Anorexia leads to mental disorders

Do adolescents have experienced at a young age anorexia, increased risk of mental illness in adult life, reported the Swedish doctors from the University of Geteborga. Doctors monitored the children with a diagnosis of conduct violations of food and healthy participants in the control group since 1985. This study is unique, it reflects long-term development of anorexia, experts believe. After the 18-year review found that early anorexia led to the failure of labor 25% of the participants by reason of mental disorder or disease, developed as a result of malnutrition. A 39% was recorded at least one psychiatric disorder. The most common consequence of anorexia was obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by intrusive excessive emotion. Anorexia is more common among adolescent girls, and develops in the nervous motivated by that breach are 1% of adolescent girls and ten times less than boys. The deliberate denial of food can last a long time and causes of voluntary fasting is a great stress or constant thoughts about his own unpleasantness. Experts stressed that anorexia - a disease with very poor prognosis, as many young people for life harming your body and psyche, and every fifth patient died. Women who have anorexia can often become infertile, and have a high risk of premature delivery and postpartum depression. In addition, these women become mothers, too worried about the weight of her child.

Using public transportation helps to maintain weight in normal

People who prefer public transportation personnel are three times more likely to comply with the special pressures recommended minimum standards for physical activity and maintain normal weight, feel Canadian researchers. Scientists conducted a study that analyzed the health and lives of four thousand people. It turned out that because of the need for more move on and stop before it, as well as between changes, using public transportation, people comply with the medical standard of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day five days a week, concluded physiology. While the level of physical activity most people traveling in their car, at least meet the standards. According to the author of the study, the idea of the need to harry up to sweat in the gym to lose weight and stay healthy, is wrong. Short of regular walks in the fresh air, even if they are part of daily visits to the type of work or to shop, just to get the minimum daily physical activity. Doctors believe that the findings should encourage people to drive less on personal transport, as well as to support the development of public transport and urban planning, more travelers to go on foot. In addition, the use of public transport will reduce the emissions of automobile emissions and make the air cleaner, which also benefit the health of citizens.

Extra weight in babies increases the risk of obesity and various diseases

Infants who have received a lot of excess weight, is likely to continue to be obese, which points to the importance of food preferences from early childhood, the researchers reported. U.S. scientists conducted a study that examined data on 559 children aged from six months to three years. Almost one in ten children suffering from obesity to three years. In children whose birth weight was highest, and those who gained most weight of up to six months, the risk of obesity before the age of three grew by 40%. Obesity at the age of three does not mean that people will be obese in adult life, but the risk increases, and also increases the risk of various diseases: diabetes and diseases of cardiovascular system, the researchers reported. Experts advise parents to include responsibility for feeding the child and do not overfeed him, as well as to recognize the presence of excessive weight problem and fight it. In recent years the U.S. has doubled the number of children suffering from obesity. This issue has reached national proportions. The same trend is observed in many other countries, said experts.

Statins reduce the risk of thrombotic

Lowers cholesterol statins can significantly reduce the risk of blood clots, U.S. researchers believe. Scientists conducted a study which showed that statins reduce the risk of venous thrombosis by 43% in healthy people, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism - the most common cause of death of patients in hospitals. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Venous thrombosis or throm - is thrombosis of the deep or superficial veins of limbs with associated inflammation. Pulmonary artery embolism - embolism is the sudden occlusion pulmonary artery supplying the lung. Embolism is often a blood clot, but also can become fat, amniotic (amnion - germ envelope) fluid, fragments of the bone marrow, tumor, or a fragment of an air bubble that travels with the blood flow until it blocks the blood vessel. People who are long-term fixed way of life, are at highest risk of thrombosis, the scientists reported. Only in Great Britain die each year more than 25 thousand people from the disease. According to experts, it is necessary to conduct additional studies and, possibly, statins could be used for the prevention of thrombotic events.

Energy dangerous for people with cardiovascular disease and hypertension

People suffering from cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, should be eliminated from energy drinks, the American doctors from Henry Ford Hospital. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by volunteers, to drink two cans of energy daily. Cardiac rhythm and pressure of the experiment participants were measured for 30 minutes after consumption of the drink, then after an hour, two, three and four hours. The frequency of cardiac rhythm for the first day of testing was increased by 7.8%, and a week later - at 11%. Blood pressure at the end of the study improved at least by seven per cent. Doctors warn that patients with a heart and the effects of unstable pressure receiving energy drinks may be serious, and seriously harm health. According to them, have the power potential risk for heart and hypertension and the core such drinks is strictly contraindicated, even in small doses. The content of high levels of caffeine and taurine in energy may be responsible for increasing pressure and rapid pulse, feel clinicians. It is shown that both substances have a direct impact on cardiac function. The level of caffeine in a bank of energy drink is the amount corresponding to at least one or two cup of coffee.

The British found the treatment of stress in the books

British doctors found that the surest way to overcome the stress response is read. It works better and faster than listening to music, a cup of tea or a walk. Researchers from the University of Sussex have been subjected to a series of voluntary tests and exercises that cause stress. Then they offered to take one of the most common methods of relaxation, and determine the effectiveness of the method to normalize the heart rate and muscle tone.

It turned out that it is best to reduce the stress level reading - by 68 percent. To normalize the heart rate and relax the muscles enough to read it in silence for six minutes. Listening to music reduces stress by 61 percent, a cup of tea or coffee - a 54 per cent, while walking - a 42 per cent. Video games reduce stress significantly worse (21 percent), and pulse during the game to the baseline values did not fall.

