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Diabetes
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on August 21, 2010
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Charles Haynes
The said study concluded that eating one and one half servings of green leafy vegetables per day reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14%. Also, the researchers found that combined increased intake of fruits and vegetables doesn't seem to affect this risk.
High concentrations of polyphenols and vitamin C (both have antioxidant properties) in green leafy vegetables is said to be the reason why. Also, green leafy vegetables contain magnesium, -- which may further reduce the risk of diabetes.
Findings of the said study are published in the British Medical Journal.
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Elderly
, Health Tips
on July 22, 2010
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cupcakes2
Here are some options on how to spend the summer without spending much:
Explore your hometown
Museums, museums... there surely are a number in your hometown. You sure can be a tourist in your own hometown as well. Visit a museum you've always passed off as being 'too touristy'. Also, you can spend the day antiquing or checking out those little boutiques you've always wanted to see.
Check out the local events scene
Especially during summer, there are numerous events going on in your area. If you're looking to save on costs, look beyond the big events in major cities and take advantage of events happening in the community, such as at local historic sites and parks. There could be unusual and quirky events such as car shows, boat shows, garden tours, art exhibits, historical reenactments and other festivals, concerts and foodie events that take place during summer.
Learn (or teach) a new skill
Learning or teaching a new skill paves the way for memorable experiences. If you like to cook, get together with a cooking buddy and try a new recipe, new cooking equipment or new cooking technique. Then spend the afternoon backdoors, sampling your culinary offering.
Teach your child or grandchild a skill like knitting or sewing, or involve them in a hands-on project. These quick lessons can also turn into longer projects that you can work on together with your family and make for bonding moments.
Get some exercise
Walking is the best form of exercise and makes for a pleasant way to spend a few hours. To turn it into an adventure, get out of your neighborhood and away from your usual route . Take a hike in a local park or conservation area with a camera and some favourite snacks in hand.
Or if you want to make a day of it, check to see if you can rent a bicycle for the day and take a tour. If you're lucky enough to live in a town with water, consider renting a boat for a few hours. A dip in the lake might be an added treat. These are tremendous fun in the company of your child, grandchild or special someone.
Go to the market
For a change, skip the grocery store this weekend. Instead, make an adventure of it by shopping in the farmer's market. The trip isn't just about food shopping -- it's about taking in the sights, sounds and smells as well as the farmers who have come with their produce. It could be an afternoon of meeting new people with varied interests.
Eat outside
There aren't many months of the year when we can dine al fresco. Take advantage of your summer then. Plus, preparing your own meal is much cheaper than a trip to a restaurant. Take out that wooden or iron table in the backyard and you've got excellent ambiance plus cool air.
Picnics are versatile and inexpensive ways pf spending time with the people you love, and you can adapt the choice of local cuisine to suit any audience like the kids or grandkids, your parents, friends or a special someone.
Plan a day trip
Pack up your car and head out of town -- even if it's just an hour or so away. Take along a comfortable pair of walking shoes, your camera and an umbrella (if needed), and some snacks. Your journey can be as planned or as impromptu as you like. You can even make a picnic out of it. Regardless of where you go or what your budget is, you would have one day of outdoor adventure before autumn creeps on you.
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If your budget cant let you go now, read about places that interest you. Make plans to visit it, through the internet or books. The public libraries are still very much around, isn't it? Plan it, do it, see it for free.
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Health
, Research
on July 4, 2010
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MarksandSparks
Studies show that having trouble sleeping may indicate that you are gaining weight. On the other hand, women who are well-rested at night have significantly lower risks of being heavier. New finding published in the International Journal of Obesity provide evidence that sleep problems among women are related to weight gain.
About one third of women with sleep problems gained about 11 pounds. It is not clear however, whether it is the weight gain that causes problems with sleeping or vice versa.
No such relationship between sleep problems and weight gain was observed in men. This may be attributed to the significantly smaller number of male participants in the studies.
There is evidence however, that sleep loss can lead to changes in the levels of the appetite-regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin -- which could... in theory, spur sleep-deprived people to overeat.
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Health
, Health Tips
on June 27, 2010
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Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com
Eat small meals frequently. Meals will always trigger GERD symptoms. And most cases of acid reflux happen at the end of a hearty buffet. When our stomachs are so full of food, stomach acids are pushed back up into the esophagus. One thing you can do is spread out your meals during the day instead of going for the usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner routine. Just make sure that last meal isn't taken too late in the day.
Cut down on the following: chocolate, caffeine, spicy foods, fatty red meat, French fries, raw onions, tomatoes, butter, oil, and peppermint. You don't have to completely give them up, just make sure you control the portions you enjoy.
If you are already frequently suffering from heartburns, avoid alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the esophagus, allowing acid to go back up.
Lose some weight. Do some aerobic exercise regularly. Studies have shown that obese people are three times more likely to suffer from heartburn than those who weigh normally.
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Health
, Health Tips
on June 22, 2010
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globalreset
If you're looking for ways to lose weight, here are a few rules you need to live by:
1. Eat less calories. If you are a bit overweight right now, you're probably consuming more than 2,000 calories per day. Try cutting that down to just about 2,000.
2. Eat more vegetables. You can also eat more beans, peas, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds. The key is to eat more food from plants.
3. Try the fish. You get heart-healthy omega-3 fats reducing greatly your risk of getting heart trouble.
4. Go low-fat. Drink low- or non-fat dairy milk to limit intake of saturated fats. This is a good way to increase calcium -- which we need to strengthen our bones.
5. Go easy on lean meats, poultry and eggs. Moderation is the key.
6. Add less sugar and solid fats. Use less sugar in your coffee and pastries. Use less butter on your bread.
7. Use less salt. Reduce your consumption of sodium.
8. Exercise! Do 75 minutes of aerobic activity spread over three to five days every week.
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