Soda May Heighten Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

February 8th, 2010

SODASoft drinks and soda—i.e. the most worthless of all foods—could increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, with only 5% of people surviving five years after diagnosis.

And now, writing in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, scientists have found soft drinks, like soda and sugar sweetened juices, increase risk of pancreatic cancer.

Studying over 60,000 middle-aged or older Chinese Singaporeans, researchers tracked how much juice and soda people drank on average, following them for 14 years to see how many developed pancreatic cancer.

Data revealed participants who drank two or more sodas a week were 87% more likely to get cancer than those who didn’t drink soda.

So have a Coke and some cancer—not a smile.

Via HealthDay News.

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Family History of Diabetes Doubles Women’s Risk

February 8th, 2010

DIYou can’t escape your genes. No matter how healthy you are, your family history is always a factor. Thanks mom and dad! Ugh.

That even includes things like diabetes risk.

A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that women with diabetes in their family have double the risk of developing the disease.

Researchers examined data on 73,227 women spanning a 20 year period, where 5,101 developed type-2 diabetes.

Findings showed women with at least one parent or sibling with diabetes had more than two-fold the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Via Reuters.

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The Nutritional Guide to Losing Weight

February 1st, 2010

Nutrition is considered by several experts as the most important factor that leads to effective weight loss. You need to eat healthy food in order to benefit your body’s health. Too many people do not realize that their diets ruin their physique, as well as put their health at risk. Here are some tips on effective fat loss.

1. Keep Excess fat out of your diet
Get rid of any visible fat from your food. As much as possible, steer clear of oily and fatty foods like French fries, fried chicken and hamburgers. Fast food meals should be limited or eliminated completely. Natural products comes with less preservative servings which are nutritionally healthy.

When getting low fat high protein foods focus healthy sources like chicken breasts, turkey, fish, tofu and non-fat milk or yogurt. You may eat red meat but only limitedly and in lean cuts. When preparing food, try to consume only those that are boiled, broiled, grilled or steamed. Limit roasted, fried or deep-fried foods. It is ideal to cut away fat from meat before it is cooked. Take off the skin from chicken after cooking to maintain the flavor without the fat. Also limit intake of processed goods, pastries and cakes.

2. About carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are divided into starchy and complex which one must be aware of when consuming carbohydrates. Complex carbs are good for the body since it helps in digestion and keeps you full for hours, preventing hunger pangs and food binges. Some great examples are yams, brown rice and whole wheat bread. Starchy carbs should be limited, since these can easily be converted into fat. Some starchy carbs include potatoes, white bread and cakes.

3. The good fats
High density lipoprotien rich foods can help eliminate cholesterol in one’s diet. You get to protect your heart and other internal organs as well. Some of the examples of foods with healthy fats are almonds, walnuts, tuna, avocado and olive oil.

4. Healthy food groups come from fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables can help eliminate the cholesterol from the body. It is vital to be aware of their glycemic index to watch out for weight gain. Some of the ideal fruits and vegetables for fat loss include bananas, apples, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus.

It is also good to consume meals more frequently and in smaller volumes. A weighing scale can be useful in measuring the weight of its content accurately.

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Cutting Salt Could Save the U.S. Billions

January 31st, 2010

CASHIronically, salt is put into a lot of food to increase self life by decreasing spoilage, which reduces waste, and saves money.

But cutting salt out of Americans’ diets could save $24 billion in healthcare costs each year.

It boils down to preventing heart disease.

Writing in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that removing just three grams of salt per day would lower the number of heart disease cases in the U.S. by 11%.

When you break it down, results show heart attacks will be cut by 13%, stroke 8%, and the number of deaths by 4%.

The problem is a lot of this salt is being consumed as additives to food, not from the salt shaker, so food producers need to make the biggest changes.

Via Food Navigator.

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Quick Weight Loss Tips

January 28th, 2010

measure weight lossThe combination of a healthy diet and exercise remains to be best way to lose weight fast. One needs to be dedicated in stickign to their weight loss program in order to achieve long term result. You will find that changes do not have to be very drastic, since there are approaches that help your body get accustomed to the new routines.

What to Do with Food

You can avoid eating more than you should by keeping track of your eating habits. Start by eliminating sources of refined carbs such as white flour, white bread, sugar and pasta. You can eat wholle grain foods which can give the same benefits but cannot make you fat. Shop more whole foods, instead of the usual ones that come in cans, frozen trays and boxes. These tend to be very high in preservatives and chemicals. Avoid eating packed foods since it is high in sodium that promotes high blood pressure.

More Food and Bulk

Increase your intake of raw foods, since cooked food tends to have decreased nutritional value. Raw foods can aid in fast digestion with its high fiber content. The amount of fat-absorption from foods can then be lessened significantly.

Most of the protein you take should come from lean sources like fish and chicken. Chicken must be skinned before cooking, to minimize the total fat. Fish should be eaten more, so you can get more beneficial omega fatty acids. Although red meat must be eaten rarely it should be included in the meal sometimes because of its nutritional benefits of being high in iron and Vitamin B12.