The author of the study, cognitive neurophysiology, David Lewis believes that no matter what book to read to overcome stress. You need only to plunge into it, «exploring the scope of copyright imagination». Do these goals, such as horror novels or collections of examination tasks, Lewis is not reported.

Lymphoma can be confused with acute respiratory infections or colds

Help prevent disease timely diagnosis, scientists believe. Diagnosis lymphoma ranks third among the most common causes of death in the United States. According to official statistics, in the U.S. are diagnosed each year more than 180 new cases of lymphoma. In Russia the number of patients diagnosed with lymphoma reaches 76 thousand people.

Lymphoma - cancer cells are lymphatic system, it is often confused with acute respiratory disease, and detect in its early stages rarely. According to experts, lymphoma may be curable in 80% of cases, but the chances of patients to recover completely dependent on accurate and timely diagnosis. This is to inform people, to attract their attention to their health helps to identify the disease in its early stages.

To achieve long-term or permanent remission allow modern methods of treatment. But such a result is possible only if the time of diagnosis when the disease is well treated. It is therefore very important that when you are the first symptoms of the people not be afraid to contact your doctor.

A new face transplant in France

A young man of 28 years has received a face transplant, the 3rd in France and the 5th in the world. He had been disfigured 5 years ago by a gunshot. The operation lasted about fifteen hours, the Registry is awake and doing well.

The patient, aged 28, was transplanted to a large part of the face of the donor, including skin, muscles, part of the backbone and nerves. The young man had been disfigured by an accidental shot, 5 years ago. He had since undergone several surgeries, but could not eat or breathe normally.

The transplant was conducted by Professor Laurent Lantieri and his entire team, Hospital Henri Mondor, Créteil. The operation lasted about fifteen hours to finish Friday morning. It mobilized the presence of a dozen people.

The patient is awake and going well, but the next few weeks will be decisive: processing heavy anti-rejection will be introduced and many months of rehabilitation will be necessary before the young man could even speak or eat normally. Some medications must be taken for life.

Such operations have been conducted in France: this is the 3rd type of operation and the second for Professor Laurent Lantieri and his team. In 2005, the 1st World face transplant was high profile: Isabelle Dinoire, who had made disfigured by a dog, had taken place at Amiens.

Eight patients are awaiting such a transplant in France: finding donors for simple bodies is not already obvious, but donate the face of a loved one is even more difficult and taboo.

Stop smoking before the 15th week of pregnancy reduces the risks for the baby

Smokers who stop smoking early in pregnancy, before the 15th week, also little risk of having a premature baby than non smokers. Conversely, women who continue to smoke beyond the 15th week of pregnancy were twice as likely to have

a baby of low weight and three times more likely to have a premature birth.

Says a study published in the British Medical Journal, conducted from approximately 2500 nulliparous pregnant women in Australia and New Zealand. 80% were non-smokers, 10% had stopped smoking before the 15th week and the remaining 10% continued to smoke after this time.

Women who continue to smoke were generally younger, less educated and had a higher risk of drinking alcohol.

The author says that these results are important for public health: the effects of smoking on the child may be reversible, as the mother stops smoking before the 15th week of pregnancy. It is therefore important to stop smoking in the early weeks of pregnancy. But smoking in early pregnancy is therefore not so dangerous, what can reassure mothers who smoked without knowing they were pregnant.

Also according to the author, care must be more pregnant women and to encourage smokers to stop their use before the 15th week of pregnancy. It is important to note that one should not wait until the 15th week of pregnancy to stop smoking. Weaning can be difficult and long, and should be done early in pregnancy to protect the health of the child.

Oral opolaskivateli can provoke cancer

Opolaskivateli mouth can cause cancer. Such a conclusion, Australian scientists have made McCullough and Camile Farah, testing some of these hygiene. Specialists from the Melbourne Dental School is seriously concerned, as many opolaskivateli mouth contain alcohol concentration of dose by 26% higher than a glass of wine or beer. Researchers believe that the funds should be used only on doctor's or in a very short period of time. Researchers found that among smokers the risk of human cancer of the oral cavity increased by 9 times, and the people who use alcohol - up to 5 times, if they use every day opolaskivateli. Experts suggest that toxic substances of alcohol can negatively affect the organism as a whole.

However, other researchers questioned the results of a study of Australian scientists. They believe that people who use opolaskivateli not monitor the hygiene of the mouth and just do not clean your teeth. And the lack of hygiene can be a risk factor for cancer.

New glasses not miss blue

Filter in the glasses is designed to treat attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity (SDVG). Scientists from the University of Kerrola John (John Carroll University) set up the glasses, impermeable to blue light. The new invention is designed for people suffering from insomnia, postpartum depression and seasonal. The use of glasses helps regulate circadian rhythms, failure of which plays a role in the development of SDVG and other disorders, say developers.

Therapeutic glasses selectively delayed blue light by stimulating the formulation «hormone sleep» melatonin. In normal conditions, this hormone is produced only in the dark. However, when putting on glasses for two hours before going to bed, you can start the pre-formulation of melatonin, did not turn off the light, and continuing daily activity, the scientists showed, under the leadership of Richard Hanslera.

According to researchers from the University of Toronto, an earlier formulation of melatonin results in significant improvement in symptoms SDVG. Moreover, while improving the quality of sleep and to alleviate symptoms of depression, say scientists. As an alternative to glasses, researchers suggest using the filters on the lamp, not transmits blue light. The latter cost is cheaper - about $ 5 per bulb, while the glasses would cost about $ 50, told the developers.

