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FISH FOR THOUGHT Research studies show fish oil benefits are down right amazing. Studies are published almost daily as the scientific community discovers more and more of the many extraordinary omega 3 fish oil benefits. Fish oil supplements aka Omega 3 fatty acids provides the body with many health benefits, in particular, to some of the body’s most vital organs - the heart, brain, and the nervous system. This is because the fatty acids taken from deep sea, cold water fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are the building blocks of the human brain, nervous system and essential to a healthy heart by regulating the levels of cholesterol in the body, amongst other things. There is now strong literature evidence that fish oil supplementation helps...
• Prevent diabetes. • Prevent pregnancy complications, including premature delivery and low birth weight. Taking fish oil during pregnancy may also help to reduce allergies in newborns, increases children’s IQ and reduce risk of post-partum depression.
• Prevent impaired visual and brain development in children. • Prevent sudden cardiac death (~50% risk reduction). • Prevent stroke (~40-50% risk reduction).
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• Prevent irregular heartbeat. • Prevent some forms of cancer (e.g. Breast Cancer & Colon Cancer). • Reduce craving for fatty foods. Fish oil may help in weight regulation. • Prevent age-related prostate enlargement in males. • Prevent and treat Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and Anger/Aggression. Fish oil also helps treat Huntington’s Disease.
• Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. • Prevent and treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other inflammatory conditions.
• Improve skin, hair and nail health. • Preserve eyesight decline associated with aging. Fish oil also help to reduce eye
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Thin thighs maybe not your heart’s desire WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who have agonized over their fat thighs might be able to relax a bit -- Danish doctors said on Thursday they found patients with the thinnest thighs died sooner than the more endowed. Obesity, age, smoking and other factors did not reduce the effect, the researchers reported in the British Medical Journal. “Our results suggest that there might be an increased risk of premature death related to thigh size,” Berit Heitmann of Copenhagen University Hospital and Peder Frederiksen of Glostrup University Hospital wrote. The explanation may lie in many different studies that suggest where you gain your weight is a strong factor in how it affects health. People with lots of abdominal fat -- wrapped in and around the internal organs -- appear to be at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other ills. So-called pearshaped people may have lower risks, even if they have more body fat overall. Heitmann and Frederiksen studied 1,436 men and 1,380 women taking part in a larger medical research study who were examined in 1987 and 1988, then watched them for more than 12 years. Men and women whose thighs were less than 24 inches in circumference were more likely to die during those 12 years, they found. Those with the thinnest thighs -- less than 18 inches -- were more than twice likely to have died within 12 years, they reported in the study. Dozens of studies have shown waist size can also be a good predictor of heart disease and death. Women with a waist circumference of greater than 35
inches and men whose waists are more than 40 inches have a much higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and early death than people with smaller waists -- regardless of how much body fat they have overall. This is again linked to abdominal fat. Fat laid down under the skin, as when it is found on the legs, may be healthier for the body, although the mechanism is unclear. The Danish team said they hoped thigh measurements might be an equally good indicator. But Dr. Ian Scott of Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, disagreed, saying the statistics in the Danish study were too limited. He said larger studies would need to be done before doctors could decide that thigh measurement was any kind of good predictor of health.“It seems unlikely that thigh circumference will be clinically useful,” Scott wrote in a commentary. Tim Olds, a professor of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia, saw some value in the study, however. “This is a very interesting line of research, because it would suggest that interventions which protect or increase muscle mass (such as weight training) may be effective in reducing cardiovascular disease even if no loss of body fat occurs,” Olds said in a statement.
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Revive Opens New Doors in Ashgrove to a Life of Health and Wellness Brisbane’s leading wellbeing studio Revive Wellness Centre is excited to be opening its doors in October to a new state-of-the-art facility at Highpoint Plaza Level 1, 240 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove providing unparalleled services and tailored programmes that offer a holistic approach to wellness, relaxation and health. Part of a $2 million refurbishment, the Highpoint Plaza studio will provide an area twice the size of the previous Ashgrove location with impressive services and superior quality facilities to deliver a range of Sports and general physiotherapy, yoga, equipment and mat Pilates, and massage treatments ensuring Revive clients reshape, rebalance and reform. Manager of Revive, Julie Campbell is excited about the move of her suburban studio and the opportunity to offer people access to an amazing range of services in such an unrivalled establishment. “Since the creation of Revive, we have been working towards providing a completely holistic approach to health and wellness to meet the ever increasing demand for quality health and wellness services in Brisbane,” Ms Campbell said. “We want to offer our guests a range of services that fully equip them on their journey to better health and sense of wellbeing in a facility that fully caters to their needs” She said. In celebration of the move, Revive Wellness Centre at Ashgrove will introduce a range of new classes that help rebalance and rejuvenate the mind and body such as yoga, kids Pilates, boot camp, resistance training, pregnancy Pilates, group personal training, pram friendly Pilates, stretch classes and dance. Revive will still offer
