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Big Master
You wouldn't usually associate diabetes with children and adolescents but diabetes is now one of the most chronic childhood diseases. Globally, an estimated 500,000 children under the age of 15 live with Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult health problem, is growing at an alarming rate in children as well.Come November 14, the International Diabetes Federation and WHO together with United Nation will commemorate World Diabetes Day ( 2 Day ago). A two-year (2007 and 2008) focus on children hopes to raise awareness of the warning signs of diabetes and to promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent type 2 diabetes in children.With huge increase in the number of children developing diabetes, chances are yu may know an affected family. Here are some of the signs of diabetes...
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Mood changes reflect 'growing pains' of changing your life
One topic that I think is important to cover when talking about stopping tobacco use is mood. Most people find mood changes occur frequently when first quitting and sometimes even severely enough to cause problems. In fact, many remark that when they quit they "just don't feel like themselves." Some people believe that they become a "mean person" when they quit, or that their whole personality is altered. In many cases, this is symptomatic of the change process itself. Before you ever started using tobacco, it felt "normal" not to smoke. Once you started to smoke on a regular basis, you began to identify with being a smoker. Over time, you...
Monday, 15 September 2008
I'm Stuck in a Yo-Yo Nightmare! What Can I Do?
I'm sick of struggling to lose weight – and then gaining it right back and starting all over again. How do I lose weight permanently?First of all, learn to find JOY in the process of becoming and staying healthy. While nothing in this life is truly perfect or permanent, there is a way to manage and maintain your weight. That’s what you want to aim for, a stable and healthy weight. How? BALANCE! Aim to eat only as many calories as you use up in living. Learn to eat just the right amount of food (moderation is the key), from all six food groups every day. Learn and practice being physically active every day. In other words: eat for nourishment, mainly, and get your pleasure from life in all of its vast variety. This is all accomplished slowly, over time, with HELP! Help from others who have...
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Blood test can gauge prostate cancer risk
Thanks to Genomic research, a simple blood test can be used to determine a man's relative risk of developing prostate cancer. That's because blood work can detect five genetic variants that, according to an international study, are independently associated with the disease, but that, when combined, have a strong cumulative effect of risk.Compared to having none of these genetic variants, researchers write in the New England Journal of Medicine, having four increases the risk of developing prostate cancer by 400 to 500 percent. Family history is added to the equation to make six risk factors. Having at least five of six factors increases the baseline risk by more than 900 percent."Our finding provides an opportunity to supplement the well-established risk factors (age, race, and family history)...
Saturday, 13 September 2008
Avoid these calcium robbers
Aerated drinks have high phosphate content. Phosphate binds calcium in the bowel and reduces its absorption.Salt may adverse effect on calcium metabolism in the body. This can lead to bone loss. When the amount of sodium in the body goes up, more calcium is excreted from body to maintain a sodium-calcium balance.Cereals and pulses contain phytates, phosphorus compounds, which bind calcium and reduce its bioavailability. Though generally safe, if you think that your intake of cereals may lead to loss of bone health, ask your nutritionist or orthopedic to guide y...
Friday, 12 September 2008
Caffiene
Many people assume that decaffeinated coffee and tea is somehow healthier- and there have been suggested links between caffeine and heart palpitations and pancreatic cancer. But there's growing list of ways that it might actually be good for you.Several studies have flagged coffee as combating or delaying the development of Parkinson's disease in men.It's most likely the caffeine that's doing it, says Dr. Kieran Breen, director of research for the Parkinson's Disease Society in the UK; perhaps it stimulates nerve cells' production of dopamine to counteract the disease's symptoms, or it may actually be protecting the nerve cells.Some studies have...
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Detox
What is a detoxification?A cleansing and detoxification program is a series of steps taken in order to actively enchance the elimination of toxic wastes from your body that creating, or have the potential to create bothersome symptoms and disease. An exceptional cleansing and detoxification program that greatly improve your health, requires the ingestion of higher quality nutrient. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, protein, carbohydrates, fats and water. Quiet activities such as prayer, meditation or slow diaphragmatic breathing are equally as important a successful detoxification program.Types of detox.Skin Brushing:It facilitates the skin cleansing by stimulating the lymphatic system which eliminate toxins through the skin. Lymphatic system is the part of the body...