Scientists have found dose of pain

Rinat Neurosciences American company has developed a new anesthetic. The drug, code-named RI 624 contains monoclonal antibodies against - substances that are involved in transmitting nerve, including the pain impulses. According to the preclinical trials, the drug is well tolerated, has effectively against both the acute and chronic pain, it is addictive and disorders of consciousness.

Initially, the developers aim to get a new analgesic tool for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, for obvious reasons, was interested in the development of U.S. military research agency perspective (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA). Of particular interest to DARPA is the fact that, from experimental data, members of the RI 624 antibodies have sufficiently long stability - for about a week after injection. This could mean that the "pain vaccine" can be made to soldiers before the start of combat operations.

Independent experts recognize the high value of this development. In doing so, they stress that in case of successful clinical trials of the drug, the main field of application will not only military medicine, but the treatment of postoperative pain syndrome and chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

Vitamins cause cravings for a healthy lifestyle

This conclusion came to the University of Minnesota researchers who analyzed the state of adolescents. The study revealed that teens taking vitamins, lead healthier lives than their peers. In doing so, the scientists took into account weight, height and other habits of the 2500 high school graduates who take vitamins and no. 25% of respondents stated that there are some vitamins. And the girls took them more frequently than boys.

Among adolescents who took complexes, smoking has been extended to 4% less, and they suffer from obesity by 6% less than their peers. In addition, they were more physically active and less watching television: less than 60% of the host compared to 70% can not be accepted. The structure of diets in different groups under study also differed: drinking vitamins used, in general, more calories, but their diet was much more food and fiber by fiber products, fruits, juices and vegetables, which explains the fact that the caloric load was performed proteins and complex carbohydrates rather than refined sugar and fats.

However, experts do not see myself taking vitamins and mineral supplements attribute of "healthy lifestyle". In their view, neither adults nor teenagers should not rely on them to cover the needs of the organism in the minerals and vitamins, but should reinforce healthy dietary habits and greater use of fresh vegetables and fruits.

Scientists have found dose of pain

Canadian scientists have determined that the child's organism is characterized by an important feature. Absolutely devoid of natural and mandatory for health factors (sun, air, water, exercise), it (the body) for some 2-3 months is able to almost completely neutralize the effect of ten factors of civilization, and restore normal physical form, think Canadian doctors.

To rest the brain - no longer to learn, to change the situation. It is important to emphasize that the phrase "stop learning" refers to the cessation of the forced acculturation of the child "enrich the memory of all those riches, which made the human race." Learning it can be quite different things, which previously (before the rest) did not have enough time.

Scientists from Canada have warned that the global change and the principal place of residence (height above sea level, atmospheric pressure, humidity and air temperature) often lead to the emergence of the so-called acclimatization syndrome - a general malaise, and increased propensity to disease in relation to adaptation to new conditions existence. And the farther from home, the younger the child, the more he gets sick, the greater the hazards of civilization around. Therefore, if your child was sick for a year, not walked, and suffer, just a trip can be much more useful than the rest on the Mediterranean coast.

Cockroach replace the human heart

from the Indian Institute of Technology have created a unique city Kharagpura artificial heart for an unusually low price? It will cost a total of about 2 thousand dollars. And so with that, on average, the western counterparts are about 60 thousand U.S. dollars.

As promised in an interview with RIA Novosti leader research group of ten people, Sudzhoy Guha, the reliability of the new artificial heart to be an order of magnitude higher than that of previously established in other countries.

As explained to the professor, this level of reliability due to the fact that the basis for the establishment was a die heart of the insect on the ground - cockroach.

It reminded a scientist, there were cockroaches to appear and will likely live on Earth, where man as a result of some cataclysmic will not.

Heart cockroach consists of 13 cells, whereas a person of their four. Cockroach heart continues to work, even if one cell fails. The refusal of one chamber of the heart of man leads to his stop, and death. According to Suzhou Guhi, blood pressure in their sample, they have created injected gradually in five out of thirteen cells.

In western analogs, which have existed until now, only one chamber, the pressure is blown at one time that a devastating effect on living cells, scientists believe.

Scientists have for the new artificial heart used a combination of plastic and metal. They worked on the creation of an artificial heart for three years. Scientific research funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

There are currently undergoing testing a new mechanism for the frog? they pump the blood from amphibians, while the outside. As it became known, received permission for implantation in a living organism sample to continue the experiments. It is anticipated that in May 2009, the heart would be implanted Kose.

According to Professor Guhi to the end of the tests on animals will take another year, after which it will be possible to begin testing on humans. In the experiments will be leading a cardiac Kalkuttskogo Medical College and Hospital, and New Delhi All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

If all goes as planned after three years of the first artificial heart will be set up and man.

10 rules of healthy living

Cancer, and easier to let cancer today is one of the most frightening. And they are afraid not only possible in curability in the case of tumors, for example, but treatable, and treatment. Pain, himeoterapiya, long periods of rehabilitation - a pleasant, certainly not enough. The number of cancer patients is increasing, despite the development of medicine. Nevertheless, there are some rules that will help you reduce the likelihood of cancer. Yes, and generally facilitate a healthy lifestyle. So, the rules:

1. Maintain a high level of physical activity (at least 30 minutes a day, its level may vary with age).
2. Avoid excess weight.
3. Eat more foods containing fiber and whole grains, and fewer - foods containing sugar and cooked wheat flour.
4. Try to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
5. Reduce consumption of animal fat, cook the food in vegetable oil.
6. Remember, fish and legumes are a good substitute for meat.
7. Drink plenty of water and alcoholic beverages should be reduced to less than two glasses of wine or beer a day.
8. It is important to select and store foods: Eat mainly local and seasonal foods or frozen foods.
9. Use for cooking temperatures low and cook the food a short time.
10. Do not smoke.

