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HPV Testing Most Successful Method for Cervical Cancer Screening in Developing Countries

 

HPV

"In low-resource settings, testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) might be the most effective method of cervical cancer screening. Compared with cytologic testing and visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA), a single round of HPV testing significantly reduced the incidence of advanced cervical cancer and related mortality among women in rural India.

There is a lack of effective screening programs for cervical cancer in developing countries, where 80% of cases occur every year. "A single HPV test that is performed 15 to 20 years after the median age of first sexual intercourse will detect many easily treatable, persistent infections and precancers, while limiting overtreatment," the editorialists note, but widespread implementation of HPV screening still faces a number of challenges.

The introduction of prophylactic HPV vaccines does not diminish the importance of HPV screening, they emphasize. "Even when the vaccines become affordable and widely used, they will not substantially decrease rates of cervical cancer for decades because of the long latency between infection and cancer," they write.

In this study, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a single round of HPV testing, cytologic testing, or VIA in reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and associated mortality rate in women residing in rural India.

HPV Test Most Objective and Reproducible

Overall, the researchers found HPV testing to be the most objective and reproducible of all cervical screening tests, as well as being less demanding in terms of training and quality assurance. A drawback is that it is more expensive and time-consuming than other types of screening tests, and it requires a sophisticated laboratory infrastructure." [Medscape ]

Hot climate produces baby girls

"People who live in the tropics have more baby girls compared with those living in other parts of the world, work reveals.

It may be down to the hotter weather or the longer days, says US researcher Dr Kristen Navara in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.
She says this climate may change miscarriage rates and sperm quality.
Or there may be some evolutionary advantage to having more girls than boys if you live by the equator.
Research suggests the female foetus is less fragile than the male foetus, which is more prone to the effects of the environment on pregnant women.
At times of extreme environmental stress, including war, the birth rate of girls outstrips that of boys.
Experts have suspected that latitude could have an effect. Past work has shown that the chances of giving birth to a boy increase as you head south - at least in Europe.
But it is difficult to draw conclusions looking at regions in isolation because of wide variations in things like culture, society and economy, to name but a few.
Dr Navara, of the University of Georgia, set out to gain a global perspective by looking a the sex ratios at birth of 202 countries over a 10-year period and taking into account socio-economic differences between nations and continents.
The accepted global average is slightly male biased, at 106 males per 100 females, or 51.5 %.
"The only country in the world which produces more females than males is the Central African Republic," she told the BBC's Network Africa." [BBC Health]

Best And Worst Pre-Run Food

I have heard from many people, that they have had stomach issues while running or just after working out.... I didn't have a clue, until after I read this article from About.com.....

"If you have had issues with gastrointestinal distress during or after your runs, the foods you're eating in the 24 hours before your runs may be the culprit. Here's a guide to what you should and shouldn't eat before your runs.
FOODS TO AVOID
Try limiting or eliminating some of these foods before running to see if it makes a difference:

High-fiber foods: Whole-grain foods, vegetables, legumes, and fruits that are high in fiber can cause gastrointestinal distress or diarrhea.

High-fat foods: Foods with a lot of fat -- such as fried foods, cheese, hamburgers, or bacon -- digest slowly and will feel like they're sitting in your stomach.

Caffeine: Coffee or other caffeinated beverages can cause stomach issues or diarrhea.

SAFE FOODS
These are the best types of pre-run foods to help avoid gastrointestinal distress during or after running:

Low-Fiber Fruits and Veggies: If you really want to eat fruits or vegetables before runs, zucchini, tomatoes, olives, grapes, and grapefruit are all low in fiber.

Safe Dairy: Some people have issues when they consume dairy products before runs. Soy, rice, and almond milks generally don't contain the sugar lactose, which can be tough to digest. You can also try acidophilus milk and yogurts with live cultures, which contain bacteria that help with digestion.

Refined Carbs: Processed white foods, like regular pasta, white rice, and plain bagels are good choices. Although they're not as nutritious as whole grain and unprocessed foods, they're easier on your stomach because the whole grain is already broken down" (About.com)

Children of Older Fathers May Have Subtle Neurocognitive Impairments

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Until now We were knewthat advanced age of the mother is linked to Down syndrome but now there are research to prove that even father’s advance age might also cause reduced intelligence and other neurodevelopmental disorder.
This is something which we can avoid.

