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Soft drinks now injurious to health, doctors stress April 05, 2012 18:41

Do you enjoy sipping soft drinks? If yes, then you need to keep a check on your health as doctors came out with a new principle that soft drinks can rise the risk of cardiac arrest. According to a latest medical study, cold drinks contain various preservatives and artificial flavours that can take health for a toll. It not only increases high blood pressure, but also damages the entires blood vessel system, the study stated. Researchers involved in this study came out with interesting factors. They said that people who consume more soft drinks have narrow blood vessels behind their eyes that’s a clear indication of damaged blood vessel system. The study, however, made it clear that this damage has nothing to do with eye-vision.

Drink coffee to cut diabetes risk: study March 26, 2012 18:58

This study adds to the growing scientific data that suggests moderate coffee consumption, four to five cups of coffee per day, is safe and does not increase risk of chronic diseases." Want to stave off diabetes? Drink four cups of coffee a day, recommends a new study. Previous researches suggested that drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk but there were conflicting results on whether it protects or promotes chronic diseases such as cancer. Now, a team in Europe claims to have found that moderate consumption of coffee everyday may lower a person's chances of developing type 2 diabetes compared with those drinking it occasionally or not at all. In fact, drinking coffee can cut the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 30 per cent, says the study which has also revealed that the drink does not increase the risk of heart disease or cancer, the 'Daily Mail' reported. For their study, the researchers recruited 42,659 people. The volunteers, who took part in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) Germany, were followed up for almost nine years on average. During that time, there were 1,432 cases of type 2 diabetes diagnosed, 394 heart attacks, 310 strokes cases and 1,801 cancer cases. Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day -- caffeinated and decaffeinated -- compared with less than one cup was not linked to a higher risk of developing a chronic disease, the findings revealed. A lower risk of 20-30 per cent of developing type 2 diabetes was linked to moderate consumption of both kinds of coffee, according to the findings published in the 'American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'. Ten countries contribute to the EPIC study, including two centres in Germany which carried out the latest analysis. Euan Paul of British Coffee Association said: "This study adds to the growing scientific data that suggests moderate coffee consumption, four to five cups of coffee per day, is safe and does not increase risk of chronic diseases."

Healthy Style Burger And Fries March 26, 2012 11:44

A burger and fries is one of the most popular meals around. Families enjoy them almost everywhere, from fast food joints, to sit down restaurants and even at home. While a burger and fries don't have the best reputation as being a healthy dinner option, there are a number of things - like using whole wheat hamburger buns - that you can do to up their nutritional value. Use Leaner Meats Or Even Veggies For Your Burgers A full fat hamburger can have as many as 28 grams of fat in just four ounces. That's over 40% of your daily recommended value! Instead choose a leaner beef or turkey meat. When shopping, compare nutritional labels to pick the best choice for your family. If you're looking to avoid meat entirely, veggie burgers can be a healthier option. Veggie burgers are often made from combinations of carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, black beans and some sort of ingredient to bind everything together such as oatmeal or breadcrumbs. You can make them at home or even purchase pre-made veggie burgers from the store. Use Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns Instead of using a white bun, switch to whole wheat hamburger buns. Whole wheat hamburger buns can be packed fibre and other nutrients. Be sure to compare ingredient and nutritional information the next time you shop - you may be surprised at some of the differences out there. Oven Baked Fries No burger is complete without a side of fries. However, they don't have to be actually fried! Oven baked frozen fries are a better alternative than their fried counterparts, but you can actually do better than that. Scrub a potato thoroughly and then slice it into long rectangles. Some people prefer to leave the skin on for added nutrients, while others prefer to peel it first. Toss with some olive oil, salt, pepper and any other spices and bake in the oven at a high heat for around 20 minutes. Check on them once or twice and turn halfway through to ensure that they're browning on both sides. For a tasty twist, try sweet potatoes fries. They can be prepared in a similar way than regular white potato fries, but before cooking them, let them sit in some cold water for 30 minutes to help reduce the level of starch and help them crisp while cooking. Making a healthier version of burgers and fries isn't as difficult as you might think. If this is one of your family's favourite meals, don't give it up. Instead, make some easy changes, such as using whole wheat hamburger buns, lean meats or even vegetables to make your burgers. If you've never tried a healthy burger, you might be surprised at how tasty one can be.

