JeannyTSY site, Health & Beauty: September 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Drew Barrymore arrives at premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood

Director of the movie and cast member Drew Barrymore poses at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2. [Agencies]

Cast member and director of the movie Drew Barrymore (R) poses with co-star Ellen Page at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2. [Agencies]

Director Quentin Tarantino gestures at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2. [Agencies]

Actor Justin Long poses at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2. [Agencies]

Cast member Eve poses at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2. [Agencies]

Tennis player Serena Williams poses at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California, September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2.[Agencies]

Director of the movie and cast member Drew Barrymore smiles at the premiere of "Whip It" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California September 29, 2009. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 2. [Agencies]

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Mila Schon Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection

Models display creations as part of Mila Schon Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 29, 2009.[Agencies]

A model displays a creation as part of Mila Schon Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week September 29, 2009.[Agencies]

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Americans give electronic cigarettes mixed reviews

A woman displays a package of E-cigarette, an electronic substitute in the form of a rod, slightly longer than a normal cigarette, in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on March 25, 2008.[Agencies]

NEW YORK - Should electronic cigarettes be a new option for smokers trying to kick the habit? Reactions from Americans are mixed.

More than half of people questioned in a poll think electronic cigarettes should be regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but 47 percent believe the devices should be available to smokers who want to quit.

"In the hunt for a safer cigarette, electronic cigarettes, often referred to as ecigarettes, are becoming a popular option among those either trying to quit or who are looking to replace standard tobacco smoke with an alternative that manufacturers claim to be safer," Zogby International, which conducted the poll, said in a statement.

About half of the 4,611 adults who took part in the poll had heard about ecigarettes, which are battery-powered, or rechargeable devices that vaporize a liquid nicotine solution. They do not produce smoke but an odorless water vapor.

Sold mostly on the Internet, ecigarettes were first made in China. Last year the World Health Organization (WHO) warned against using electronic cigarettes, saying there was no evidence to prove they were safe or helped smokers break the habit.

The WHO said people who puff on ecigarettes inhale a fine mist of nicotine in the lungs.

Nearly a third of people questioned in the poll think that e-cigarettes, because they don't produce smoke, should be allowed in places where smoking is forbidden, but 46 percent disagreed.

Men who were aware of the availability of ecigarettes were more likely than women to say they should be an option available to smokers who want to quit.

Young people, aged 18-29, and singles were the groups most open to trying electronic cigarettes.

Tobacco is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide, according to the WHO.

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Recessions may be good for your health: study

A job seeker makes a phone call to a potential employer at The Work Place, which provides comprehensive employment and career services in Boston, Massachusetts July 2, 2009. U.S.[Agencies]

NEW YORK - Economic downturns may not be good for your bottom line but they might be a boon to your health, according to a study on health trends during the 20 years around the Great Depression.

Researchers from the University of Michigan found U.S. life expectancy increased by 6 years between 1929 and 1932, from 57 to 63, with the increase occurring for both men and women and for whites and non-whites.

The number of deaths from disease, accidents and infant mortality during the Great Depression also fell.

"The finding is strong and counterintuitive," said researcher Jose Tapia Granados from the university's Institute for Social Research. "Most people assume that periods of high unemployment are harmful to health."

The findings, published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, add to previous research showing correlations between economic woes and health improvements in various countries.

This study, which covered the period from 1920 to 1940, found the health of the population generally improved during the four years of the Great Depression and during recessions in 1921 and 1938.

But mortality increased and life expectancy declined during periods of strong economic expansion, such as 1923, 1926, 1929, and 1936-1937.

The study did not look at the reasons why this was the case but Tapia Granados suggested that it may be because times of economic expansion have been linked to increases in smoking and drinking, as well as less sleep and more stress.

"During expansions, firms are very busy, and they typically demand a lot of effort from employees, who are required to work a lot of overtime, and to work at a fast pace. This can create stress, which is associated with more drinking and smoking," he said in a statement.

Also as the economy picks up, so does road traffic which also means more traffic deaths and fatal workplace injuries show a similar increase as companies take on more inexperienced workers during boom times.

Increased industrial production and road traffic also create more air pollution, Tapia Granados said, with studies showing that deaths from heart disease tend to spike on days marked by heavy air pollution.

The researchers found that deaths from five of the six top U.S. killers remained stable or decreased during the Depression with the one exception being death from suicide.

Tapia Granados said during recessions there was less work to do, so employees can work at a slower pace.

"There is more time to sleep, and because people have less money, they are less likely to spend as much on alcohol and tobacco," he said.

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What's in season?

Hey there! I’ve been thinking a lot about seasonal cooking this week. Last Saturday I took a trip to the local farmer’s market and was excited to see some of my favorite fall produce on display. Down in Florida, we’re not feeling much of a change in weather (it’s still hot & humid), but we should get a break soon enough.

One of the best things about cooking and eating in-season foods is they taste better and they’re at their peak levels of nutrition and freshness. Eating seasonally means you can eat locally (supporting farmers and community-supported agriculture). Your food will travel shorter distances from the fields to your plate.

Here’s a list of fruits and vegetables in season for Autumn/Fall: apples, arugula, asian pears, beans (for shelling), broccoli, Brussels sprout, fennel, green tomatoes, hard-shelled squashes, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, radicchio, sweet peppers, and sweet potatoes. (Ref: Fresh From the Farmers’ Market by Janet Fletcher)

Look out for these foods in your local stores and markets. Or maybe you’re lucky enough to have a few growing in your garden!

I picked up some fresh Brussels sprout last weekend and they’re really delicious. I recently learned that these magically healthy cruciferous vegetables are sweeter during their peak season. I could really taste a difference and they didn’t have the strong bitter flavor Brussels sprout tend to have other times of the year (the longer they’re stored off the stalk, the stronger their bitter flavor becomes).

Happy Fall Season and I hope you enjoy some seasonal produce!

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The amfAR event during the women's fashion week in Milan

U.S. singer Janet Jackson poses for photographers as she arrives for the amfAR event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Model Linda Evangelista of Canada poses for photographers as she arrives for the amfAR event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Roberta Armani (R), the niece of fashion designer Giorgio Armani, is kissed by her boyfriend Vittorio Brumotti as they arrive for the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese poses for photographers as she arrives for the amfAR event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Roberta Armani poses for photographers as she arrives for the amfAR event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Canadian twin brothers designers Dean and Dan Caten pose for photographers as they arrive for the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Italian designer Donatella Versace poses for photographers as she arrives for the amfAR event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

Former soccer player Lothar Matthaus (L) of Germany and his wife Liliana pose for photographers as they arrive for the amfAR event during the women's fashion week in downtown Milan September 28, 2009.[Agencies]

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Milan Fashion Week: Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2010

A model presents a creation as part of Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection during Milan Fashion week September 27, 2009.[Agencies]

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Jessica Alba shows off dye job

Actress Jessica Alba is seen grimacing in pain after a girls outing at the nail salon. She can be seen holding her arm after hitting it on her car as she makes her way into a shop in LA，September 27, 2009. [CFP]

The actress, who just returned from taking part in Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative Conference, put her latest dye-job on display.

Showing off a new hair color, the "Sin City" sweetie looked cute in a pair of daisy dukes and a singlet showing, which showed signs on the back of her neck that she's in the midst of laser removal to get rid of an old tattoo on her neck.