Category: Research (Page 20 of 93)

      The Secrets Of Centenarians

      April 27, 2012 /

      Living to be 100 years old requires incorporating a few healthy habits into your daily routine.

      Not smoking, keeping off extra weight, and getting a good night’s sleep are just a few very simple things that you can do to reach the 100 year mark in good health.

      “The vast majority of individuals we study live independently for most of their lives, and we have found that the older you live usually means the healthier you’ve lived.” Dr. Perls and other researchers have connected activities and factors that may tack on additional months and years and those that’ll whittle down your time. “We have a great deal of power over our longevity, and the decisions we make every day contribute to our life expectancy,” says Dr. Perls. “I know that after working with centenarians, I have changed my habits. I lost 30 pounds and think twice before grabbing a high-fat snack at the checkout counter.” To better your chances of joining the 100 club, check out what researchers have learned about these life extenders and enders.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Dangers Of Second Hand Smoke Are Real

      April 27, 2012 /

      For those who doubt the dangers of second hand smoke consider the statistics.

      The biggest benefit from limiting secondhand smoke is from the reduction in cardiac disease.

      It has been demonstrated several times that towns initiating laws limiting public and workplace smoking see a decrease in heart attack rates within one year of enacting the laws.

      Numerous studies of secondhand smoke have been completed over the past 40 years. A meta-analysis of 52 studies prepared for the 2006 Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health showed that nonsmokers who had long-term (more than 20 years) exposure to secondhand smoke were 1.21 times more likely to develop lung cancer compared with nonsmokers who were never exposed to secondhand smoke.

      A second meta-analysis of 25 studies showed that nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke were 20% more likely to develop lung cancer compared with nonsmokers working in a smoke-free environment.

      There is no way to “smoke in moderation”.

      And there is no amount of “safe” second hand smoke.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Self Control Helps To Predict Success

      April 27, 2012 /

      Children who exhibit self control at a young age turn out to be more successful and healthy adults than their “immediate gratification” counterparts.

      This video duplicates The Stanford Marshmallow Study which was a test given to children to challenge their fortitude when faced with the option to eat one marshmallow now or wait and get two.

      Watch the results for a laugh and some insight.

      Research

      The Many Wonders Of Tea

      April 21, 2012 /

      Everyday there is something new to love about tea.

      With varieties such as, black, green white and oolong, there is a tea for everyone who wants to enjoy the health benefits of this plant.

      A study done by UCLA, found that drinking three cups (or more) of either green or black tea a day can reduce your risk of stroke by 21 percent. The health benefits associated with tea come from its high levels of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids and catechins, which fight free radicals in the body and prevent healthy cells from being harmed. Other studies have found that drinking a couple cups of tea a day may also help lower cholesterol and protect against certain cancers.

      The ritual of drinking tea is also a great way to break bad eating habits.

      Making time to have tea instead of sweetened beverages or colas can help you to shed pounds as an added bonus.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Ward Off Alzheimer’s With Housework?

      April 21, 2012 /

      Studies find that even mild activity is better than no activity when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s.

      For those whom may be too frail for swimming or gym activities it appears as though light housework and gardening can be effective ways to keep active and avoid the disease.

      The study, which was published this week in the journal Neurology, included 716 dementia-free men and women in their 70s and 80s. Compared with the most active people, those with the lowest levels of overall physical activity had more than double the risk of going on to develop Alzheimer’s. Greater physical activity was also associated with a slower rate of aging-related memory and cognitive decline.

      “This suggests that people in their 80s who can’t participate in formal exercise still get a benefit by leading a more active lifestyle,” says lead author Dr. Aron S. Buchman, associate professor of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. “You don’t have to get a membership in the local YMCA. If you walk up some more steps, stand up and do the dishes more, you stand to benefit because it’s incremental and adds up over the course of a full day.”

      The key is to keep moving!

      Research, Wellness

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