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      Coupling Could Lead to a Longer Life

      August 19, 2011 /

      A new study of 500 million people finds that singles die younger than couples.

      If you’ve ever needed a reason to make that commitment this may be it.

      The researchers analyzed the data from some 90 previous studies, which included about 500 million people, and compared the risk of mortality for singles from those studies — defined as those who never married — to that of a married group, excluding those who are divorced or widowed.
      The researchers found the risk of death was 32 percent higher across a lifetime for single men compared to married men. Single women face a 23 percent higher mortality risk, compared to married women.
      In real numbers, “under the worse-case scenario,” single men could die about eight to 17 years earlier than their married male friends, says Roelfs, citing that nearly all of the data was gleaned from studies conducted in the last 60 years. Women don’t fare much better. They could die seven to 15 years earlier than their married female counterparts.

      Research, Wellness

      The Many Health Benefits of Yogurt

      August 19, 2011 /

      Yogurt is truly one of nature’s miracle foods.

      From weight loss to preventing certain types of cancer, yogurt has been a part of the diet of some of the world’s healthiest and most long lived people.

      So indulge in a creamy, yummy, satisfying treat that treats you well!

      First off, your body needs to have a healthy amount of ”good” bacteria in the digestive tract, and many yogurts are made using active, good bacteria. One of the words you’ll be hearing more of in relation to yogurt is ”probiotics.” Probiotic, which literally means ”for life,” refers to living organisms that can result in a health benefit when eaten in adequate amounts.

      Miguel Freitas, PhD, medical marketing manager for Dannon Co., says the benefits associated with probiotics are specific to certain strains of these “good” bacteria. Many provide their benefits by adjusting the microflora (the natural balance of organisms) in the intestines, or by acting directly on body functions, such as digestion or immune function. (Keep in mind that the only yogurts that contain probiotics are those that say “live and active cultures” on the label.)

      Nutrition, Wellness

      3 Best Foods to a Flat Belly

      August 19, 2011 /

      Can you say Beans, Greens and Nuts?!

      These three food categories of will have you on your way to health and fitness, not to mention a flat belly!

      SPINACH AND OTHER GREEN VEGETABLES
      Superpowers Neutralize free radicals (molecules that accelerate the aging process)
      FightsCancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis

      BEANS AND LEGUMES
      Superpowers Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion
      Fights Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

      ALMONDS AND OTHER NUTS
(With Skins Intact)
      Superpowers Build muscle, reduce cravings
      Fights Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, wrinkles, cancer, high blood pressure

      Nutrition, Wellness

      Sniffer Dogs Trained to Find Early Stage Lung Cancer

      August 18, 2011 /

      Dogs are able to sniff out lung cancer in human patients with a high degree of accuracy.

      The dogs could identify volatile organic compounds that are linked to the presence of cancer on people’s breath, according to the German study. Because those with lung cancer often have no symptoms and current methods used to detect the disease are unreliable, the findings are significant, the study authors explained.

      In conducting the study, researchers recruited people with lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or no health problems at all. The specially trained dogs successfully identified 71 out of 100 samples with lung cancer, as well as 372 out of 400 cancer-free samples.

      The dogs were also able to distinguish between lung cancer and COPD as well as tobacco smoke. The researchers concluded there must be a reliable marker for lung cancer that is different from COPD and can be detected in the presence of tobacco smoke, food odors and drugs.

      Man’s best friend earns his title again.

      Research, Wellness

      Not All Obese People Need to Lose Weight

      August 17, 2011 /

      Some people manage to carry extra weight yet maintain active lives with no risk factors associated with obesity.

      Use this guide to measure the 5 stages of obesity.

      Stage 0: No apparent obesity-related risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, cholesterol and/or glucose levels), no physical symptoms or limitations.

      Stage 1: Subclinical risk factors such as borderline hypertension, mild physical symptoms such as shortness of breath with moderate exertion.

      Stage 2: Presence of obesity-related chronic disease such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis with moderate limitations on activities of daily living.

      Stage 3: Established end-stage organ damage such as heart attack or stroke with significant functional limitations.

      Stage 4: Severe disabilities from obesity-related chronic diseases.

      Read more to maintain your health at any weight.

      Research, Wellness

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