Green tea contains a substance called EGCG. We’ve all become familiar with it as a diet aid, one that really does help. It also has cancer fighting properties. But, now there is evidence that EGCG may decrease the production of a hormone called Beta-Amyloid Protein that is responsible for the brain plaque accumulation at the… Read More, Baby!
Drinking Tea Cuts Skin Cancer Risk
More good news for tea lovers: The US research compared the tea-drinking habits of 1,400 people with skin cancer and 700 who had not developed the disease. The study, in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, suggests chemicals in tea could have a protective effect. See Also Matcha More Powerful than Regular Green Tea… Read More, Baby!
Bacon increases Risk of Lung Disease
Researchers at Columbia University found a link between Bacon and other cured meats and incidences of Lung Disease. Dr Rui Jiang, leading the research, said high levels of nitrites are used in cured meats such as bacon as preservatives, anti-bacterial agents and colour fixatives. He said reactive nitrogen species, molecules that can damage body tissues,… Read More, Baby!
The Fitcast with John Berardi and Dave Tate
A new episode of the The Fitcast has guests John Berardi and Dave Tate. Dave Tate, a Champion Powerlifter who’s bad eating habbits nearly cost him his life, worked with John Berardi to not only lose weight, but to become a healthier individual…. Read More, Baby!
Does Your Chest Hurt Durring Exercise? You May Have Angina
Here’s a video about a type of heart disease called Angina. If you have chest pains during exercise, then you should see a doctor about the possibility of having Angina. GEORGE A. BELLER, MD, MACC: The signs and symptoms of angina are very straightforward. The patient experiences a feeling of pain or pressure, particularly with… Read More, Baby!
Marijuana cuts Cancer Risks in Half
From Science Daily: The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies. “The beauty of this study is that we are showing that a substance… Read More, Baby!
Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: a New Drug Treatment Shows Promise
From Science Daily: A molecule designed by a Purdue University researcher could lead to the first drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. “This is the most exciting target today for Alzheimer’s disease intervention,” said Tang, who holds the J.G. Puterbaugh Chair in Medical Research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. “These interactions happen at a very… Read More, Baby!
Don't Forget the Warm Up! A Few Techniques.
Warming up in the Gym is essential. We could all agree on that. But, not everyone does a very good job of it. And the reason may simply be, that warming up is not as easy as all that. There are a few key reasons I (or any trainer for that matter) want’s people to… Read More, Baby!
Qigong, and the Art of Slowing Down
Qigong is an ancient Eastern practice similar to Yoga. And, it can be a good complement to an exercise training routine. From the NYTimes: “The realm of working out has shifted from people just wanting to build bulk and lean, toned muscles to them understanding that the inner health of the body is just as… Read More, Baby!
Fat, the Inside Scoop
PBS has a show on tonight (at least in my area) called, “Fat, What No one is Telling you.” I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m going to…. Read More, Baby!