Sex not the only way for women: Study March 26, 2012 11:21

Surprisingly, sex may not be the only way to an orgasm. Something as unconnected with bedroom as biking, spinning, abdominal exercises or rope climbing could also trigger climaxes, or 'coregasms' among women, a study suggests…

The Benefits of Eating Pizza March 22, 2012 12:11

So many of us love pizz,a but we often feel guilty after eating a few slices. Is it really all that bad for you? There has been research done by the food chemists at the University of Maryland, they believed that they could change Italian pie so that it could be even healthier and thought that it may also be responsible for fighting heart disease. They believed that by changing the dough that is used to whole wheat dough instead of white dough, they could boost the amount of antioxidants in it. Antioxidants decrease the damage of cells that have been linked to heart disease and cancer. What is bad for us as far as pizza is the stuff we like to load on top of it. Now the tomato sauce is not bad for you, but the cheese and the toppings can be. Cheese is very high in saturated fat. Pepperoni and sausage are grease pits just waiting to clog your arteries. So how do you get around that so it benefits your health? Well that is simple; by using reduced fat cheese and instead of the pepperoni and sausage, use spinach and low-fat turkey sausage or turkey bacon, you know have yourself a nice healthy Italian pie. Now many of us would love to see it become a diet food. Another benefit of eating Italian pie is you can actually burn off the extra calories. The way to lose weight is to burn off more calories that you intake on a daily basis. So you can certain eat a slice or two of pizza, but then you will need to most likely step on the treadmill or go for a walk. A typical slice is approximately 300 calories, which really isn't that bad and a whole pie has 2,500 calories. But who can really eat a whole one at once? Even if you are on a diet, you can actually benefit from eating it. Well, if you were to restrict food consumption for a length of time, this can affect your metabolism, which will need to work harder to save energy. How does this all affect your Italian pie intake? It is simple. If you cheat and eat it at least once a week, your metabolism will stay on track and you can still lose weight. I'll bet you didn't know that eating pizza could actually help with weight loss! Of course, exercising is the most important part of weight loss. You cannot just diet and not exercise. If you have a pizza craving and eat two slices of it every day, you would have to run an hour each day to burn off those two slices. Is it worth it? Well that depends on how much you like Italian pie and how much you enjoy running!

Don’t skip breakfast for stress-free life March 16, 2012 12:12

People skipping breakfast had better mend their ways, as a new study shows how the morning meal reduces stress and improves mental and physical performance throughout the day. Volunteers who ate after waking up benefited from an 89 percent reduction in anxiety when faced with a challenging situation. They were typically able to deal with the dilemma seven percent quicker than on days when they went without it, the mental and physical tests have revealed. Participants in the study performed a series of tests on two days -- one when they had their breakfast and one when they hadn't. According to The Cognitive Effects of Breakfast study, in total 61 percent showed an improvement in English and arithmetic tests after eating. Hand-eye coordination also improved significantly, with the number of mistakes made by participants falling by 75 percent, the poll and research by baker Warburtons found. Conversely, some participants found they were unable to concentrate long enough to complete the series of 25 tests properly if they had not eaten. In Britain, 48 percent of adults admit to skipping breakfast at least once during the working week, the poll of 2,000 people found. It leaves over half of them feeling "stressed", "lethargic", "unproductive" and "grumpy". Those aged 25 to 34 are particularly affected if they do not eat, the research showed. The research was conducted at the Mindlab laboratory based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, Brighton city.

Easy tips for Healthy Snacks at Home March 15, 2012 16:23

When you’re at home and need a snack, what do you typically grab from the kitchen? If the answer is chips or candy or last night’s leftovers, you may want to rethink those choices. If…

What your sex dreams really mean March 12, 2012 13:05

A man you're wildly attracted to pulls you to him and gently caresses your back. He's so close, you can feel his hot breath on your face. As he moves in for the kiss, you…

Health risks of Daylight Saving! March 12, 2012 12:21

Let's all join in a collective yawn. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Get ready to spring, or stumble, ahead. Monday morning risks can be more serious than needing to…

