Repeated coronary artery spasm may result in deterioration of cardiac function

ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC: I was recently in the emergency room with chest pain and strong they said I had a spasm of the coronary artery. What is that? Am I at risk of other heart problems? Response from Dr. Amir Lerman, Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA: Spasm of the coronary...

In search of a perfect straight hair you risking your health …

Sometimes, fashion taste and style imposes very difficult to achieve and maintain, and some may even endanger health. Examples are not lacking: the case of unbridled quest to lose weight or cosmetic surgery on body areas that barely think. Similarly, a seemingly harmless, like wanting your hair is perfectly...

Cities with higher consumption of fast food … is yours among them?

Not a surprise that today’s fast-food restaurants have taken over our food. These are not only located in the most strategic points but in addition, with the hectic lifestyle that most Americans are, your offer has become one of the greatest temptations to dinner at home much of the nation’s...

Alternative therapies for depression, anxiety and insomnia

A new reader survey, published in the September issue of Consumer Reports, found that three in four adults use some form of alternative therapy for their overall health. Readers rated prescription drugs as more help for most of 12 health problems, but chiropractic massage, deep muscle, and yoga,...

A vaginal gel helps prevent premature birth

The normal period of human gestation lasts about 40 weeks and a birth is considered premature when the baby is born before 37 weeks gestation. Preterm birth entails a high risk to the baby, a risk that increases the shorter gestation period, reduced weight, immature body systems, particularly the...

Aid to nap at work

If you are someone who falls asleep on the job, perhaps you already have an excuse when you scold the boss. It is shown that a 15-minute nap helps raise labor productivity, as it improves the responsiveness and feeds the creative part. Studies have shown that short naps have a rejuvenating effect, improving...