Alcohol increases cancer risk for women

A new Oxford University study suggest that women who consume alcohol may face an increased risk of cancer.

According to the data released today, about 13 percent of the cancers of the breast, liver, rectum, and upper respiratory/gastrointestinal system may be related to alcohol use.

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE51N6GO20090224?sp=true

Unhealthy lifestyles can lead to disaster

Time to make healthy choices to stay out of the danger zone

“Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with more than double the risk of a stroke, a UK study has reported.”

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7900224.stm

If you want to bring down your cholesterol, pump some iron!

This new study says lifting weights will lower cholesterol.

” The study found a 5 percent decrease in total cholesterol, and a 5 percent decrease in subjects’ level of non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) as a result of weight training.”

From the Charleston Daily Mail

Golf shirts made from corn?

http://www.cybergolf.com/golf_news/ecofriendly_golf_shirt_made_from_corn_added_to_the_dwh_umbrella

Dont over think your golf game

Putting a problem? Maybe your are just thinking too much.

“Golfers who think too much about their technique between shots could be seriously affecting their performance, a study has suggested.”

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7859385.stm

Fertility and chemicals

 If you are trying to plan a family, you may want to read this!

“Chemicals commonly found in food packaging, upholstery and carpets may be damaging women’s fertility”.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7855323.stm