Shy women 'are less likely to breastfeed

Shy women are less likely to breastfeed, potentially harming their baby’s health, according to latest research shows.

In what is thought to be the first study to look at the link between a woman’s personality and breastfeeding, introverts was found to be self-conscious about feeding  babies and were therefore more likely to turn to alternatives, such as formula milk, which are less beneficial to their babies.

The findings suggest these women could need extra help and education to give their child the best start in life.

The NHS recommends breastfeeding, saying there are health benefits for both mother and the new born baby .

It is also said  breast milk boosts babies’ IQ and protects against stomach bugs, chest infections, asthma and allergies, as well as conferring health advantages in later life.

Many issues can affect whether a mother breastfeed but mothers who have lots of support, feel confident and know how to overcome problems they may encounter are more likely to do it for longer.

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The First Hundred Thousand Years of Our Universe

According to sciencedaily ,Mystery fans know that the best way to solve a mystery is to revisit the scene where it began and look for clues. To understand the mysteries of our universe, scientists are trying to go back as far they can to the Big Bang. A new analysis of cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation data by researchers with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has taken the furthest look back through time yet -- 100 years to 300,000 years after the Big Bang -- and provided tantalizing new hints of clues as to what might have happened.

"We found that the standard picture of an early universe, in which radiation domination was followed by matter domination, holds to the level we can test it with the new data, but there are hints that radiation didn't give way to matter exactly as expected," says Eric Linder, a theoretical physicist with Berkeley Lab's Physics Division and member of the Supernova Cosmology Project. "There appears to be an excess dash of radiation that is not due to CMB photons."

Their  knowledge  Big Bang and the early formation of the universe stems almost entirely from measurements of the CMB, primordial photons set free when the universe cooled enough for particles of radiation and particles of matter to separate. These measurements reveal the CMB's influence on the growth and development of the large-scale structure we see in the universe today.

Linder, working with Alireza Hojjati and Johan Samsing, who were then visiting scientists at Berkeley Lab, analyzed the latest satellite data from the European Space Agency's Planck mission and NASA's Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), which pushed CMB measurements to higher resolution, lower noise, and more sky coverage than ever before.

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How to have s3x after a heart attack

Some people feel so  embarrassed to ask about when, how to have s3x after a heart attack, but new guidance urging doctors to help their patients resume a healthy love life means they may no longer need to.

The recommendations are the first to provide specific details explaining exactly how to safely enjoy s3x after a heart attack or stroke, and include guidance on sexual positions and activities patients can engage in if they aren't ready for the physical exertion of int-rc0urse.

After a heart attack or stroke, many patients are concerned that s3x will trigger another heart problem.

While previous guidelines have discussed how long patients should wait to have s3x after a heart attack, patients often have more specific questions about the types of s3xual activities that are safe.

'Patients are anxious and often afraid s3x will trigger another cardiac event – but the topic sometimes gets passed over because of embarrassment or discomfort,' said Elaine Steinke, lead author of the statement and professor of nursing at Wichita State University in Kansas. 

It is recommends that all patients who have had a heart attack, heart transplant, stroke or other heart condition, or who received an implanted heart device, should undergo some type of s3x counselling.

Although doctors and other health care providers may be a little embarrassed to discuss such details with their patients, this is not an excuse for withholding information from patient. 

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The boy with two heads

Scientist are discovery so many better things to make life more easier and enjoyable...right now there is hope for conjoined twin now, has scientist have come out to say they have better chance it can be separated.

A pair of conjoined twins have been born in India with two heads but just one body.

The boys' heads,  backbones nervous and systems are separate. The backbones are joined below the pelvis and they share a rib cage and shoulder girdle.

Doctors say they believe they can save the lives of the boys who were born in Jaipur, Rajasthan india , on Wednesday.

Dr. Sharma, medical superintendent of J.K. Lone Hospital, said that such cases are very rare, especially in boys and are known as Dicephalic Parapagus. He added that this is the first case in Rajasthan and second in India.

Most of the time, children that are Dicephalic Parapagus are born dead and, in the vast majority of cases, are girls, reports CBS. But doctors are hoping they can help the boy.