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home buyer borrower through the home loan process. Aussie brokers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all capital cities and regional centres at the request of customers who call Aussie on 1300 44 55 66. Some initiatives you should consider in paying off your mortgage include: * Don’t over-borrow at the outset as the low rates won’t last forever. Factor in at least a 2-3 per cent increase over the next two years and make sure you can still make the repayments at that level. * Seek fortnightly payments, not monthly, so the interest repayments work faster to reduce the mortgage. * An extra $20 in repayments each fortnight can save thousands of dollars in interest savings. * Lump sum payments (even small ones) into a loan can make a substantial difference, reducing the overall loan term and amount. * Start an offset account where savings accounts can be linked to the home loan and give up paying fees or any ongoing charges. * If rates fall again, which is highly unlikely, keep your payment levels at the same rate as the extra money will cut straight into your principal. * Research has shown that customers are financially better off over time with a variable rate. However, a fixed rate can be an effective way home owners can keep their repayments at the same level and effectively manage their risk. Fixing part of a mortgage while keeping the remainder variable can be a good eachway bet. * One trick is to take out a variable and pay the same as what you would be paying on a fixed – you’ll be paying your mortgage off faster, accruing redraw, which will give you a buffer should variable rates jump that high. * If you must fix, only fix part of your loan and take the rest out on a variable rate. For information call your local mobile Aussie Mortgage Broker Pat Pharnekham 0438 103 003 or 3248 5000 or email Pat.Pharnekham@aussie.com.au
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Parents key to helping teens learn to drive safely By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teens whose moms and dads set and enforce clear rules for them -- in a helpful and supportive way -- are likely to be much safer drivers than those whose parents are not so supportive and involved, a new study demonstrates. Adolescents whose parents exhibited this “authoritative” parenting style were less likely to crash, drive drunk, or chat on their cell phones behind the wheel, Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and his colleagues found. They were also more likely to use their seat belts and less likely to speed, they report in the journal Pediatrics. “Parents of adolescents tend to worry about other behaviors like sex, drugs, and peer pressure more than they do about driving,” Ginsburg, an adolescent medicine specialist at the hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention, noted in an email to Reuters Health. “But the truth is that driving is the greatest risk to teen health -- and crashes are preventable. The empowering news here is that parents are key to effective prevention.” Ginsburg said. Parental monitoring is known to help reduce the likelihood that adolescents will take risks like using drugs and alcohol, having sex, and engaging in delinquent and aggressive behavior. Ginsburg’s team investigated whether parenting style might affect how kids behave behind the wheel, since, as they note, there’s “growing consensus” that driver’s education is not enough to teach kids how to drive safely. The researchers looked at the 2006 National Young Driver Survey, including 5,665 ninth-, tenth- and eleventhgraders from across the US. Based on the adolescents’ own description of their parents, Ginsburg and his team divided them into four groups. Half had authoritative parents, meaning their moms and dads were high in support and high in rules and monitoring. Twenty-three percent had permissive parents, meaning they were supportive but set few rules; 8 percent had authoritarian parents, who were strict but not 0805-CW-N
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Want to be healthy and live longer? Take cues from Japan Japanese diet and lifestyle shown to have many health benefits ARA) - Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world – 3 percent versus 32 percent in the United States, according to the International Obesity Taskforce. Many believe the good overall health and long life expectancy rate of the Japanese is due to their diet. “People in Japan tend to eat smaller portions of healthier types of food,” says Dr. Mark Drucker, medical director of the Center for Advanced Medicine in Encinitas, Calif. “Eating plenty of low-mercury fatty fish, fresh vegetables and limiting red meat and refined sugars all contribute to this healthy lifestyle. What can you do to reap the benefits of the Japanese diet at home? Here are some easy ideas from Dr. Drucker: 1. Try cultural cuisine Sushi, a Japanese diet staple, is popular throughout the United States. Many grocery stores now carry premade sushi you can buy and snack on at home. Another fun way to enjoy sushi is to make it yourself. Try having a sushi-rolling party with your friends as a fun way to eat healthy and learn about another culture. Making sushi yourself doesn’t need to be difficult. Pick up a book with step-bystep instructions and a sushi starter kit with a rolling mat. “Good beginner items that pack a healthy punch are smoked salmon, eel and pre-cooked crab and lobster meat. If you’d prefer to skip the meat, there are many vegetarian options. Try adding carrots, cucumber, green onion and daikon radish for a tasty, and healthy, treat,” comments Drucker. 2. Eat fresh veggies every day Eating more fresh vegetables, raw when possible, is a great way to get many of the health benefits enjoyed by the Japanese people. A general rule is to eat vegetables in a wide range of colors, including dark green produce such as broccoli, spinach, kale and Swiss chard. These all provide high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C, and many are shown to have cancer-preventing properties. 3. Consider a healthy detoxifying supplement
Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for the greenest plants on Earth, is a central property of immune-boosting, anti-aging vegetables. “Plants require chlorophyll to obtain energy from light, so it’s no surprise an ancient alga called chlorella – which contains the most amount of chlorophyll of any digestible substance – can be called nature’s green secret weapon when it comes to its long-term energy effect on human health. Chlorophyll is also one of the few and most effective ways to help the body eliminate mercury,” says Drucker. As many people struggle to reach the recommended five to seven vegetable servings per day, supplementing your diet with powerful green whole foods can provide a great alternative to fresh vegetables. Much like how Americans regularly take a vitamin C supplement, many Japanese take a supplement called Sun Chlorella to utilize the superfood benefits of chlorella, which contain the widest range of essential nutrients available in any single food source. Chlorella’s popularity in Japan spans decades, and its health benefits are more than anecdotal. A 2008 human clinical study showed that a daily serving of Sun Chlorella had positive results on several key blood levels and health markers including body fat percentage, serum total cholesterol and maintaining blood glucose levels. This may be the result of Sun Chlorella’s unique pulverization process, which makes otherwise-inconsumable chlorella digestible by humans. 4. Enjoy fatty fish for good health Most people have heard of omega-3, a good type of fatty acid. Research has shown that omega-3 supports cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and could even have anti-cancer benefits. Some healthy fish options that are packed with omega-3s include salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and sardines. Visit the Asian food section of your local grocery store to find some Japanese seasoning and sauces and try flavoring these types of fish with them for a truly authentic meal. “Not only do these types of foods have many health benefits, but they are absolutely delicious and can be made to order,” comments Drucker. “Whether it’s steaming some salmon and veggies or incorporating Sun Chlorella tablets into your daily regimen, I truly believe that taking health cues from a traditional Japanese diet can benefit almost everyone.” courtesy ARA Content
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Good Vision for Life Global Eyes Optometry (07) 3369 7500 Good vision is essential to lead a normal and active life. Most of the information required for everyday living is obtained through our eyes. According to Elizabeth Lusk from Global Eyes Optometry in Rosalie, “The earlier we start looking after the health of our eyes, the better our chance of maintaining good vision” “Your vision system is one of the most complex in your body and yet most people don’t even give this amazing ability a second thought… Vision is often taken for granted until things start going wrong”, going on to mention, “there are many eye conditions to watch for and while some are more common with age, others can occur at any age. With regular eye examinations and early detection, most eye conditions can be prevented or corrected”. What are the most common eye conditions? Myopia (short-sightedness) Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry. It usually begins during teenage years and is very common. Myopia can run in families, although sometimes it can affect individuals whose parents were both normal sighted. Myopia can be corrected easily with spectacles or contact lenses. Hyperopia (long-sightedness) Hyperopia makes seeing near objects difficult, and high levels of hyperopia can also affect distance vision. Often young people with a low degree of hyperopia won’t need correction, as the lens of our eye can compensate easily, but significant hyperopia makes focusing a strain and should be treated with spectacles or contact lenses. Astigmatism Astigmatism is a focusing error that causes objects at all distances to blur but more in one direction than another. It is caused by an unusually shaped front surface of the eye or a tilting of the lens inside the eye. Moderate levels of astigmatism can cause blur, tired eyes and headaches and should be corrected with spectacles or contact lenses.
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Presbyopia Presbyopia is a gradual loss of ability to focus at normal reading distance due to a change in the shape and flexibility of the lens of our eye. It occurs naturally as we age. Presbyopia cannot be prevented but it can be treated easily by using correctly prescribed reading spectacles or contact lenses. Colour vision deficiencies Colour vision deficiency is the inability to distinguish certain colours. The deficiency is most often inherited, but is sometimes associated with eye disease. Detecting colour vision deficiencies is important so that affected individuals can learn to overcome the associated difficulties. Eye co-ordination disorders In eye co-ordination disorders, the eyes do not work well together as a pair. Sometimes this is obvious, such as when the eyes point in different directions. However even subtle cases can cause excessive eye strain. These disorders usually start during childhood and can often be treated with vision therapy, or spectacles or contact lenses. Cataract Cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, which causes loss of vision. Cataracts are very common and are usually a result of ageing and long-term exposure to sunlight. A cataract can be easily removed surgically. Glaucoma Glaucoma is progressive damage to the optic nerve cells, which is often due to pressure inside the eye. It can lead to blindness if untreated. A vision loss is gradual, you may not know that you have glaucoma until irreversible damage has been done, so it is vital for it to be detected and treated early. Most cases of glaucoma can be successfully treated with ongoing management to slow the progression of the disease. The risk of glaucoma increases over the age of 40years and can be hereditary.