These are, in principle, simple rules, in any case will have a positive impact on your health and well-and will add vitality, vivacity and energy.

The risk of meat

According to a study conducted at Harvard, consumption of meat products of industrial production increases the risk of leukemia in children by 74%. Children and teenagers should not eat sausage, hot dogs, smoked meat and fish more often than once a week. Neutralize harmful effect of meat products using fresh vegetables and soy products, which should exceed the amount of meat in the diet of children.

Instead of the more useful to prefer a diet

There is Lent. During this period, many are trying to abstain from sweets, alcohol and smoking. However, the post of religious beliefs is quite different compared with fasting, with a view to slimming. Nowadays, people are beginning to comply with the Post, as well as diet, hoping the loss of extra kilos. However, this position often leads to side effects and diseases. Among them: loss of muscle mass, vitamin deficiency, and problems with the cardiovascular system. Therefore, anyone who wants to lose weight should not fast, but move to a full, balanced diet and add more motion in everyday life.

Broccoli helps to breathe freely

A study conducted at the University of Carolina at Los Angeles, found that broccoli and other cruciferous family (different types of cabbage) contain sulforafan - a substance preventing inflammation of the respiratory system, which can cause rhinitis and asthma . Sulforafan contained in broccoli, stimulating the expression in the body of antioxidants that protect the airways against free radicals from the environment with cigarette smoke and automobile exhaust.

Long-term study has proven the futility of products rich in vitamin C and E

Doctors from Boston (USA) in a new study could not confirm the protective effect of vitamin products for cancer. For several years they have witnessed in the history of the disease nearly 15 000 men, checking the availability of the beneficial effects of drugs and products enriched with vitamins C or E. We participated in the study of male middle-and older due to the additional use of vitamins and cancer risk have been found.

At that legumes can

The American journal «clinical nutrition» (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) published a study showing that food legumes and vegetables reduces the risk of developing cancer more than doubled compared to the Western diet based on meat and starches. In another study, comparing the United States (meat), north-European (dairy), Southern European (vegetable) and Asia (fish, soy) diet found that vegetables and legumes also effectively prevent heart disease. This pulse provides the body protein is almost the same as products of animal origin. Consequently, replacement of meat at least in part lentils or other legumes - a significant step towards preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Green tea and mushrooms lower the risk of breast cancer

Use of mushrooms and green tea reduces the risk of breast cancer, researchers believe the Chinese. Scientists conducted a study, which was attended by more than 2000 Chinese women. It was found that the more fresh and dried mushrooms eat woman, so she has less chance of falling ill with breast cancer. The same applies to the daily consumption of green tea. According to new data, the low incidence may be explained by the traditional Chinese diet, which includes a large amount of mushrooms and green tea. Min Zhang and her colleagues from the University of Western Australia in the study included 1 009 patients with breast cancer (20 to 87 years) living in south-eastern China, and a similar number of healthy women of the same age. All women completed a detailed questionnaire regarding diet and frequency of consumption of products. It turned out that women who use more mushrooms than the other (10 grams per day or more), the risk of breast cancer was two thirds lower than in those who do not eat mushrooms. Women who eat at least 4 grams of dried mushrooms per day, the risk was 50% lower. Those who ate the mushrooms and drank green tea and the risk of breast cancer was only 11-18% of the risk of women not using mushrooms and green tea. Scientists argue that the exact causal relationships have not yet been proven. The experts took into account the main factors that can affect the health (weight, level of education, physical activity, smoking), but there may be other factors that explain the results of the study. Also, these experiments on animals confirmed that the mushrooms have antitumor effect and stimulate the immune system to fight cancer cells. Green tea, in turn, contains antioxidant polyphenols that suppress breast cancer in experiments on animals, said experts.

On the benefits of buckwheat

Buckwheat - cheap, easy and nutritious food. In buckwheat contains 8 essential amino acids, fiber, flavonoids, minerals and vitamins. Regular use of buckwheat lowers high blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood, strengthens the walls of blood vessels. The lack of gluten makes buckwheat an indispensable product for those who do not internalize the wheat. buckwheat (with white or light green), can germinate and the sprouts used in salads.

The correct choice of bread

Grimes, Melanie (Melanie Grimes), editor of the American medical journal Simillimum, recommends the abolition of white bread, replacing it with black. White bread is not the nutritional value, as a «empty calories». White wheat flour after removing the shell did not contain vitamins, minerals and fiber, but rich in simple carbohydrates, which drastically increases the level of sugar in the blood that may contribute to the development of diabetes.

Meals for forgetful

In the Americas, (Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association) published a review of substances that promote the preservation of mental function in old age. In addition to specially designed, medication, older persons should pay attention to vitamins C, E and B12. The extract of ginseng and ginkgo also helps to maintain the clarity of thought and memory. Of the available products described as the most valuable garnet.