May God give these doctor the strength and ability to carry out this operation on this boy.

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How to Lose Your Belly Fat Quickly and Naturally

People with fat belly are most times not confident about their-self,and often they ask question  "how do I lose my belly fat? I've tried several things but nothing worked". If you can't lose your belly fat, you're using the wrong approach. You don't need endless sit-ups, supplements, starving yourself or worse surgery. Here are the 10 best ways to lose your belly fat .

Cut just 100 calories a day.

That's all you need to ditch to beat belly bulge, says Mehmet Oz, MD, author of YOU on a Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management. Dropping this amount from your daily intake -- we're talking one cookie, a soda, or a glass of wine -- will help you lose about 12 pounds a year. And it's a cinch to stick to a plan that requires no actual dieting or deprivation.

Build muscle mass.

During a cardio workout, your body zaps hundreds of calories, but your metabolism slows down almost instantly when you stop. After strength training, on the other hand, you burn fat for hours. "Regular weight lifting can boost your metabolic rate by about 15 percent," says Tim Davis, director of personal training at Peak Performance, a gym in New York City. He recommends three 45- to 50-minute sessions a week.

Run from fat.

One of the most effective ways to reduce flab around your middle is to jog it off. "Hit the road for 30 to 60 minutes two to four times a week," Davis suggests. Steady running not your thing? "Interval training -- constantly switching up the pace of your workout -- will also help you lose weight, because it blasts more calories," Davis says. "Do two minutes of sprinting followed by a 60-second walk, then repeat for a half hour."

Eat good-for-you foods.

Your body is smart -- it knows when it's not getting any nutrients. So if you munch on processed foods like chips and doughnuts, you'll still be hungry, Dr. Oz says. The fix: Chow down regularly on fruits, vegetables, fish, low-fat dairy, and whole grains, says Keri Gans, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

Have a high-protein breakfast.

Skip the sugary cereals. They're too easily digested, which means they speed through your system. "An egg-white omelet is a good choice," says Louis Aronne, MD, a clinical professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and director of the weight-control program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. If you're eating on the go, try unsweetened Greek yogurt with fruit and a dollop of honey or a piece of string cheese with whole-grain bread.

Don't skip meals.

That will only set you up to overeat. "Nosh on small portions every three to four hours to keep your metabolism running, so your body won't panic, go into starvation mode, and stop burning calories -- which is what happens when you haven't eaten in a while," Gans says.

Head off a freak-out.

Stress causes the body to start stockpiling fat in the gut. "Your system thinks a crisis is coming," Dr. Oz explains. "It deposits fat cells into the belly because it's the most convenient storage space." Chill out with yoga, meditation, or massage. If you're a stress eater, keep healthy snacks such as almonds on hand to prevent junk-food binges.

Get your shut-eye.

"Lack of sleep increases the likelihood you'll gain weight," Dr. Aronne says. "When you're tired, the hormones that stimulate appetite increase, while the hormones that help you feel full plummet." Aim for seven to eight hours a night.

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He Was Banned From Seeing His Baby Because His Rash Could Have Killed Him(PHOTOS)

A father Tom Greenhalgh, 27, was not allowed to be in contact with his son Austin for two weeks because the rare condition could have killed the newborn baby.



Mr Greenhalgh, from Ilkeston, Nottingham, believes that he became infected by nervously scratching himself as wife Kerry - already two weeks overdue - went into labour.


His upper body and head were completely covered in painful, weeping sores after he picked up a severe form of the herpes virus.
Mr Greenhalgh, who already had sensitive skin and eczema, was told he probably contracted the virus from something like a door handle and transferred it to a raw patch on his body.

He felt fine as little Austin arrived at Nottingham City Hospital and went home to get some sleep.

But a few hours later he woke up to find his neck was inflamed and painful and the rash quickly spread to his chest and face to his hairline.

Mr Greenhalgh tried treating the outbreak with some of his normal eczema cream but sores started to quickly develop with a weeping clear fluid.

