Sport is not just exercise. Only if you practice and use properly, it will bring search results – good physical condition, freshness and high spirits. According to the latest views of experts in the field of sports medicine must be followed a few basic principles of sport have a positive impact on health:
• sport every week for several hours! Every healthy adult should sport at least 2 and a half hours per week, performing physical activity with moderate intensity such as brisk walking. If you like more intensive sports such as running or swimming, then spent time in the pool or at the site must be at least an hour and 15 minutes per week. Physical activity can be distributed so that the duration of the training must be more than 10 minutes.
• Be more ambitious! To extract maximum benefits for your health, sport even more. 5:00 moderate-intensity exercise or two hours and a half high-intensity sports are optimum amount for your health, experts said.
• Tighten the muscles! Resistance training with moderate or high intensity as well as strengthen your muscles and your health. They may be two or more per week and must include all major muscle groups – chest, back, shoulders, upper and lower limbs. Power exercises can be performed with free weights, machines or special own body (push-ups, gatherings, shrub, etc.)..
• Do not use age as an excuse! There is no old age for the sport. Older people should also try to maintain sports form if possible. Those with increased risk of fractures and injuries must perform exercises that improve their balance.
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This is the purpose of study, organized by the Associated Press and the company Ipsos. It is collected and analyzed data from 10 leading countries of the world. In each of them between 13 and 26 November 2006 were interviewed about 1000 adult respondents. What causes the most stress among citizens of most dynamically developing countries?
1. Australia. More than one third of respondents (35%) considered the work of a major source of stress. After it is placed in financial problems (27%) and family life (24%). Three quarters of the inhabitants of the country (77%) are in a state of everyday stress.
2. UK. 51 percent of Britons think they are under stress. Finance excite them in 32% of cases and work – in 26%. Their family life has at least concerns.
3. Canada. Often or sometimes in mental the price fall 76% of Canadians say Three quarters of the population. The main factors that they believe are the work or lack thereof (32%) and cash problems (28%).
4. France. Life frequently or occasionally out of control for 45% of Fench. 30% of respondents put work and financial costs in the first place among the causes.
5. Germany. Germans appear to be quite resistant to stress – just 51 percent believe that fall into this condition. 28 percent feel that life is permanently out of control.
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Some people seem to have an inborn dislike of certain vegetables and have no desire to consume, regardless of the form in which they were prepared. According to U.S. scientists from the private research institute Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia this was due to “internal voting body, which we seek to dictate what, how and in what form to consume. The study’s authors – Mary Sandy and Paul Breslin argue that those who literally hate vegetables, instinctively protect themselves from iodine deficiency and caused by that disruption of the thyroid gland. Many vegetables, especially broccoli, horseradish root and contain relatively large amounts of glucosinolates, which prevent the formation of organic iodine compounds in the body and their access to the thyroid gland. Without compounds iodine thyroid can not function normally. Therefore, in parts of the world where there is a shortage of food from non-vegetable origin, ie lack of iodine, many people suffer from increased thyroid. In a strong iodine deficiency slows mental development of children that with increasing age can not be compensated.
The bitter taste is a warning
Scientists have discovered a receptor on the tongue taste bitter substances which determines, in some cases respond to glucosinolates. In part of the study participants were found two genes responsible for this receptor. They are perceived vegetables containing glucosinolates, uniquely as bitter. Other actors who have a gene, responsible for the particular perception of taste, these vegetables are defined as less bitter. Others who did not have a similar gene, they have never felt bitterness.
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The international team of scientists who carried out the study hope that detailed knowledge of the genome of the fungus Malassezia globosa (Pityrosporum ovale) will lead to more effective treatments that would block its reproduction. Fungus lives and feeds on human skin, itching and flaking causing which are associated with dandruff. It is estimated that about half of the population suffers from dandruff, as men are more susceptible to developing this condition. Chapter on the human hand, the average quantity of this type of fungus is about 10 million. Fungus itself is fed by the sebum, which is produced by sebaceous glands in the skin. Sebum serves to protect the body from external influences, and particularly with regard to skin and hair, it protects them from this to become too dry, brittle and fragile. It turns out that Malassezia globosa is one of the simplest organisms that have ever tracked genetically and its only 4285 gene is 300 times smaller than the human genome. It will own ability to produce fatty acids which are vital for life and therefore relies on human sebum to exist.
The role of enzymes
Recent studies indicate that the fungus causes dandruff by producing enzymes called lipase. First it uses lipase degradation of sebum, thereby creating oleic acid. It penetrates the upper layer of skin and causes faster separation of skin cells in susceptible, which is manifested in dandruff. Researchers found that the fungus produces a total of 8 species Lipases along with three phospholipase, which used to absorb fats from the skin.
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All who are convinced that tea works best for their increased blood pressure, are in error – a piece of chocolate is far more effective, say German scientists. Any food rich in cocoa reduces blood as much as a cup of green or black tea could not show it in the publication of his study in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Its results show that cocoa reduces the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems by 10-20%. And cocoa and tea contain polyphenols – chemical class of substances known to favorably affect the cardiovascular system. However, polyphenols in cocoa are of a different type – pro-cyanids that are more efficient. Polyphenols contained in fruits and vegetables. So now the most popular recommendation for people with cardiovascular problems is to use larger quantities through them. However, Cocoa is rich in these substances is much more effective, say German scientists and warned: “Do not reach for each piece of chocolate – dark would be done only necessary.