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
How it works : Sunburn
It's a little more complicated than a simple heat-and-char process. Immediately after sun exposure, you'll see some pink skin: that comes from dilation of the capillaries in reaction to ultraviolent B rays. "The actual burn you see later comes from series of chemical reactions," say Dr Mehmet C. Ox. Mast cell in the skin release chemicals like histamine and serotonin, triggering more chemical production and inflammation. Whitin 12 hours, skin cells begin to die, and inflammation turn the skin a darker red. UV radiation damages your DNA, setting you up for possible skin cancer and suppressing immunity. But your skin does try to fight back. As...
Know your back pain.
Ooouuucchhh!!! Back pain is like a bad dream: the longer it persist, the worse it get. So, first goal in pain management is to determine where you are on the pain cycle. And then to 'wake up' and stop the cycle as soon as possible.1. Inactivity and stressBeing unfit and under stress sets the stage for back pain. Weak, stiff muscles can't bounce back when they're hit with stress: Instead they go into a spasm. Constant, unrelieved stress will take its toll somewhere in the body-usually your back2. Muscle spasmOne day, 'for no reason at all', you feel a jabbing pain in the back-this is a muscles spasm. Your bcak muscles contract suddenly - and painfully- like a Charley horse. A spasm is your body's natural splinting reaction to prevent more damage to your back.3. Muscle can't breatheA spasm chokes...
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
So you are 70s?
Who said when you are 70s you can have sex? But most of people have choose to not having sex when they are getting older. A five-year study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, of 989 men aged 55-75 in Pirkanmaa, Finland, showed that having sexual intercourse less than once per week doubled the risk of erectile dysfunction, compared to having sex once per week.Although there are plenty of studies about sexual problem associated with old age, there is relatively little research about normal sexual behaviour later in life. More couples over 70 are having sex and finding it satisfying than in previous generations, a British Medical Journal...
Beauties sleep
You know how important good nutrition and exercise are for your health and beauty, but sleep is also crucial too. Here are some tips from the Sleep Disorder Institute at New York's St. Luke's Roosevelt hospital to help you get the sleep you need:*Exercise every day. Even 20 minutes of walking can help keep stress hormones from interfering with your sleep*Avoid large meals just before bedtime. An inactive digestive system can disrupt sleep.*Minimize light, noise and temperature extremes. Your bedroom should be comfortably cool, about 69 degrees.*Don't read, watch television or work in bed. Use the bed only to sleep. This helps you prevent from...
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Eating While At Work?
Eating at your desk encourages mindless eating, and overeating. But if you have to, these are some of the tips that may help you eat healthier :*Watch what you eat.For lunch, you want to pick a meal that's moderate in size but doesn't fill you up.*Bring your lunch.Avoid takeout lunches, which tend to be expensive, oversize, heavy in fat and calories and lacking in nutrients.*Walk when you can.Walk to the water cooler, from the farthest spot in the parking lot, to the copy machine -anyhting you can do to move your muscles.*Don't make it a habit.If you can, try as much to keep yourself away from your desk during lunch hou...
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
A killer migraine
Basilar-Type Migraine (BTM) is an uncommon type of complicated migraine with symptoms that result from dysfunction of the lower part of the brain. In serious cases, it can lead to stroke, coma, or even death.Who's at risk?Early research suggested that BTM was most common in adolescent females. More recent statistical analysis has shown that BTM affects all age groups and both male and female. However, BTM, like other forms of migraine, is more common in females. The are approximately three times as many female sufferers as male.SymptomsThe symptoms of BTM is usually occur suddenly and can be associated with inability to speak properly, ringing in he ears, and vomiting. This called the aura phase, where sufferers experience perceptual disturbances. This phase usually last for an hour and can...
Wake up muscles
Stretching in the morning is a great way to "waken" up your muscles, and get them ready for the day. Stretching loosens up your body while increasing blood flow to your muscles. Incorporating morning stretches into your daily routine is a positive way to begin each day. A side body stretch helps to evelate your heart rate by expanding your lungs in order to help you breathe more efficiently throughout the d...
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Alzheimer's Disease
What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative and terminal disease that destroys brain cells and is the leading cause of dementia (affecting an estimated 24 million people worldwide.) It affects approximately one in eight people over the age of 65. The term 'dementia' describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions repeatedly, becoming lost in familiar places, being unable to follow directions, getting disoriented about time, people and places and neglecting personal safety, hygiene and nutrition.Who always affected by this disease?In most...