Overall Physical Activity

On must exercise the whole body instead of focusing only to the abdominal area. Fat is burned evenly throughout the body. Total body workouts are recommended, since you lose stomach fat too as your overall fat percentage decreases. You need to eliminate the fat that cover the muscles in order tpo have a more visible abdominals. One may undergo the combination of abs exercises and cardiovascular training.

More on Abs

Core exercises are highly important if you want to have ripped abs. Overall body must be exercises to best achieve quick fat loss. Strength training is very helpful, since you continue to burn fat up to 48 hours after the workout. The most important thing to get beautiful abs is not to give up. Learn how to adjust your training and routine to stick to your healthy diet and exercise program.

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Salted Fish May Raise Cancer Risk

January 28th, 2010

SALTSpreading caviar on fancy crackers might come back to haunt you.

Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, experts found salted foods have an impact on cancer risk.

Among the 77,500 Japanese men and women studied—ages 45 to 74—4,476 cases of cancer were diagnosed; mostly gastric and colorectal cancer.

Oddly, salt itself was not associated with cancer risk, but rather salted foods, like fish roe (caviar).

Researchers say heavy consumption of dried or salted fish was linked to a higher risk of gastric and colorectal cancer.

This may be caused by the build up of carcinogens in salty found due to nitrates or nitrite preservatives.

Via Food Navigator.

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One-Fifth of American Teens Have Unhealthy Cholesterol

January 28th, 2010

TEENNot exactly a good start for the future of a country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one in five American teenagers have high cholesterol levels.

High cholesterol is a known risk factor for heart disease.

Studying data from a national health survey, the CDC found 20.3% of young people, ages 12 to 19, had unhealthy cholesterol levels.

Heavier teens were more likely to have high cholesterol and boys were found to be at higher risk than girls.

Researchers say unhealthy cholesterol often begins in childhood and adolescence, so it’s important that doctors identify it early and recommend lifestyle interventions.

Via Reuters.

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Obesity Related to Risk of Kidney Stones

January 27th, 2010

KSKidney stones are buildups of solidified minerals and acid salts; kidney stones can be very painful to pass; i.e. pee them out.

And obesity may increase the likelihood of developing kidney stones.

Writing in The Journal of Urology, researchers found that becoming obese seems to parallel the risk of getting a kidney stone.

For the study, scientists examined data on 3,257 people with kidney stones and determined their body mass index.

Findings revealed participants with normal body weight—a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9—had a 1 in 40 chance of being diagnosed with kidney stones, compared to a 1 in 20 risk for people with a BMI of over 30, considered obese.

The heaviest people were also more likely to need surgery to remove the stone; surgery is surprisingly rare for kidney stone treatment.

Via Reuters.

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Green Tea May Reduce Depression After Breast Cancer

January 27th, 2010

GTGreen tea sounds like a lot of hocus pocus; having originated in China, it is subject to “ancient Chinese secret” clichés.

But drinking green tea has been linked to positive health effects, like lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

And now, a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology claims green tea may help ease depression, specifically in breast cancer survivors.

In addition to exercise, findings showed among the 1,216 participants—women treated for breast cancer—the 183 women who drank green tea had a 36% lower risk of depression.

Scientists point out that exercise and tea drinking were the only factors in the study that seemed to alter depression risk; not things like alcohol, smoking, and use of herbal supplements—which were also assessed.

Via Reuters.

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Losing Belly Fat – Measure Progress

January 26th, 2010

weight loss measure beltThe most used method to measure progress in your battle to lose stomach fat has been to measure your weight. This should ideally be done at the same time of the day and the overall trend noted rather than the difference each day.

How-ever this is certainly not the only way to calculate your progress in your loss of fat, even though the goal has been called weight loss. Important factors can be calculated that help determine progress in meeting targets.

Quite quickly after beginning an exercise program you will see some positive changes in your exercise capacity, or how long you can last on the same exercise, before you begin to tire.

Or maybe you notice that you can have an lift in intensity of workout in the same time period. These are all indicators of progress in your struggle to reduce stomach fat. Even though you may not be able to detect that you have begun to do so you will be making substantial progress.

As your program moves along you will have increased energy both during and after the workout. The time to recover will show improvement and energy levels increase. You may find that tasks that may have been a strain before are now very much easier, and you don’t need to exert yourself so much. You may find yourself keen to get out of bed in the morning and begin the day, rather than being slow to get started.

As you lose stomach fat you will notice that your clothes now look like yours again, that trusty belt can be moved a notch closer to where you used to wear it a few years back, your shirt is no longer so tight across your back. The great thing is that your weight will shift and your body will start to change shape.

Muscle weighs substantially more than fat for the same volume, it is denser, and as you exercise your body constitution will begin to change. Body fat percentages will decrease and this can be estimated by some easy pinch tests over some key areas such as over the hip and on the arm above the elbow.

So all of these factors may show improvement, you have shed fat, feel better, your clothes fit, you can workout for increasing time periods, and your fat levels have reduced and you haven’t lost any weight as such.

Measuring your weight is only one of the many factors to take account of in your new workout to lose stomach fat.

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