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Doctors office weigh-ins no help for heavy kids NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having doctors routinely weigh overweight children and give parents advice on diet and exercise may have little impact on kids’ weight gain or lifestyle habits, a new study suggests. The findings call into question national policies in countries like the US, UK and Australia, researchers report in the medical journal BMJ. According to those policies, pediatricians and family doctors should be at the front lines of combating childhood obesity -- monitoring children’s weight and, when needed, giving parents advice on weight control. The problem is that there is little evidence that these strategies work, according to the researchers on the current study, led by Dr. Melissa Wake of Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. One recent research review, for instance, found that no clinical trials have been done to see whether the common practice of weighing children at school has any effects on their odds of becoming overweight. What’s more, even when screening spots children with weight problems, little is known about what types of treatments are effective. These latest findings, Wake’s team writes, suggest
that routine weight screening and counseling from doctors are “unlikely to be effective in reducing childhood obesity.” In the study, the researchers followed 258 children ages 5 to 10 who were found to be overweight or mildly obese after a weigh-in at the doctor’s office. The children were then randomly assigned to one of two groups -- one in which doctors gave parents several counseling sessions on healthy diet and exercise, and a “control” group in which parents received no advice on controlling their children’s weight. After one year, Wake’s team found no significant difference in average weight gain between the two groups of children. Nor were there any clear differences in exercise levels or diet habits -- though parents who received the counseling reported a dip in their children’s soda intake. There was no evidence of negative effects on the children -- like poor body image or lowered selfesteem, the researchers point out. But the lack of clear benefits suggests that healthcare dollars could be better spent, they write. More research is needed to understand how to best prevent childhood obesity in the first place, and how to effectively treat it, the investigators conclude.
Puppies “with a purpose” need loving homes Guide Dogs Queensland (GDQ) is calling for Puppy Raisers across Brisbane as it prepares for the arrival of new litters at the end of the year. It’s been a record year of puppy arrivals this year, with 83 pups born since January, and there’s more on the way. However, GDQ needs help to raise these precious puppies who could one day become the eyes and trusted companion of a Queenslander, who is blind or vision impaired. GDQ’s volunteer puppy raisers are individuals and families who enjoy an active lifestyle, have plenty of time to dedicate to their puppies early training and socialisation needs and live within 90 minutes of Brisbane. GDQ Breeding Program Manager Lauren Elgie said most importantly puppy raisers need to have the available time to provide our precious pups a stimulating, happy and secure upbringing between the age of 10 weeks and 12 months. As part of the Puppy Development Program at GDQ, puppy raisers introduce the pups to the “real world” and begin the vital socialisation and early training in preparation for formal Guide Dog training, with the support of a GDQ supervisor. “They will help teach basic obedience and introduce our puppies to new environments such as public transport and
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5 ways to attack that stubborn fat Hey, I exercise regularly and I think I eat pretty healthy so why can’t I lose the fat off my “muffin top”? Are you checking your fluid intake? Water is essential for hydration. A properly hydrated body will burn the fat. Did you know that you can also hydrate by drinking green tea? Unlike coffee and black tea which are known diuretics (leech water from the body) green tea has come up trumps again as not only a source of antioxidants but another healthy way to increase your fluids.
Are you still eating processed cereals? It is no wonder that by 9 am you are ravenous. Most if not all boxed cereals are high GI which means that the energy from them is not sustainable. Stick to low GI foods like a slice of whole grain bread with poached egg or a vegetable omelette or for non- egg eaters 2 Tbs of plain yoghurt with nuts and fresh fruit.
Are you still doing long boring cardio? By now you would have heard me talk about intervals and they really do work. Nothing burns the fat faster than interval training. Did you know that you can even do intervals without a treadmill, bike or rower? Just come along to my 2 week trial fit camp to find how much variety you can get with exercises.
Have you been exercising but not doing any resistance training? If you want to really boost your body’s fat burning ability then start a program of strength training whether it is body weight or some kind of weight you will see results almost immediately.
Are you eating often enough? The most neglected time of day for the average person is between lunch and tea. For some people it can be between 6 to 8 hrs that they don’t eat and there is nothing like starving the body to slow the metabolism. Around comes dinner time and you are so hungry you eat more than your share and feel over full. Then you sit down and watch tele with all that potential energy and then crawl into bed. Do yourself a favour and have some fruit or yoghurt in the afternoon. Even celery and nut butter or carrots and hummus.. Remember the best results come not only to the informed but to those who apply that information.
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usually accounts for 6-10% of your metabolic rate. Physical activity is the energy required for incidental (walking to/ from the bus, walking up the stairs etc) and planned activity (going to the gym, playing a sport etc). Physical activity has a variable contribution to the metabolic rate depending on how much you do!
Metabolism Matters
How can I measure it? The most accurate methods are only available in laboratories in universities and research facilities. There are some equations which estimate metabolic rate however these produce quite different answers depending on which one you use.
Matters of metabolism are often discussed but are poorly understood! Running on a treadmill recently I overheard the following conversation:
Your metabolism does decrease with age from ~30 years onwards. Other factors that affect metabolic rate is your gender, your height, whether you are in a growth period, your muscle mass, some medications, periods of stress and illness, smoking, caffeine ingestion, starvation and malnutrition. The million dollar question - can I increase my metabolism??
Female 2: “I know, I’ve got the metabolism of a hibernating bear - year round!”
Yes, but its not easy and won’t suddenly mean you lose kilos. The best way to increase your metabolism is to include resistance training in your exercise regime to increase muscle mass, to exercise regularly, eat small and regular meals and never skip meals!
Female 1: “Maybe we’ve got a thyroid problem?”
I’ve heard chilli can increase my metabolism, is that true?
Female 2: “I’ve had my checked, no such luck!”
