Consequently Burning Calories Not Optimal

Today, the number of people in various countries who are obese has increased. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2015, people who are overweight will reach about 2.3 billion.

Why is that? According to Professor Alan Maryon-Davis, who was President of the Faculty of Public Health in the UK, increasing cases of obesity due to decreased movement of a person's body. The result was not optimal calorie burning.

"Although many people have an established life, but many of them forget to be physically active lives," said Professor Alan quoted from the BBC.

The problem was that according to Professor Alan trigger surge in the number of cases of obesity. Then, he compares to that which occurred in the 1960s and then. At that time, the case is relatively small.

"Since (then) they tend to be more active and can maintain a normal weight, this is about social norms," he said.

Department of Health also explained that in the 1960s, particularly in Britain, daily routines involve community members with physical very high so that helps the body stay slim.

While at this point, a person's life the more static and less movement. Coupled with the many fast food products are unhealthy. It helped create an environment that is very difficult for a person to achieve and maintain an ideal body weight.

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High Cholesterol Increases Risk senile

Cholesterol and high blood pressure is one factor increasing the risk of heart disease. But, did you know that two of cardiovascular disorders it also increases the risk of early memory loss and other cognitive problems?

"We found that cardiovascular risk in middle age is associated with lower cognitive function," said Sara Kaffashian, one of the team of researchers from INSERM, the French Institute for Health and Medical Research in Paris, as quoted from Aol.

Conclusion that the research will be presented at the annual meeting of the 'American Academy of Neurology' 63rd in Honolulu, 9-16 April 2011 that involved 3486 men and 1314 women with an average age of 55 years.

The research team asked participants underwent three cognitive tests over a period of 10 years. Tests ranging from reasoning, memory strength, until smooth vocabulary. These are then analyzed with cardiovascular conditions by age, gender, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, smoking history, and history of diabetes.

The result, those with lower cognitive test scores tended to have higher risk of heart disease 10 percent higher.

"From the standpoint of prevention, is important because people can improve their heart health in order to prevent or delay cognitive impairment or dementia later in life," said Kaffashian.

Kaffashian said the study was conducted to identify and treat risk factors for cardiovascular disorders.

"Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and diligent exercise, early on not only prevent strokes and heart disease but retain cognitive function," he said. "Evidence from clinical and pathology showed that treating hypertension reduces the risk of dementia.

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Five Secrets of Ageless

One way to stay young is to keep the senses remain vigilant. That is by doing exercises to improve and maintain the sensitivity of the senses.

Robin Westen author of "Ten Days to Detox: How to Look and Feel a Decade Younger" reveals how, in order to keep your senses to function optimally. Just follow five easy ways, as reported from ThirdAge.com.

1. Sense of hearing
This means listening to all and a variety of sound vibrations that surround us. Not only the music that influences mood, every sound that goes into the ear actually has meaning. By training yourself to appreciate all the votes, you can make sense of hearing to be functioning better. Sit down not far from open windows. Close your eyes, and remain silent until you hear the voices in his head. Open hearing until you hear the sound in the room.

2. Sense of vision
Although you are not a problem when I saw something big or broad, but often difficult to focus when looking at something small. Begin to notice small things around, like a falling leaf, ants running or anything else. Also, note the behavior of others and their body language, which can send messages out oral instructions.

3. Sense of taste
Prepare a meal for yourself, but let the rice and side dishes separately. Begin eating gradually. Enjoy the taste of every mouthful of food. Notice how the teeth and tongue on the texture of food. Chew slowly.

4. Smell
Collect items that have a scent. Like flowers, herbs, fruit, or fragrant soaps. Close your eyes and take one item at a time. Allow yourself to absorb the fragrance as one by one.

5. Sense of touch
Choose a few different items in terms of weight and texture. For example shells, silk scarves, and pumice. Pick a favorite item but must be varied. Place on the table and closing your eyes, take each item and overall exploration. Feel the difference in texture and temperature of each item. Our sense of touch provides a source of important information and is the main source of pleasure.

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