New research suggests again that diet is important to physical condition. US researchers said poor diets may trigger a signalling system which prompts the body to consume even more. The research focussed on certain a protein that appears to influence inflammation. The BBC news report here reinforces the understanding that mental condition strongly influences the …
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Healthy living = longer living
Another scientific report showing that a balanced lifestyle with healthy eating habits (balanced diet and not too much) and exercise leads to a longer life is summarised here in Clean Living Slows Cell Ageing.
GM safety scandal 10th anniversary – the scandal continues
Here is copied a letter from Dr Arpad Pusztai to GM Watch on the 10th Anniversary of the GM Safety Scandal. GM contamination of nature and our food continues to be covered up by irresponsible people. Dear Claire and Jonathan, I thought that I should write to you on the 10th anniversary of my 150 …
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More evidence that exercise increases lifespan.
A healthy lifestyle is not complicated: eat right and keep your body active. You don’t need to be an ascetic or athlete – you just need to be human (not a vegetable). Eat a balanced diet and not too much, and shake yourself up regularly! Another study just released underlies the vast improvement to lifespan …
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Another reason to eat your greens.
Another scientific study shows the benefits of eating brassicas. Researchers have shown that eating broccoli may reverse the harmful effects of diabetes to blood vessels. So, if you’ve high cholesterol or like fried food and sweets, it’s a good idea to compliment your diet with the windy vegetable! See the full research paper here (but …
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Trying to find your body …
As you get older its harder to get/keep trim. Work, children and eating out get in the way, or at least add to waistline getting in the way. My benchmark is my weight at age around 18 to 20. Right now I’m about 5kg over that and I still want to loose it. I just …
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No to trans-fats
California has legislated a state wide ban on the use of trans-fats in food. It is the first US state to do so and sets an example for others, which will no doubt follow soon. Trans-fats are processed oils used to bulk up and preserve processed food, but significantly contribute to weight gain, cholesterol build-up …
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Mothers’ junk food diet harms child
New evidence has been published that shows that junk food eaten by a pregnant woman is likely to harm the gestating foetus. Its not only that the unborn child might pick up bad habits – a craving for fatty, salty food, but may also suffer long term health risks. This is a very strong argument …
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Alcohol is good for you …?
Well the Swedes (lovers of aquavit) have done the research and concluded that alcohol in moderation “cuts the risk of arthritis“. The qualification that it should be in moderation is important, particularly because alcohol, a toxin or poison, is the cause of many social problems and disease. Though once a teetotaller, today I prefer a …
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Depression risk ‘highest in 40s’
A study confirms that depression risk is the ‘highest in 40s’. That shouldn’t be news. It’s called a mid-life crisis. But if you’re ready for it, the sagging needn’t be so painful. I’ve still to pass the milestone 44, but it certainly seems that ageing accelerates as time passes. And looking back at life spans …
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