HairMax LaserComb.
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Stretch Marks Help Conquered With Fraxel
It's been said that stretch marks are a cosmetic problem and to just live with them.
A new medical breakthrough, once used to fight aging, is now helping people conquer stretch marks.
Exercise, weight gain, weight loss and pregnancy are just a few of the things that cause those unsightly ridges known as stretch marks that streak a woman's hips, thighs, buttocks and stomach.Fraxel is like Photoshop for the skin. For instance, you can erase lines in the skin. With Fraxel, you're using a laser to target points in the skin.
"It creates tiny, tiny injuries in the skin, and we actually make about 10 passes with the Fraxel to the skin called microthermal zones and you can't see them with the naked eye," Nickolaidis said.
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A new medical breakthrough, once used to fight aging, is now helping people conquer stretch marks.
Exercise, weight gain, weight loss and pregnancy are just a few of the things that cause those unsightly ridges known as stretch marks that streak a woman's hips, thighs, buttocks and stomach.Fraxel is like Photoshop for the skin. For instance, you can erase lines in the skin. With Fraxel, you're using a laser to target points in the skin.
"It creates tiny, tiny injuries in the skin, and we actually make about 10 passes with the Fraxel to the skin called microthermal zones and you can't see them with the naked eye," Nickolaidis said.
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Hand-held Acne Device That Works!
"How about taking a little gadget out of your briefcase and using it to blast the pimple away," suggests Luiz Da Silva, inventor of ThermaClear, a hand-held anti-acne device that many men say they can't live without. It uses heat technology, similar to the laser treatments you'd receive in a dermatologist's office, only on a much smaller scale, to fight mild-to-moderate acne.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Aging Slows With Vitamin D
Vitamin D may help slow ageing
A vitamin made when sunlight hits the skin could help slow down the ageing of cells and tissues, say researchers.
A King's College London study of more than 2,000 women found those with higher vitamin D levels showed fewer ageing-related changes in their DNA.
However, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study stops short of proving cause and effect.
A lack of vitamin D, also found in some foods, has also been linked to multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The genetic material inside every cell has an inbuilt "clock", which counts down every time the cell reproduces itself.
The shortening of these strands of DNA called telomeres is one way of examining the ageing process at a cellular level.
Snapshot measurement
The King's team looked at white blood cells, which tend to experience faster rates of turnover - and faster shortening of telomeres - when the body's tissues are suffering more inflammation.
They looked at a total of 2,160 women aged between 18 and 79, and took a snapshot measurement of the levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream, comparing this to the length of the telomeres in their white blood cells.
They found that, after adjusting the results for the age of the volunteer, women with higher levels of vitamin D were more likely to have longer telomeres in these cells, and vice versa.
Professor Brent Richards, who led the study, said: "These results are exciting because they demonstrate for the first time that people who have higher levels of vitamin D may age more slowly than people with lower levels of vitamin D.
"This could help to explain how vitamin D has a protective effect on many ageing-related diseases, such as heart disease and cancer."
A vitamin made when sunlight hits the skin could help slow down the ageing of cells and tissues, say researchers.
A King's College London study of more than 2,000 women found those with higher vitamin D levels showed fewer ageing-related changes in their DNA.
However, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study stops short of proving cause and effect.
A lack of vitamin D, also found in some foods, has also been linked to multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The genetic material inside every cell has an inbuilt "clock", which counts down every time the cell reproduces itself.
The shortening of these strands of DNA called telomeres is one way of examining the ageing process at a cellular level.
Snapshot measurement
The King's team looked at white blood cells, which tend to experience faster rates of turnover - and faster shortening of telomeres - when the body's tissues are suffering more inflammation.
They looked at a total of 2,160 women aged between 18 and 79, and took a snapshot measurement of the levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream, comparing this to the length of the telomeres in their white blood cells.
They found that, after adjusting the results for the age of the volunteer, women with higher levels of vitamin D were more likely to have longer telomeres in these cells, and vice versa.
Professor Brent Richards, who led the study, said: "These results are exciting because they demonstrate for the first time that people who have higher levels of vitamin D may age more slowly than people with lower levels of vitamin D.
