People who exercise regularly during their 50s and 60s are 35 percent less likely to die in their next eight years than their sedentary counterparts, according to research from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. The study, which followed older adults for eight eyars, found that regular physical activity reduced the risk of dying by 45 percent among those who were classified as high risk. High risk was defined as having underlying conditions such as high blood pressure or diabertes or by being a smokers. – Food & Fitness Advisor

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Exercise helps prevent Alzheimer’s

lder people who exercise three or more times a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, according to a study that adds to the evidence that staying active can help keep the mink sharp.  Researchers found that healthy people who reported exercising regularly had a 30 to 40% lower risk of dementia.  Reuters

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Like a good joke? So does your body. According to gelotologists-those who study humor and its effects on the human body-laughing reduces tension, clears the mind, and lifts the spirits. Babies gurgle with laughter at about four months of age, showing us that tittering doesn’t have to be taught.

While a hearty chuckle isn’t a major calorie burner, it is a workout. Researchers discovered that besides increasing heart rate and hormone production, laughter improves muscle tone and circulation.

Neurologists at Stanford University discovered why giggling makes us feel so good. While monitoring the brain activity of people reading funny cartoons, they found that laughter triggered the brain’s reward center.

So just don’t sit there. Laugh! - UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

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A goof laugh helps blood circulation

 aving a good laugh at a funny movie could do more than simply lift your spirits.  It could help your circulation as much as a brisk walk or jog, researchers claim.  Laughing out loud at movies such as “There’s Something Bout Mary” speeds up the circulation as effectively as exercise or even taking cholesterol-lowering drugs.  But watching movies such as ‘Saving Private Ryan’ is said to have the opposite effect.  Mental distress in audiences can reduce blood flow.  Daily Mail, London.

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Hot Cell Phone

While it’s not yet known whether cell phones increase the risk of cancer, the Federal Communications Commission recommends a couple of steps you can take to reduce the amount of radio-frequency energy you receive from your device.

1. Reserve the phone for essential use only and keep calls short.
2. Carry the phone at your waist and use a hands-free headset since the radio-frequency energy is emitted at the antennae.
3. While in your car, place a remote antennae on the outside of the vehicle. -  Wellness Letter

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Talk Less on Mobile Phones

 So, Use only left ear for listening to Mobile phone OK! 

Please use left ear while using cell (mobile), because if you use the right one it will affect brain directly. This is a true fact from Appollo medical team. Please forward to all your well wishers.

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High blood pressure among teens and adolescents is rising. Researchers are linking diet to the cause. One study found that teens-especially African Americans-who consumed more than 100 mg of caffeine a day (roughly equivalent to four sodas) boast higher blood pressure. Systolic readings among the group neared hypertensive levels.

Hypertension can lead to stroke, heart failure, kidney and eye damage, and other serious ailments. Considering all the health problems related to sugary, caffeine-filled drinks, may be it would be wise for teens-and those they look to for guidance-to skip the pop. – Healthsmart Today

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Tiny implanted magnets could be a new treatment for snoring.  Head and neck specialists in the US have found that once implanted, the repelling action of the magnets can help to keep the airways open.  A narrowing of the respiratory passage is one of the main causes of snoring.

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Obesity alone raises risk of heart disease

Middle- age people who are overweight but have normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels are kidding themselves if they think their health is just fine. Researchers tracked 17,643 patients for three decades and found that being overweight in mid-life substantially increased the risk of dying of heart disease later in life.

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Stiffness may precede Parkinson’s disease

Older adults who suffer stiffness, tremors and loss of balance may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in later years, a new study says.  In the study, 71.8% of the people who developed Parkinson’s disease had reported at least one motor complaint.

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Vitamin-rich diet wards off blindness

A vitamin-rich diet lowers the risk of contracting macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among the elderly in developed countries, researchers said.  The antioxidant properties of vitamins C and E, beta carotene and zinc were found to ward off macular degeneration.

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Calcium has no link to body fat

 irls who normally consume lots of calcium in their diet have less body fat than their peers, but those who add calcium supplements to their diets do not lose fat or weight, nee study findings show.  The current results are “extremely clear cut that there is absolutely no effect of calcium supplements on body fat and body weight,” study author Dr, Arne Astrup, of the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Denmark said. - Daily Mail, London

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Alcohol Damages Bones