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Short bursts of intense exercise better than long, less strenuous

Posted by Healthy And Fit on March 13th, 2010

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High-Intensity Interval Training Is Time-Efficient and Effective, Study Suggests

The usual excuse of “lack of time” for not doing enough exercise is blown away by new research published in The Journal of Physiology.

The study, from scientists at Canada’s McMaster University, adds to the growing evidence for the benefits of short term high-intensity interval training (HIT) as a time-efficient but safe alternative to traditional types of moderate long term exercise.

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Vitamin D and Calcium Interplay Explored

Posted by Healthy And Fit on March 12th, 2010

Increasing calcium intake is a common–yet not always successful–strategy for reducing bone fractures. But a study supported in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) underscores the importance of vitamin D and its ability to help the body utilize calcium.

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Latest Health Research

Posted by Healthy And Fit on March 9th, 2010

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February 20

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Here’s today’s summary of health research published since February 21 and my reactions:

Now, I definitely have to keep playing soccer until I’m 70:

Soccer reduces risk of falls and bone fractures

Regular participation in soccer increases both bone mass and bone density, causes a significant improvement in standing postural balance and improves muscle strength.

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February 20 Summary Report

Posted by Healthy And Fit on March 9th, 2010

I don’t eat or cook much meat, which is good, as reported here:

Frying meat on a gas burner may be more harmful to health than using an electric burner, because of the type of fumes it produces.

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Women who drink moderately appear to gain less weight than nondrinkers

Posted by Healthy And Fit on March 8th, 2010

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Red wine best

Normal-weight women who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol appear to gain less weight and have a lower risk of becoming overweight and obese than non-drinkers, according to a report in the March 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

More than half of American adults drink alcoholic beverages, according to background information in the article.

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Vitamin D lowers kidney cancer risk in men

Posted by Healthy And Fit on March 8th, 2010

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Occupational sunlight exposure and kidney cancer risk in men

According to a new study, men employed in occupations with potential exposure to high levels of sunlight have a reduced risk of kidney cancer compared with men who were less likely to be exposed to sunlight at work.

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