Tips For A Younger ~ Healthier YOU ~ Cardio ~ Keep Moving ~ Stay Young

There’s no doubt that getting older changes your body and appearance, but it also affects your ability to exercise.
Your maximum heart rate declines with age, which means your heart and lungs can’t pump as much oxygen and blood to your muscles during intense physical activity.
As a result, your muscles won’t be able to work as hard or as long as they once could. With age comes reductions in muscle mass, reducing the maximum effort you can sustain. Your tendons and ligaments will stiffen and shorten, reducing your natural range of motion and flexibility.
And unless you’re very lucky, you’ll probably have some age-related problems with bones, joints and/or nerves, like arthritis or neuropathy, which will also affect your ability to move as freely as you once did in your younger years.


But does any of this mean you might as well accept the inevitable decline, scrap your exercise plans, and head for your favorite easy chair?

Nope—just the opposite, in fact. Researchers have discovered that much of the physical decline in we associate with aging may have more to do with increased inactivity than with aging itself. Moreover, starting (or continuing) a regular exercise program can delay and reduce the affects of aging, and in some cases, even reverse some of the declines already brought on by previous lack of exercise. The benefits of regular exercise, and the negative consequences of not exercising, are probably most notable between ages 50 and 70 than at any other time in your life.
Get all the tips and details to create a younger, healthier YOU, on the link below.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1291

Orgasms & Headache

Sexual Benign Headaches

Headaches can be associated with sexual activity, especially with orgasm. There are two types of these headaches. In the first type, the excitement accompanying intercourse causes muscle contraction in the head and neck, thus leading to head pain.
The second type is a vascular headache. It is a very intense, severe headache usually occurring just before orgasm. It has been called an "orgasmic headache" or "orgasmic cephalalgia." In some instances, the headache is a response to an increase in blood pressure, in which the blood vessels dilate. The headache is not usually related to the amount of physical exertion involved in intercourse. The pain may be located around or behind the eyes. It usually lasts a few minutes, but can last for hours. The headache is usually made worse by movement. The headache most often is a "benign" orgasmic headache; however, the possibility of organic disease should be thoroughly investigated.
A headache occurring with orgasm could be a symptom of a brain hemorrhage (bleeding around or inside the brain), stroke or tumor. An accompanying stiffness in the neck may be an indication of bleeding into the spinal fluid. The benign orgasmic headache occurs more frequently in men than women and usually strikes migraine sufferers.
Benign orgasmic headache is often effectively treated with migraine medications such as blood-vessel constricting agents, taken before intercourse.

Sleep Apnea ~ Stroke ~ Stay Aware` Healthy & Fit

Even Mild Sleep Apnea Raises Stroke Risk in Men

Risk may stem from cumulative effect over many years, study suggests Even Mild Sleep Apnea Raises Stroke Risk in Men !

Last updated: April 08, 2010

THURSDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- The nighttime breathing disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea more than doubles the risk for stroke in men who are middle age and beyond, new research has found.


U.S. researchers looked at more than 5,400 people, age 40 and older and with no history of stroke, who were participating in the Sleep Heart Health Study. The participants underwent a standard at-home sleep test at the start of the study to determine if they had sleep apnea and, if so, the severity of the condition.


During the next nine years, 193 participants had a stroke -- 85 of the 2,462 men and 108 of the 2,960 women. A greater risk for stroke was noted in men with mild sleep apnea, rising with the severity of the apnea. Men with moderate to severe sleep apnea were nearly three times more likely to suffer a stroke than were those without sleep apnea or with mild sleep apnea.
In women, only severe levels of apnea were associated with increased risk for stroke.
The difference found between men and women may be because men are more likely to develop sleep apnea at a younger age, which means they tend to have untreated apnea for a longer time, the researchers explained.
"It's possible that the stroke risk is related to cumulative effects of sleep apnea adversely influencing health over many years," the study's lead author, Dr. Susan Redline, a professor of medicine, pediatrics, epidemiology and biostatistics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, said in a news release from the American Thoracic Society.


The findings were released online April 8 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
"Our findings provide compelling evidence that obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for stroke, especially in men," Redline said. "Overall, the increased risk of stroke in men with sleep apnea is comparable to adding 10 years to a man's age. Importantly, we found that increased stroke risk in men occurs even with relatively mild levels of sleep apnea."


The next step is to determine if treating sleep apnea reduces the risk for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, she added.
More information
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more about stroke risk factors.
SOURCE: American Thoracic Society, news release, April 8, 2010

Umami the Fifth Taste

Umami (pronounced oo-MAH-mee) is a Japanese word for a taste that can't be categorized as one of the four tastes we traditionally recognize: sweet, salty, sour, or bitter. It is often referred to as the "fifth taste," and is usually described as meaty or savory - like the flavor of grilled fish or rich chicken soup.

What distinguishes umami foods from others is glutamate, an amino acid. Studies have shown that we have receptors on the tongue for glutamate and related compounds. In the traditional cuisines of East Asia, glutamate-rich foods such as seaweeds and mushrooms have long been used to add a deep savory flavor to soups and sauces.

If you seek more of this rich, satisfying flavor in your meals, remember that umami can be found in foods such as Parmesan cheese, anchovies, tomatoes, tomato paste, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweeds. Adding it can be as simple as including some tomatoes or shiitake mushrooms into soups, stocks and sauces, or sprinkling some good Parmesan on your salads or vegetables.

