After teasing out other factors that may relate to the incidence of stroke, researchers found that for those 65 and older who regularly used olive oil in cooking and as part of salad dressing, had a 41% lower risk for stroke compared to those who did not use olive oil. It is unclear at this … Read More
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Gaining weight causes fat cells to become bloated and inflamed because they receive too many nutrients. These over nourished, inflamed cells increase the risk for heart disease and create insulin resistance, which leads to high blood sugar and an increased risk for diabetes. Slimming down reverses the problem. … Read More
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Aim for 100 steps a minute – moderate intensity exercise is a great recipe for good health. Use a pedometer and aim to walk 3,000 steps in 30 minutes or 100 steps per minute. … Read More
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When researchers calculate someone’s Quality-Adjusted Life Years, more years are lost due to obesity than those lost from a lifetime of smoking. Moderate obesity can reduce your life by 3 years and severe obesity can shorten your life by a decade. … Read More
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Couch potatoes beware – for each hour you spend in front of the TV daily you increase your risk of dying from all causes by 11%. You have a 9% higher risk of dying from cancer, and an 18% higher risk of dying from heart disease. Start moving! … Read More
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Researchers looked at over 38,000 people, 18 to 80 years old, who either ran or walked regularly and found that both groups reduced their risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. Regardless of whether you choose to walk or run, if you do it regularly you are investing in your future … Read More
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Researchers looked at over 38,000 people, 18 to 80 years old, who either ran or walked regularly and found that both groups reduced their risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. Regardless of whether you choose to walk or run, if you do it regularly you are investing in your future … Read More
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The choices you make about your food, physical activity and weight can reduce your risk of developing cancer. It is estimated that if Americans followed these 8 recommendations cancer rates would drop by one-third.What can you do to protect yourself? 1. Aim for a healthy weight throughout life. Parents should help their children maintain a … Read More
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Getting the most from medication. For those taking drugs for high blood pressure or high cholesterol, adding healthy habits will reduce the risk of heart disease by 57%. … Read More
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