The recent study says that Intelligent and smart children are more likely to become vegetarians later in life. A Southampton University team found who were vegetarian at 30 had recorded five IQ points more on average at the age of 10. Researchers were able to figure out the reason for this being that vegetarian diet was linked to lower heart diseases and obesity rates. Men who were vegetarians had an IQ of 106, compared with 101 for non-vegetarians. Women who were vegetarians had an IQ of 104, compared with 99 for non-vegetarians.

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Vaccine for Cervical cancer

January 17th 2009 03:56

The first effective vaccine to protect woman against cervical cancer is available in Singapore. This vaccine is only for age between 9 to 26. The Health Sciences Authority (HAS) given approval to GARDASIL, made by Merck, Sharp and Dohme. A similar vaccine CERVARIX , from competitor GlaxoSmith is also awaiting approval. This vaccine represents a major health breakthrough.

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Treatment for PMS

January 13th 2009 05:53

Self-care methods for PMS include exercise and dietary measures. It is also a good habit to maintain a diary daily and log to record the type, severity and duration of symptoms. Nutritional Supplements like Vitamin B6, Calcium and Magnesium are also recommended. Prostaglandin inhibitors like aspirin, ibuprofen may be prescribed for women with significant pain, including headache, backache, menstrual cramping and breast tenderness. Diuretics may be prescribed for women found to have significant weight gain due to fluid retention. Evening primrose oil capsules may also be the better option to minimize the PMS blues.

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PMS - Symptoms

January 9th 2009 06:30

Symptoms of PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome is known in short as PMS. It involves symptoms that occur in relation to the menstrual cycle and interfere with the women’s life. The symptoms usually begin five to 11 days before the start of menstruation. The most common symptoms include

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Benefits of Groundnuts

January 4th 2009 16:17

Groundnuts are very nutritious. They are rich in protein, carbohydrate, fibre, fat and vitamins value. It has both mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids in high levels. The level of monounsaturated fatty acids is slightly higher than the level of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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Steps to prevent Kidney Stones

January 2nd 2009 10:29

1. If no steps are taken to prevent future formation of kidney stones, 50% of them recur in 10 years and 30% in five years and 10% in one year of removal.
2. The best way to prevent stones is drink lot of water, upto 12 glasses a day. Water helps to flush build ups from the kidneys.
3. Drinking coconut water is also said to help as it contains citrate, a compound that is effective on stones

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