Medscape News reports,
"The offspring of older fathers show subtle impairments on tests of neurocognitive ability during infancy and childhood, according to the results of a study reported in the March 10 issue of PLoS Medicine.

"Advanced paternal age (APA) is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, as well as with dyslexia and reduced intelligence," write Sukanta Saha, from Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, The Park Centre for Mental Health, in Richlands, Australia, and colleagues. "The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between paternal age and performance on neurocognitive measures during infancy and childhood."

Limitations of this study include nonrandom sample attrition and missing data that could affect the generalizability of the results"

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Can I shrink my stomach without being hungry?

Some people have bigger stomach than others. They end up eating more calories than others before satiety center in brain stop them to munch more.......

How about if you feel full after eating some salad and a bread. Loosing weight is directly correlated to eating less calories. But again how to kill my voracious appetite....

Here are some ways to trick our stomach.

1. Shrink the stomach: The stretch receptors in the stomach can be “reset” over time to be accustomed to less food. Start by eating five or six mini-meals every three hours instead of three meals a day.

2. Eat protein: protein reduces hunger for reasons that are not well understood.

3. Eat low calorie, high fiber foods, like vegetables, fruits and whole grains, because they stay in the stomach longer to keep you satisfied. Vegetables and Fruits a lot of water and fiber, which can quickly fill you up.

4. Learn portion control:

5. Eat slowly: newer research published in Nature showed that changes in the human brain begin 10 minutes after eating and peak for about 2 minutes. The changes correspond directly to increases in blood sugar and insulin levels. By eating more slowly, you can give yourself time to feel your fullness signals. You can take a 2-minute break midway through your meal if you'd like or you can simply eat more slowly. To slow down naturally, choose foods that require work, such as shelled nuts, soybeans in the pod, lobster and mussels in the shell, fresh artichokes, and oranges in the peel.

6. Limit fatty foods, can the soda

7. Snack "smart" A little snacking may not only keep your hunger in-check between meals, but may also leave you less tempted to overeat at dinner.

8. Sibutramine (Meridia), a prescription drug also makes you feel full quickly, but it is reserved for people who are quite overweight.

Referance:

Mary Hartley, RD Calorie Count.

Eric Sabo, Cool Nurse.com.

Drink Water Before Breakfast to Lose Weight

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"Study shows water accelerates the metabolism and encourages weight loss Losing a few pounds or simply keeping in shape is often not only a question of strict dieting and working out as often as we can find the time for it. A healthy attitude towards food, moderation and a few easy tricks that all of us can do also come extremely in handy in our never-ending struggle against the extra pounds. Drinking a glass of water before breakfast is one of those tricks, experts tell us.

The importance and many benefits water has on our body can truly never be stressed enough. Hydration is key both in terms of our health and the appearance of our skin, so we should all start drinking more water throughout the day. Yet it can also help us lose weight, a new study comes to show, by accelerating the metabolism and helping our body “wash” the fat away more easily.

The study included premenopausal overweight women who started drinking water before breakfast in increasing quantities. The more water they drank, the more their weight loss efforts were sustained, results have shown. The conclusion can only be one: a glass of water (approximately eight ounces) in the morning before breakfast, coffee or tea is just what the doctor recommends for excellent health and a slim figure.

“After sleeping for seven to eight hours your body needs water as well as food – being slightly dehydrated can actually slow down your metabolism. Before downing your latte, green tea, or juice, have a glass of water because […] well-hydrated cells not only work better, but they help you flush out fat.” FitSugar also recommends, based on the findings of the latest study.

Nevertheless, if losing weight is not on our radar right now, water also has countless other benefits. For starters, it keeps the skin on the face well hydrated, thus protecting it from the winter cold and the harsh spring winds. Since the skin is made of 70% water, beauticians recommend about 8 glasses a day for a glowing, healthy and irresistible countenance, the kind no cream – no matter how expensive – can get." (Softpedia News)

People Drink More Alcohol When They See It On TV

"A new Dutch and Canadian study of young men's drinking behaviour while watching an hour of TV (a movie clip with advert breaks) found that, compared to those who did not see much alcohol portrayed on screen, those who saw alcohol portrayed frequently, on average consumed 1.5 more 200 ml bottles of alcoholic beverage.

