Archive for August, 2008
Master switch in the brain that regulates appetite and reproduction
Body weight and fertility have lengthy known to be correlation to each other women who are too thin, for example, can have trouble becoming pregnant. Now, a master switch has been found in the brain of mice that controls both, and scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies say it may work the same way in humans……..
Original post by Heather Craven
Creating Blood By Identifying Earliest Stem Cells
Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered the earliest mold of human blood stem cells and deciphered the mechanism by which these embryonic stem cells replicate and grow. They additionally found a surprising biological marker that pinpoints these stem cells, which serve as the progenitors for red blood cells and lymphocytes……..
Original post by Heather Craven
Americans Show Little Tolerance for Mental Illness
A new study by University of Pennsylvania sociology professor Jason Schnittker shows that, while more Americans think that mental illness has genetic causes, the nation is no more tolerant of the mentally ill than it was 10 years ago. The study published online in the journal Social Science and Medicine uses a 2006 replication of the 1996 General Social Survey Mental Health Module to explore trends in public beliefs about mental illness in America, focusing in specific on public support for genetic arguments……..
Original post by Heather Craven
Welsh, English Threaten Taking Obeses Kids From Parents
It has often been said here in the US that parents who allow their children to become obese or morbidly obese are just as guilty of neglect and abuse as someone who actually physically or mentally neglects or abuses a child, and on some levels I agree, although a parent does not have complete control by their child once they are in school either, so there are other factors at work there.
Well, it seems that in Wales and England, the government is on the fence about deciding what to do with children who are obese. They are debating whether they can take them from the parents as a child protective measure or not, and are threatening with the likelihood of passing law that they can do so whether the parents don’t step in to help their obese children and save them from the inevitable life threatening illnesses and disease that come with a lifetime of obesity.
The cited not only child welfare, but expanding (no pun intended) costs associated with accomodating overweight children and adults such as emergency vehicle services equipped with larger ambulance facilities, larger crematory services and more, saying that they need to catch kids early in their obesity to prevent the adult population to flourish with obesity.
They are not just looking at the extreme possible measure of taking an obese child away from their parents, but strict guidelines leading up to that extreme measure which may be able to help the child and parents get them down to a healthy weight before child welfare services kicks in. that means that parents may be able to help their kids out before they are faced with the possibility of having their children taken away. More to come on that whether that part of Britain actually goes through with these extreme measure to prevent and discourage childhood obesity.
Original post by EatingToLive
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Top Ten Sources Of Protein
Protein is a food item that is lacking in almost everyone’s daily nutrition plan. Each meal we eat (preferably 4 - 6 per day) should contain at least one serving of protein. Protein promotes the growth and function of muscle tissue. Our meals are not balanced without it. However, when choosing protein sources you must be careful of the fat content. Below are great sources of low fat, high protein foods.
1. Red Meat
This means LEAN red meat! You’ll need to know your cuts of meat but a lot of times you can tell by the “marbled” look in the meat - that’s fat.
2. Poultry
Chicken and turkey are great sources of high protein. However, the breast is leaner than other parts of the bird. Also, the skin is full of fat. Boneless, skinless breasts are your best bet.
3. Egg Whites
Eggs have a lot of protein but the yolks carry most of the fat for the entire egg. Use only the whites or cut down on the ratio of yolks.
4. Fish
Again, you’ll need to know your fish. Fish is very high in protein but can also be high in fat. Some of that fat is “good” fat and some of it isn’t - so do your research. Tuna is an excellent choice for a high protein, low fat protein source (providing it’s packed in water, not oil).
5. Soy
Don’t be too quick to turn up your nose at soy. In recipes, it takes on the flavor of whatever it’s cooked with. I’ve made yummy, low fat soy chocolate pies, smoothies, and soups.
6. Processed Soy Foods
These are pre-packaged hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and veggie burgers that are all made from soy. High in protein, low in fat, convenient, and reasonably priced.
7. Cottage Cheese
Mot people don’t realize that this is a protein. A great balanced snack is a half cup of cottage cheese and a half cup of yogert. Throw in some fruit and you have protein, carbohydrates, and very little fat.
8. Cheese
This is a great source of protein but can have a good deal of fat. Opt for the lower fat versions or cheese made from soy.
9. Protein Powders
This is a powder that can be mixed with water, juice or milk to create a drink. There are different types of powders, prices, flavors, etc. but basically they are great in a pinch when there’s no food around. You can get creative and add fruit, soy or yogurt.
10. Protein Bars
Again, great in a pinch and you can take them anywhere. Remember, it’s always best to get your nutrients from real food versus processed, packaged bars or powders.
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Working Smart: 4-Easy Ways to Get Fit, Faster!
Let?s face it, getting and staying in shape can be a costly investment. And, if you?re not careful, its greatest cost is the one commodity you could use the most of: time (keeping monetary costs in check is another volume, entirely). Yet, even many seasoned exercisers often have difficulty changing their bodies with regular workouts. And worse, many think the
more hours spent training heavily, the better the result. Not true! Often this break-neck pace leads only to fatigue, burnout, and injury.
What most people also may not realize, there are several, easy ways to redistribute your time and create ?smarter?workouts. These common sense, turbo-chargers cost little or no
money, will help change your body in a positive way, and all without giving up a lot of time.
Here, I?ve given you four simple strategies that can help you turbo charge your workout (and your body), too:
1.) Warm Up and Cool Down Sufficiently. In short: take 10.
Strive to take 10 minutes before heavy exercise to get blood flowing with light aerobic activity (walking, or a series of slow arm and leg circles) to get the large muscle groups moving and prevent injury. At the end of your workout, try to opt for 10 minutes of light stretching, aiming at the major muscle groups: arms, back, chest, and legs. This will help re-absorb lactic acid (metabolic waste that builds up during exercise and can lead to
soreness).
2.) Drink More Water. Just eight-8oz. glasses of water per day will carry away waste and toxins from your body. It will also help keep you cool during exercise and replace the fluids lost
during your workout (you will usually lose 1 liter per 1-hour workout).
3.) Get Adequate Rest. The body requires a sufficient amount of sleep for rest and tissue repair (usually around 7-8 hours per night for the healthy person). Sleep also provides the body time to lower levels of bacteria in the body. It actually stimulates the immune system! If you can?t get your eight hours, try to take
a quick 10-20 minute power nap sometime during the day.
4.) Go Easy on the Starchy Carbs. Try to ?balance? starchy carbs (cereals, breads, white potatoes, rice) with protein and veggie alternatives.
My own personal case study: Even though I?d been exercising for
years, I couldn?t shake the extra 10 pounds I?d gained in college. I exercised for about an hour every day rotating my routine between cardio and resistance training. Did I need to exercise more? I wondered. Maybe, but I couldn?t fit another hour into the day. So, I took a good look at my diet. What I found was, every day I
was loading up with starchy carbs! Lots of cereal and toast. Lots of potatoes and white rice. Resolve: Just by balancing my meals with egg whites, sweet potatoes, green leafy veggies, and lean meats, I lost what remained.
If you could use a Jump-start in you workout or haven?t seen changes
in awhile, these four ideas are well worth your consideration. Plus, just by changing one small thing, you could make quite a difference in your shape. It will add a new element of vigor to
your workout! So, reap the big rewards of these small changes, they will pay dividends on your investment.
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