Lemonade is dangerous for the kidneys

Women who regularly consume large quantities of sweet lemonade, put themselves at greater risk of kidney disease, report researchers from the American University in Chicago. Men and research participants who use diet lemonade, show conflicting results. Scientists have studied the urine of almost 10,000 adult Americans and asked the research participants about their eating habits. Women who reported that they drink every day more polulitra sweet lemonade or cola, had elevated levels of protein in the urine. And this is the first sign of kidney failure.

The reasons why it is peculiar to women who have not yet been clarified. Just do not understand why,the corn syrup to a greater extent influence the development of renal failure. Until further studies are conducted, the Board of nutritionists is that people prefer diet drinks.

Children copy their parents' tastes

The American journal(Preventive Medicine) published recommendations to parents on how they may affect the development and health of their children. Children copy their parents in many ways, including an addiction to certain foods. If the parents are trying to feed children vegetables, fruits and other useful products, they prefer the hamburgers, it is not surprising that the child will choose exactly hamburgers, if there is a choice. The only way to give your child a taste for useful products - is to eat them, not to speak about their usefulness.

D + Caf test for caffeine - the world's new

Many people do not tolerate caffeine, for various reasons, however, did not want to abandon your beloved coffee. Often, caffeine is also in the so-called coffee without caffeine, which can have undesirable consequences.

The new invention - D + Caf test caffeine, it is possible to verify the drinks, which may contain caffeine. Currently, the test is simple: sink test strips in the liquid and shows the result of verification.

Energy drinks - coffee younger generation

Scientists from the University of Montreal called energy drinks «coffee next generation». During the past 15 years they have become very popular among young people. Containing a lot of sugar and caffeine, coffee and energy can have a negative impact on health.

When an appropriate dose of energy drinks like coffee and cause the body to a condition which can not be achieved at the expense of its own reserves of energy. In doing so, the expected short and invigorating effect creates the impression that only the strong tide of energy. Caffeine contained in a quarter of the banks energy, consistent with its content in 1 cup of coffee. A power at the forefront of invigorating effect, and the main contents - water, sugar, Coloring substances and flavors. Only the high content of caffeine and additives such fashion as Taurin, Glucuronolacton Inosit and make them energy drinks.

Breastfeeding significantly reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis relapses

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of recurrence of multiple sclerosis in the mother if she has such a diagnosis, U.S. researchers reported. Scientists from the American Academy of Neurology conducted a study, which was attended by 32 pregnant women who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For their health followed until fathered children younger than 1 year. It turned out that 52% of mothers did not breastfeed her child. The primary reason for not feeding - a continuation of the treatment drugs against multiple sclerosis. 87% of women of this group moved relapses of their illness in the first year after childbirth. Do mothers who fed their children at least 2 months, the probability of relapse was reduced by 70%. Scientists advise not to give up on breastfeeding because of the results can be seen that the multiple sclerosis effective against breast-feeding than the resumption of taking the drugs.

Extra weight around the neck increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

The thickness of the neck may indicate human risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as increase the size of the waist, the Air Force. U.S. scientists conducted a study that found that people, even without excess weight around the waist have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease if they had increased thickness of the neck. Risk experts linked with reduced levels of "good" cholesterol and high blood glucose. It was attended by 3300 women and men aged around 51 years. According to Professor Jimmy Bell, one of the participants in the study, no excess weight in general plays a role in our health, but where it is located. We tested the average neck circumference was 40.5 cm in men and 34,2 cm - for women. It turned out that the greater was the neck, the lower the level of "good" cholesterol, and blood glucose levels rise in men and women. These changes contributed to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the future, say experts. Academic Council to monitor the weight, to avoid many health problems

What is oschelachivanie organism

Those who care about healthy eating habits, and certainly heard about the need oschelachivaniya (lower acidity) of blood by nutrition «alkaline products». In fact, food is not directly but indirectly affect the pH of blood, because in the body are several filtration systems. The acid-base balance of human blood in normal ranges from 7,35 to 7,45. To maintain a level of nutrition in the predominantly «acidic» products, kidneys have to work to the bottom, and a substance to neutralize the acids in this case are taken from bone tissue. Go to the most «alkaline» food will reduce the burden on the kidneys and other organs. Alcohol, sugar, vinegar, bread, cereals, and most animal products are acid nature, while the plants - fruits, vegetables and herbs - have oschelachivaniyu organism. Healthy food - this is not necessarily a complete rejection of animal products, because meat and milk contain a lot of human elements. It is important to ensure that the number of «alkaline» products in the daily diet exceeds the number of «acid».

Healthy food with peas, beans and lentils

U.S. studies have shown that legumes are useful for human health and protect against heart disease and diabetes mellitus type 2. Beans lowers cholesterol in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease and blood vessels. Regular consumption of legumes is a good prevention of excessive weight, sating us faster, which automatically leads to weight loss.

What to cook - Celery

Celery - very useful vegetable, especially the stems and leaves. Unfortunately, the taste of celery inexpressive, bitter, that does not make him a welcome guest at the table. To get the maximum benefit without compromising taste, add a little celery in their favorite dishes: salads, vegetable juices, meat and fish dishes. Celery stalks can be «Boats» salad or slices of cheese and apples. Celery is well combined with savory cheese and seafood. It can be added to the soup at the end of cooking, and even stuff them with chicken for roasting. Celery stalks, you can lightly fry on a grill. With olive oil, lemon juice and pepper are good complement meat and fish dishes

The overseas temptations - GUAVA

If you filled in the winter and want to get at least a breath of summer, it is quite possible. Until our latitudes there is a cold time of year, you can feel the spirit of summer, visiting a supermarket. Guava - assortment of exotic fruits is quite sufficient. The fruit, ripening under the intense sun near the equator, are not only good taste. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other valuable ingredients.