"This is the first experimental study to show a direct effect of exposure to alcohol portrayals on TV on viewers' immediate drinking behaviour."

In their background information the researchers described how movies and adverts generally put alcohol in a positive light and the assumption is that this encourages young people to drink it. So they decided to set up an experiment to test it."(Medical News Today)
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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex

Parents always told me that sex is an evil, It will come in the way of your success, will waste your time, blah...blah...blah.......But they were partially true.

WebMD reports, "The health benefits of sex extend well beyond the bedroom. Turns out sex is good for you in ways you may never have imagined."

"When you're in the mood, it's a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight.
Yet good sex offers those health benefits and more.That's a surprise to many people, says Joy Davidson, PhD, a New York psychologist and sex therapist. "Of course, sex is everywhere in the media," she says. "But the idea that we are vital, sexual creatures is still looked at in some cases with disgust or in other cases a bit of embarrassment. So to really take a look at how our sexuality adds to our life and enhances our life and our health, both physical and psychological, is eye-opening for many people."Sex does a body good in a number of ways, according to Davidson and other experts. The benefits aren't just anecdotal or hearsay -- each of these 10 health benefits of sex is backed by scientific scrutiny.Among the benefits of healthy loving in a relationship:

1. Relieves Stress:A big health benefit of sex is lower blood pressure and overall stress reduction, according to researchers from Scotland.

2. Boosts Immunity: Having sex once or twice a week has been linked with higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A or IgA, which can protect you from getting colds and other infections.

3. Burn calories: 5-6 calories per minute. (can alone burn 1 pound fat in a month)

4. Improves Cardiovascular Health: And the heart health benefits of sex don't end there. The researchers also found that having sex twice or more a week reduced the risk of fatal heart attack by half for the men, compared with those who had sex less than once a month.

5. Boosts Self-Esteem: Boosting self-esteem was one of 237 reasons people have sex, collected by University of Texas researchers and published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

6. Improves Intimacy: Having sex and orgasms increases levels of the hormone oxytocin, the so-called love hormone, which helps us bond and build trust

7. Reduces Pain: As the hormone oxytocin surges, endorphins increase, and pain declines. So if your headache, arthritis pain, or PMS symptoms seem to improve after sex, you can thank those higher oxytocin levels.

8. Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk: Frequent ejaculations, especially in 20-something men, may reduce the risk of prostate cancer later in life, Australian researchers reported in the British Journal of Urology International.

9. Strengthens Pelvic Floor Muscles: For women, doing a few pelvic floor muscle exercises known as Kegels during sex offers a couple of benefits. You will enjoy more pleasure, and you'll also strengthen the area and help to minimize the risk of incontinence later in life. To do a basic Kegel exercise, tighten the muscles of your pelvic floor, as if you're trying to stop the flow of urine. Count to three, then release.

10. Helps You Sleep Better: The oxytocin released during orgasm also promotes sleep, according to research. "(WebMD)weight and blood pressure. Something to think about, especially if you've been wondering why your guy can be active one minute and snoring the next."(WebMD)

Being fat is as bad as smoking

BBC Repots "Being overweight or seriously underweight as a teenager curbs life expectancy as much as smoking 10 cigarettes a day, a study suggests."

"Swedish researchers followed 46,000 men from the age of 18 for 38 years. Being obese or smoking more than 10 a day doubled the premature death risk, the British Medical Journal reported.

Being overweight, seriously underweight or smoking 10 or less raised it by 30% - and interestingly the fat non-smoker ran the same risk as the fat smoker.

Those who were underweight - with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 18.5 - had no increased risk of dying early, regardless of whether they smoked or not.

But the team from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that those who were seriously underweight - with a BMI of 17 or less - ran the same risk as those who were overweight.

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Peanut Flour May Reduce Peanut Allergy In Children

WebMD reports

 "Eating a tiny bit of peanut flour every day may increase peanut tolerance in children who are allergic to peanuts, a new study shows.      

But the scientists who conducted the study aren't recommending their strategy as a do-it-yourself treatment for peanut allergy.

