Disease fear in glycemic index foods
EATING processed breakfast cereals and white bread raises the risk of suffering diabetes, heart disease and even cancer, Australian scientists suggest.
A study of almost two million people found those with a high GI (glycemic index) diet increase their chances of suffering a range of lifestyle diseases.
Foods with a high GI rating -- such as highly processed cereals, white breads, potatoes and long-grain rice -- are quickly burned by the body and converted into blood glucose, while low GI foods release energy slowly.
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Smoking doesn't make girls skinny: study
Cigarettes stunt boys' growth and don't help girls lose weight, according to a new study which busts myths around smoking. Australian anti-smoking groups have welcomed results of a major Canadian study showing the effect the harmful habit has on the waistline and height of teenagers.
Researchers tracked 1,250 youngsters from age 12 to 17, regularly comparing the smokers to the non-smokers every three months. The research, published in the journal Annals of Epidemiology, concluded that girls who smoke do not end up skinnier than girls who did not smoke but, in fact, have a similar height and body mass index (BMI). Among boys, smokers appeared to be shorter by an average of 2.54 centimetres compared to those teenage boys who did not smoke.
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The secret of living to 100
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta
(CNN) -- Dr. Thomas Perls is a leading expert on aging, so I was a little nervous when he arrived recently at my house at 6:20 a.m. He was there to assess how the daily decisions I'm making are affecting my life expectancy.
Minutes into our walk with Bosco, my Weimaraner, I was in trouble. Perls asked me how much sleep I'd gotten the night before. Perls has a Web site which has a detailed life expectancy calculator. The calculator factors lifestyle, nutrition and family history to come up with an estimate of how long you'll live.
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Young men in battle of the bulge
Adam Cresswell, Health editor | August 08,
2007 MEN as young as their mid-30s are now at the front line in the battle of the bulge, a shift experts say precedes a surge in cases of chronic disease and even cancer in much younger age groups. The latest ABS figures show the biggest increase in obesity rates was in men aged 35-44. The rate almost doubled in this group over a 10-year period, rising from 12 per cent in 1995 to 23 per cent in 2004-05. In women, the increase in obesity was more even across the age groups.
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Australians on right track
AUSTRALIANS are healthier, wealthier and wiser, a snapshot of our nation shows. But we still love our booze, books and houses with lots of bedrooms. We're working less hours, staying married longer, earning more money and running up more debt, the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2008 Year Book shows. We are also getting more education, are wired to the internet and becoming more worried about crime. As a population, we're ageing, but we're starting to have more babies.
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Coffee and exercise diet could counter skin cancer
EXERCISING and drinking coffee help counteract the danger of skin cancer, according to research released last night. American scientists claimed both caffeine and exercise considered separately help prevent the harmful effects of the sun – but together they are even more effective. The researchers admitted the interplay was something of a mystery, attributing it to “some kind of synergy”, while cancer experts warned that adequate skin care was still essential. Scientists at the State University of New Jersey exposed different groups of hairless mice to lamps that generated ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation.
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Life Expectancy Calculator
The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator uses the most current and carefully researched medical and scientific data in order to estimate how old you will live to be. Most people score in their late eighties... how about you?
The calculator asks you 40 quick questions related to your health and family history, and takes about 10 minutes to complete
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The Calorie Counter - Home
A Calorie Counter is a way to count your daily caloric intake using our easy to use Caloric Counter. Calorie counting is an easy way for you to manage your weight. If you have a daily caloric requirement that you want to meet, or you need to monitor your caloric intake, our calorie counting technique is for you. Our calorie chart is easy to read, and you can easily count the calories in food that you eat.
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Make it H2O to Go!
Edited By Adam Rothnie
Parents, this is an important message for you and your kids.Your body needs lots of water. That's true whether you are exercising in the summer or winter. And while we're at it, let's talk for a minute about "softdrinks". Even though "softdrinks" are a liquid, they contain lots of sugar and your kids need to know it is definitely not a replacement for water.
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Warning About Weight Pills
Edited By Adam Rothnie
You might be tempted to seek a "quick fix" and try weight loss pills but I am here to share with you a word of warning: don't get into weight loss pills!
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