Properties pineapples

Pineapples - not only a tasty exotica, but also one of the most useful plants that can prevent some diseases. For example, fresh pineapple helps digestion, and successfully combats indigestion stomach, promotes the conservation of bone strength and elasticity of ligaments, prevents the formation blood clots. Pineapple juice can be used against vermin. Enzymes bromelin contained in the pulp and pineapple juice, and splits protein acts as a mild painkiller. When cold pineapple can be used as an expectorant.

Kislov wine to become a competitor of lemon and vinegar

Kislov wine, derived from immature grapes, soon will be culinary competition lemon and vinegar. It already has a lot of discerning cooks followers, reported in the journal "Der Feinschmecker". It can be used in salads, fish and meat sauces, and as a spice for soups. Undiscovered bottle light greenish-yellow wine is stored from 3 to 4 years, and in clear, cold - from 4 to 5 weeks. Name of the wine comes from the French «jus vert» - green juice.

Products with the best price and nutritional value

Need to save on food, forcing many to think about the nutritional value of food. Specialists on healthy nutrition from the University of Colorado (Colorado State University) found that the ratio of price / benefit to the health and nutritional value are leading fresh vegetables and beans. The same amount spent on the green, orange, red and white, and vegetables, such as sausages or sweets, in the first case, you will not only energy and satiety, but also the prevention of multiple diseases, while in the second case - a lot of calories, preservatives and dyes in the absence of fat and almost total lack of vitamins.

Eggs are cholesterol bombs are not

Saturated fats are more dangerous than the daily egg for breakfast.food should not be in direct relationship to the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Eggs contain cholesterol, but their regular consumption does not lead automatically to a higher level of cholesterol in the blood. The use of saturated fats are much more dangerous for the heart. This report, scientists from the University of Surrey, to compare the results of several studies. They concluded that at this moment there is no evidence that frequent consumption of eggs had a negative impact on the level of blood cholesterol and heart health. Quite the contrary, the eggs because of the high content of nutrients and vitamins are an important component of healthy foods. The organism is able to assimilate well glair. First of all, Vegetarians can not abandon the eggs.

What can replace sugar?

According to statistics, in the American diet includes more than 100 grams of sugar per day. This is one of the main reasons «epidemic» of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and many other «diseases century». Replacing sugar corn syrup and artificial sweeteners does not solve the problem, while significantly reducing calorie foods. Nancy Eplton (Nancy Appleton), author of a book about the harmful effects of sugar «Sugar Addiction» (Lick The Sugar Habit), advises those who care about health, completely eliminate sugar from their diet, going to med. In the industrial production is a healthy alternative to sugar - Agave nectar and Stevo. They contain almost no calories, does not raise blood glucose levels and can be used in diabetics

Cost freezing meat

Minced meat is kept short because of the fact that the meat to grind. Therefore, it is better to use immediately after purchase. If you want to freeze the meat quickly and save space in the freezer, roll it directly into a package rolling pin or bottle.

Food news (COCONUT Milk)

The population of Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Pacific islands known problems high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity and other diseases of civilization. Scientists managed to identify the cause of the following experiment conducted in the islands of Pukapuka and Tokelau. The usual food of the population of the islands - coconut milk, meat and dairy products. About 60% of calories with this diet is obtained from saturated fats, while the American Association of heart disease (American Heart Association) recommends that the diet of no more than 10% saturated fat. However, in these islands are not known cases of diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular and other diseases typical of the western world. In the experiment of the population has moved completely to the traditional meal at a typical American. For several weeks, the health of Aboriginal people has worsened, but when they returned to their diet of coconut milk, the harmful effects of «civilized» power was neutralized. After returning to the traditional food of the first signs of disease are no traces. It follows that the fresh coconut milk can be used in combat

Cereal diet to cleanse the body

Cereals, traditional Chinese medicine, attributed to the high therapeutic potential, based on their dewatering effects. They are an excellent vehicle for those who want to shed a few extra kilos. For example, the rice diet is ideal for people, often feeling weak and having problems with the stomach.

Boiled cereals perfectly complement the vegetables, fruit or fruit desserts. Herbs and spices enhance the taste of foods, and nuts, lentils or beans to make it more nourishing. But dietitians recommend to use no more than 150 grams of cereals a day (raw weight).

A meat, fried and acute food to avoid, like most beverages. Alcohol, coffee and black tea are best replaced with herbal teas and water.

Chicken soup good for cold and cough

If a sore throat and runny nose hurts, proven homework help tool: a plate of chicken soup soothes cold symptoms and provides anti-inflammatory effect. This is proved by new research. Catarrhal disease most often caused by viruses transmitted by airborne droplets and activates the immune system. The implications of these processes - branch mucus, which is due to consumption of chicken soup can be mitigated. As meat and boiled vegetables - celery, onions and carrots - have a positive effect on the body. If the soup sips a drink, the cold will be much faster. In addition, the respiratory tract that will create a temperature contrast, detrimental effect on viruses.

