Researchers at the Keele University's School of Psychology have found that uttering a string of expletives can actually lessen the effect of pain. Dr Richard Stephens, who led the research, suggests that swearing may provoke a "fight or flight" response in people, with their heightened aggression … [Read more...] about Swearing Eases Pain?
Archives for July 2009
1918 Spanish Flu Survivors Immune to Swine Flu
Well I am not sure how big a sample group they had but it seems that the survivors of the Spanish flu of 1918 are immune to this years Swine Flu Pandemic. University of Wisconsin researcher Yoshihiro Kawaok has discovered that survivors of the 1918 flu pandemic are immune to the current swine flu … [Read more...] about 1918 Spanish Flu Survivors Immune to Swine Flu
Healing Power of Strawberries
It is Strawberry season and I love eating Strawberries a lot. I have just run across some great info on just how good strawberries are as a health food. Strawberries are one of nature's healthiest "packages" of power nutrients. There is strong evidence that strawberries are a heart-protective … [Read more...] about Healing Power of Strawberries
Cereal and Milk instead of a Protein shake?
I have always pushed my kids to eat a better breakfast by having toast and natural peanut butter or cereal but there is anew study out today proving me right. It seems that cereal and milk are a great, easy to digest form of protein. Exercise physiologist Lynne Kammer, from The University of … [Read more...] about Cereal and Milk instead of a Protein shake?
Successful Fitness Plan – Does Your Fitness Program Have Them?
The concept of physical fitness and what it means can be different from one person to the next. Experts have a clear definition of what it means to be fit, and most people understand some of these elements. True physical fitness, however, involves several parts of a successful plan. Whether … [Read more...] about Successful Fitness Plan – Does Your Fitness Program Have Them?
