Tomato Can Cure Alzheimer’s Disease

tomatoAccording to HyunSoon Kim from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), the tomato could be  an oral vaccine against Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease progresses over a long period of time, and it is caused by the accumulation of human beta-amyloid. Beta-amyloid is a toxic insoluble fibrous protein in the brain that leads to the death of neurons. Reducing the accumulation of this compound can inhibit the degeneration of the nervous system. Although this research is still in the early stages, it is very useful information for further findings  involved in the vaccines against the neurodegenerative disease.

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Amazing Power of Yoga

yoga Yoga is being used as mental health tool by many psychotherapists. Some of the physical poses can lead to unexpected emotional breakthroughs such as urge to weep. The recognition of the body, mind and spirit are important in the cure of trauma victims. The Walter Reed Army Medical Center is now practicing Yoga to help soldiers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Yoga’s also been used for a wide range of situations, including sexual abuse, domestic and family violence, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, anxiety, grief and eating disorders. It can help cure diseases ranging from asthma, insomnia, heart disease, stress and weight loss.

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NASA Astronaut Candidate Class,Deadline approaching

Earth From SpaceFor those who dreams about flying into space,there is a chance your dream may come true. NASA is accepting applications for the 2009 Astronaut Candidate Class, those selected could fly to space for long-duration stays on the International Space Station and missions to the moon. Qualifications?..A bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or math and three years of relevant professional experience or extensive experience flying high-performance jet aircraft. NASA said teaching experience, including work at the kindergarten through 12th grade level, is considered qualifying. After a six-month period of evaluation and interviews, NASA will announce final selections in early 2009. You can apply here to be an astronaut. Deadline for accepting applications is July 1.

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Shorter REM And Overweight

overweightA research done by Xianchen Liu, MD, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh, showed the association of short sleep time and overweight in children and adolescents. It’s mostly attributed to reduced REM sleep. When compared with normal-weight children, overweight children slept about 22 minutes less, shorter REM period, and lower REM activity, density and had lower sleep efficiency.

Best diet to live longer

NutsAfter an extensive research in “Blue Zones” -where people tend to live longer-,Author Dan Buettner find some interesting facts about longevity. One of the secret is the best diet. People who eat nuts four to five times a week, 2 ounces at a time, tend to live two to three years longer than people who don’t eat nuts. Also these people didn’t take any supplements or pills or wine extracts. People live in Loma Linda zone, one of the Blue Zone in United States a small area about 60 miles outside of Los Angeles, eats plant-based diet and take a Sabbath Saturday they call the “sanctuary in time.”

Poor Sleep Leading To Suicidal Behavior

depression According the study done by a researcher from Sao Paulo University in Brazil, poor sleep cycle was more associated with with pediatric bipolar disorder and pediatric unipolar disorder. There is a significant relation between suicidal behavior and the presence of sleep complaints. Moreover, the suicidal behavior in adults can start in childhood. Therefore, parents please pay close attention to your child’s sleeping cycle.

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Computer Strain?

computerDo you have Computer Strain? Let’s find out:

When you use the computer frequently, especially if you are one of the people who sit in front of the PC 9-5, then you have to take look at the symptoms of computer strain. Frequent use of computer involves poor posture, and can damage nerves, muscles, tendons or ligaments.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, these are the common symptoms involved in computer-related injury.

Get A Hybrid Car

hybridThe gas price is going up and commuting is questionable, it’s time to get to know how hybrid cars work. With automobile gasoline engines the gas consumption is very high, and these engines are designed for peak power demands. So, you can imagine how driving around the city, and waiting at red lights feel like.

But hybrids use a battery-powered electric motor in low-power situations, and uses a gas engine in high-power situations. It switches back and forth automatically according to the power demand. The gas engine is switched off at red lights. The battery will be recharged by the gas engine. When you use your brakes the generators attached to the brakes turns the braking momentum into electricity for battery charging, which is normally lost as heat. You not only save some money, but also protect the environment.