How much you spend?
You don't have to blow your budget to live healthily. Just concentrate your diet on most whole, fresh vegetables, fruits, buts and seeds. Avoid processed foods. You get healthier by giving your body the natural nutrients it craves and avoid clogging your system up with processed foods. Also purchase your organic food from your fresh market or night market instead of from the supermarket. Because locally grown produce is much cheaper. The primary saving is the transportation costs, as fuel prices are soaring high these day. ...
Friday, 29 August 2008
Stay focus
Many people give up on their diet program after facing hard time to reduce their weight. It's true diet is one of the hardest thing to do. We cannot eat all food that we want, we can't even eat as much as we can to satisfied ourselves.To get what we want in our life (in this situation, we want a good health or to reduce our weight), we have to stay focus doing what we have to do to achieve our goal. Here are 7 tips to keep you focused:1.) Remember all the hard work you have put in to achieve your weight loss goal.2.) Do not keep any of your fat clothes - you will never need them again.3.) Make a list of all the positive change in your life since...
Diet myths debunked
When eating out, a salad is always the best option.FALSE!It's easy to believe that all salads are healthy but this is not actually the case. Some salads contain fatty ingredients and could, in some cases, contain more calories than a steak and fries.High fat ingredients include croutons, crispy bacon, mayonnaise and oily dressings - these don't really add any vitamins and minerals, they all considerably boost the calories, fat and salt content of the dish.Cheese and nuts contain more nutrients, but they can still add a lot of calories when mixed in a salad.Organic food is "healthier" than non-organic food.FALSE! (mostly)Organic food isn't automatically the healthier option as the term 'organic' refers to the farming methods used to produce the food - not it's nutrient contain. Therefore, organic...
Sunday, 17 August 2008
what will you do
Today post is nothing to talk about health.. I just curious and want to know about something.. Here is the question.."You were given an amount of money where you need to finish it in two day. If you cannot finish it in two day, you'll need to pay double the money back. You are surprise that the amount of the money is USD 1 Billion, what will you do with the money to finish that money in two day?"Here is the rules:-You cannot donate the money.-The cannot own any material thing that you buy with that money.-You cannot burn it or throw it in the dustbin , you must use it.WHAT WILL YOU ...
Friday, 15 August 2008
Fast fact
Women under stress eat twice as much fatty food as those who aren't. Stressed men's snacking stays consta...
Double your crunch
Strong abdominal muscles help support your body's core or trunk, from which all movement originates. So, if you're strong there, you'll able to transfer this potential to both your upper (shoulder and arms) and lower (hips and legs) extremities. Most importantly, if you have strong abdominals, you'll reduce your risk of back injuries, most of which occur everyday activities. Think of the abdominal muscles as the glue that holds your upper and lower body together.The double crunch -so-called because you're lifting your upper body at the same time as you hold your hips in an unsupported position - is an exercise you can do to gain and maintain...
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Sneaky sign of diabetes
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be tricky, which helps explain why millions of people have the disease but don't know it. You may know the classic symptoms of fatigue, recurrent infection and frequent urination. Lesser known signs:Bad breath (A smell like nail polish remover). Excess sugar in saliva prompts bacteria growth, which help create foul-smelling gases.Swollen gums Increased bacteria can lead to inflammation and bleeding.Blurred visionSugar in the lens of the eye makes it swell and refract light improperly.Frequent thirst In an effort to eliminate sugar, the body demands plenty of fluids.If you have two or more symptoms, and any other risk factors (being over age 40 or overweight; having a family history of diabetest; having high blood pressure or cholesterol), see your doct...
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Think quick: Smile more
"Racing thoughts" are commonly considered a symptom of bipolar disorder or maniac depression but study at Priceton University in New Jersey has found that when healthy people are made to think more quickly, they feel happier.Researchers asked a group of people to read a statement twice as fast as they normally would from a computer screen. (They manipulated the speed of the words scrolled into view.) They then asked another group to read the same information but twice as slowly as they normally would. The participant then completed a questionnaire, assessing their mood, energy level and self-esteem.It was discovered that when reading at a faster...