Great Products

Scientists have not yet invented a universal product that would benefit, taste, treating a variety of diseases and contributed to the preservation of youth and your body in good shape, but in the nature of such products exist. Here is a list of superior products, the value of which to date, scientifically proven: beans (rich in fiber and protein), blueberry (source of antioxidants), fish and seafood (contain omega-3 rich acid), garlic (antibacterial and anti-fungal means, rich in antioxidants) , walnut (the source of fat, protein and fat). It is also very useful for green tea, spinach, broccoli and flower pollen.

Salt excites

French scientists of the study demonstrated that a lack of salt in the diet causes the loss of demand for sex and the weakening of erection. Salt regulates the elaboration of mediator dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is responsible for the perception of sexual excitation and has an enormous impact on what seems whether or not the sexual partner. In addition, fresh food during pregnancy can lead to serious complications.

In ancient times salt was considered to be not only relish but also aphrodisiac. Only in the last century, when salt did high blood pressure and many other diseases, its medicinal value has lost its meaning. However, it is essential for normal metabolism. In moderate salt regulates life processes in the body.

What is Nutt?

Nutt - Japanese dish of fermented soybeans with a sharp odor - very popular at home, but only recently became aware the rest of the world. In 1980, the University of Chicago, a review of this product, with the result that found a unique enzyme, which prevents the formation of blood clots and helps to maintain healthy blood vessels and heart. Fermented beans contain many amino acids, vitamins K and K2, and have high nutritional value, with a caloric value. Nutt is a part of many Japanese dishes: sushi noodles, miso soup, various salads.

List mint - natural medicine

Everyone is familiar taste pepper mint. However, not everyone is aware of its useful properties. Tea with pepper mint helps with diseases of the digestive tract and in the cold. The combination of pepper mint enhances therapeutic effect. A mixture of pepper, hops is a natural remedy for insomnia and relieve anxiety condition. Besides tea, there are other drugs, such as pepper mint essential oil used for aromatherapy and refreshing bath.

Edible flowers

Many flowers can decorate our table, not only in the usual sense but also in the composition of foods. Petals Nasturtiums have a sharp taste; flowers and white acacia very sweet. Many flowers, such as roses, rich in vitamin C, and dandelion - vitamin A flower petals can be added to salads or in tea. Mixed with spices, petals can be the basis for sauces. Do not use to eat the flowers from the flower shop, because they certainly fertilize with chemical fertilizers. Grow flowers in his garden, or collect them away from the big cities.

Invented a new drink for athletes

Brazil has made a new nutritional juice Acai. This drink is made from palm fruit Acai, flowering and fertile almost all year round. Its fruits are rich in vegetable protein, antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids. The seeds of fruits are used as animal feed. Among the athletes in the fitness studios and bars, a new drink is very popular. However, like many of the same delicacy, produced their core trunk palm Acai, which leads to a rapid destruction of many trees. Therefore, consumers face a choice - to continue to destroy trees or enjoy a long, beneficial drink.

Orange and black currant

A study by Danish scientists, whose findings are published in the British Journal of Nutrition (British Journal of Nutrition), showed that the juice of black currant and orange to prevent the development of tumors and inflammation. However, this property has only fresh juice, squeezed from fresh organically grown fruits. In juices, artificially fortified with vitamins, not found healing properties. Juices containing sugar or other sweeteners, according to the nutritional value slightly different from the soft drinks industry.

Herbalife can bring to the liver transplantation

Citizen of Israel requires of Herbalife International and its Israeli subsidiary, Herbalife Israel, for damage to health caused by the use of our products. The amount of the claim - 2,5 million shekels.

54-year-old Mali Nir said that the products of California's giant network marketing undermined her health and her life destroyed. Nir claims that result from the use of Herbalife has become a chronic disease of the liver, treatment of which in the future may require transplantation.

Nir claims that she never warned that the products can be hazardous to her health. She began to use Herbalife in 1998, and even became a distributor of the product. In 2001, the first signs of illness, when she began to experience periods of fatigue and dizziness. Doctors discovered she had a serious liver disease.

Then Nir stop taking Herbalife, which has led to an improvement in her condition, but doctors determined she had cirrhosis of the liver.

To claim appended opinion doctor Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, who writes that in the literature mention that products such as Herbalife can cause liver disease have appeared as early as 90 years.

In addition, the case included the description of an additional 12 cases of serious liver disease of people who use Herbalife.

Poor quality water kills 3 million people a year

Every tenth of the world's disease could be prevented by improving water, sanitation, hygiene and water resource management. Because of poor water kills nearly three million people in developing countries. This is the third report of the UN data, "Water in a Changing World."

"It may be that by 2030 more than five billion people (which would represent 67% of the world's population) still will not be provided with modern sanitation," - says the report.

Problems with access to safe drinking water and sanitation in most developing countries. This leads to the spread of malaria, parasitic infections, intestinal disease.

"By some estimates, each year in developing countries from diseases carried by water, premature deaths of about three million people" - the report says. From diarrhea due to intestinal disease die every day and five thousand children.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization estimates that every dollar invested in improved water infrastructure, to save from 4 to 12 dollars for medical expenses. Third report of the UN "Water in a Changing World" will be presented at the UN headquarters in New York.

Practicing yoga during pregnancy

The body of a pregnant woman undergoes many changes throughout the 9 months of gestation, which is why a woman should be prepared both emotionally, and physically, and especially at the level of elasticity to forget the swelling, the dreaded stretch marks and pains in the back, legs.

