Staying mentally upbeat may have physical benefits, too: Study finds that a postive outlook seems to help people stay healthier as they age.
See the Study: Jan. 21 issue of CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) at www.cmaj.ca.
Mouthwash users 'risk a heart attack’ if their product contains chlorhexidine: Certain types of mouthwash increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke because they increase blood pressure by killing off “good” bacteria that help blood vessels relax.
Take a stand for your health: A recent study shows levels of physical activity and lower levels of sitting time were positively associated with excellent health and quality of life. Doctors are urging the millions of people who work at a desk all day to stand up or walk around the office.
Kids Born With Induced Labor More Likely to Be Autistic: Children of women who had labor induced or sped up with drugs were more likely to go on to develop an autism spectrum disorder, in a new study.
Mom’s Placenta Reflects Her Exposure to Stress: According to a new study by a research group from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, if a mother is exposed to stress during pregnancy, her placenta translates that experience to her fetus by altering levels of a protein that affects the developing brains of offspring. http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/news/mom-s-placenta-reflects-her-exposure-stress-impacts-brains-her-offspring-penn-vet-team-finds
