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Exercise the key to beat genetic obesity
Thursday, 02 September 2010 07:01    PDF Print E-mail
Exercise the key to beat genetic obesityExperts said people who are genetically predisposed to obesity, but take regular exercise, cut the risk of being fat by 40 per cent, reports express.co.uk.As there are cases where some people struggle to lose weight even when they go on the most extreme diets, and end up blaming their genes for no-weight loss, a study has confirmed that exercise is the key to staying slim, even for those with the wrong genes.Ruth Loos, lead author of the study said: "Our research proves that even those who have ...
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Lack of sleep could lead to mental illness, says new research
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 08:01    PDF Print E-mail
Lack of sleep could lead to mental illness, says new researchLate night surfing on the Net at the cost of sleep.Nicholas Glozier of the University of Sydney said that lack of sleep might help explain the puzzling increase in mental illness among young people over the past decades.He also said that using Internet late night could be a reason young people were sleeping less.The study of about 20,000 people aged between 17 and 24 found those who slept less than five hours a night were three times more likely than normal sleepers to become psychologically dis ...
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Headphone users watch out! Don't play too loud or for too long
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 07:01    PDF Print E-mail
Headphone users watch out! Don't play too loud or for too longThe study involved 8,710 girls of lower socioeconomic status, whose average age was about 16. Their hearing was tested when they entered a residential facility in the U.S Northeast."I had the rare opportunity, as an audiologist, to see how this population changed over the years," said Abbey Berg, lead study author and a professor in the Department of Biology & Health Sciences at Pace University in New York.In this period, high-frequency hearing loss -- a common casualty of excessive noise ex ...
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Drinking in moderation could increase lifespan
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 07:01    PDF Print E-mail
Drinking in moderation could increase lifespanResearchers have found that good health among older people was linked to moderate drinking.The study examined data from 1,824 adults aged between 55 and 65 years. They were all former or current drinkers over the past 20 years, reports the Daily Mail.They discovered that the heavy drinkers had a 42 per cent higher risk of dying in a 20-year follow-up compared to moderate drinkers, says a University of Texas release.Amazingly, teetotalers had a 49 per cent higher mortality risk, according to the ...
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Black rice or 'forbidden rice' more nutritious than other superfoods
Monday, 30 August 2010 09:01    PDF Print E-mail
Black rice or 'forbidden rice' more nutritious than other superfoodsScientists from Louisiana State University analysed samples of bran from black rice grown in the southern US and found it boosted levels of water-soluble anthocyanin antioxidants, reports the Daily Mail.Anthocyanins impart dark hues to fruits and vegetables, which includes blueberries and red peppers and also turn rice 'black'.Research suggests that anthocyanins, which mop up harmful molecules, can help protect arteries and prevent the DNA damage that leads to cancer.Food scientist Zhimin Xu sai ...
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Broccoli and its super effects
Monday, 30 August 2010 08:01    PDF Print E-mail
Broccoli and its super effectsThe word broccoli is derived from the Latin word "brachium," meaning branch.Broccoli is believed to originate in the Mediterranean region and derives its name from the Latin word "brachium," meaning branch. It belongs to the brassica family, which contains powerful cancer-fighting plant chemicals, known as phytochemicals, like glucosinolates, sulphoraphane (sulphur compounds), carotenoids, and flavonoids.Broccoli is known as a super-food and its consumption could reduce the risk of cardiovascula ...
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Water before dinner, the secret to getting thinner!
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 06:02    PDF Print E-mail
Water before dinner, the secret to getting thinner! Scientists are recommending half a litre of water before meals as a way to cut calorie intake, reports express.co.uk. People struggling in the battle of the bulge can put an end to over-eating by simply filling up on the cheapest of all calorie-free drinks - water - before eating. The findings are set to make dieting simpler for thousands of people who struggle with weight control and invest time and money in complica ...
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Cycle or walk for good health
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 08:01    PDF Print E-mail
Cycle or walk for good health Researchers analysed city - and state-level data from the United States and international data from 15 countries to study the relationship between "active travel" - bicycling or walking rather than driving - and physical activity, obesity and diabetes. The results showed that more than half of the differences in obesity rates among countries are linked to walking and cycling rates. In addition, about 30 per cent of th ...
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Watch before you pop that energy pill
Monday, 23 August 2010 08:01    PDF Print E-mail
Watch before you pop that energy pill The competitive edge which an athlete looks for to win has no limits. They try to improve performance through nutritional supplements and special compounds that enhance performance called ergogenic aids. More than 75 per cent of recreational and professional athletes are known to use them in some form. Nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids include products that: - Provide calories, vitamins and minerals - ...
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Yoga more effective for depression than walking
Friday, 20 August 2010 09:01    PDF Print E-mail
Yoga more effective for depression than walking Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) compared the brain gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels of yoga subjects with those of participants who spent time walking. Low GABA levels are associated with depression and other widespread anxiety disorders. In the study, one group practiced yoga three times a week for one hour, while the remaining subjects walked for the same period of time. Those who pr ...
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