BELIEVING IS DECEIVING

BELIEVING IS DECEIVING

The vain tend to believe every flattery and no criticism.

The skeptic tends to believe every criticism and no flattery.

Welcome To Our New Medical - Pharmaceutical Library

The Grand Opening Of Our New Library

Medical Research Made Easy

 In this day and age it has become most important to be an active participant in our own healthcare. The best way to do this and to make good choices is to be well informed. There are so many health sites that make our searches confusing, to say the least.

At some point in your life, you will probably have to consider having an operation or develop other health issues. The good news is—the more you know about what to expect, the better your surgical outcome or treatment will be; and the more satisfied you'll be with your results! That goes for any type of procedure or treatment you may have, from cataract removal, to a gallbladder operation or a prostatectomy.

For this reason I have compiled the best medical sites possible;for those of us with no formal medical training as well as the professional provider.

I was able to distill my search down to 6 wonderful databases. My selection criterion was as follows:

1- The comprehensive nature of the information provided

2- User friendly or ability to access information easily

3- Organization

4- Loading quality

5- Unique benefits to using the site

6- They must be established, medical/pharmaceutical data bases

7- They must be Free

The data bases are outlined in the posts below and can be found permanently listed on the side bar of this site. For easy access each icon is connected to the proper database. Just click the icon and experience "Medical Research Made Easy"

If you have comments, concerns, suggestions,or wish to include other subject matter, please leave me feedback
here in the comment section or email me at
carlsvilleprojectgroup.gmail.com.

dLife

dLife is a wonderful site devoted to diabetes exclusively. dLife is tabbed , equipped with search capacity and is beautifully organized and all benefits are free.

Information on dLife includes:
1- Diabetic recipes
2- Healthy eating
3- dLife TV
4- A Diabetic Community
5- Diabetic forum
6- Expert Q & A
7- Bolgabetes
8- Diabetic Supplies
9- As a member you will have access to an e-cookbook, support, weekly updates for cooking, tips and much more.
This is a great site with a wealth of information for everyone seeking awareness information about diabetes.

The Internet Drug Index

The RX List's primary focus is  pharmaceutical information. However,it is much more than just a drug index and is enormous in scope. In spite of its breadth it is very user friendly and is very well designed.

1- This site includes a data base for pill identification by appearance.
2- Dietary supplements to include vitamins and herbs.
3- Slide shows as an educational tool and also depicts visual problems such as bites, ringworm, skin problems, etc.
4- This site includes a segment on “Pet Health”
5- Incorporated is a huge database for diseases & conditions A-Z (very impressive)
6- Also a dictionary of terms and conditions.

PDR Health

PDR Health’s material is focused upon diseases /conditions as well as drugs/supplements. PDR Health is equipped with search and is clearly tabbed. This site is extraordinary having organized multiple data bases in a manner that is very user friendly. PDR Health includes Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Children’s Health, and Senior Health in addition to about 40 other categories such as:



1- High blood pressure
2- Thyroid & Hormonal
3- Bones & Joints
4- Mental Health


5- Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
6- Infections
To name only a few.


• There is also a specific link for Health Professionals.

Discovery Health

Discovery Health was developed by the famous Dr. OZ. It is well designed and loads easily. This site has great graphics. This site is also very user friendly and is comprised of numerous stacked data bases. All subject matter is tabbed for easy access.

This site provides for a broad concept of health, addressing such areas as:
1- Diseases & Conditions
2- Diet & Fitness to include a recipe index
3- Health Living to include Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Plastic Surgery, Stress Management, Blogs, and Sleep, to name a few.
4- Mental Health including addictions
5- Pregnancy & Parenting
6- Sex and Relationships
7- Health Tips
8- TV schedules for health related topics

WebMD

WebMD is very broad in terms of health information available. This site provides information regarding:



1. symptoms
2. Health A-Z including “find a drug” and “pill Identifier”
3. Healthy Living- including Living Green, Skin and beauty, Pet, Men’s and Women’s categories.
4. Eating and Dieting to include a planner, cooking, BMI calculator to only name a few
5. Parenting & Pregnancy to include children’s vaccines, pregnancy, Parenting, New Born and Baby.
6. Mental Health
7. Pet Health including Dogs and Cats ..Complete with message boards and independent search.


This is an excellent site with too many features to outline.

Drugs.Com

Drugs.Com is complete with its own search engine with an A-Z search. This is an excellent site for drug information. It contains the following categories some unique and some overlapping.


1. This site will search drugs by condition. i.e. plug in “cancer” and it will pull up all drugs associated with this disease.
2. Side effects for any drug
3. New Drugs on the market
4. Warnings for drugs
5. Natural Products
6. THIS SITE HAS A PHANETIC SEARCH WHICH IS A WONDERFUL FUNCTION.
7. Veterinary product data base
8. Health Professionals category
9. Community section for Discussions & Questions
10. Medications notes to keep track of meds for one person to a family
11. Free Sign up


This is another huge data base but is very user friendly

Now that you have an overview of each Medical  Site give them a try.   It may be easier than you ever thought!

Explore each one and you will be able to use them over and over again.

If you have questions just email me and I will be of assistance if possible. Thanks,

Carl

Thank You Songbook

A Special thanks to Songbook for his

contribution to Carlsvilleproject Roaring 20's Page.

Songbook is a wonderful compilation of music

fashion and much more,beginning with the 1920's.

The collection of music is extensive.

If this era is up your alley you will enjoy

Songbook throughly.

Songbook