When to get serious about snoring
Even if it sounds like a car with engine trouble, most snoring noise don't indicate health problems, say Professor Robin Blair from Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at Dundee University in the UK. "Lying on your side to open airways more, exercising to tighten muscles and avoiding alcohol may help reduce the amount of snoring you do. "However, if you're snoring and gasping for breath, your airways could be blocked for longer than normal (it is common to stop breathing for a second or two) and you could be suffering from obstructive sleep apponea. If so, ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist who will monitor your sleep to see if you breathing...
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Human Body
In this post, i was focusing on the nutritional benefit of on parts of our body.Brain: Carrot, broccoli, fish and vegetables high in antioxidants.Eyes: A variety of food rich in vitamins C, E and luitein (kale, collard greens, citrus fruits, rockmelon)Lung: Food high in beta carotene (mangoes, carrots, pumpkin, spinach, red peppers)Heart: Fruit, vegetables, grains, fat free and low-fat foods, fish, lean meat, legumes.Bones:Dairy product, dark green leafty vegetables, almonds, sesame or sunflower seeds.Skin: Again, those beta-carotene-rich foods.Colon: High-fiber foods (oats, fruits, vegetabl...
Can pregnant mum fly?
Mums-to-be know to stay grounded. After all cosmic radiation from the sun can harm fetus right? Not necessarily. A new report reveals that the amounts of radiation is so small, the risk is negligible for most women.Guidelines state that exposure to 1 milisievert (mSv) of radiation a year is save (in addition to the 3 mSv we get yearly from background sources). On a 12-hour return flight from Singapore to Tokyo, passengers get just 0.06 mSv.Women may want to postpone flight in the rare case of a solar flare- a student burst that occurs every few years and may last several days. At their peak, they can expose a traveler to more than 30 times the...
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Burn fat by eating chocolate
Chocolate-loving (and eating) men are in better health than those who don't like it, say researchers at Imperial College London and Nestle. Over five days, a group of healthy young men (half liked chocolate, half didn't) ate the same food, plus a choice bread or chocolate. Blood and urine showed the chocolate lovers processed fatty foods better and had lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. So, indulging on occasion may have long-term health benefits- but researchers say, only when paired with otherwise healthy diet and lifestyle....
Healthier ways to BBQ
I always have BBQ with my family and my friend. It is one way having a good time with them. But cooking meat over an open flame or BBQ creates chemicals long suspected of increasing cancer risk. According to two news studies, eating barbecued red meat may raise the risk of prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in post-menopausal women. This is some tips to prevent that happen:Scrape off any charred portion, which contain many of the chemicals believed to lead to cancer.Keep the temperature lower to lessen the smoke and flames that reach the food and raise the barbecue racks.Flip with top or spatula- a fork pierces food, releasing juice and...
DASH Eating Plan
Refer to my hypertension post, I get some email from the reader that question me about the dash eating diet.DASH diet to treat the hypertension problem. But what is DASH diet? DASH stand for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. DASH eating is an effective in decreasing blood pressure as some medications commonly used to treat hypertension. Research has shown that a diet is low in sodium but rich in calcium, potassium, and magnesium can decrease pressure, especially among African Americans.The DASH eating plan is based on 2,000 calories a day with 18 percent of the calories coming from protein. 55 percent from carbohydrates, and 27 percent from fats. The eating plan contain less fat than the Food Guide pyramid, more fruits and vegetables, and includes a serving of nu...
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Ten tips for eating well without having to diet
1. Eat for pleasure and good health, not for weight loss.2. Start the day with oats and you won't be hungry for hours.3. Eat more fish, chicken, vegetables and salads, and less red meat, pork, pasta, pastry and potatoes.4. Use a plastic squeeze bottle for olive oil and sauces- it helps you use less.5. Use yogurt instead of cream.6. Snack on fruit and nuts instead of chocolate and crisps.7. Steam instead of grill, grill instead of roast, roast instead of fry, shallow-fry instead of deep-fry.8. Eat crabs like pasta and potatoes for lunch instead of in the evening.9. Drink better, drink less, and drink only with the evening meal.10. If you really...
