A Natural Way To Lower Blood Pressure [WebMD]
Need to lower your blood pressure? Add a blend of sesame and rice bran oil, or make low-fat yogurt part of your diet, suggest two new studies. The first study showed a sesame and rice bran oil blend reduced blood pressure almost as well as a commonly used medication. And the second study found that people who routinely eat yogurt are less likely to develop high blood pressure. Both support the concept of the DASH eating plan (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Click here to learn more about the DASH diet.
Would You Get An Eyebrow Transplant? [Today]
And pay $8,000 for it? A growing number of women are apparently tired of having to pencil and powder in their own brows and are turning to transplants instead. According to the New York Post, plastic surgeons have seen a 30% increase in eyebrow-transplant demand. The transplant process, which was originally developed for burn and dog-bite victims, involves grafting hair taken from the head onto the eyebrow.
Shocking New Suicide Statistic [The Daily Mail]
Suicide is the cause of more deaths than car crashes, according to an alarming new study, which shows that suicide is now the leading cause of injury death in the US. (See how one woman got the help she needed to deal with depression and suicide with Thanks To Mom.)
4 Types Of Breast Cancer Identified [The New York Times]
In what experts are calling a big leap forward in future treatments of breast cancer, researchers have identified four genetically distinct types of the disease. And within those types, they found hallmark genetic changes that are driving many cancers. These discoveries, published in the journal Nature, are expected to lead to all kinds of new treatments. (How much do you know about breast cancer? Test yourself with 12 Myths To Ignore About Breast Cancer.)
Is Your Dog Anorexic? [Paw Nation]
From PTSD and situational anxiety to anorexia, our four-legged pals are a lot more like us than goofy YouTube videos might suggest. As science progresses, research continues to confirm that animals can suffer from psychological disorders, many of them similar to those people struggle with, too. Check out which psychological issues can be found in humans and our four-legged compatriots. (Make sure your pet’s getting the best care with 3 Tips For Picking The Right Vet.)
