News health 2008-06-05 Andanh.com

What could he be expecting? Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:27:00 EST
That potbelly could signify heart disease, diabetes, cancer or dementia. Too much heft in the midsection increases the risk of certain health problems for men and women. But you can get rid of belly fat. • The waistline challenge

Listen to your hormones Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:09:00 EST
A Louisville gynecologist who has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years, has not only given a name to something she has observed about women, but she has written a book about it -- "The Venus Week."

Men in denial: What makes guys so resistant to healthy change? Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:23:00 EST
New research on genes is changing the way we look at health issues. The latest research findings reveal a previously unknown "health" gene that is gender-specific. Men tend to inherit the "denial" subtype, while women inherit the "common-sense" version.

Cell phones' effects need more study Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:52:00 EST
"I heard about a study linking behavioral problems in children with mothers using cell phones during pregnancy. Is it true?"

Find out more about gluten-free diets at tasting fair Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EST
Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market will present a Gluten-free Tasting Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the St. Matthews store at 3738 Lexington Road.

Easy on the knees Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:47:00 EST
Make kneeling in your garden much more bearable with the Gel Garden Kneeler by Tommyco Inc. High-tech gel injected into this kneeling cushion absorbs and distributes body weight.

Cocoa ups blood flow Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:51:00 EST
The scientific division of Mars Inc., of chocolate-bar fame, has just published a report showing that an enriched hot-cocoa beverage can improve blood flow in people with type 2 diabetes.

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