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
5 best food for men and women
One in five women has history of painful urinary tract infections. "I had three in one year," says Patty Buxton, a Colorado secondary-school teacher. Reading that cranberry juice may help prevent these infections, Buxton went on a regimen a year ago, and since then she's been infection-free. She thinks cranberry juice did the trick. Cranberry juice is not the only food that may offer protection from specific illness. Here's a list of food that may provide protection from ailments that often target women or men.Food for Men1. Tomato sauce Men who eat a lot of tomatoes. tomato sauce, or pizza smothered with the stuff may be giving themselves a hedge against prostate cancer. So say researchers at Harvard University, who studied the eating habit more than 47,000 male health professionals. They...
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Do you think that you dont have hypertension?
What is hypertension?Blood pressure is force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pump blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which carry the blood throughout the body. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood to the body and its contributes to hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis. There are several categories of blood pressure:Normal: Less than 120/80Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89Stage 1 hypertension: 140-159/90-99Stage 2 hypertension: 160 and above/100 and abovePrimary hypertension or stage 1 has no specific origin but strongly associated with lifestyle....
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
High cholesterol prevention
There are many way to prevent high cholesterol but i recommend you to follow this 6 golden steps to prevent it. Follow one of these steps will bring many different:Step 1 (Know Your Numbers) :Beginning at age 40, get your cholesterol levels checked every year. A simple blood test is all that is required, and results are generally available within a week.Step 2 (What Not to Eat):The No. 1 foods to avoid? "Anything that is deep-fried," says nutrition director Marlene Lesson, M.S., R.D. "Also, foods containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils are the enemy. These include margarine, pastries, packaged cookies, crackers, potato chips and other snack foods." Other foods to give up include cheese and other dairy products, poultry skin (remove it before eating the meat), and red meat other...
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
High cholesterol
What is high cholesterol?Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid. The body uses it for many things, such as making new cells. Your liver makes the cholesterol that your body needs. You also get cholesterol from the foods you eat.Your body needs some cholesterol. But if you have too much, it starts to build up in your arteries. (Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.) This is called hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.It is usually a slow process that gets worse as you get older.To understand what happens, think about how a clog forms in the pipe under a kitchen sink. Like the buildup of grease in the...
Monday, 14 July 2008
Fast fact
Smelling lemon balm oil could help people relax in stressful situation without impairing mental sharpne...
Friday, 11 July 2008
Fighting Fatigue
Do you seem to run out of energy by mid-afternoon? Here are some things that could help you feel refreshed, alert and focused:Get some fresh air: Go outside for a few minutesTake a walk: , or get some other form of activity during your lunch break.Drink water: Dehydration can leave you feeling sluggish.Choose lunch wisely: High-fat or high-crab meals, or simply too much food, may leave you feeling sleepy afterwards.Have a snack: Low blood sugar can contribute to a lack of energy and difficulty concentrating.Source: News Can...
Thursday, 10 July 2008
The role of diet in growing healthy bones (part 1)
The skeleton makes up around 20 percent of our total body weight. It consists of four different types of bones- the long bones of the limbs, short bones of hands and feet. Flat bones of the skull, and irregular bones of the knee caps and spinal column.Without the skeleton's support, it's hard to imagine what shape we will take. It accounts for our body's mobility via its attachment to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Equally important is the protection it render to many vital organs.Besides the familiar calcium, bones also contain other mineral, proteins and vitamins Bones serve as a mineral storage deposit for important nutrients such as potassium,...
Calcium in our food (the role of diet in growing healthy bones part 2)
Everyone required calcium. Calcium is essential for the growth and repair of bones throughout life. Bone mass generally peaks by age 30 to 35. Therefore, one begin lose more mass than the body can replace. The reduction of the bone mass can progress gradually and painlessly, and most people do not know they have osteoporosis until a bone breaks. This is what osteoporosis is also known as "The Silent Disease". Women are more prone to osteoporosis after menopause.Calcium-rich food include broccoli, non-fat and low-fat product, nuts, seaweed and seeds. While milk is a good source of calcium, many people are lactose intolerant. Their bodies are unable to digest necessary amount of lactose, the predominant sugar in milk.A study conducted last year by the National University of Singapore indicates...
