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Diet has a very important role in man’s struggle against diseases and disability.
Latest research finds that eating enough quantities of nutritious diets in along with proper exercise are the major contributing factors to one’s physical fitness and health. The research was conducted to American people. It showed that one out of every three Americans is obese. These individuals who are obese are at greater risk for additional diseases, since obesity leads to other health problems, such as diabetes. A team of researchers has examined the effect of exercise on fat accumulation in a new study involving five obese women. In one session the women overate and did not exercise; in a follow-on session they overate and did exercise. The researchers found out that the body’s fat-burning oxidation rate was reduced after one day of overeating; conversely, just one session of exercise increased the rate of fat-burning oxidation; and exercise increased the amount of fat that would eventually be stored in the muscle.
The Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Sardinia, Italy. Okinawa, Japan. Loma Linda, California.
What do these places have in common?
These are where the people with the longest, healthiest lives on earth live.
Author Dan Buettner has written a book called The Blue Zone that reveals the secrets of these centenarians. They are:
- 80% Rule (stop eating when you’re 80% full)
- Plant-Power (more veggies, less protein and processed foods)
- Red Wine (consistency and moderation)
- Plan de Vida (know your purpose in life)
- Beliefs (spiritual or religious participation)
- Down Shift (work less, slow down, rest, take vacation)
- Move (find ways to move mindlessly, make moving unavoidable)
- Belong (create a healthy social network)
- Your Tribe (make family a priority)’
Read more at his site, BlueZones.com.
5.2 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association states in a new report. It is the 5th leading cause of death for people aged 65 and up, and the 7th leading cause of death overall.
Most sobering is the news that 10 million baby boomers - 1/8 of the people born between 1946-1964 - will develop it during the course of their lifetimes. The financial impact to their families will be huge; caregivers will have to be hired, or one member of the family will have to quit his or her job in order to care for their ill parents full-time.