September 2007 - Posts

• Health through happiness: how living positively makes you more healthy

  Of the 100 ways to live to 100 , a large number focus on maintaining a positive mental state by avoiding conflict, living conscientiously and forgiving people easily. Further to this, several studies suggest that those with a positive attitude to life Read More... Posted 27 September 2007 15:49 by Birdseye | 7 Comments Filed under: longevity, health, optimism

• Cancer: 18 new discoveries

  As Sue Insole's cancer diary shows, cancer can have a devastating effect, not just on the victim, but also on his or her family. WDDTY is committed to bringing to light the latest news about conditions such as cancer, and discussing scientifically Read More... Posted 19 September 2007 16:32 by Birdseye | 3 Comments Filed under: cancer, prostate cancer, cancer treatment, breast cancer, cervical cancer

• Dry cleaning: 6 tips to minimize the risk

  The list of adverse health effects of dry cleaning is extensive. As Joanna Evans explains in this month’s WDDTY , perchloroethylene – the most widely used chemical in the dry cleaning industry – can cause anything from headaches and Read More... Posted 12 September 2007 13:46 by Birdseye | 4 Comments Filed under: dry cleaning, perchlorethylene

• Mobile phone health risks: 5 recent discoveries

  This week, several bloggers have pointed out the contradiction between the recent New Scientist report on the links between mobile phone use and cancer, and the Finnish study indicating that there are no risks involved in mobile phone use. This article Read More... Posted 05 September 2007 16:54 by Birdseye | 5 Comments Filed under: mobile phones, mobile phone health risks