Malodorous hydrogen sulfide gas causes erection

Hydrogen sulphide - smelly gas which can be felt, if, for example, eggs, plays an important role in causing erection, Italian researchers believe. Scientists have studied the genitalia of eight men who received an operation to change sex in an Italian hospital. Experts have found that hydrogen sulfide is formed during biological decomposition of sulfur emissions. It turns out that a certain amount of this gas is allocated to the sexual act in the critical neyrotsitah, who are responsible for erectile function. Scientists intend to use the chemical mechanism for the creation of alternative "Viagra", which is based on the similar effect of nitric oxide. Although both substances act as a "cell mediation", about a third of men with erectile dysfunction unresponsive to nitric oxide. They should help the discovery of Italian scientists.

Infarction could be a consequence of the drug without a prescription

More than 100 studies have shown that the risk of heart attack is doubled while taking ibuprofen. According to the 138 observations of Russian doctors, which was attended by more than 140,000 patients, found - this group of drugs increases the development of a heart attack.

The risk of attack - three cases in 1000. However, one of the companies producing this group of drugs to date has challenged their right to a multitude of trials, patients experienced a heart attack, believed that the effect of this was related to taking the medication.

Diclofenac and ibuprofen - one of the most widely used drugs, dispense without a doctor. And many patients who experience pain, often using them in high doses. Physicians argue that low-dose profile of the safety and efficacy of the drug would be high, with the condition that the appointment of the drug will be short-lived.

The test assesses the development of cardiovascular failure

Scientists from the University of California identified in a blood protein called NT-proBNP. This protein is detected in the significant increase in hormone BNP, produced the heart muscle. In normal hormone BNP concentration is very low. New test may help assess the likelihood of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure in people suffering from heart diseases.

Increased levels of this hormone, and consequently the protein NT-proBNP suggests that the heart of a long period of time working with the overload, increased (for example, in heart failure), or insufficiently supplied with blood, said study leader Mary Vuley. Tests were conducted on the 987 test patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. During 3.5 years 256 patients have died of a heart attack or stroke.

The doctors found that people who had the highest levels of the protein, the risk of heart attack and stroke, and death was 8 times higher than among people with low NT-proBNP. According to researchers, the new test will allow doctors more accurately assess the condition of the heart muscle in people with diagnosed heart disease and identify patients who require higher doses of drugs.

In America, patients treated with marijuana

In the state of Michigan has entered into force a law allowing medical use of marijuana. According to him, the right to keep and use the drug are patients suffering from several chronic diseases. However, because of the slowness of the authorities of using marijuana for medical reasons people are still could face criminal prosecution.

The law allows the use of marijuana with cancer, AIDS, glaucoma and other diseases, on the recommendation of the attending physician. In accordance with the law, such groups of patients have the right to grow at home to 12 bushes of marijuana, as well as to store a limited number - about 75 grams - addictive drug.

However, even these groups of patients are not protected from criminal prosecution for possession and distribution of drugs. The point is that the state Department of Health has not yet developed regulations governing the medical use of marijuana, and special identification cards, which were to be granted permission to grant the use of the drug to patients, are still at the stage of production, and will be ready no earlier than mid-year .

Living with AIDS in Indonesia will not have a microchip

The authorities of the Indonesian province of Papua rejected the idea of forced implantation HIV electronic devices. Legislature Papua majority, voted for the removal of the item on the forced implantation of microchips local people, prone to risky sexual behavior, of the draft law on the development of the health care system.

Under the original version of the bill, subcutaneous microchips proposed mandatory to provide HIV carriers, engaged in sexual services, or the practice of polygamy, which is approved by the tradition of some local tribes. It was assumed that microchips will allow better control of movement and the possible connection of patients at risk.

Decision parliamentarians Papua abandon innovation was the result of criticism from the Indonesian and international human rights organizations. On the inadmissibility of such forms of control over the spread of HIV infection and said the Deputy Governor of Papua Hazegem Alex (Alex Hasegem).

Grape kills germs in the mouth

U.S. scientists have proved that mnogofenoly contained in grapes, to effectively fight the infection in the oral cavity. These substances found in fruit skin and seed. Scientists studied the effects mnogofenolov bacteria streptococcus mutans. S. mutans plays a major role in the destruction of the teeth, turning sucrose in lactic acid.

Acidic environment created in the mouth this process is the reason that highly mineralized tooth enamel becomes vulnerable to destruction. The bacteria is circulating in the mouth enzymes, such as glue substance glyukany, and they in turn create a layer resistant to antibiotics.

These bacteria not only to the destruction of tooth tissue, but can lead to complex forms of meningitis, pneumonia, and disruption of the heart. Scientists have identified mnogofenol of red grapes, in which the content of this substance at 40% higher than in white. The result revealed that mnogofenol reduces the acidity in the mouth and the activity of bacteria by 85%.

Aluminum in drinking water increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Higher content of aluminum in drinking water increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and the content of quartz, in contrast, reduces the risk of dementia, researchers believe the French. Alzheimer's Disease, multi disease, and the concentration of aluminum may affect the decline of cognitive brain functions, to specialists. Scientists have studied the influence of the association of aluminum and silica in drinking water on cognitive function and risk of dementia. Conducted surveillance of elderly people over 15 years. The study was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. It turned out that the daily consumption of 0.1 milligrams of aluminum in drinking water greatly reduces the cognitive abilities. People who use this water daily, the risk of dementia increased in 2,26 times. However, daily consumption of quartz in the drinking water of 10 milligrams reduces the risk of dementia by 11%. Further studies are planned to resolve the norms of aluminum and silica in drinking water to protect from the occurrence of neurological diseases.