Components such as chilli, green tea and caffeine can increase the metabolism slightly however it is only a small amount. For example, chilli in a meal can burn an extra 200kJ (less than the energy in an apple) but cutting out 2 biscuits can cut out 820kJ or going for a 45 min walk will burn 1250kJ.
Female 1: “I put on weight just walking past a bakery”
Female 1: “I walk on this treadmill, I turn up to step class, what else do I need to do” Female 2: “My husband has it so easy, he can’t put on weight, I feed him everything and he never puts on any weight. I eat 1 chocolate bar and I’m 2 kilos heavier” Female 1: “Maybe we should just give up and go and have a coffee to make ourselves feel better” Female 2: “Only if we can have cake to go with it!” So let’s get a few things straight ... What is ‘metabolism’?
I struggle to put on weight, does that mean my metabolism is really high? Not necessarily, it depends on what you eat and drink every day, and the exercise that you do. Your weight is a balance between the food and drinks you consume and the energy you expend. If you don’t eat and drink enough you will lose weight or struggle to gain weight.
Metabolic rate = BMR + thermic effect of food + physical activity
So, back to the gym conversation ... Your metabolism is unlikely to be the problem with lack of weight loss. Doing the hard work in the gym or during training will produce results if you eat and drink well. No one created the body of their dreams overnight - time, hard work and eating and drinking well does!
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the energy (calories or kilojoules) burnt to keep you alive e.g. lungs breathing, heart beating. Usually accounts for 60-80% of your metabolic rate.
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Thermic effect of food is the energy required to process food and drinks e.g. digest the food, absorb the nutrients, transport the nutrients to where it is required, metabolise the nutrients as required or store the nutrients. The thermic effect of food
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PMS - A Womens Nightmare Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) can be a woman’s nightmare. Cramping, pain, irrational behaviour, mood swings, headaches, abdominal pain and tender breasts, just to name a few symptoms. It is rare to find a woman who has never experienced some form of PMS. Although there are some who believe women use PMS as an excuse to complain or that it is an ‘unexplained phenomenon’. I beg to differ. The body’s organs and hormones are so delicately interconnected that PMS can arise from something as simple as a fight with your husband, what you had for breakfast, moving house, your work or starting a new course of antibiotics. Not to mention the huge hormonal changes woman are constantly undergoing throughout our lives. Understanding the foundation of your cycle empowers you to prevent PMS from occurring. Charting your cycle also gives you the chance to optimise the likelihood of conception. It is a powerful tool to have and it is a woman’s right to know and understand your body’s rhythms. In managing PMS, discovering the hormone link is a vital part in treatment. During any
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Recession may be good for your health NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The economic downturn may not be good for your bottom line, but it might be a boon to your health, a study on health trends during the Great Depression suggests. Looking at U.S. death rates between 1920 and 1940, researchers found that during the bleakest years of the Great Depression, death rates dipped when compared with years of economic expansion. The patterns were seen among men and women, and across age groups. At the same time, life expectancy generally increased during the recession years and declined during years of growth. The findings, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may seem counterintuitive. However, they add to previous research showing correlations between economic woes and health improvements in various countries. Many people may assume that the health of the general population takes a hit during recession, noted lead researcher Dr. Jose A. Tapia Granados, an assistant research scientist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. “But it is very clear that this is not the case,” he told Reuters Health. This study could not look at the reasons why. However, Tapia Granados speculated on some By Amy Norton potential factors. Economic expansions have been linked to population increases in smoking and drinking, as well as less sleep and more stress. At least some of these factors could have immediate effects on mortality rates, Tapia Granados said. If a person with underlying heart disease begins to smoke more, for example, that could raise his or her short-term risk of heart attack. In addition, as the economy picks up, so does roadway traffic -- which also means more traffic deaths. Fatal workplace injuries show a similar increase. Increased industrial production and road traffic also create more air pollution, Tapia Granados said. He noted that studies have shown that deaths from heart disease tend to spike on days marked by heavy air pollution. In their study, Tapia Granados and his colleagues found that during years of strong economic growth -- including 1923, 1926, 1929 and 1936-1937 -- overall death rates were higher, and deaths from heart disease and tuberculosis peaked. In contrast, during the early 1930s, which were the main years of the Great Depression, death rates declined, while life expectancy rose -- from age 57 in 1929 to age 63 in 1933, followed by a temporary decline in 1936. The difference was most striking among non-white Americans, the researchers found. Between 1921 and 1926, these men and women lost roughly eight years in life expectancy, but during the Great Depression, they gained an equivalent number of years. When the researchers looked at specific causes of death, they found that deaths from five of the six top U.S. killers remained stable or decreased during the Depression. The one exception was deaths from suicide. “For this reason,” Tapia Granados said, “suicide prevention is particularly important today.” He said that he and his colleagues plan to investigate some of the potential reasons why, outside of suicide, recessions may have health benefits. One focus will be the possible role of decreased air pollution. Another will be the role of work-related factors, Tapia Granados said, including the question of whether longer hours, faster-paced work and sleep deprivation take a health toll during economic good times.
