Health (General) – Newsletter for January 17, 2011

A big breakfast ‘won’t help you shed those pounds’

WASHINGTON – German researchers have suggested that eating a big breakfast may lead to gaining more weight.

The study, which refutes previous findings that eating a big breakfast reduces total calorie intake over the day, found that those who enjoy a hearty breakfast are likely to have a big lunch and dinner.

Volker Schusdziarra at the Else-Kroner-Fresenius …. Source  : A big breakfast ‘won’t help you shed those pounds’.

Want a flat tummy? Don’t rely on low fat foods!

WELLINGTON – Trying to lose weight by adopting a low fat diet? Well, you may be committing the biggest mistake of your ‘weight loss regime,’ says an Oz fitness expert.

Celebrity trainer James Duigan, whose clients include model Elle Macpherson, said, “I see so many people trying their best and it’s just not working because they …. Source  : Want a flat tummy? Don’t rely on low fat foods!.

Michael Reagan calls half-brother Ron an ‘embarrassment’

WASHINGTON – The controversial claim by Ron Reagan in his forthcoming book ‘My Father at 100′ that his father and former US President Ronald Reagan suffered the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease while in office has now descended into sibling rivalry.

Ron’s conservative half-brother Michael Reagan has called him ‘an embarrassment’ and has asked the public … Original article on : Michael Reagan calls half-brother Ron an ‘embarrassment’.

Swine flu rising in Russia, Europe

Moscow, Jan 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The number of people infected with the pandemic A/H1N1 swine flu virus is on the rise in Russia and Europe, a senior Russian official said.

Russia’s chief sanitary doctor, Gennady Onishchenko, said A-type flu viruses account for about 71 percent of all seasonal flu cases in Europe, and 93 percent … Read more : Swine flu rising in Russia, Europe.

14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health

WASHINGTON – Trying to incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet? An article in the January issue of a magazine has listed 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.

Whole Grains

1. Barley: 11 clinical trials spanning almost 20 years found that increased consumption of barley products can lower total and LDL cholesterol.

2. Quinoa and buckwheat: Research …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.

‘Junk food firm, slimming group’ tie-ups ‘cashing in on obesity epidemic’

SYDNEY – Health experts have slammed partnerships between Nestle and Jenny Craig, McDonald’s and Weight Watchers, and Domino’s Pizza and the weight-loss show ‘The Biggest Loser’ for trying to make brands famous for selling burgers, fries and lollies appear more healthy.

Experts claimed that junk food companies are making customers fat, and then sell them the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Junk food firm, slimming group’ tie-ups ‘cashing in on obesity epidemic’.

Beware, smoking damages your genes within minutes

WASHINGTON – Scientists have issued a stark warning about smoking – it begins to damage your genes within mere minutes and not years after it reaches your lungs.

Their report is the first study to detail the way certain substances in tobacco cause DNA damage linked to cancer, reports the journal Research in Toxicology.
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