Monthly Archives: November 2010

  • Higher BMI increases death risk

    By Brooke Richmond Tagged: Bmi , Bmi Increases
    30 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    An extensive, 10-year study of white nonsmokers shows that every 5-point increase in BMI translated to a 31% higher chance of dying.

    Doctors and public health officials have been admonishing us for years that it’s unhealthful to carry around extra pounds. A new study quantifies just how much that additional weight increases one’s risk of death and finds that being even a few pounds overweight makes a measurable difference.

    Researchers analyzed the body mass index, or BMI, of 570,000 white men and women who had never smoked and followed them for an average of 10 years. They concluded that for every 5-point increase in BMI — the equivalent of jumping from the healthy to the overweight category, or from overweight to obese — the chance of dying during the course of the study rose by 31%. The Read full article…

  • Advocates: Food safety bill lacks teeth

    By Jake Clutterbuck Tagged: Bill , Bill Lacks
    29 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    Turkey breasts, eggs, cilantro, and deli meat are just some of the foods that you may have avoided this year because of recalls associated with foodborne illness.

    Now, after many groups in Washington pressured the government for rules that keep food safer on the way to our tables, the Senate approved a food safety bill Tuesday that attempts to strengthen food safety in the United States. Advocates said it’s a good step forward, but lacking in several important areas regarding inspections on U.S. facilities and imported foods.

    First, here’s what experts generally like: If the bill were signed into law, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would have the authority to mandate the recall of foods that it suspects are contaminated. Under current law, the agency can request a recall, but it must be issued by the individual producer.

    The bill would also implement measures that make it easier to find the source of a food contamination outbreak. Read full article…

  • Narcissistic students don’t mind cheating their way to the top

    By Marcus Gollan Tagged: Narcissistic Students , Students
    29 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    College students who exhibit narcissistic tendencies are more likely than fellow students to cheat on exams and assignments, a new study shows. The results suggested that narcissists were motivated to cheat because their academic performance functions as an opportunity to show off to others, and they didn’t feel particularly guilty about their actions.

    “Narcissists really want to be admired by others, and you look good in college if you’re getting good grades,” said Amy Brunell, lead author of the study and assistant professor of psychology at Ohio State University at Newark.

    “They also tend to feel less guilt, so they don’t mind cheating their way to the top.”

    Narcissism is a trait in which people are self-centered, exaggerate their talents and abilities and lack empathy for others, Brunell said.

    “Narcissists feel the need to maintain a positive self-image and they will sometimes set aside ethical concerns to get what they want.”

    The study appears online in the journal Personality and Individual Differences and will be published in an upcoming print edition.

    The study involved 199 college students.

    Read full article…

  • Healthy living made easy

    By admin Tagged: Healthy , Healthy Living
    26 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    It is never too late to alter those bad habits and by working on a healthy eating plan now, you will be able to continue to see the rewards in the future.
    Understanding a few facts about nutrition and also how your BMI, or body mass index, affects you are just a few of the steps you can take in order to embark on a healthy living plan. Here are some tips and some information from the vitamin and food supplement retailer www.hollandandbarrett.com;
    Keeping in shape is a great way to start and this doesn’t mean spending hours in a gym. Simple daily activities such as walking to and from work, doing the housework or even the gardening are great ways to keep active and will make a definite difference to your health.
    Following both a healthy eating plan and a regular fitness regime will work to improve both your physical and mental health.
    A good diet is the key to a healthy lifestyle and certain vitamins taken in moderation will not only boost your energy levels, they will also prevent and help to combat various ailments. Read full article…

  • Overeating over the holidays

    By Brooke Richmond
    25 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    ‘Tis the season to be flabby. Fight holiday indulgence with a food and fitness formula.

    Put down the peppermint-cream-cheese brownie. Step away from the candy-cane-crusted chocolate martini.

    Between holiday treats at the office and post-work party dessert bonanzas — not to mention booze, booze, booze — risk is high that you’re beginning to look a lot like Santa.

    The good news is that you can indulge in holiday festivities without gaining weight, as long as you mind your metabolism.

    Two experts on nutrition and fitness offered advice for navigating caloric minefields and maximizing your metabolism on a typical day of the holiday season, when co-workers go on baking sprees and exercise takes a back seat to cocktail parties.

    Ben Greenfield is a Seattle-based nutritionist and physical trainer (bengreenfieldfitness.com). Pau Read full article…

  • America’s healthiest mall food

    By Jake Clutterbuck
    25 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    Does it have to be greasy fries, gooey cinnamon buns, or some other equally fattening, sodium-loaded calorie bomb? No way!

    Believe it or not, you can eat healthy while you tackle holiday errands. Check out our delicious, nutritious picks.

    a great source of fiber — on their menu. And salmon’s omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve memory (you don’t want to forget anyone on your list!). Omega-3s also help reduce inflammation in the body and may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

    Since one order contains enough for two servings, split it with a friend — you’ll save money and calories.

    Serving size: 6 ounces, or ½ of entrée Calories 230; Fat 12g (sat 2.5g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 2g; Sodium 300mg

    healthy bacteria that can help aid digestion.

    Just remember, it is dessert, so don’t overdo it!

  • Breast-Feeding Mothers Use Facebook for Milk Sharing

    By Jake Clutterbuck Tagged: Facebook , Use Facebook
    25 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    A breast-feeding mother with two babies

    In one of the photos that keeps getting Emma Kwasnica’s Facebook account suspended, the Montreal-based mother and breast-feeding activist is tandem nursing, with a newborn at one breast and a two-year-old at the other. Classical art and public health be damned, Facebook has censored countless breast-feeding photos for violating the company’s terms of use, a policy that has inspired more than 250,000 people to join a Facebook group called “Hey Facebook, Breastfeeding Is Not Obscene!” Kwasnica has protested her four account suspensions by e-mailing administrators and keeps doggedly reposting photographs and organizing virtual “nurse-ins” via her Facebook group, Informed Choice: Birth and Beyond.

    Read full article…

  • Men growing mustaches for cancer awareness

    By Brooke Richmond Tagged: Men , Men Growing
    23 Nov 2010 0 Comments

    Adam Garone is one of the founders of “Movember.”

    “Movember is the month formally known as November where we challenge men to change their appearance and change the face of men’s health by growing a mustache,” he said.

    It started over beers six years ago in Australia — and has quickly become a leading fundraiser for prostate cancer.

    Men begin the month clean shaven and then grow a mustache for the 30 days of November.

    Read full article…

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