Compared to meat-eaters, individuals following a vegetarian diet are reported to be less likely to suffer from various cancers.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vegetarians and fish-eaters are less likely to develop cancer. The study shows eating less meat lowers the overall risk of suffering from cancer.
While previous studies had linked red meat to higher colorectal cancer risk, the new study reported this type of cancer to be more frequent among the vegans.
Scientists concluded that diet and different lifestyle factors play a critical role in determining an individual's risk of suffering from cancer.
They therefore urged individuals to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, adding that adopting a vegetarian diet with the aim of lowering the risk of cancer needs more research.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Bitter English apple extends life span
Scientists say certain compounds found in the bitter English apple can help improve one's general health and extend the life span.According to a recent study, the high epicatechin polyphenol content of bitter apple boosts heart health and circulation, leading to longer life.
This compound can tackle arterial stiffness (atherosclerosis) and high blood pressure, and therefore lowers the risk of suffering cardiovascular events.
The study showed that epicatechin helps maintain blood circulation by relaxing the arteries and increasing the blood flow.
Findings revealed that adding epicatechin to the regular diet is associated with a 17-year reduction in an individual's vascular age.
Based on the findings of the present study, scientists have developed a red-fleshed apple called Evesse which is believed to be rich in epicatechin.
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Intelligent people live longer?
Having a lower IQ is reported to be strongly associated with a higher risk of death from accidents, coronary heart disease and suicide.
According to a Wellcome Trust study conducted in the MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit in Glasgow, cognitive ability determines an individual's risk of death.
Individuals who score higher on IQ tests are believed to exhibit healthier behaviors, smoke or drink less, adopt a healthier diet and exercise more; they therefore are less likely to die.
Preschool education programs and better nourishment were linked to higher IQ scores.
Education was considered as the sole factor influencing the relationship between IQ and death.
Scientists concluded that any attempts to improve educational opportunities may also have health benefits, leading to an increased lifespan.
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According to a Wellcome Trust study conducted in the MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit in Glasgow, cognitive ability determines an individual's risk of death.
Individuals who score higher on IQ tests are believed to exhibit healthier behaviors, smoke or drink less, adopt a healthier diet and exercise more; they therefore are less likely to die.
Preschool education programs and better nourishment were linked to higher IQ scores.
Education was considered as the sole factor influencing the relationship between IQ and death.
Scientists concluded that any attempts to improve educational opportunities may also have health benefits, leading to an increased lifespan.
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Mental decline begins in late 20s: Study
Contrary to common belief that memory loss begins in old age, a new study finds that brainpower and mental ability decline in the late 20s.
According to the study published in Neurobiology of Aging, the peak mental agility and top mental performance occurs at the age of 22. In the late 20s, reasoning, spatial visualization and speed of thought begin to decline; memory however has been reported to remain intact until the age of 37.
The individual's performance on vocabulary or general information tests are reported to increase until the age of 60, indicating that only certain aspects of age-related cognitive decline begin in healthy adults in their 20s and 30s.
Scientists concluded that strategies adopted to keep mental decline at bay and inhibit Alzheimer's disease should be pursued much earlier.
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According to the study published in Neurobiology of Aging, the peak mental agility and top mental performance occurs at the age of 22. In the late 20s, reasoning, spatial visualization and speed of thought begin to decline; memory however has been reported to remain intact until the age of 37.
The individual's performance on vocabulary or general information tests are reported to increase until the age of 60, indicating that only certain aspects of age-related cognitive decline begin in healthy adults in their 20s and 30s.
Scientists concluded that strategies adopted to keep mental decline at bay and inhibit Alzheimer's disease should be pursued much earlier.
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Energy drinks could be troublesome
Energy drinks are reported to be associated with potential health risks in individuals with heart diseases and high blood pressure.
According to a study published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy, drinking two cans of popular energy drink increases the blood pressure as well as the heart rate.
Healthy individuals can tolerate the extra pressure imposed to their heart; the condition, however, may be life-threatening in those suffering from underlying heart-related problems.
Caffeine and taurine have direct impact on cardiac function; the high levels of these two non-essential amino acids are believed to be responsible for the increases in blood pressure and heart rate following the consumption of energy drinks.
Scientists therefore urge individuals with hypertension or heart disease to avoid drinking energy drinks
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According to a study published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy, drinking two cans of popular energy drink increases the blood pressure as well as the heart rate.
Healthy individuals can tolerate the extra pressure imposed to their heart; the condition, however, may be life-threatening in those suffering from underlying heart-related problems.
Caffeine and taurine have direct impact on cardiac function; the high levels of these two non-essential amino acids are believed to be responsible for the increases in blood pressure and heart rate following the consumption of energy drinks.
Scientists therefore urge individuals with hypertension or heart disease to avoid drinking energy drinks
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A new study finds that the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases significantly increases in men who go to bed after midnight.
Previous studies had linked chronic sleep loss to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and several health concerns. Some studies laid great emphasis on the role of a good night's sleep in maintaining an individual's heart health.
The fewer hours an individual sleeps each night, the higher the body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and triglyceride levels become.
A new study however has reported that going to bed late affects heart health regardless of sleep duration. According to the study presented at the 58th annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, men who go to bed after midnight are more vulnerable to arterial stiffening -- an early stage of atherosclerosis and heart disease --, even if they sleep for at least seven hours.
