A recent study found a relationship between low vitamin D levels and obesity. Researchers found that vitamin D levels lower than 50.0 nmol/L “was associated with a significantly increased odds ratio for incident obesity.” Those with less than 50.0 nmol/L had a 73% greater risk of incident obesity. The same held true for those...
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Fitness & Weight Loss
Too Little Vitamin D = Obesity?
Obesity Increases Arthritis?
In addition to the growing number of detrimental effects of obesity, a new study found that a “history of obesity was significantly associated with developing rheumatoid arthritis.” According to the study, obesity increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 24%. Researchers noted that the increased risk of arthritis for obese people “may account for...
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Erectile Dysfunction Conundrum
There is a growing list of causes of erectile dysfunction (ED), these include: aspirin, Advil, Motrin, and other products containing Ibuprofen, alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and other risk factors for coronary artery disease. While many men seek popular drugs to address their ED, this may also contribute to the problem. A new study found...
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For Men – Fitness Reduces Mortality Risks, Weight Loss Doesn’t
A remarkable study compared fitness and weight loss to see which had the greatest impact in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease death and “all-cause mortality” (death from anything) for men. The study involved over 14,000 men with an average age of 44 years. After almost 11 ½ years, the researchers examined the results,...
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Obesity Causes Pain?
A survey of over a million people conducted by the Gallup Organization found a direct relationship between the amount that a person is overweight and the amount of pain they experience. The survey results indicate that people who are overweight experience more pain that those whose body mass index (BMI) is normal or low....
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Fitness Beats Weight Loss
While it is important to keep your weight at a healthy level, a recent study found that weight loss (defined as lowering a person’s body-mass index) was not associated with a reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality (dying from anything) or cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. The study involved over 14,000 men with an...
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Lower Blood Pressure at Middle Age to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks
A new study found that middle age people can actually reduce their “lifetime risk” (LTR) of cardiovascular disease simply by lowering their blood pressure. Conversely an increase in blood pressure at middle age is likely to increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. It is important for men and women to recognize that they can...
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Increasing Resting Heart Rate Can Kill You
Your “resting heart rate” can give you a good determination of how physically fit you are. The lower the heart rate, the greater the fitness. Typically, your resting heart rate (how fast your heart beats just before you get out of bed in the morning) should be below 70 beats per minute (bpm). People...
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Eat More Often to Keep Weight Down
The concept of “three square meals a day” is being replaced by a pattern of eating smaller portions throughout the day. Researchers have found that people who eat smaller potions over the course of the day tend to eat fewer calories and be normal weight, while those who eat three meals per day tend...
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Exercise Instead of Drugs for Migraines
Patients have treatment options for almost all ailments. Some options rely on drugs to address the ailment. Others take a more natural or holistic approach. Migraine headaches also have a variety of treatment options. Exercise has been shown to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. A recent study showed that those migraine sufferers who...
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