"This could help to explain how vitamin D has a protective effect on many ageing-related diseases, such as heart disease and cancer."
Speed It Up With Capsaicin!
Capsaicin, the fiery compound in hot red peppers, may make fledging fat cells self-destruct, Taiwanese scientists report.
But don’t drown your dinner in hot pepper sauce just yet. So far, the Taiwanese team has only pitted capsaicin against fat cells in test tubes, not people.
Scientists included Gow-Chin Yen, a professor in the food science and biotechnology department at Taiwan's National Chung Hsing University.
They focused on cells called preadipocytes, which develop into fat cells. The researchers wanted to see what effect capsaicin would have on such cells.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Breast Implants For Men
Breast Implants Up (for Men)
Call it the Matthew McConaughey phenomena.
There's a skyrocketing amount of men undergoing plastic surgery to attain those perfectly symmetrical, squared-off pecs, like the Spartan warriors from 300.
While the procedure is still relatively rare in the world of body modification, there were 409 pectoral implants performed in 2006, and that's a 99 percent increase over the year before, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Call it the Matthew McConaughey phenomena.
There's a skyrocketing amount of men undergoing plastic surgery to attain those perfectly symmetrical, squared-off pecs, like the Spartan warriors from 300.
While the procedure is still relatively rare in the world of body modification, there were 409 pectoral implants performed in 2006, and that's a 99 percent increase over the year before, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Love Detector Checked by Voice Frequency
Valentines Day in South Korea means chocolates, romantic dinners and a high-tech mobile phone device that can secretly check the passion in the voice of a lover.
The "Love Detector" service from mobile operator KTF uses technology that is supposed to analyze voice patterns to see if a lover is speaking honestly and with affection.
"We created this service because we thought people would want to know what others were feeling about them," said Ahn Hee-jung, a KTF official.
Users who speak by pointing their mobile phones at themselves for video conferences can see a "love meter" bar on the screen of their handset during a conversation.
They later receive an analysis of the conversation delivered through text message that breaks down the amount of affection, surprise, concentration and honesty of the other speaker.
The service costs subscribers a flat fee of 1,500 won ($1.59) a month for unlimited use or can be accessed at 300 won for each call, KTF said.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Girly Phone + Calorie Counter
Now I like a pretty phone as much as the next girl, but I do resent the plethora of 'pink girly' phones that companies produce in the hope they will lure girls into starry eyed submission. Now this offering is rather curious, as at first glance I do find it rather attractive, but moving beyond the clam-shell design I find it packed with frankly insulting features, from a calorie counting system to a perfume matcher.
The Samsung fashion phone gives us style and makeup advice Quite apart from how a phone can give you advice on fragrance, the fact that the cellphone is packed with 'female applications' simply makes me nauseated. It's degrading, dismissive an simply deplorable that a company could categorize women in such a manner. The SGH-L310 and SGH-L320 will first be available in Russia, then moving to Europe, well perhaps Russian women need a shopping list function more than we do!
The phone has your usual features, including Bluetooth, 2 mega pixel camera and external screens, but I think that those could have stood alone- why target women with fluffy features that only add to cultural stereotypes? Samsung, I'm ashamed of you.Shop for designer makeup at www.venusandmarz.com
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Cell Phone Harms Sperm
Spending hours on a cell phone each day may affect the quality of a man's sperm, preliminary research suggests.
In a study of 361 men seen at their infertility clinic, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found an association between the patients' cell phone use and their sperm quality.
On average, the more hours the men spent on their cell phones each day, the lower their sperm count and the greater their percentage of abnormal sperm.
The findings, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, add to questions about the potential health effects of cell phones and other wireless devices. Some studies, for example, have linked long-term cell phone use to a higher risk of brain tumors, though many other studies have found no such connection.
Tat's That Deliver
Tattoos may be tomorrow's vaccinesThe tattoo of the future may be good for your health rather than just your image.
German scientists say that work on mice showed that tattooing was a more effective way to deliver a new generation of experimental DNA vaccines than standard injections into muscle.
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