a bit of health http://abitofhealth.com/ en-us Top health news story of the day selected by a computer algo Male Gender and Good Health Equals More Years of Sexual Activity When it comes to life expectancy, women survive longer - but survey results show that men have more years of sexual interest and activity compared to women. read more http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31081/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31081/ Cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer' A new American Cancer Society study finds progress in reducing cancer death rates is evident whether measured against baseline rates in 1970 or in 1990. The study finds a downturn in cancer ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31038/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31038/ Women who drink moderately appear to gain less weight than nondrinkers Normal-weight women who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol appear to gain less weight and have a lower risk of becoming overweight and obese than non-drinkers, according to a report ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30867/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30867/ Occupational sunlight exposure and kidney cancer risk in men According to a new study, men employed in occupations with potential exposure to high levels of sunlight have a reduced risk of kidney cancer compared with men who were less likely to be exposed ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30800/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30800/ Poll Reveals Sleep Differences Among Ethnic Groups National Sleep Foundation's Annual Sleep in America Poll Explores Sleep Issues among Asians, Blacks/African-Americans, Hispanics and Whites WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30803/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30803/ Vitamin D crucial to activating immune defenses Vitamin D Crucial To Activating Immune Defenses read more http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30781/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30781/ Shoulder function not fully restored after rotator cuff surgery, study finds Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to researchers. In the study, researchers used X-rays providing ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30774/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30774/ Electromagnetic therapy relieves osteoarthritis pain Researchers from Henry Ford Health System have discovered that electromagnetic therapy relieved pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee by forty percent with just one treatment. read ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30771/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30771/ Major depression more than doubles risk of dementia among adults with diabetes Adults who have both diabetes and major depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, compared to adults with diabetes only, according to a study published in the recent Journal ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30733/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30733/ Sugar in beverages boosts heart disease and healthcare costs Eliminating sugar sweetened beverages could save millions in healthcare spending and curb heart disease according to a new computational model. read more http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30764/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30764/