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25 Apr 2010
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Natural rotten egg gas helps circulation
Hydrogen sulphide, H(2)S circulates naturally in the body and helps maintain healthy heart and bloodstream function. You may remember H(2)S as “rotten egg gas” from junior high school chemistry. A recent study shows that H(2)S levels are reduced in adults that are diabetic or overweight…Read more>>
Some example dietary sources of cysteine [which helps make H(2)S] are eggs, milk, yogurt, onions, broccoli and oats.
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25 Apr 2010
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High screen-time increases obesity risk in Australian adults
In Australian adults (aged 45+ yrs), daily screen-time ≥6 hours was linked to a two-fold increased risk of obesity, compared to those with <2 hours of daily screen-time…Read more>>
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| 18 Apr 2010 |
Preventing mental health disorders - Beliefs of young Australians and health professionals
Both young people (aged 12-25 yrs) and health professionals believed that mental disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety) could be prevented by physical activity, keeping contact with family and friends, avoiding use of substances, and making time for relaxing activities. However, young people need to be aware that avoiding stressful situations may not be helpful for anxiety...Read more>>
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| 18 Apr 2010 |
Circuit training improves exercise completion in overweight adults
Overweight and obese adults participating in light-resistance circuit training complete more exercise than is prescribed, compared with those prescribed traditional resistance training. Men and women did not differ in the extent to which they over- or under-complete prescribed exercise...Read more>>
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| 11 Apr 2010 |
Parental weight status and the risk of childhood obesity
Having 2 overweight parents doubles the risk of child obesity, compared with having 2 normal-weight parents. Having 2 obese parents was linked to a 12-fold higher risk of child obesity…Read more>>
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| 11 Apr 2010 |
Higher heart disease risk in mums bearing smaller infants
Mothers bearing lower birth-weight offspring (< 2.5 kg) should be proactive about checking their risk of heart disease…Read more>>
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| 4 Apr 2010 |
Excessive TV time and poorer mental health in adults
Sedentary behaviour is a risk factor for poorer mental and physical health. One in four adults had > 4 hours of television or screen-based entertainement per day, which was linked to a lower mental health score, independent of other risk factors…Read more>>
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| 4 Apr 2010 |
Obesity and the severity of breast cancer
Obesity is a risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. Obesity at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer is linked to an 80% increased risk of cancer with more advanced stages (III/IV), compared with normal weight women…Read more>>
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