Why Four Workouts a Week Might be Better Than Six
A new study published in Exercise & Science in Sports and Medicine evaluated 72 older women in terms of benefits of exercising two, four or six times a week. Researchers reported that women in all 3 groups were more fit and had better endurance by the end of 4-month experiment. It was surprising that women who exercised 6 times a week ended up spending fewer additional calories compared to the beginning of the study, while women who exercised 2 times a week were burning additional 100 calories a day, and women exercising 4 times a week – additional 225 calories. Women exercising 6 times a week were less likely to engage in additional physical activity outside of their scheduled workouts. How will the results of this research impact your future exercise routine? How well do you believe this data could apply to you, your patients or general public?
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What’s in your energy drink?
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics reports more teens are regularly consuming energy drinks. The study discusses the common ingredients, benefits and dangers of many popular energy drinks consumed by adolescents. How often do you consume energy drinks? What are your thoughts about energy drinks and its safety? For additional information, please visit CNN. “Image courtesy of [Ambro]/FreeDigitalPhotos.net”
Z Pro High Protein Supplement: Recall-Undeclared Soy and Milk.
The FDA issues a safety alert –
is being recalled due to non-disclosure of allergy information on individual packets. The supplement contains two major food allergens, soy and milk, that can cause reaction in individuals with severe sensitivity or allergy to these ingredients. Products shipped after January 24, 2013 contain the updated allergen disclosure on both the box and individual packets. Are you familiar with this product? What was the last supplement that FDA issued alert about that you use in your practice? For additional information, please visit FDA. “Image courtesy of [Stuart Miles]/FreeDigitalPhotos.net”
Vitamin C supplements tied to men’s kidney stones
A new study from Sweden supports a suspected theory that men who are prone to kidney stones should be cautious with their vitamin C supplementation. In the current study men who took 1000 mg vitamin C were at a higher risk of kidney stone formation compared to those men who did not. With that being said, vitamin C is stillan essential nutrient. What vitamin C rich foods do you incorporate into your diet?
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Stressful childhood linked to heart risk in later life
A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that children who are more likely to stress at the age of 7 were more apt to have cardiovascular disease later in life. This was especially prevalent in the females they studied. The good news is that children who are better at paying attention and staying focused have reduced heart risk when they got older. This study illustrates that stress management plays a big role on the overall health. How do you deal with stress in your life? What therapies do you suggest in your practice patients who are stressed?
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Vegetarians decrease risk of heart disease by 32%.
A new cohort study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, evaluated the relationship between diet and heart health. In the study, 15,100 vegetarians and 29,400 people who consumed fish and meat were followed over a period of almost 12 years. Compared to non-vegetarians, vegetarians were found to have a 32% lower risk of ischemic heart disease. In addition, vegetarians had a lower systolic blood pressure, lower BMI, and lower levels of non-HDL cholesterol concentration compared to non-vegetarians. What lifestyle modifications do you recommend in your practice? For more information, please visit the abstract in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Image courtesy of [Grant Coochrane]/FreeDigitalPhotos.net”
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