Health Tips From Framar Health...

• Posted On: 20/05/2010 10:38:00
• In: General

Take a Nap...
Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher both did it - napping that is. And now research carried out at The University of California shows that taking a snooze in the middle of the day can help tp boost brainpower. It seeems that sleep is needed to clear the brain's short-term memory and make room for information.

Walk Away Pain...
A simple exercise regime and a daily dose of glucosamine could help woth osteoarthritis, according to a study from the University of Queensland in Australia. Patients who took a glucosamine supplement for 18 weeks and walked three days a week (two sessions of 1,500 steps on each of the days) reported a significant improvement in stiffness and joint pain.

Move To Protect Your Prostate...
A study of 45,000 Swedish men found that those who spend less than half their working day at a desk had a 30 per cent lower risk of prostate cancer than those who were deskbound. Exercise such as walking and cycling were also found to help. For more information, visit www.prostateuk.org