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BODY FACTS |
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Source of material: Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation’s January 2011 newsletter |
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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE |
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Raised blood pressure (BP) is the greatest risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Millions have been spent in researching its causes, developing new drugs to control it and establishing preventive measures. Hypertension is known as the ‘the silent killer’ because it is often symptomless. It can be hard to persuade apparently fit patients to alter their lifestyle or take medication. |
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Teeth are harder than bones. The enamel that protects the surface of the tooth is the hardest substance in the body. |
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The human body has more than 600 different voluntary muscles. |
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We got goose bumps to keep us warm. Certain muscles called hair erectors make hair stand up straight and cause goosebumps when its cold. This is to trap warmth. We also get goose bumps at times of fright or excitement. |
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“There are cases that indicate that Facebook, and other social networks, could be a source of psychological stress.” said Dr. Gennaro D’Amato. He had a case of an 18 year old teenager who had asthma which often recurrent. Strangely, an asthma attack occurred after the teen viewed a women's profile on Facebook who recently dumped him. He noted that the breathing ability immediately dropped to just 20 percent. Patients should receive inhaled medications or inhalers to get back to normal breathing. The teenager was later persuaded to no longer access the profile of his ex. “Asthma attack stopped after he was asked to stay away from the virtual world, “ said D’Amato. D’Amato and two colleagues studied the case and reported it in the Journal of Medicine, the latest edition. The Lancet |
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FACEBOOK CAN TRIGGER ASTHMA |
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A group of doctors in Italy suggested people with asthma to be careful in using Facebook social networking site. According to The Lancet Medical Journal, asthma attacks are triggered by psychological stress. |
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Paramount Life & General Insurance Corporation Newsletter-January 2011 |
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Evading prostrate cancer could be a little easier if you’d put more of these on your plate: cruciferous vegetables. There’s no surefire way to prevent prostrate cancer. But your risk is greatly affected by your diet and everyday habits. For example, how much broccoli you eat. And how much cauliflower. These veggies —- along with cabbage, kale and bok choy — belong to the cruciferous family and research shows that this family may put the kibosh on prostrate cancer like no other veggie group |
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Voluntary muscles are also called skeletal muscles because they move the bones. They do not act on their own the way the heart does. |
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In a recent study of people with history of colon polyps, people who ate the highest amount of processed meats such as salami, bologna or the pressed ham— had a 75 percent increased risk of developing new polyps during the study follow-up period. However, the people who ate the most chicken had 39 percent lower risk of developing a new polyp. |
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FOR THE BIRDS |
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· Lose excess weight · Eat healthily · Take regular exercise · Avoid excess alcohol |
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· Headaches, especially on walking · Feeling light-headed · Dizzy spells · ‘Block-outs’ |
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Processed meats are high in nitrites, which may promote the growth of colon cancer. Nitrites are preservatives in processed meats. Early research suggests they may increase the risk of not only colon cancer, but also breast. prostate, pancreatic cancers. When eaten without the skin, whole chicken breast provides a healthier alternative to processed meats. Fresh whole chicken breast is typically nitrite free, It also is high in protein and low in saturated fat. |