Vital vitamin D (the role of diet in growing healthy bones-part 3)
Our body does not absorb calcium easily and this is why vitamins D is considered a vital vitamin in growing healthy bones. Also known as calciferous, Vitamin D helps optimize the absorption of calcium and maintain normal blood level of calcium in the body. This vital vitamin therefore helps to promote the normal development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.Our body can synthesize vitamin D in the skin through exposure to ultraviolet ray from the sun. Vitamin D is also found in some food such as fish oils, egg yolks and other fortified foods.Our modern lifestyle plays a part in affecting our body's natural production of vitamin D. Many people make conscious afford to avoid the sun by stying indoors, using umbrellas, wearing log-sleeved attire, and applying sun block. Such sun-avoiding...
Monday, 7 July 2008
Online cancer info
Not all websites are reliable. British researchers reviewed 32 alternative medicine sites for cancer patients, and found that 22% promoted a product, 16% discouraged conventional treatment and 3% advocated ignoring doctor's advice. To surf smarter:Be specticalAny claims should be backed by studies in respected medical journals, say Dr. Ted Gansler of the American Cancer Society.Double-checkIf you read about treatment on one site, see what other sites say. There should be consensus.Consider the source Some nonprofit groups, universities and goverment agencies have updates on alternative treatments and clinical tria...
For skin like a peach
If you're keen to look after your face but blanch at the cost of skincare product, you can make cleanser, toners and nourishers form fuit, vegetables and other foodstuffs, say herbalist Pierre Jean Cousin, author of Natural Recipes for Perfect Skin. Many fruits have nourishing, revitalising and astringent action. Some vegetables fight inflammation and contain vitamin A. Here are some recipes to try:Cucumber cleanserPeel, seed, puree and sieve one-quarter of a small cucumber. Stir two tablespoons of honey into two table-spoons of the juice and add a tablespoon of full-fat milk. Apply to face and neck for 20 minutes, then wash off with bottled water.Banana anti-ageing face maskMash a small banana and stir in teo table spoons of fresh double cream, one tablespoon of honey and one table-spoon...
Friday, 4 July 2008
IPODS disrupt pacemakers
Close encounters with Ipods caused interference with cardiac pacemakers in 50 percent of patients, according to electromagnetic test. When the iPods were held 5cm from patients' chests for 5-10 seconds, some pacemakers could misread heart function, and, in one case, the life preserving device temporarily stopped functioning.The study of 83 people fitted with pacemakers was conducted by a secondary school student, Jay Thaker, with the help of University of Michigan researchers. "Although the typical pacemaker patient may not be an iPod user, they are often in close contact with grandchildren who are users," say Thak...
Your jeans, your heart
You know that being chubby, especially around the waist, is unhealthy. Heres new way to measure the danger. Check you jeans. Men with pant sizes 38 inches and over and women sizes 16 and up are at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, say British researchers.Why? The bigger you trousers, the more dangerous belly fat you have and the shorter you are, the greater your risk. The American Heart Association says aim for a waist circumference less than 40 inches for men and 35 for wom...
Healthy diet spoils taste for cigarettes
Trying to quit smoking? Cut back on coffee and alcohol and up your intake of milk, water, fruit and vegetables, suggest US researchers from Duke University Medical Center.In a study of 209 smokers, 45 percent said that coffee enhanced the taste of cigarettes, while 44 per cent and 11 per cent said alcohol and meat had same effect. Food that spoils the taste were milk, fruit, vegetables and water."Smoking is a highly habitual behavior," says Dr. Joe McClernon, director of the university's Tabacco Research Laboratory. "Anything that can worsen the experience can help break the habi...
Build those quads
Stronger quadriceps can help protect cartilage loss behind the kneecap, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. Osteoarthritis in the knee occurs when the cartilage cushioning the end of the bones in the knee joint deteriorates over time. As it wears down, the joint doesn't function as well and my be painful.Researchers found that people who had great quadriceps strength had less cartilage lass in the patellofemoral joint, " A stronger quadricep mucle helps keep tracking abnormally with movement." says Dr Shreyasee Amin, Mayo rheumatologist and the study's lead researcher. "Our study result show it;s important to encourage to maintain strong quadriceps muscle...
Relief for restless legs
Do you often sit down, only yo have an urge to get up again and move your legs? If so, you could be suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome.The exact cause is still unknown, though health issues such as diabetes, iron deficiency and pregnancy, which can affect the peripheral nerves in your feet, may contribute. Some 60% of sufferers who control these other issues find their symptoms lessen, say Kailash Bhatia, professor of neurology at the University of London.If you only experience it when traveling, Bhatia advises keeping a small face cloth with you and, when needed, dampening it and putting it on your legs. "Or a foot massage can relieve it," he says.For many sufferers, there is effective medication. It works well, but it can cause drowsiness. Bhatia advises it's most suitable for people...