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PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR STEP Now that the warmer weather is here, it’s a good time to start being active again and improving your fitness. Being active provides several health benefits including: 1.
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According to the American Heart Foundation and American College of Sports Medicine, the recommended minimum amount of physical activity required for promoting and maintaining health is 30mins/day of moderate intensity aerobic activity for 5 days/week or vigorous intensity aerobic activity for 20 mins/day for 3 days/week. It is acceptable to exercise in 10min bouts to accumulate the recommended 30 mins/ day. Moderate intensity aerobic exercise is exemplified by brisk walking and high intensity aerobic exercise by jogging. In addition, resistance exercises to strengthen the major muscle groups should be performed at least 2 days/week. Strengthening exercises should use a weight heavy enough to result in muscular fatigue after 8-12 repetitions. Muscle strengthening exercises can include stair-climbing, weight-heaving callisthenics, or
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Australia reports first Tamiflu resistant H1N1 case SYDNEY (Reuters) - The first Australian case of swine flu resistant to Roche Holding AG’s antiviral drug Tamiflu was confirmed by the Western Australia state government last Friday. “The 38-year-old Perth man, who has a weakened immune system, initially responded to the drug but developed a resistant strain of the virus when his illness relapsed,” the state’s Department of Health said in a statement. There have been 13 cases of Tamiflu-resistant infections around the world, the statement said. A Roche executive said on Monday that isolated
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cases of Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 pandemic flu were to be expected, in line with what has been seen in clinical studies. “There is no evidence that the virus has spread to other people. None of the patient’s family or hospital staff caring for him have contracted the virus, and he has not been in contact with the wider community,” said the state’s Chief Health Officer Tarun Weeramanthri, adding that the case was a rare and isolated one. The man remained in a critical condition in intensive care.
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Women Connecting Live with understanding, femininity and real connection through communication! Part 2 (following on from last month, Part 1- Men Connecting)
I often hear women say that their partners aren’t expressive, and that they are having trouble communicating and connecting with the special man in their life. This may be very true, and yes, men can be inexpressive and not as communicative as women would like, however how much do women add fuel to the fire? Our behaviour and attitude towards communication is largely influenced by our upbringing and social conditioning, therefore our beliefs, attitude and behaviour is largely due to nurture versus nature. Women have a tendency to be ‘emotional’, and are known as the emotional gender. What does this mean? When someone regularly experiences high levels of emotion, normally this is indicative of the person not really understanding their feelings and what they mean. It all gets jumbled up into a mixed bag of emotion and then we label ourselves ‘emotional’. When we feel this way it is very hard to communicate with the people around us what we need or what the root of the problem is, because often we don’t know or understand ourselves. The source of the problem gets lost with little resolution! There may be lots of words spoken, tears and frustration, yet nothing clear to work with. If both genders want to connect with each other, then we both need to take a really good look at ourselves. It is okay to be different, we do not need to be the same, yet if we are to fit together like two pieces of a puzzle, different yet connected, then both parties need to learn to understand themselves and their individual emotions before they can communicate with clarity in a productive way with their partner. What works with your friends, colleagues or family may not be conducive in a personal relationship. There is plenty of scope for both men and women to learn and grow to connect more effectively. Women need to understand that when they express their tidal wave of emotion, it can be very overwhelming for their partner and themselves. Often men further retreat because they do not know what to say or do. Everyone ends up more confused! So what is connection, what is love, what is communication, what is support? Take some time to connect with yourself first! Get to know YOU on a deeper level! Every relationship you have starts with the relationship you have with yourself! If you are feeling upset, frustrated, angry, confused, unappreciated, etc., ask yourself. 1) What must I Balanced Magazine
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believe to feel this way? 2) What is at the core of these feelings I am having? 3) What am I hoping to achieve by talking about this? (get clear, rather than talk in circles) Although I have focussed on the two extremes of the genders, there are certainly plenty of men and women who are in tune with themselves and know how to connect and communicate with ease and grace. From my experience and research our behaviour and attitudes are a product of socialisation and family and cultural influence. Dr. Erina MacGeorge through her extensive research has found that there is only a 2% difference in our communication styles. “Men and women use, and strongly prefer, the same ways of comforting others – listening, sympathizing and giving thoughtful advice.” Who would have thought that we do actually come form the same planet! It’s time to abolish old conditioning and beliefs and learn new skills to create your own personal operating system. Men and women both have the right to be expressive, warm, vulnerable, to share feelings and be heard. Clearly being closed and shutting of emotion is just as detrimental to your emotional health as being over emotional and overwhelmed. Each end of the spectrum is not healthy for anyone. You can be vulnerable and strong at the same time, vulnerability is a strength! You can share your feelings and express emotion with clarity without the dramatics. In summary, regardless of your gender, get out there and find out what is going on inside of you, so that you can enhance, develop and create fabulous personal and professional relationships! Take yourself to another level. Maybe we are not so different after all! Nadine is the founder of Calibrate Coaching, a Writer, Speaker and Professional Personal Coach, specialising in Life Balance, Wellness, Depression, Anxiety and Stress. Live with increased Energy, Balance & Joy! Call for more information or book in for a free telephone consultation M: 0408 50 11 60 W: www.calibratecoaching.com
