Health Stories You Might Have Missed

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Tuesday, Oct 05th 2010

Health Stories You Might Have Missed

authored by Sheryl Kraft

Okay, it’s catch-up time. Time for tempting tidbits of health information that managed to slide by you (okay, I’ll admit it. Me, too). Time to learn new things; to say, “Gee, I never knew that!” to regale your family and friends with lots of entertaining health news.

Okay, that last part? Maybe health stories are a big nap for some, but if you’re reading my blog, then I know at least YOU are interested. So, here are some goodies:

Why staying fit is so important post-breast cancer surgery. A new study finds that breast cancer survivors are more likely to die due to poor overall health if their ability to perform day-to-day activities is hampered. http://www.healthywomen.org/content/its-news-you-articles/physical-abilities-may-affect-survival-after-breast-cancer

Is Sex Painful? A free publication from HealthyWomen. Learn about a possible condition called dyspareunia.

Driving While Tired: A Really Bad Idea. Being sleep deprived behind the wheel is just as bad as being drunk. This driver was lucky – but not everyone is. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39214056/from/toolbar (And speaking of sleeping; in case you missed this post about napping): http://www.healthywomen.org/content/blog-entry/habit-one-three-adults-admits

Baby Carrots as Junk Food? Trying to appeal to kids, carrots get pushed the junk-food way. Bad idea? Good idea? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/25/health/policy/25vegetables.html?_r=2

Just Two Drinks Can Impair Older People. Even with low blood alcohol concentrations, some struggle with walking. Me? I can identify. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-09/bc-jtd092110.php

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Comments

Oct 18, 2010 18:Oct 6 | sarah henry said

Don't need a news story to

Don't need a news story to know that I shouldn't drive while tired. And these days I seem to do it way too often. Note to self: Don't.

Oct 07, 2010 15:Oct 3 | Kris said

Night shift

Ack. Husband is working a temporary night shift, and I *know he's driving home tired. It's so hard to get enough sleep on that shift!

Oct 07, 2010 01:Oct 1 | Jennifer Margulis said

just drove exhausted

scared to click on that article. I actually was so tired I pulled over at one point (which woke my sleeping 9-year-old who then kept me awake for the rest of the drive)

Oct 06, 2010 00:Oct 12 | Stephanie - Wasabimon said

Dyspareunia? There's a word

Dyspareunia? There's a word for it? Who knew!

Oct 05, 2010 19:Oct 7 | ruth pennebaker said

post breast cancer

I'm wondering whether they're still scaring women to death about lifting and lymphedema after lymph nodes have been removed. That kind of scare story can really discourage exercise.

Oct 05, 2010 18:Oct 6 | Kristen said

Great wrap-up of recent

Great wrap-up of recent stories. It seems like in the past two weeks I've also read something about a small study that supported early breast cancer screenings (I believe it was in Sweden but I can't recall at the moment). I'm also interested in your thoughts on the notion that obesity may be linked to a virus.

Oct 05, 2010 16:Oct 4 | Susan said

Interesting round-up of

Interesting round-up of health news! I was most intrigued by the piece on the new marketing campaign for baby carrots.

Oct 05, 2010 16:Oct 4 | Jesaka Long said

Big thanks for the link to

Big thanks for the link to the story about driving while tired. I had not heard this one and now I plan to share it with several overworked friends.

Oct 05, 2010 15:Oct 3 | Alexandra said

Thanks for this list. And,

Thanks for this list. And, new this afternoon, an article in The Atlantic confirming the endocrine-disrupting chemical BPA to be even more dangerous than previously thought: http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2010/10/the-dangers-of-a-ubiquit...