"However encouraging, these results are preliminary and [the technique] should not yet be attempted outside clinical trials," the researchers write online in the journal Allergy.

The study was very small -- it included only four children 9-13 with peanut allergies. But last year, other researchers reported success when they tried a similar approach with 20 U.S. children with peanut allergies.

In the new study, conducted in England, the children took allergy tests and the researchers gauged the maximum dose of peanuts that they could tolerate without having a severe reaction. That test showed that the children couldn't tolerate a single peanut without quickly having an allergic reaction; one child needed an adrenaline shot after developing anaphylaxis.

Each child went home with instructions to eat 5 milligrams of peanut flour mixed with yogurt each day, gradually adding more peanut flour over the next six weeks. The basic idea was to ramp up their tolerance, little by little.

After six weeks of eating the peanut flour-yogurt combination, which didn't prompt any major problems, the researchers retested the children's maximum tolerable peanut dose. All four children could tolerate at least 10 peanuts at that point.

That doesn't mean that their allergy is gone, but it does provide a bit of a margin in case they accidentally consume a few peanuts, note the researchers, who included Andy Clark, a doctor at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England.

"We've got them to a point where they can safely eat at least 10 whole peanuts. It's not a permanent cure, but as long as they go on taking a daily dose they should maintain their tolerance," Clark says in a news release."

Alcohol can Increases Risk for Cancer in Women

Few years back Scientists were claiming that, wine will reduce your HDL and thereby reducing the rate of Cardiovascular accidents. Now here is the news which might hurt a bit Alcohol lovers specailly women..

Medscape Medical News has posted, "Even low to moderate alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk for cancer, both overall and at specific sites, in women, according to results from the Million Women Study conducted in the United Kingdom.

The women in the study were middle-aged (median age, 55 years), and 75% said they drank alcohol, consuming — on average — 1 drink per day (100-g alcohol). Very few drank more than 3 or more drinks per day, and there was no difference between wine or other drinks, such as spirits, although most women drank wine.

Each drink significantly increased the risk for cancer, the researchers found.

For such women in developed countries, the researchers estimated a background incidence of 118 cancers diagnosed per 1000 women up to the age of 75 years.

Consuming 1 drink per day increased this to an extra 15 cancers per 1000 women, and 2 drinks a day increased it to an extra 30 cancers per 1000 women, they report. Most were breast cancers, but the risk for cancer was also increased for the liver and rectum, and for the mouth and throat in women who also smoked.

Cancers at these sites have been linked to alcohol in the past, but this study shows that even low to moderate consumption significantly increases the risk, lead author Naomi Allen, DPhil, from Oxford University, in the United Kingdom, told Medscape Oncology."

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Fewer Calories = Low weight regardless of proportion of carb. Protein, fat

Heartwire (WebMD) posts,

"People lose weight if they eat fewer calories, regardless of where those calories come from [1]. That's the upshot of a two-year study by Dr Frank Sacks (Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA) and colleagues, published in the February 26, 2009 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine."

"Research has looked at whether carbohydrate is more satiating than fat, or whether protein is more satiating than carbohydrates, or whether overeating fat puts more fat in the belly than overeating carbohydrates, etc," Sacks explained. "So what's concerned colleagues of mine on the nutrition guideline panels in the past is the possibility that if we say that a 40% fat diet is okay, that maybe that would lead to weight gain. But where this study is going to be helpful is in saying 40% fat, 20% fat, it doesn't matter. If people can maintain a calorie deficit no matter what type of diet they were on, they're going to lose weight."

"Diet Details

The diets tested in the study included the same types of foods, but in different proportions, and were tailored to patients such that overall calorie consumption was reduced by approximately 750 calories per day, with each diet including a different macronutrient composition:

• High-fat, average protein: 40% fat, 15% protein, 45% carbohydrate.
• High-fat, high-protein: 40% fat, 25% protein, 35% carbohydrate.
• Low-fat, average protein: 20% fat, 15% protein, 65% carbohydrate.
• Low-fat, high-protein: 20% fat, 25% protein, 55% carbohydrate.

Participants were advised to exercise for at least 90 minutes per week, at a moderate level, and were offered counseling sessions every eight weeks, with group sessions held weekly or biweekly over the course of the study.