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Alcoholics sleep worse months after quitting booze By Anne Harding NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Recovering alcoholics sleep worse than people who have never had a drinking problem, and this difference persists after months or even years of abstinence, new research shows. People who abuse alcohol complain of insomnia and other sleep problems, even after periods of abstinence, Colrain and his team note in the October 1 issue of SLEEP. But little is known about how alcoholism affects sleep in women, and whether the sleep changes persist long-term. To investigate, the researchers monitored brain electrical activity during one night’s sleep for 42 alcoholics and 42 people without alcohol problems. The alcoholics had been sober for 179 days, on average, with periods of abstinence ranging from 10 days to nearly two years. Fifteen of the alcoholics were women. All had met criteria for alcohol dependence, and their average consumption was equivalent to about
eight pints of whisky a week, Colrain told Reuters Health: “This is not social drinking.” The researchers looked at how long the subjects spent in two types of sleep: slow-wave and REM. Slow-wave sleep is essential for helping the brain to consolidate learning and memory, while REM sleep is when most dreaming happens. Non-alcoholic men and women spent 12 percent of their sleeping time in slow-wave sleep, and around 20 percent in REM sleep, the researchers found. Alcoholic individuals also spent a bit more time in stage 1 sleep, the lightest sleep stage, than nonalcoholics did. But overall, the differences appear to reflect longterm changes in the brain that affect how sleep is regulated, and they seem to be similar in men and women, Colrain said. Despite the findings, Colrain told Reuters Health, “it’s likely that the sooner you stop drinking the less the impact will have been and the more likelihood you’ll have to recover.”
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If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have four years left to live Albert Einstein
Today, scientists describe bee pollen as natures most ‘complete food’. The human body is made up of 22 essential elements and pollen is the only food that has each and every one of them. Russian researcher Prof. Nicolai Vasillevich Tsitsin, a biologist and experimental botanist at the Longevity Institute, tried to discover why so many natives of Georgia, reportedly lived to upwards of 125 years old. Most of these modern Methuselah’s who live in dry, desert-like climates, are beekeepers, who every day eat raw, unprocessed honey with bee pollen. All of the 200 or more people past 125 years of age in Georgia, without exception, state that their principal food is mostly bee pollen. The main well known beneficial properties of bee pollen according to scientific literature are:
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Relationship recession survival guide How to battle money not your honey (ARA) - Summer is all about spontaneous getaways, romantic interludes and young love, but the current economic condition can take its toll on your relationship. With financial stresses at an all time high, it’s often easy to put your romance on the backburner. In fact, 43 percent of U.S. couples say the recession has caused them to argue more often and primarily about finances, according to a recent survey by PayPal. “Everyone is looking for ways to cope with the recession -- whether it’s dinner on a budget, staying on top of your game at work, or cutting back on travel, and in the midst of trying to find these solutions, relationships are sometimes the first thing that suffers,” says Microsoft senior product manager, Karin Muskopf. “MSN.com put together a recession survival kit that offers our readers simple tips for coping with the stress of the economy, including a special section with tips and tricks on how to keep your relationship fresh and stress-free during the tough times.” There are also some interesting ways to keep spending to a minimum and fun to a maximum, such as date night ideas for under $15.
Watching the Sun Set: Like our love lives, it’s easy to
overlook the beautiful things that happen around us every day. Watch the sun go down and share kisses under the stars. Blanket to sit on: $6 Sunglasses: $2/each at your local drugstore Lemonade: $1/each Total: $15
People-watching: Not all dates have to be steamy. Simply spending time together is what dating is all about. Pick a beautiful day to sit on a bench in a park and marvel at the wonders of nature. Bottle of wine: $8 Plastic cups: $3 Bench: free Marveling at the wonders of the public: More fun than you think Total: $11
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Movie Night with Friends: Miss the wild abandon of your college days? Have the gang over for beers and movie -- but save the make-out session for later. Renting “Old School”: $5 Inviting your friends over: free Going old school and having people throw in beer money at the door: awesome Going streaking through the quad: optional Popcorn for 20: $10 Total: $15 Other simple and affordable tips from MSN include:
Stay on the same team: Remember you are not mad at each other, you are mad at the invisible enemy -- money. Expressing disagreement, distress, and anger is part of problem solving. But, there’s healthy confrontation and then there’s kicking someone when he or she is down. Use your fingers for grabbing hands and holding on, not pointing. You’re in this together. Withdraw your identity from your bank account: We
measure a lot in this society by the wealth a person appears to have. When it feels like the rest of the world is looking down, be the one who keeps your mate’s chin up. Affirm other kinds of success: friendship, parenting, a talent. Everyone needs to hear the words, “I believe in you,” and more so in times of selfdoubt.
Maintain a one-man-down policy with each other: If
one is feeling depressed or anxious, the other has to stay up on his or her end of the seesaw.
