The previous post talked about how high levels of phosphate in soda and junk food may increase the rate of aging. So if we are going to cut down on our soda consumption, what are we going to drink instead? How about tea? A headline on the BBC website is Tea ‘healthier’ drink than water. [...]
Category Archives: Weight
Move To High Altitude To Slim?
April 19, 2010 – 1:57 pm
There seem to be new ideas for slimming every day; however, living at a high altitude seems to be a new direction. At high altitude there is less oxygen. As you get higher and higher there is less oxygen. Many high altitude climbing peaks such as Mount Everest use oxygen cylinders when they are close [...]
Why Is Belly Fat Bad?
February 5, 2010 – 11:56 am
We all know that having lots of belly fat is bad. We are told that it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a range of other health problems. But why is belly fat bad? There are number of reasons but I will explain one of the major ones. This has to do with [...]
Belly Fat Related To Binge Not Frequent Drinking
September 14, 2009 – 6:13 pm
A big belly, often in men is called a beer belly. The common perception is that men who drink a lot of beer will get a big belly. New research that was presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2009 meeting suggests that it is not the quantity of alcohol that is consumed but the [...]
Which Healthy Lifestyle Change Can Reduce Disease Risk?
August 12, 2009 – 5:55 pm
What aspects of a healthy lifestyle are important for reducing disease risk? If you had to choose which things you changed to improve your life and which ones you didn’t change, which would you choose? A study in Germany looked at four lifestyle factors and 4 diseases in 23,513 Germans, aged 35 to 65. The [...]
Vinegar May Decrease Accumulation Of Body Fat
July 8, 2009 – 12:52 pm
Vinegar has been used as a folk remedy for many years, by many cultures. Now there is evidence that vinegar may decrease accumulation of body fat. Vinegar is made from many plants including fruits such as apple, barley, rice and wine. Different vinegars have diverse flavors. However, they all contain acetic acid, which is what [...]
More Weight, Lower Risk Of Osteoporosis
June 22, 2009 – 10:03 pm
What is one advantage of carrying a bit too much weight? Yes, there is a benefit from extra weight. The answer is reduced risk of developing osteoporosis in your lifetime. Peak bone mass is at about 20 years. After this time everyone starts to lose bone mass. Some fast, some slow. Everybody will develop osteoporosis [...]