November Health News
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Smell Your Way to SleepLavender and slumber? People who slept with a chest patch of lavender essential oil for five nights had better sleep quality compared with those wearing blank patches, according to recent research. And benefits were seen within two weeks of sleeping patch-free. The National Sleep Foundation suggests lavender because it lowers heart rate and blood pressure, which may help you fall asleep faster. —Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicineLavender and slumber? People who slept with a chest patch of lavender essential oil for five nights had better sleep quality compared with those wearing blank patches, according to recent research. And benefits were seen within two weeks of sleeping patch-free. The National Sleep Foundation suggests lavender because it lowers heart rate and blood pressure, which may help you fall asleep faster. —Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
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Work Out After WorkOf course you’re hungry after expending brainpower on the job, but a new study found that working out after leaving the office can help you eat fewer calories than relaxing. Exercise releases glucose and lactate into the bloodstream, revitalizing the brain without food. —Medicine & Science in Sports & ExerciseOf course you’re hungry after expending brainpower on the job, but a new study found that working out after leaving the office can help you eat fewer calories than relaxing. Exercise releases glucose and lactate into the bloodstream, revitalizing the brain without food. —Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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Hold the MedsAbout one-third of the antibiotics prescribed in 2010 and 2011 were unnecessary, according to research. Taking meds when you don’t really need them contributes to antibiotic resistance. Check with your doctor about forgoing treatment for certain bacterial infections. —JAMAAbout one-third of the antibiotics prescribed in 2010 and 2011 were unnecessary, according to research. Taking meds when you don’t really need them contributes to antibiotic resistance. Check with your doctor about forgoing treatment for certain bacterial infections. —JAMA
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1.3 million
The number of cosmetic peels administered in 2015—an increase of 14 percent since 2000.—American Society of Plastic Surgeons
“The use of heavy-duty chemical peels has actually gone down due to safer alternatives with lasers. However, newer peels with minimal downtime have become very popular as part of a regular anti-aging regimen.”—H. William Song, M.D., Omni Aesthetics in Oakland
The number of cosmetic peels administered in 2015—an increase of 14 percent since 2000.—American Society of Plastic Surgeons
“The use of heavy-duty chemical peels has actually gone down due to safer alternatives with lasers. However, newer peels with minimal downtime have become very popular as part of a regular anti-aging regimen.”—H. William Song, M.D., Omni Aesthetics in Oakland
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1.5The percentage by which cancer deaths are declining each year. —American Cancer Society
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Banish BoredomThere’s a good reason to stay engaged: Being chronically bored can lead to an early demise. Researchers followed nearly 7,500 civil servants for more than 20 years and found that the ones who reported high levels of boredom early in the study were more than twice as likely to die of heart disease. —University College LondonThere’s a good reason to stay engaged: Being chronically bored can lead to an early demise. Researchers followed nearly 7,500 civil servants for more than 20 years and found that the ones who reported high levels of boredom early in the study were more than twice as likely to die of heart disease. —University College London
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Achoo!there’s a reason mom said to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze: the average “achoo” expels enough germs to contaminate an entire room. —mItthere’s a reason mom said to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze: the average “achoo” expels enough germs to contaminate an entire room. —mIt
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Yoga Boosts Immunity
People who practiced yoga for 90 minutes once a week for 12 weeks had higher levels of antioxidants and a stronger immune function.—Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
“Yoga doesn’t just heal the body, it also heals the mind and spirit. Doing yoga two to three times a week will decrease your levels of stress, which is known to weaken the immune system.” —Nina Zaltzman, owner, Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga, Ho-Ho-Kus
People who practiced yoga for 90 minutes once a week for 12 weeks had higher levels of antioxidants and a stronger immune function.—Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
“Yoga doesn’t just heal the body, it also heals the mind and spirit. Doing yoga two to three times a week will decrease your levels of stress, which is known to weaken the immune system.” —Nina Zaltzman, owner, Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga, Ho-Ho-Kus
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7%The amount by which you may lower your risk for most types of cancer by exercising regularly.