Reach out: Let friends and family in on what is going on with you and your financial situation. It will open the door to a flood of support. Admitting you are vulnerable will allow others to let down their own facade of “fine, thank you.” Take time out from worry: As with checking accounts, you
aren’t always able to put into your relationship what is taken out. It’s hard to afford romance and intimacy when you are consumed by worry. Set aside time for you and your significant other, to enjoy time-out from worry.
Always kiss each other good night: Don’t let the magic fade with overpowering conversations of the economic downturn, keep the romance alive, and never forget to kiss each other good night. For additional tips on how to survive the recession, check out the MSN Recession Survival Guide at savings.msn.com Courtesy of ARAcontent Get your friends together for a movie night - at home!
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Taurus
Gemini
Mar 21 - Apr 19
Apr 20 - May 20
May 21 - Jun 20
After the 9th you can meet an exciting, stimulating person who may have an important part to play in your life. You will admire this persons individuality and it may or may not become a sexual or romantic relationship, but rest assured when Venus and Mars affect the romantic zone of your horoscope – which they will at this time – there’s no doubt you will have an instant attraction to someone you meet during this phase of your life.
It’s very important to recognize your own goodness and strengths. Around the 18th when Venus enters into a favorable relationship with the Sun, you will feel aware of what you can and can’t do. There’s also an opportunity to you to connect with older friends who are wiser and who can advise you on strengthening your talents and achieving more in life. Take heed of what they advise.
A more amusing and fun time can be expected from the 10th till the15th. Plenty of entertainment is on the cards with parties and other social events cramming your diary. It’s also likely you’ll feel more zest and vigour for life and will find yourself in the midst of a younger group of people. There may be the possibility of meeting someone who can help further your creative interests or some wok project through your social connections.
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Jun 21 - Jul 22
Jul 23 - Aug 22
Aug 23 - Sep 22
You’ll develop a new relationship with someone at this time that may be based wholly and solely on your intellectual connection. Initially there may be an intense psychological drama that plays out but this is only because you’ll be feeling each other out and trying to gain a greater understanding of your philosophies and whether or not you are compatible. For those of you working in an environment that requires manual exertion, please be careful between the 28th and 30th. Overexertion can lead to strain and injury.
You’ll be asked to help solve some riddle or problem this month as evidenced by Mercury moving through your zone of thinking. The task may be a difficult one but you’ll be up to the task after the 5th so accept the challenge. This may be one of those periods when the payoff is not necessarily money but your good name will be enhanced as a result and your reputation can grow. Over and above this, you’ll enjoy the challenge of resolving an issue both your own and others’ satisfaction.
This month is one of considerable financial responsibility. The Sun with Saturn in your zone of finance is challenged by the Moon between the 1st and the 10th. You can’t afford to be emotional about finances and the way money is spent or saved. In other words, what I’m saying to you is that you have to be ruthless. You may try to make decisions with your heart but that won’t work.
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Sagittarius
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Oct 23 - Nov 21
Nov 22 - Dec 21
Your inspiration is a great tonic for friends and family throughout October. You can help others along the path of their own creative needs. But you do need to exercise care, especially after the 16th. Outlandish, harebrained schemes that have no practical utility could cause you to lose some respect amongst your peers. It’s a good idea to draw a clear line in the sand between your professional obligations and your creative or inventive quirkiness. The two just won’t mix.
The health of an older member of the family may come into question, particularly after the 8th. Hospitals, asylums and other places which are not all that pleasant but mainly of a medical proclivity will draw your attention. Some of you may choose to do some compassionate work that has nothing to do with responsibilities, to relatives or friends who may be unwell or needing help. It could just be that you feel as if you owe your community some service and this would be a good time to do so.
Your mind is completely scattered between the 5th and the 7th and this is due to the combined influence of Uranus and Mercury. These two planets activate your restlessness and make it hard for you to concentrate or achieve any lasting results in your work. Speak with friends between the 8th and 11th because they can open new doors and help you connect with a new network of people. This has equal value socially as much as commercially. This is a time when you can mix a little business and pleasure.
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Aquarius
Pisces
Dec 22 - Jan 19
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Your mental state has to be perfectly in tune with your bodily state from the 25th till the 27th. If you are hell bent on doing something great in life it will be invalidated if your convictions aren’t true. Why are you doing what you do? Is it to impress someone? Is it for glory and adulation? Or do you genuinely love what you are doing? If love is your motive, you’re on the right path.
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The way in which you handle your responsibilities this month will determine the outcome of karma for a long time to come. You must be patient to realise the maximum effect of the efforts you put in just now, but don’t jump the gun and don’t be too hard on yourself. All good things come to those that wait. The Sun and Saturn are responsible for this new phase in your life and this commences between the 1st and the 4th of October.
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Your constructive vision is growing and in particular after the 24th you will feel the full weight of your responsibilities on your shoulders, but you need to realise that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. All eyes will be upon you at this critical point in the year, when you will be called upon to show mastery of your talents, to lead others both professionally and ethically and to balance that with the other personal requirements that you have in life, namely your family and friends.
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