Soul Searching

http://su.pr/2CpZqn

Check these out for a quick read.

http://www.oldwayspt.org/med_pyramid.html

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/diet-fitness/2009/08/24/foods-surprisingly-high-in-added-sugar.html

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/living-well-usn/2008/04/07/diets-that-promote-health-and-always-have.html

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html

Great, though common sense, advice…

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125081705506548241.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/09/health/research/09aging.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18aging.html?8dpc=&_r=1&pagewanted=all

Who needs words?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/science/11touch.html

How is it that the Western Docs are continuosly astounded by things that make sense?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/health/research/11cancer.html

Wooden leg anyone?

New Artificial Bone Made of Wood: Discovery News

August 3rd, 2009

Whether it’s highlighted in major news headlines about Argentinean affairs and Ponzi schemes, or in personal battles with obesity and drug addiction, individuals regularly succumb to greed, lust and self-destructive behaviors. New research from the Kellogg School of Management examines why this is the case, and demonstrates that individuals believe they have more restraint than they actually possess–ultimately leading to poor decision-making.

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By ANAHAD O’CONNOR

THE FACTS

Avoiding caffeine, sticking to a schedule and drinking a glass of warm milk are the usual tips for a good night’s rest. But the right room temperature can also play a crucial role.

Studies have found that in general, the optimal temperature for sleep is quite cool, around 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. For some, temperatures that fall too far below or above this range can lead to restlessness.

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By NICHOLAS WADE

A new approach to treating obesity has been opened up by a discovery about how the body creates brown fat, the cells that burn white fat and turn it into body heat.

Researchers led by Bruce M. Spiegelman of Harvard Medical School report their discovery in Thursday’s issue of the journal Nature. Their paper describes the natural system by which brown fat cells are generated from their precursors.

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