“People have been running barefoot for millions of years and it has only been since 1972 that people have been wearing shoes with thick, synthetic heels,” said Daniel Lieberman, a professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University.
He’s sure that running barefoot or with minimal footwear is the way to avoid injury. After all, we evolved without shoes.
Continue reading..To Run Better, Start by Ditching Your Nikes
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Can Turmeric Relieve Pain?
Can Turmeric Relieve Pain? In this part of the world, turmeric is often used in cooking. It is believed that turmeric has its medicinal properties, mainly to relief inflammation. Is there any truth in this belief or can turmeric really relive pain?Studies have shown that turmeric-containing products have benefits ranging from fighting Alzheimers, to breast cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and psoriasis. Read what a doctor has to say about the effects of turmeric.
Image source: Time magazine
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Prediabetes
Ever heard of Prediabetes? It is a stage before type 2 diabetes develops. This is when blood glucose, or sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
If you encounter a health spoiler such as fatigue, increased urination, blurry vision and slow healing of wounds, you might want to see your doctor for a test to determine if you are suffering from prediabetes.
If you encounter a health spoiler such as fatigue, increased urination, blurry vision and slow healing of wounds, you might want to see your doctor for a test to determine if you are suffering from prediabetes.
No More Craving for Carbs and Sweets
The culprit that causes us to gain weight is of course our eating habits. We sometimes over-eat without realising it or perhaps we eat in excess because we love eating. Who doesn't?
If only we can control our food intake and at the same time eat only food that supplies us with the right nutrition, we would all be slim and be in better health.
For those who need the help of a diet pill, find one that suppresses your craving for food and at the same time still provide you with energy to go through the day's activities.
Solo Slim is one diet pill you would want to check out. It does exactly that - suppress your craving for food so that you will not be thinking about carbs and sweets. Solo Slim doesnt stop there though. Within the first week you will notice your metabolism increasing, more energy and a slight warmth feeling that allows you to burn more calories throughout the day.
If only we can control our food intake and at the same time eat only food that supplies us with the right nutrition, we would all be slim and be in better health.
For those who need the help of a diet pill, find one that suppresses your craving for food and at the same time still provide you with energy to go through the day's activities.
Solo Slim is one diet pill you would want to check out. It does exactly that - suppress your craving for food so that you will not be thinking about carbs and sweets. Solo Slim doesnt stop there though. Within the first week you will notice your metabolism increasing, more energy and a slight warmth feeling that allows you to burn more calories throughout the day.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Live Longer with Resveratrol
I once read that people who drink wine live longer. Studies are beginning to show that this could be true.Have you heard of Resveratrol? This is a compound found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine. Resveratrol is also found in an Oriental medicine that treats ailments of blood vessels, heart and liver.
Europeans have also been known to live longer despite their high-fat diet. This could be attributed to their higher consumption of wine, more than anywhere else in the world.
Resveratrol supplements are now available to give us that added boost of the beneficial anti-oxidant properties. Think longevity, think Reservatrol.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Pandemic Flu - Influenza A (H1N1) Virus - Booklet
Know about the Influenza A (H1N1) flu. Here is a UN-published booklet on information relating to this new pandemic flu.
How Old is Old Age?
Here's an interesting question. How old is old age? How old do you feel? And how old will you be when you reach old age? These are questions that a US new national survey asked of the public on age and aging.
The findings:
Most adults over age 50 feel at least 10 years younger than their actual age, the survey found. One-third of those between 65 and 74 said they felt 10 to 19 years younger, and one-sixth of people 75 and older said they felt 20 years younger.
And at what age does old age begin? Most people in the survey said old age starts at age 68. Are they kidding? That seems way too young to me. Not surprisingly, most people over 65 have a different idea about old age. Among those getting the senior citizen discount, most say old age begins at 75.
Now consider the answer given by people under 30. Most of them think you’re old by the time you hit 60.
Read the full story, “How Old Do You Feel? It Depends on Your Age.”
The findings:
Most adults over age 50 feel at least 10 years younger than their actual age, the survey found. One-third of those between 65 and 74 said they felt 10 to 19 years younger, and one-sixth of people 75 and older said they felt 20 years younger.
And at what age does old age begin? Most people in the survey said old age starts at age 68. Are they kidding? That seems way too young to me. Not surprisingly, most people over 65 have a different idea about old age. Among those getting the senior citizen discount, most say old age begins at 75.
Now consider the answer given by people under 30. Most of them think you’re old by the time you hit 60.
Read the full story, “How Old Do You Feel? It Depends on Your Age.”
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