High protein diets for weight loss are not new. A recent study by Australian researchers found that overweight and obese young women between the ages of 18 and 25 years who followed a diet which contained higher protein, walked 30 minutes daily, and met with a dietitian on a monthly basis, lost twice as much [...]
The core muscles connect the upper and lower body. Building and maintaining a strong core is essential for health, and to facilitate movement and flexibility. Although one rarely stops to think about how the core affects day to day activities, the core muscles are involved in all movement and activity. Lifting, bending, running, walking, playing [...]
According to Riordan and colleagues, in a 2000 article published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, high dose vitamin C may contain the properties of chemotherapeutic agents. Unlike other chemotherapy agents vitamin C does not produce negative side effects, in fact instead of negative side effect vitamin C has beneficial side effects, namely increased collagen [...]
Each Hour of This Can Shorten Your Life By 22 Minutes: According to researchers, for each hour of television that you watch after the age of 25 you may shorten your life by 22 minutes. This decrease in longevity is attributed to inactivity and not merely the TV viewing. A sedentary lifestyle leads to many [...]
Oxygen is important for life, but unfortunately “the chemistry of oxygen and oxidation” influences the development of cancer. Oxidation is a normal process. It is a chemical reaction that takes place when free radicals form within the cells of organs in the body. According to Heber and colleagues (2009), every oxygen atom is made up [...]
To screen or not to screen? Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and is the third most frequent cause of cancer deaths. Prostate cancer screenings for prostate specific antigen (PSA) or digital rectal exams are two of the tests used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. The question now being [...]
Consumption of flavonoids – plant-based phytochemicals (are powerful antioxidants) in the diet, helps to neutralize free radicals which damage bodytissue and lead to cardiovascular disease, strokes and cancer{Bingdictionary.com). McCullough and colleagues looked at the association between total flavonoids, seven flavonoid classes and death from cardiovascular disease over a seven year period. Findings from this study [...]
Eating large quantities of red meat may increase risk of kidney cancer. Recent findings from researchers Daniel et al., demonstrated an association between eating, method of cooking red meat and kidney cancer. Individuals who ate the most red meat (four ounce daily) in addition to being more likely to be diagnosed with kidney cancer (19%), [...]
According to Singh and colleagues (2012) in a recently published study “physical activity and sports are generally promoted for their positive effect on children’s physical health.. and better mood states.” Participating regularly in a physical activity program is associated with improved brain function and cognition, which results in positive academic performance. Participation in physical activity [...]
A study by Bowman et al., examining the relationship between nutritional intake, cognitive function and brain aging found that individuals with high plasma levels of vitamin B1, B2, B6, folate, B12, together with vitamin C, D, E and omega-3 fatty acids had the best cognitive outcomes and brain size measurements. The study involved 104 individuals [...]