Tuesday, 05 July 2011 10:37 Last Updated on Thursday, 07 July 2011 13:40
A recent article in the Journal of Pediatrics reported the findings of a research study about the present rating systems in the U.S. for movies, TV, and video games and looked at whether parents felt they were helpful. There were three separate surveys and over 2200 U.S. parents participated. The results of the study found that parents do care about having a ratings system, but felt the systems could be better. Of those surveyed, 48 percent use the rating system for movies, 34 percent use it for video games, and 31 percent used TV ratings. The biggest concern for parents was that they would like more detailed content information such as: warnings about sexual behavior, nudity, illegal substance use, physical violence, offensive language, and antisocial and disrespectful behaviors.
Walnuts: The Super Nut
Walnuts may be the No. 1 nut for heart health, according to a researcher who presented his findings at the American Chemical Society annual meeting. Walnuts were found to have more antioxidants -- and better-quality antioxidants -- than other popular nuts tested, says Joe Vinson, PhD, a researcher at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.
In case you haven’t been listening to Dr. Oz, antioxidants protect cells against damage caused by harmful molecules known as free radicals. The damage can play a role in heart disease and other health conditions.
''Nuts are good for your heart," Vinson says. They can lower cholesterol, reduce the oxidative stress caused by the free radicals, and decrease unhealthy inflammation, he added.
“There’s another advantage in choosing walnuts as a source of antioxidants,” Dr. Vinson continued. “The heat from roasting nuts generally reduces the quality of the antioxidants. People usually eat walnuts raw or unroasted, and get the full effectiveness of those antioxidants.”
When Vinson analyzed the amount of antioxidants found in walnuts and a variety of other nuts, walnuts took the No.1 spot.
Cell Phones and Cancer
The debate over whether cell phones cause cancer rages on. About a month ago, scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report citing that radiation from cell phones can cause cancer. The WHO now lists cell phones in the same category as pesticide, lead, DDT and gasoline engine exhaust.
Now, a new study says no, cell phones do not cause cancer. An article in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives says there is growing evidence mobile phones don't increase the odds for getting brain cancer.
Do yourself and your loved ones a favor, err on the side of caution; keep your cell phone away from your body.