Unhealthy late-night habits such as drinking more coffee to stay awake are believed to be responsible for the increased risk of cardiovascular problems in these individuals.
Feeling tired and exhausted increases the stress level - a significant risk factor for heart disease - and adversely effects cardiovascular health.
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Previous studies had linked chronic sleep loss to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and several health concerns. Some studies laid great emphasis on the role of a good night's sleep in maintaining an individual's heart health.
The fewer hours an individual sleeps each night, the higher the body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and triglyceride levels become.
A new study however has reported that going to bed late affects heart health regardless of sleep duration. According to the study presented at the 58th annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, men who go to bed after midnight are more vulnerable to arterial stiffening -- an early stage of atherosclerosis and heart disease --, even if they sleep for at least seven hours.
Unhealthy late-night habits such as drinking more coffee to stay awake are believed to be responsible for the increased risk of cardiovascular problems in these individuals.
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G20 summit members decide to dance to US tune and agree to waste 5 trillion dollars
A compromise, the American style, became the main result of the G20 summit in London. The world’s leading countries decided to boost the world economy with the help of grand investments, which goes along the US model of the anti-crisis struggle. Such an approach may result in the loss of control over the situation, economists say. The United States and Great Britain solve their own problems first and foremost.
The leading countries of the world achieved “almost a historic compromise” as a result of the G20 summit, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel put it. The twenty countries, which make up to 80 percent of the global GDP, gathered in the British capital to solve the future of the world financial system.
Many analysts said that they were not expecting any landmark decisions to be made because of the considerable differences between the participants of the summit. US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted that only considerable investments in the international economy could save it from decline.
France and Germany did not support the idea. The two countries believe that the solution of the problem lies in the reforms and tough regulations of the whole international financial market. Yet, the USA and Britain were not willing to give more market-regulating powers to financial structures.
In addition, France stood up for sanctions against offshore zones, where taxation can be avoidable. French President Nicolas Sarkozy even threatened to leave the summit if it was not going to bring any certain results.
China and Russia suggested the creation of new reserve currencies to avoid the US dollar peg, although the countries were not persistent in their proposals.
As a result, the summit members agreed to spend $5 trillion on the solution of current economic problems before 2010. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that the funds should help the economy grow by four percent.
"Today's decisions, of course, will not immediately solve the crisis. But we have begun the process by which it will be solved," Brown said.
It was originally reported that the amount of financial assistance would make up only $1 trillion, though. The world has thus made a choice in favor of the US strategy.
“America is the world’s leading country, which makes it impossible not to listen to what they say,” Aleksei Belyanin, an expert with the International Institute for Economy and Finance told Bigness.ru.
No one knows which decisions would be absolutely correct under the conditions of the current crisis. The world does not have an experience, which it could use in overcoming the crisis conditions. The world has no other way out.
The G20 also decided to make the list of ‘tax haven’ countries to struggle against offshore zones in which billions of dollars are kept out of reach. The members also agreed not to make bonus payments to top managers who resorted to governmental assistance over their critical financial condition of their companis.
As for the idea to create new reserve currencies, there were no decisions made on the matter. The issue, which Russia proposed, was not even listed on the agenda of the summit. The G20 only promised to give it another consideration some time later.
The leading countries of the world achieved “almost a historic compromise” as a result of the G20 summit, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel put it. The twenty countries, which make up to 80 percent of the global GDP, gathered in the British capital to solve the future of the world financial system.
Many analysts said that they were not expecting any landmark decisions to be made because of the considerable differences between the participants of the summit. US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted that only considerable investments in the international economy could save it from decline.
France and Germany did not support the idea. The two countries believe that the solution of the problem lies in the reforms and tough regulations of the whole international financial market. Yet, the USA and Britain were not willing to give more market-regulating powers to financial structures.
In addition, France stood up for sanctions against offshore zones, where taxation can be avoidable. French President Nicolas Sarkozy even threatened to leave the summit if it was not going to bring any certain results.
China and Russia suggested the creation of new reserve currencies to avoid the US dollar peg, although the countries were not persistent in their proposals.
As a result, the summit members agreed to spend $5 trillion on the solution of current economic problems before 2010. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that the funds should help the economy grow by four percent.
"Today's decisions, of course, will not immediately solve the crisis. But we have begun the process by which it will be solved," Brown said.
It was originally reported that the amount of financial assistance would make up only $1 trillion, though. The world has thus made a choice in favor of the US strategy.
“America is the world’s leading country, which makes it impossible not to listen to what they say,” Aleksei Belyanin, an expert with the International Institute for Economy and Finance told Bigness.ru.
No one knows which decisions would be absolutely correct under the conditions of the current crisis. The world does not have an experience, which it could use in overcoming the crisis conditions. The world has no other way out.
The G20 also decided to make the list of ‘tax haven’ countries to struggle against offshore zones in which billions of dollars are kept out of reach. The members also agreed not to make bonus payments to top managers who resorted to governmental assistance over their critical financial condition of their companis.
As for the idea to create new reserve currencies, there were no decisions made on the matter. The issue, which Russia proposed, was not even listed on the agenda of the summit. The G20 only promised to give it another consideration some time later.
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