Know your food protocol wherever you are! March 07, 2012 19:30

As your body language differs depending on circumstances mainly in tune with the persons you surround or situation you are placed in, your food protocol also has to differ depending on the country or city you are in. Whether you call it food etiquette or food protocol, you have to tune yourself with the local proprieties and customs when you are at your breakfast table or luncheon party to avoid misunderstandings among your local friends or hosts or associates. For example, when you use chopsticks, you should familiarize yourself on using them. Or else, you may be caught on the wrong foot. In case you are in a Japanese hotel or in the company of a Japanese friend, faulty use of them may remind the friend of his / her grandmother’s funeral. The food protocol differs from country to country and you must be conscious of the following 15 rules when you travel. Rice items in Thailand are taken with hands In Thailand, certain Thai dishes, made of rice and looking gummy or sticky, are eaten with hands. For most of the items, you should never use fork to take food into your mouth directly. Transfer the food to a spoon through fork first and then to your mouth. Only certain stand-alone items not forming part of a rice-based meal can be eaten with a fork. Using chopsticks in Japan In Japan, chopsticks are made to stand upright in a rice bowl before a coffin at the time of funeral. You must avoid using them in an upright mode in a rice bowl when you are at it. On a table, you must keep the chopsticks parallel to the edge of the table. Don’t put left hand on food items in India Unless you are used to use left hand by habit or default, never use left hand to touch or take food into your mouth with left hand when you are in India, Africa and Middle Eastern countries. Don’t skip wine if you are in Georgia In Georgia, wine is taken at toasts as traditional feast. If you are at it, you have to drink and down it at one go. If you refuse to take it, you may be considered as a rude person by the locals. Tacos are taken with hands in Mexico Use your hands to eat tacos such as refried beans when you make a trip to Mexico. Never take them with a knife or fork. Italians take cappuccino before noon Most of the Italians take cappuccino as an alternative to the meal and others take it with a croissant for breakfast. But it is never taken after 3 pm and after a lavish dinner. If you want to reveal yourself as a tourist, you can do that. Don’t put Parmigiano on pizza in Italy Never try to put parmigiano on pizza when you go to Italy as it is considered a sin in that country. You should never seek any cheese food item if they don’t offer it to you. Remember the Bishop of Norwich over meal in UK If you are at a meal in the UK, never pass the decanter to the right since it becomes a goof up and is not considered as passing at all. If the decanter stalls, you have to ask the person with it, “Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?” In case they say no, say “He is s a very good chap, but he always forgets to pass the port”. It is a tradition there and you have to follow it. Take bread as part of your meal in France When you go to Paris, take bread as part of your food mostly at the end of the meal as an accompaniment to the cheese course. You can also place the bread directly on the table and it is no wrong. It is not treated as an appetizer. Don’t flip the fish in China When you visit any part of China, don’t ever try to flip a fish as it is meant to convey the meaning of bad luck. Flipping fish is considered as turning upside a boat in a sea. Use knives and forks at a meal in Chile Most of the food items in Chile are taken with knife and fork. Never take them with your hands. Learn to respect elders in Korea If you make a visit to Korea, make sure to lift your glass with both hands as a mark of respect when an elderly persons offers you drink. Also, don’t leave the table when you finish your meal unless and until the elder person finishes eating. Don’t ever turn down vodka in Russia. During your trip to Russia, never turn down the drink Vodka if it is offered to you by any one. If you turn it down, you may be grossly misunderstood to be turning down the person’s friendship. Shake the coffee cup to say enough in Middle East In Middle East countries, you have to shake the cup two or three times indicating you don’t want more of it when you are offered coffee. If you don’t shake the cup, you will continue receiving it. Keep the green side of tokens up in Brazil to get more When you order something to eat in a Brazilian restaurant and when the waiter brings it, keep the green side of the token on your table up. When do you don’t want it, keep the red side of it up.

