Archive for December, 2009
Short term auditory pacing changes dual motor task coordination in children with and without dyslexia.
This study examined the effect of short-term auditory pacing practice on dual motor task performance in children with and without dyslexia. Groups included dyslexic with Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC) scores gt; 15th percentile (D_HIGH, n = 18; mean age 9.89 +/- 2.0 years), dyslexic with MABC lt;/= 15th percentile (D_LOW, n = 15; mean age 10.43 +/- 1.8 years), and typically developing (TD, n = 18; mean age 10.64 +/- 1.8 years). Participants clapped and walked simultaneously for 3 pretest trials, completed 16 trials with auditory pacing, and 3 posttest trials without pacing. D_LOW differed significantly from D_HIGH and TD in mean relative phase (MRP) of the clap relative to the step, and variability (VRP) of the MRP. Signifi…
No commentsThe 2009 Review
On the last day of 2009, I thought I would share (just like just about everyone else) a little bit about what I was blogging about during the past year. Here goes nothing:
January: Hello everyone! Fancy seeing all of you here.
My first blog here at Diabetes Daily was last January. I can’t believe it’s been a year already!
February: Six years ago tonight, I almost died. Today is my diabetic anniversary.
February marks both my birthday and my diabetes anniversary. I can’t believe this year I will have been diabetes for seven years! I am definitely one of the newer members of the club, but I am remembering less and less of life before diagnosis.
March: Excuse me? said the elderly voice behind me. Is that a microphone youre wearing?…
A “Good Slide” into 2010!
In Germany, people wish each other a #8220;Guten Rutsch#8221; (or a #8220;good slide#8221;) into the new year. Here#8217;s a little visual that might help with that expression
Today, from the bottom of my diabetic heart — and my family#8217;s — wishing you all a great slide into 2010.
I did not get around to compiling a […] (Source: Diabetes Mine)Original post by Diabetes Mine
No commentsHow does Alcoholism Treatment Work?
Does Treatment and Self-help Work?
Alcoholism can be treated similarly to other chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma in adults. There are a variety of treatment options, depending on the individual’s particular situation and needs.
Clinical studies have repeatedly found that treatment substantially reduces drinking among alcoholics.
Many alcoholics, like individuals with other illnesses, need to use a variety of services to treat their illnesses.
Even if people with alcoholism relapse during their treatment, their lives, their families, their workplace and society at large benefit for as long as they remain abstinent.
Largely due to the success of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other voluntary recovery organizations,…
QA: How much cinnamon does it take to lower blood sugar?
You recently reported on a study showing
that cinnamon lowers blood sugar in
diabetics. How much spice does it take?
—N.S., via e-mail#0160;About three-quarters of a teaspoonful a day lowered blood-sugar levels
7 percent in that study. But you might get the same effects with an even smaller
dose: A previous, slightly smaller study, published in 2003, reported that consuming as little as one-quarter of a
teaspoonful daily for 40 days was enough to lower blood-sugar levels 18
percent. And although both studies used cinnamon in capsule form, there’s no
reason you couldn’t just sprinkle it on your morning oatmeal or banana, as long
as you like the taste.
Read more about disease-fighting spices#0160;and take a look at the evidenc…
Psoriasis: Effects Don’t Always Stop With The Skin
Psoriasis, a chronic disease that causes red, raised patches of skin, is increasingly seen as a systemic disease with links to arthritis and cardiovascular disease. The December issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource provides an overview of this sometimes embarrassing condition, what’s known about it and how it’s treated…Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsDon’t Let Arthritis Put The Kibosh On All Exercise (It Hurts More When You Stop)
Achy knees and joints caused by arthritis are not reasons to stop exercising. Regular, modest exercise improves joint stability and strengthens muscles, according to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Exercise also improves mood, sleep, energy levels and day-to-day functioning. Best of all, people with arthritis who exercise regularly report less pain…Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsResolve To Improve Your Urologic Health In The New Year
This new year, make a resolution to improve your health and talk to your doctor about urologic conditions. Although urologic problems may seem embarrassing to talk about, these conditions are more common than you think and a delay in seeking medical attention could cause you unnecessary stress, prolong the problem and even increase your risk for a more serious condition…Original post by Diabetes Mine
No commentsHaving A Snack Attack: U.S. Obesity Epidemic Related To Its Easy Accessibility In Retail Stores
A new study shows that candy, salty snacks and sweetened beverages, which have been implicated as contributing to the obesity epidemic, are widely available in retail stores whose primary merchandise is not food…Original post by Diabetes Mine
No commentsSwitching Off Hunger Hormone Affects Desire To Drink
A Faculty of 1000 evaluation examines how a stomach-produced hormone that influences the desire to eat and consume alcohol could be switched off to control drinking problems. The study, carried out by Jerlhag et al…Original post by Diabetes Mine
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