In all, 80% of subjects completed the trial, and 14% to 15% of subjects managed to lose at least 10% of their initial body weight. Subjects randomized to different groups reported similar degrees of satisfaction, hunger, and satiety. All the diets reduced risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease at six months and two-year follow-up. At the two-year mark, the low-fat diets and the highest carbohydrate diet fared better than the high-fat diets and low-carb diet in terms of reducing LDL cholesterol. By contrast, the lowest carbohydrate diet improved HDL-cholesterol levels more than the highest carbohydrate diet. All of the diets produced slight improvements in blood pressure and decreased the number of patients with metabolic syndrome. All, with the exception of the highest carbohydrate diet, decreased fasting serum insulin levels."

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Controlling your State of your mind will make you happy:

Ultimate motive of everyone's life is to live happy. I am not trying to prove that I am a good philosopher but I have found a secret here and I wanna share it with you.

"Feel Good Inside and Out:

By Melissa Pheterson

A sound body deserves a sound mind. But if you're feeling blue, seeing red or seeking refuge from the proverbial skies of gray, you can't enjoy the optimal health you work so hard to achieve. Women are more likely than men to undergo depression — especially around menopause, perhaps due to hormonal changes. Genetics are a risk factor, too. And with a 15 percent mortality rate, depression is a serious problem.

While we can't tinker around inside our skulls, remember that feeling good physically can "rub off" on the brain. Here are strategies to feel at peace with the world.

1: Feed your brain

Look for low-calorie foods with lots of "crunch," suggests Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, director of the UPMC Weight Management Center. It's like a vigorous workout for your teeth — a sweet release that helps deflect the binge of "stress-eating." We suggest carrots, celery and apples, rather than tortilla chips or the eponymous "Crunch" bar.

Don't use food to "self-medicate"; while it can bring comfort, remember that it's mainly a source of fuel. Brush your teeth, take a walk, and think it through, says Fernstrom. An extra slice of cake won't solve anything.

Avoid excessive stimulants like caffeine or guarana.

Nutrients like folate, vitamins B6 and B12 play a role in proper brain function, and might stave off depression. Find them in calcium-fortified OJ, kidney beans, acorn squash and bananas.

2: Breathe right

"Everyone needs a lesson in breathing," says Mark Liponis, M.D., author of UltraLongevity: The Seven Step Program for a Younger, Healthier You. The immune system responds instantly to any change in breathing because it signals a threat. Shallow, rapid gasps — the "hyperventilating" stress response — sends the immune system into overdrive. How to pass Breathing 101:

Slow it down — allow your diaphragm to fully contract.

Feel the breath through your entire lungs.

Remember to breathe out — many people don't! Exhale the air completely.

3: Know thyself

Everyone's got a different way of letting off steam. "Discover which relaxation methods work for you, and tuck them in your toolbox," says psychiatrist, columnist and best-selling author Gail Saltz, M.D. "For some, it's deep breathing; others thrive on exercise." And for others, it might be a heart-to-heart followed by a steaming-hot bath. Still wound-up? Try these:

Go steady: Studies suggest that rhythmic exercise is healthiest for the immune system. "Rhythms are built into the body's mechanism, and moving to a rhythmic beat is therapeutic," says Liponis. Think swimming, rowing, tango, or walking to your iPod playlist.

Get pinned: The National Institute of Health endorses acupuncture — the ancient Eastern practice of inserting thin needles at specific points in the body — for improved sleep, reduced levels of pain and a greater sense of well-being. And you thought needles were for spinsters...

4: Step out of the "same old story":

Do you déjà vu? Many women find themselves unwittingly and maddeningly repeating behavior that stymies their growth, development and fulfillment — at the office, in relationships, around their family. Do you find yourself caught in the same trap, over and over? Try the three R's:

Review

Reality-check

Re-evaluate

"The most important thing really is self-knowledge — recognizing patterns and understanding what lies beneath," says Saltz. "We're often living an old story of something that happened long ago." To break the repetition, step out of the story to review it from an outsider's perspective. Give yourself a reality-check to find the root of the problem. And remember, the best vantage point can often be found on the therapist's couch, where you can get help re-evaluating the situation.