Smaller babies don't mean more heart risk
The danger of low birth weight and later heart risk may have been over-estimated, according to a review by The George Institute for International Health in Sydney.The study review found only a small association between birth weight and the future risk of heart disease. "We found a 1kg difference- going from 2.5kg to 3.5kg in birth weight- was associated with just a 10-15 percent reduction in the risk of heart disease in later life, "say Dr Rachel Huxley, the study's lead author. "Some report have suggested a kilogram difference carries a 24-4- percent greater risk."Huxley says effort to increase early fetal growth can change birth weight only by as much as 100g, which translate to just a 1-2 per cent lower risk of heart disease. Risk factors operating in later adult life, such as smoking and...
Thursday, 3 July 2008
5 easy ways to keep in shape
1-Calf raise. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms by sides and dumb-bell (or two small bottles of water or cans of soup) in each hand. Exhale as you raise you heels off the ground. Inhale as you return heels slowly back to the ground.2- Abdominal crunch. Lie on back-legs bent, feet flat, hands behind ears. Exhale as you curl up slowly. Only lift your shoulders and upper back off the floor. Don't pull on your head or neck. Inhale and slowly uncurl until you are lying back on the floor.3- Tricep kickback. Kneel on all fours. Hold dumble-bell in hand and bend arm at the elbow (upper arm should stay in line with side of body). Exhale as you straighten your lower arm behind you. Inhale as you bring it back down.4- Leg press. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and a dumb-bell in each hand....
Introducing flexercise
What it is: Flexercise is a resistance band exercise that contracts and extends our muscle. Regular flexercise workout can improve our physical coordination, range of motion and flexibility.How it works: Flexercise is a progressive resistance training programme designed to increase muscle mass and strengthen bones. By stretching the resistance band, you put progressive stress on the various muscle groups and help strengthen your bones. It can be used on all major muscle groups and body parts.Why it works: Flexercise is effective, safe and convenient. You can feel your muscle tone improve just after one round of workout. The intensity of your workout can be easily varied according to you fitness level. Flexercise is convenient- you only need a resistance band which is small enough to fit into...
Exercise your way to stronger bones.
Most of us try to fit some exercise into our weekly routine for different reasons. Some people exercise to keep trim and fit; other to release stress or socialize. If you do not have an exercise routine, here's another good reason to get one going: Exercise helps to build strong bones.It is scientifically proven that weight bearing exercise (eg. brisk, walking and running), strength training exercise (eg. lifting weights) and resistance training exercise (eg. using a resistance band) can help to strengthen the bones. A study from Texas Woman's University in Denton shows that lifting weights during adolescence can help dealy the onset of osteoporosis in women. A related study from the University of British Columbia shows that lifting weight strengthens the bones of women in their late 60s.Regular...
The slice is right
Hungry for a healthier pizza? It's all in the fermentation and baking of the dough, say researchers. University of Maryland food chemists have found that by baking wholegrain pizza dough for longer times and at higher temperatures, its antioxidant level get boosted.Diets rich in antioxidant may help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and various other health problems.In the experiment, the researchers baked wholegrain dough at temperature ranging from 204 degree celcius to 290 degree celcius and for times of seven to 14 minutes. They found the antioxidant levels increased by much as 60 percent during longer baking times and by as much as 82 percent during higher baking temperatures.Longer fermentation times for dough also boosted the antioxidant levels by up to 100 percent in some cases,...
Slow down and enjoy a slimmer waistline
Eat slowly and you'll consume less and enjoy your meal more.Researchers at the University of Rhode Island in US have new scientific data to back-up this long-touted theory.In their study, 30 women were told to eat a huge plate of food as quickly as possible until they felt full, without pausing between bites. On a return visit, they were instructed to take smaller bites, pause often and to chew each mouthful 15 to 20 times.It seem eating fast and furiously impacted both on meal satisfaction and in kilo-joules. When eating quickly, the women consumed 2705kJ in nine minutes, compare to an average of 2324kJ in about 29 minutes when eating slowly. They also had a greater feeling of satiety.Spread over three meals a day, the difference will really add ...
