Daily ArchiveFriday, December 14th, 2007
CiglessBot 14 Dec 2007 09:00 am
Sing your way to good health, say scientists
London: Singing can cure various ailments ranging from breathing problems and depression to memory disorders and nicotine addiction, suggest several researches done across the world.
According to a study by scientists at the Western Ontario University in Canada, singing tones muscles at the back of the throat and this helps long-suffering partners of snorers get a silent night.
“Surgical interventions to treat snoring include removing tissue from the upper throat or toughening it by creating scar tissue. Singing offers a harmless, healthy, non-invasive, inexpensive and enjoyable way to restore the throat’s tone,” study author Alise Ojay said.
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CiglessBot 14 Dec 2007 08:53 am
Virginia No. 32 in anti-smoking spending for minors
RICHMOND, Va. - A national study by an anti-smoking group says Virginia continues to lag behind in the amount of money spent on anti-smoking campaigns for minors.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reports that in the last fiscal year, Virginia spent $14.5 million on anti-smoking campaigns for youths. That’s less than half of what it should be spending based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The group said Wednesday that Virginia’s spending puts it at 32nd in the nation, down from a ranking of 24th last year.
The report said 19 percent of Virginia adults smoke, while 21 percent of the state’s teenagers smoke.
Source: AP