Study: Proximity to fast-food restaurants linked to stroke risk

You wont believe this, "Living close to a fast food restaurant can increase your chances of stroke." Don't get panicky of course, if you are not eating fast food you are not risk. think again.... when you will pass by the restaurant, wont you grab a snack.. yes you might...(CNN) reports -- "A person's risk of stroke is associated with the number of fast-food restaurants near their residence, according to a study presented Thursday at a stroke conference in San Diego, California.

Fast-food restaurants may be associated with stroke risk, a new study says. Some say there's not enough evidence.

Researchers led by Dr. Lewis B. Morgenstern at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor counted 1,247 strokes caused by blood clots in 64 census tracts in Nueces County, Texas, which includes Corpus Christi, from January 2000 through June 2003.

They also mapped the county's 262 fast-food restaurants and then adjusted for socioeconomic status and demographics and found a statistically significant association.

"The association suggested that the risk of stroke in a neighborhood increased by 1 percent for every fast-food restaurant," the authors wrote in a poster presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference.

Residents of neighborhoods in the 75th percentile of fast-food restaurants had a 6 percent increased risk of stroke compared with residents of the 25th percentile of such eateries, according to the study, which was paid for by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke."

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Polio moves toward global eradication

I am very excited about this great news. I personally have seen so many cases of Polio and I definitely understand how horrible is to have this disease. It makes a child cripple for whole life.
(CNN) reports-- "With a chance of winning an Oscar on Sunday, the director of "The Final Inch" says she hopes her documentary will shed light on the often over-looked issue of polio eradication.
The more doses of the vaccination a child receives, the better protected the child is from contracting polio.

The more doses of the vaccination a child receives, the better protected the child is from contracting polio.
"I felt like I was looking at something that no one in the world talks about," Irene Taylor Brodsky, who also helped produce the film, said in a recent interview.

Filming the short documentary was an "eye-opening experience," she said, particularly for one of her co-producers who had to wear a bulletproof vest during filming in Afghanistan.

"The Final Inch" is a testament of the health workers around the world laboring to make polio the second globally eliminated disease behind small pox, Brodsky said.

The 37-minute film, which is scheduled to air on HBO on April 1, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the best documentary short subject category. The awards ceremony is Sunday night.

The film focuses on "the final stages of a 20 year initiative" to eradicate polio around the world, Brodsky said.

Polio is a highly infectious disease which lingers in the poor water systems of India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan.

The more doses of the vaccination a child receives, the better protected the child is from contracting polio.

"The Final Inch" focuses on the polio vaccine efforts in India and Pakistan.

Brodsky said she hoped to include Afghanistan, but that became impossible because of the threat of violence and social barriers. Producer Tom Grant had to wear a bulletproof vest while filming in the war-torn country."

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Boost your memory by reducing calories in your diet

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Boost your memory by reducing calories in your diet
Posted by JS PS on Sunday, February 22, 2009 Under: Healthy Lifestyle
I have been suggesting for ages that if nothing kills one, then eating might kill him one day. What not you can get by eating more. you know very well about all diseases, excessive eating might lead to. "CNN reports
"Having a senior moment? A new study suggests that cutting calories may help.
Cutting down on calories could help women retain their memory, according to a study conducted in Germany.

I have been suggesting for ages that if nothing kills one, then eating might kill him one day. What not you can get by eating more. you know very well about all diseases, excessive eating might lead to. "CNN reports
"Having a senior moment? A new study suggests that cutting calories may help.
Cutting down on calories could help women retain their memory, according to a study conducted in Germany.
Older adults who cut down on the amount of calories they consume get a two-for-one special: weight loss and better memory.

Healthy women ranging in age from 50 to 80 who reduced their calorie intake by 30 percent for three months not only lost weight, but their scores on verbal memory tests also shot up by 20 percent, according to a study conducted by Dr. Agnes Floel and her colleagues from the University of Munster in Germany, who published the results in the January issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

"The results seem pretty dramatic," said Mark P. Mattson, a senior investigator at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in Bethesda, Maryland.

"Even though the number of subjects in the study was not really high, they had really high, statistically significant improvements in their performance on the memory test," added Mattson, who studies caloric restriction and the brain in his role as chief of the Cellular and Molecular Neurosciences Section at the NIA's Laboratory of Neurosciences. He was not involved in Floel's investigation."

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