May 8-14, 2014 - Original Health Articles

5 Helpful Hints for Choosing the Right Perfume

A new perfume can make you feel confident, sexy, and beautiful. But with an overwhelming number of options available, how do you choose the right scent? Here are 5 helpful hints: 1. Find your preferred note or scent. There are several methods of classifying fragrances, but the most popular is sorting them into four general categories—Floral, Oriental, Woody, and Fresh.

Arthritis-Friendly Yoga

When you have joint pain, choosing the right yoga class—and an instructor who is familiar with asana (posture) modifications—is essential for an effective practice. There are many different types of yoga to choose from, but alignment-based Iyengar yoga is more suited for people with arthritis than faster-paced, vinyasa-style and power yoga classes.

4 Ways to Prevent Getting a Cold

Colds are messy, uncomfortable, annoying, and—unfortunately—very common. Although they're not dangerous in an otherwise healthy person, cold viruses can interfere with work, social plans, and sleep. But there's good news: Experts say it's possible to reduce your chances of an achy head, scratchy throat, and stuffy or runny nose.

The Link Between Shift Work and Cancer Risk

Sleep is critical to our overall health and well-being. Prolonged sleep disruptions, such as those that come with working non-daytime hours, prevent the brain from performing important restorative tasks. A number of studies also suggest long-term shift work is associated with a higher risk of certain types of cancer, especially breast cancer.

Should You Exercise When Treating Cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 25 Americans are now cancer survivors. This number shows how prevalent the disease is, and has also prompted experts to look at the ways patients can improve their health, quality of life, and chances of survival.

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