He covered the sores in bandaging but there was still no improvement so he went to the doctor the next day - just 24 hours after leaving the maternity unit.

The GP was so shocked he first thought he was facing a burns victim before prescribing some extra-strong cream which had little effect.

Two days later Mr Greenhalgh, by now in unbearable pain, took himself to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.

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9 NATURALLY WAYS TO TREAT BODY ODOR

Body odour is an embarrassing problem and disgraceful disease,i guess after reading this you we all know what to do about it.

Although commercial chemicals and artificial-scent sprays may help to temporarily control body odor, they often don't address the underlying cause. You may want a more natural remedy to manage the problem and there are several natural remedies can help treat undesirable body odor and provide a fresher and cleaner scent. Understand some of the causes of body odor and discover some natural and highly effective approaches to treat this common problem.

What Are the Causes of Body Odor?

The human body has many systems that are constantly at work, and waste byproducts are simply part of that process. The digestive process results in waste, our skin sweats to excrete waste, and the cells in our bodies are constantly replacing themselves. Just as we take in food, we put out waste. Body odor often occurs when inadequate bathing or hygiene fail to properly clean up the 'messes' our bodies make.

In women, menstruation and stress often dramatically increases the degree of body odor. Yeast conditions such as candida can produce a beer-like smell since yeast can turn sugar into alcohol quickly within the body. Medical tests at Imperial College in London has shown that some people with body odor have ‘friendly bacteria’ imbalances.

Foods rich in the amino acid carnitine (found in beef and pork) are known to leave residues in the intestines which have to be worked on by the natural digestive flora. Specific enzymes known as flavin monooxygenases break the residues down to an odorless state ready for excretion.

Combating the Problem

Apply Natural, Aluminium Free Deodorants

Various herbal and crystal deodorants are marketed as all-natural and can effectively control your body odor. Crystal deodorants formulated from ammonium alum are especially popular. Scientists at the Argonne National Laboratory warn that there's no government regulations or rules regarding the use of the word "natural," and all products can be labeled as "natural." If you're wishing to avoid a specific chemical or ingredient, consult the natural deodorant's ingredient list to make sure it doesn't contain it.

Many deodorants and antiperspirants are made with aluminum in order to halt the perspiration of your sweat glands, and this aluminum is suspected of accumulating in the nervous system and ultimately contributing to nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. 

Remember that your armpits have an important health function in getting rid of toxins so it is important to keep them open and unclogged.

Wash Regularly

Bathing at least once a day can help limit the bacteria population on your skin, which is the source of most body odors, according to the Mayo Clinic. When washing, focus on traditionally troublesome areas like your feet and armpits. Dry your body well after washing since bacteria grow best on damp skin.

Spritz With Vinegar

Vinegar is a natural antiseptic and can help kill bacteria and fungi on the skin's surface, according to The Vinegar Institute. Spritzing white or apple cider vinegar on odorous areas, then wiping the area dry, can help to eliminate offensive smells.

Take Green Supplements

Add a wheat grass or chlorophyll supplement to your daily vitamin routine. Such supplements act as natural deodorizers and can help keep you smelling nice, according to Columbia University's Health Services.

Wear Clothing Made From Natural Fibres

Only wear natural-fiber clothing like silk or cotton, recommends the Mayo Clinic. The clinic says such fabrics allow for greater breathability and air flow on the skin surface to keep your skin drier and drive away the humidity and moisture in which odor-causing bacteria thrive.

Wipe With A Natural Sterilizer

Wipe your underarms and other smelly areas with tea tree oil or witch hazel. The former is a natural antiseptic, and the latter modifies your skin's pH to make it undesirable for bacteria, reports Columbia University's Health Services.

Consider A Detox

When body odor is indicative of a problem from within, detoxifying your body is the answer. There are a variety of cleansing routines that may be appropriate and regularly incorporating detox foods may help.

Change Your Diet

Some foods and spices may cause bad odors to exude through your pores after you eat them. This includes onions and garlic, as well as caffeinated drinks, according to the Mayo Clinic. Changing your diet to take out these items may improve your general body odor.

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