Mercury in energy-saving bulbs worries scientists - Yahoo! News

Given the large number of the energy-saving bulbs that we have been selling, I figured I should at least mention this. I do think on net it is still a big improvement. (see last part of article)

Mercury in energy-saving bulbs worries scientists - Yahoo! News:

"The mercury content in the average CFL -- now about 5 milligrams -- would fit on the tip of a ballpoint pen, according to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and manufacturers have committed to cap the amount in most CFLs to 5 milligrams or 6 milligrams per bulb.

The majority of Philips Lighting's bulbs contain less than 3 milligrams, and some have as little as 1.23 milligrams, said spokesman Steve Goldmacher.

To prevent mercury from getting into landfills, the EPA, CFL makers and various organizations advocate recycling."

BBC NEWS | Health | Green tea 'may keep HIV at bay'

Wow...are claims for Green tea getting a bit carried away, or is it really that powerful?

BBC NEWS | Health | Green tea 'may keep HIV at bay':

"Scientists found a component called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) prevents HIV from binding to immune system cells by getting there first.

Once EGCG has bound to immune system cells there is no room for HIV to take hold in its usual fashion.

However, experts said the joint UK and US work, which appears in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, was at a very preliminary stage...."It is not a cure, and nor is it a safe way to avoid infection, however, we suggest that it should be used in combination with conventional medicines to improve quality of life for those infected."

Study Links Beef to Lower Sperm Count

Study Links Beef to Lower Sperm Count:

"A new study suggests that men whose mothers ate lots of beef during pregnancy may have lower sperm counts than other men.

The researchers say residues of hormones given to beef to promote growth may be a factor, but that's not certain.

The beef industry disputes that theory."

iTWire - Healthy pizza dough? It’s in the prep work and materials!

iTWire - Healthy pizza dough? It’s in the prep work and materials!:

"By baking the dough longer the antioxidant levels went up by 60%. By baking it at higher temperatures the antioxidant levels went up by 82%. The levels depended on the type of wheat used and the type of antioxidant test used. In addition, the Moore team saw that letting the dough ferment up to 48 hours also added to the amount of antioxidants."

Blueberries 'protect against colon cancer' | the Daily Mail

Blueberries 'protect against colon cancer' | the Daily Mail:

"Blueberries could help prevent one of the most common cancers, a study has found. The berries - already hailed as an anti-ageing 'superfood' - contain a compound called pterostilbene which could fight colon cancer.

It is hoped they could be developed into a preventative pill with fewer side effects than commercial preparations."

'Good fat' OK for heart attack patients - Yahoo! News

'Good fat' OK for heart attack patients - Yahoo! News:

"NEW ORLEANS - A Mediterranean-style diet high in olive oil and other 'healthy' fats is just as good as the classic
American Heart Association low-fat diet for the 8 million Americans who have suffered a heart attack and want to prevent a repeat, new research suggests."

Chocolate improves blood vessel function: study - Yahoo! News

Chocolate improves blood vessel function: study - Yahoo! News:

"While the researchers cautioned against bingeing on bon bons, they said the findings of the trial were clear and called for larger such studies to confirm the results.

'In this sample of healthy adults, dark chocolate ingestion over a short period of time was shown to significantly improve (blood vessel) function,' said Dr. Valentine Yanchou Njike of Yale Prevention Research Center, a co-investigator of the study."

Americans Not Eating Enough Fruit And Vegetables Says CDC Report

Americans Not Eating Enough Fruit And Vegetables Says CDC Report:

"A report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that Americans are not eating enough fruit and vegetables.

The report reveals that across America no state is achieving national targets for fruit and vegetable consumption. And across the nation as a whole, the number of people eating the target daily amount of fruit and vegetables is only half what the government is aiming for by the year 2010.

The government campaign, Healthy People 2010, was started in 2000 and gives a set of 10-year targets for improving the health of Americans. One important area of the campaign is diet, and consumption of fruit and vegetables in particular. "

Cycling Machine Key To Giving Up

Cycling Machine Key To Giving Up:

"Exercise is one of the best ways for smokers to manage their cravings when they are trying to give up, according to the Exeter University study.

Researchers concluded that short bouts of exercise, lasting for as little as five minutes, could make all the difference.

And brisk walking could help reduce symptoms such as stress, anxiety and poor concentration, they found. "