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The nutrition in the Land of the Rising Sun features an age-old traditions, many of which have remained unchanged for centuries. The Japanese believe that it can truly created miracles: healing and rejuvenation of the body. It is believed that the Japanese diet may increase stamina, strengthen the impoverished health and literally make a man forget about age. Although in recent years the Japanese are increasingly interested in European dishes, they remain supporters of traditional Japanese cuisine products: rice, vegetables, fish and seafood. Japanese cuisine continues to retain its unique character. It is characterized by the dominance of plant protein and fat intake are primarily of marine products – in a word, it is low calorie. What exactly are the basic rules of nutrition in Japan.
Rule № 1: small portions
Each of us can eat as much food and for a short time so that it is difficult to realize how much is actually held.
Japanese eat small meals and this is of benefit not only the body but also for aesthetic perception. So if you’re fans of good nutrition, but still you can not abstain in quantities change their dishes – small plates will be very difficult for displaying large amounts of food. Thus, during the first week will reduce the amount of portions of okolo1 / 5 in a second – with 1 / 4. So after 3-4 weeks without any effort would have reduced the usual portion twice before. Moderation in the diet really is the foundation of good health. “To eat less” – this is the formula for deliverance from all diseases, occurring as a result of saturation and poisoning.
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Since childhood we are convinced that coffee is harmful because it increases blood pressure and although several new studies showed that moderate use does not cause injury either hypertensive or healthy people, this remains a controversial drink. In fact, blood pressure to rise 15-20 minutes after drinking a cup of coffee, but as it appears that its effect is negligible and only very briefly. It can not be talking about negative effects of coffee on people suffering from hypertension or even less – for provoking a hypertensive crisis. Modern studies show that 1 to 4 cups of coffee is not detrimental to health but if the daily limit (ie more than 300 ml) is crossed, you may experience serious problems. When women can disrupt the menstrual cycle. People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, episodes of nausea, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous tics, insomnia, increased levels of nervousness and anxiety should also be very attentive to this drink. We must not forget that caffeine is contained in many of confectionery, soft drinks, ice cream and in some medicinal preparations. On the other hand can not be denied that in many cases, coffee has a beneficial effect on health. Its use helps to focus attention, improve mood, increase vitality, relieve headache condition, the muscles of the airways and stimulating work of muscles.
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This grim myth is simply one of the most common misconceptions among Cancer. There are tumors in which no platinum therapy is generally ineffective and there is no reason to apply chemotherapy. This applies to cancer of the ovary, bladder and lungs. Only when pronounced as renal pathology underlying condition for the treatment of tumors not use platinum, although in this case, the benefit of therapy is considerably less. Another issue is that in breast cancer, for example, platinum preparations only be used if the tumor does not respond to standard chemotherapy regimens. But to believe that there is a strong preparation of platinum and that this medicine all treatment options have been exhausted, we should not. Platinum is effective in some tumors, but in others it is quite useless. And there are hormone-dependent tumors such as breast cancer, especially in the elderly, cancer of the uterus, prostate gland, which in any case miotherapy is more effective than hormone therapy. It applies only in cases where the tumor is not susceptible to treatment with hormones. Moreover! There are more than ten different theories about the occurrence of oncological diseases. All of these hypotheses are, however, are not proven and does not help to prevent this disease. Prevention of cancer does not exist. So did many charlatans lately pile of money as promised “cure” for cancer, what is most worrying in this case is that people who have access to oncological dispensaries to physicians who may help them, especially if their disease is in its infancy, trust other healer.
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Really smoking is quite negative habit for people all over the world. The cigarettes are making hundreds of illness to people and cause many problems with blood, heart, while livers and others. One of the most popular solutions of this problem comes with the technology. The electronic cigarettes are one of the newest and most popular inventions, both in Bulgaria and worldwide. Have been created to quench the thirst of sworn smoker, not nicotine to hunger, but rather to the habit of lighting a cigarette and smoke it passionate. Really electronic cigarettes in any case can not replace real, but are so designed as to resemble in all of its original is. Electronic cigarettes have a diode at the beginning of every Egyptian manuscripts, which in turns pulling to simulate real. Even more interesting comes that jerk even dropped cigarette smoke in your mouth as if you’re a real fire. Electronic cigarettes are almost completely harmless and make smoking One habit that is harmful to you, but also for people around you. Using electronic cigarettes, many smokers find solace from the stressful day, soothe your nerves, to quench their thirst cigarette smoke, it is not harmful. Still the subject of fierce debate, the electronic cigarette gaining greater popularity in all age groups. Really you can buy Electronic Cigarettes Kit for not more than 60 USD. Really the price is good, in comparison with
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This British study shows, spread over 10 thousand. According to the results of its people under the age of 50 who are subjected to daily stress in 70% more cases develop some cardio-vascular disease. The man who suffers from stress every day – at work or in their personal lives, have less time to travel and eat properly, still showing the data published in European Heart Journal. Early observations was placed back in the 60’s, but most results were collected after 1980 among surveyed have people of different ages and different backgrounds and professions – from owners of successful companies to sanitation and Messengers. To establish scientifically how patients feel in their environment, scientists have observed different outcomes such as heart rate, blood pressure, physical activity and strength of stress hormones – cortisol in their blood. Are reported and their diet, possible use of alcohol and cigarettes. For the whole period were recorded and incidence of cardiovascular diseases and their consequences. “Throughout all the years of observations we found that chronic stress leads directly to cardiovascular diseases and that connection becomes clearer in both sexes before the age of 50 years”, says team leader at the time Dr. Chandola Taranee by University College London.
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