Benefits of fish Oil March 06, 2012 16:49

If you are like me, then you are quite possibly getting a tad sick and tired of all the television advertisements on health and wellness items, and informing us that we must take them; so, right here I'm really going answer the concern "why take fish oil supplements". Ok, so, exactly what really is fish oil? Oil from fish that we locate in wellness supplements happens to be actually taken from the fish flesh itself. There are quite a few various fish that happen to be utilized for their oils, and some of these consist of; Trout Salmon Cod Snapper The main reason why not all types of fish happen to be used for their oil is, these fish touched on above (along with some various varieties), are teemed with nutrients and the oil which offer us the perks; if you were to simply obtain the oil from the incorrect sort of fish, there might be limited to no advantage whatsoever. What is the hidden secret with fish oil? The primary active ingredient in this type of oil happens to be something you could have already become aware of called Omega-3. Omega-3 happens to be a fatty-acid that is exceptionally beneficial to human health and wellness. This fatty acid has anti-inflammatory properties which are able to dramatically assist with joint conditions, and even joint diseases. Also, it has the ability to aid in the defence against age related health problems such as Alzheimer's and dementia. The cardio vascular system happens to be additionally one more area which benefits considerably from omega 3 acids. Weight Loss Some people may feel this is simply an inactive medicine, yet there is an authentic reason why the ingredients found in oil from fish has the ability to help people burn those unwanted calories. Fish oil helps speed up the body's natural metabolic rate which in turn helps your body burn calories. Also when stationary, the improved metabolic rate is going to naturally help your body to process foods as well as the calories. Likewise, in recent years, fish oil has actually been utilized as a natural alternative for victims of depression. The nutrients found in the oil helps with the creation of serotonin; the naturally occurring chemical that makes us feel pleasure. Remember nonetheless, this is certainly not an answer to depression, merely an aid, but with verified results. So, is it worth the money? Sadly in today's modern world, health can come at a substantial fee. This might just happen to be investing on work out center members fees, or also buying those comfy running shoes. Given that this supplement is very affordable, I personally believe it is worth spending the money. You will definitely experience healthier skin as well as fingernails, better hair, and also even more importantly, defend yourself from major sicknesses such as cancer as well as joint disease.

Yoga poses will get you more energy March 03, 2012 11:45

Studies show that some yoga poses reduce fatigue and adjust the hormone cortisol—too little of which can zap your energy. "This sequence engages your core and energizes your system from the inside out," says Women's…

Post pregnancy fat… need not live with it! March 02, 2012 12:32

Mother Hood is no doubt a bliss. But for the kind of life style and society we are living in, Mother Hood has become more problematic to many women. The major concern is, many of…

Keys to Great Health.. March 01, 2012 15:32

In this article I will list the 7 keys to great health. I will briefly explain why I consider them to be the foundation blocks for attaining and maintaining fantastic health, vitality and energy. I'm not listing them in any particular order; they are all important. 1. Exercise: My definition of exercise is anything that involves moving and using your body. Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and increases your stamina so that you can do more for longer. Exercise also releases chemicals that make you feel better and happier. Exercise helps your digestive system work properly. Exercise aids a good night sleep. 2. Nutrition: Our bodies requires a wide variety of nutrients to function properly and most of these we get through the foods that we eat. We need a balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat. We need a range of vitamins and minerals. In the past and in some poorer parts of the world today, the lack of some of these elements lead to conditions such as scurvy and ricketts. However even in the more affluent areas of the world a lack of certain nutrients still has negative effects, even if they are more subtle, such as inadequate and unbalanced amounts of Omega 3 and 6 which have an impact on brain function. 3. Hygiene: Again the lack of good hygiene can have serious health consequences like cholera or MRSA. Yet on a minor scale can lead to stomach upsets, colds, etc. 4. Water: Water, of course, is essential to life and without it we would die in a matter of days. Drinking enough water to be properly hydrated is also important to ensure the proper working of your digestive system, in particular the waste elimination part! Your brain is also affected and drinking sufficient water will enable your mind to work better and be clear and alert. 5. Mindset: Your thinking affects your behaviour which affects your health. Here's a simple example. If you've had a bad day and are feeling stressed and you've (often unconsciously) conditioned yourself to think that eating fatty and sugary foods and lounging in front of the TV is the way to feel better, then that's what you'll do. Then even if you only do this once in a blue moon, you will experience negative consequences health wise such as feeling lethargic and if this is something you do regularly, the consequences would probably involve weight gain which in the long run could lead to something really serious like a heart attack. 6. Support: A crucial element of any health programme is having a good support system. Trying to do it all alone is rarely successful. You need someone to encourage you and help you keep motivated and on track. You need someone to report to and hold you accountable for continuing to take action and make changes. 7. Rest: I don't think I need to convince you of the health benefits of getting a good night's sleep. It is also beneficial to include at least one period of relaxation every day to unwind from the physical and mental stresses of the day.