Health & Fitness
Mbjb Staff Get Free Health Checks, Talks And Tips
JOHOR BARU: ABOUT 500 Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) staff and health enthusiasts packed the Diamond Jubilee Hall here, recently to take part in the half-day “Program Sihat Di Tempat Kerja” (Health Programme at the Workplace). Highlights of the programme included aerobics, a health exhibition and free medical check-up, talks on healthy lifestyle and stress […]
Program taught in American Sign Language helps deaf achieve healthier weight
A group of deaf adults using American Sign Language in a healthy lifestyle program successfully lost weight, according to a study presented Wednesday. In the first randomized trial of lifestyle modification or weight reduction with deaf people using American Sign Language, participants had moderate improvements in their weight and level of physical activity after a […]
Spices and herbs intervention helps adults reduce salt intake
Teaching people how to flavor food with spices and herbs is considerably more effective at lowering salt intake than having them do it on their own, according to research presented on Wednesday at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology & Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014. In the first phase of the study, 55 […]
New evidence raises questions about the link between fatty acids and heart disease
A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The research was published today, 18 March, in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. An international research collaboration led by the University of Cambridge analysed existing cohort studies and […]
8 Tips For A Healthy Liver
Your liver may not be functioning at its optimal level if you have constant fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and yellowing of skin and whites in the eyes. To improve the health of your liver, you need to give your diet and lifestyle an overhaul. A healthy liver keeps your bodys regulatory, detoxification and metabolic functions […]
Top Omega-3 Sources for Vegans
Omega-3 is a fatty acid also known as n-3 fatty acids. These are polyunsaturated fatty acids important for our health. These essential nutrients help our body in its normal functions. It help control the formation of blood clot, helps build cell membranes in our brain and since our body is not capable of producing omega-3 […]
Children’s preferences for sweeter and saltier tastes are linked to each other and to measures of growth
Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that children who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste and that, in general, children prefer sweeter and saltier tastes than do adults. These preferences relate not only to food intake but also to measures of growth and […]
Eat more, die young: Why eating a diet very low in nutrients can extend lifespan
A new evolutionary theory in BioEssays claims that consuming a diet very low in nutrients can extend lifespan in laboratory animals, a finding which could hold clues to promoting healthier ageing in humans. Scientists have known for decades that severely restricted food intake reduces the incidence of diseases of old age, such as cancer, and […]
Positive memories of exercise spur future workouts
Getting motivated to exercise can be a challenge, but new research from the University of New Hampshire shows that simply remembering a positive memory about exercise may be just what it takes to get on the treadmill. This is the first study to explore how positive memories can influence future workouts. “This study underscores the […]
Try This Jiu Jitsu-inspired Workout
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on throws, takedowns, grappling and groundwork. It emphasizes joint locks applied to the arms, shoulders, legs and ankles, as well as the use of chokeholds that can be applied from various positions and using different parts of the body. The following workout is comprised of […]