AltWeeklies Wire
Carbolicious Foods Can Fit Into Healthy Dietnew
The Atkins low-carbohydrate diet diminishes appetite, but the rate of recidivism is extraordinarily high. By contrast, a high-carb, low-fat diet does not suppress appetite but still reduces weight in a more sustainable manner.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
01-04-2005 |
Science
When Bossy Turns Badnew
An article in the medical journal The Lancet has raised several new concerns about mad cow disease: More people appear susceptible; the disease might be transmitted by blood transfusion; and mild forms may exist.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
12-09-2004 |
Science
How to Avoid Gaining the Dreaded 'Freshman 15'new
An average freshman weight gain of 15 pounds is fueled primarily by increased eating combined with decreased physical activity.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
11-30-2004 |
Science
Shared Dinners Provide Lasting Benefits to Younger Family Membersnew
Family mealtimes protected adolescents from use of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana; low grade-point average; depressive symptoms and suicidal involvement.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
10-25-2004 |
Science
Shutting Off Brain's Reactions Could Mean Missing Out on Lifenew
Researchers found that college students judged as highly creative also scored extremely low on tests of latent inhibition, a process that allows us to ignore much of our environment in order to narrow our focus on our needs.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
09-15-2004 |
Science
Can Dogs Detect Epileptic Seizures?new
Pediatric neurologist Dr. Adam Kirton of Canada interviewed 122 dog-owning families of children with epilepsy. He found that 40 percent of the families reported that the canine displayed specific reactions after a seizure started, and 15 percent reported that the dog was able to anticipate the onset of a seizure before it began.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
08-18-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Anorexia and Bulimia Whittle Away at Increasing Number of Mennew
It has long been known that women are strongly affected by female images on TV and in magazines. It is now evident that a media barrage of muscular hunks with six-pack abs, broad shoulders and narrow waists equally sways men.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
08-07-2004 |
Science
Gazing into a Person's Peepers Could Trigger Negative Emotionsnew
When we listen to someone speak, we tend to focus our gaze on the lower half of the face. But to get clues to the true emotional state of the individual, we should instead look at the upper half.
Syracuse New Times |
Sam Graceffo, M.D. |
08-06-2004 |
Science
