Over the last 3 decades, there has been a wealth of research suggesting that light to moderate cardiovascular exercise such as walking can benefit those suffering from depression. But what about yoga?
Would You Like a Side Order of Simvastatin?
On August - 13 - 2010Comments Off
A group of British doctors are suggesting a novel way to combat the “artery clogging” properties of fast food: serve it with a free dose of anti-cholesterol drugs. They call it “a rational modern means to offset the cardiovascular risk,” comparing it to the risk reduction of “wearing a seat belt or choosing cigarettes with filters.” But is it a good idea?
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On August - 6 - 2010Comments Off
There are two schools of thought on sugar. One says that sugar is sugar, period, the end, and it’s only a problem if you consume too much of it. Many people in this camp think that the concerns over high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are overblown (and that much of the research stating otherwise is flawed). There another school of thought that feels that all sugars are not created equal, and many in this camp think that HFCS is particularly dangerous. Science just gave a point to the latter point of view.
Product Review: SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
On August - 2 - 20101 COMMENT
Home weight lifting equipment presents an astounding array of option from cheap concrete weights, to kettlebells, to single dumbbells, to resistance machines using weights and bands and bows and more. Of all of these options none is so universally accepted as the simple dumbbell. Unfortunately, for most people owning and storing a full set of dumbbells is just not a possibility.
Enter the SelectTech 552, the smaller of the adjustable weight sets made by Bowflex. Bowflex is owned by Nautilus, which also makes a variety of exercise equipment under its own name, Schwinn, and Universal Home Fitness. The 552 allows the user to lift between 5 and 52.5 pounds and switch easily between various weights. But at a retail price of $399, the price seems steep. Is it worth the investment?
Omega 3 and Omega 6
On July - 30 - 2010Comments Off
Some months ago, we presented a review of 3 anti-inflammatory diet books. One of the major points on which all three authors agreed was that Omega 3 fatty acids were good for you (so eat plenty of fish and take a fish oil supplement they advise), but unfortunately most of us eat more Omega 6 fatty acids. New research takes that idea one step and four generations further.