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28 Nov 2010
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Physical activity reduces endometrial cancer risk
Women with a body mass index <25 kg/m2 and activity levels that included at least 150 mins/week of moderate-intensity activity (e.g. brisk walking) had a 73% lower endometrial cancer risk compared to overweight women who were also sedentary. Also, an increased level of physical activity reduced endometrial cancer risk regardless of body mass index…Read more>>
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28 Nov 2010
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Pathways into women’s problem drinking
In adult women (aged 20-55 yrs), links with problem drinking were found in lifestyle patterns characterised by lower engagement in leisure activities and a larger amount of spare time…Read more>>
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21 Nov 2010
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High salt intake increases stomach cancer risk
Adults in the highest third of salt intake had a 2-fold higher risk of stomach cancer compared with those in the lowest third of salt intake, independent of other risk factors such as smoking…Read more>>
> For adults, salt intake should be less than 2300 mg of Sodium (Na) each day…Read more>>
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21 Nov 2010
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Vitamin D and physical function in men
In adult men (aged 30-79 yrs), blood levels of Vitamin D were not related to lean body mass, muscle strength and physical function once lifestyle factors where taken into account…Read more>>
> Living healthy lifestyles help ensure men maintain healthy Vitamin D levels.
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14 Nov 2010
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Eating whole grains for healthier body fat
Increasing whole-grain intake was linked with lower visceral fat in adults, whereas higher intake of refined grains was linked with higher visceral fat…Read more>>
Visceral fat is the type of fat that sits around internal organs such as the bowel and liver. It is a bigger health risk than body fat that sits just beneath the skin.
> Whole grains haven't had their bran and germ removed by milling, making them good sources of fibre — the part of plant-based foods that your body doesn't digest. Among many health benefits, high-fibre foods also tend to make you feel full longer…Read more>>
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