"We already know that regular exercise makes you healthier, happier and, well, hotter. But did you know it could also make you smarter?"
Wall Street "forced food companies to try and sell food in an extremely competitive environment," she says. Food manufacturers "had to look for ways to get people to buy more food. And they were really good at it. I blame Wall Street for insisting that corporations have to grow their profits every 90 days."
"Convincing research shows that many meats traditionally served at barbecues may increase your risk for colorectal cancer. And, even some ‘safer’ meats can expose you to cancer-causing agents if they’re cooked improperly. Luckily, you don’t have to cancel your grilling plans altogether. Make these changes at your next barbecue to keep your health from going up in flames."
"Ruining a piece of meat isn’t the only thing you need to worry about if you’re cooking at high temperatures. High heat can also produce chemicals with cancer-causing properties, reports the June 2007 issue of the Harvard Health Letter."
"If it’s any motivation for workers, the study suggests time at the gym pays for itself, and then some."
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| Tall snatch, courtesy of CrossFit Oakland. |
"According to the National Institutes of Health, men are less likely to pay attention to their health. The NIH said, 'Several things work against men. They tend to smoke and drink more than women. They don't seek medical help as often as women. Some men define themselves by their work, which can add to stress.' With the unemployment and underemployment rate still stagnant, that added stress can lead to poor health choices which again can affect the whole family."
"According to yet another study on the subject, good grades and exercise go hand-in-hand. Swedish researchers found that student who exercise are more focused, perform better, and are more likely to be ready to move on to the next grade than kids who don’t. And yet, the vast majority of students come nowhere near meeting their daily exercise requirements. It’s time for schools to catch up and get kids moving."
"Using some of the latest scientific data, theVisualMD has created a collection of illustrations that elucidate the complex causes and biological ramifications of obesity."
"Fish oils have been promoted as a potential cure for virtually all diseases. For those of us interested in positively and optimally altering body composition and maximizing our training efforts, fish oils offer sixteen possible advantages."
"In the case of Quinoa, it contains soap-like molecules called saponins. Unlike gluten, which attaches to a carrier molecule in the intestines, saponins simply punch holes in the membranes of the microvilli cells. Yes, that’s bad. Saponins are so irritating to the immune system that they are used in vaccine research to help the body mount a powerful immune response. The bottom line is if you think grains or grain-like items like Quinoa are healthy or benign, you are not considering the full picture.”
"How do your sugar-loaded drinks add up?"
"What's going on here is basically a con game to suggest otherwise," Callister said. "What do con men do? They normally try to change their name. The FDA has thankfully stopped that."
