Thursday, July 26, 2012

YourHealth 12.07.14

Implications of The Drug That Can Prevent 90% of HIV Infections -

Research in The New England Journal of Medicine has shown that Truvada has the ability to effectively prevent the spread of HIV infection. But will it?

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/07/implications-of-the-drug-that-can-prevent-90-of-hiv-infections/259798/

IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100
   
At 3 p.m. this clothing shop owner closes her doors and won't reopen until 9 p.m. She then heads home, makes lunch and looks after her 96-year-old mother. Both of them nap daily.

DAILY NAPS: One cherished custom of Ikarians is the mid-day siesta or afternoon nap. Taking a 30-minute nap at least five times per week decreases the chance of heart attack by one-third. It also reduces stress and makes you look and feel younger.

LOW SENSE OF TIME URGENCY: People don't wear watches in Ikaria. Showing up late is also socially accepted. This attitude reduces stress and wrinkles.

STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Family and community support are extremely important. Strong social connections have been show to lower depression, death and body weight.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7  

IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100
 
MOUNTAIN LIVING: Due to the natural rugged terrain, Ikarians get their daily exercise without thinking about it. This woman still zips around town at 93 years old. She lives alone and attributes her longevity to avoiding red meat and surrounding herself with friends.

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WILD GREENS: Over 150 varieties of wild greens grow on Ikaria. Wild greens are a rich source of antioxidants and a key part of the plant-based diet. Ikarians grow almost everything they eat.

HERBAL TEAS: The common herbal teas grown on Ikaria contain compounds that lower blood pressure, lower risk of heart attack and decrease chances of dementia.

Read more: IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100
http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1 

IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100
 
GOAT MILK: The team found that people on the island who live beyond age 90 drink goat's milk almost every week. Goat's milk is easier to digest than cow's milk. It's also high in tryptophan, which reduces stress hormones and lowers the risk of heart disease.

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IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100
 
Ikarians also finish everything in Extra Virgin olive oil. The oil contains natural antioxidants associated with a lower risk of heart disease and cancer.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7?op=1 

THE IKARIAN DIET: This is a variation of the Mediterranean diet, which studies have shown to lower the risk of heart disease and potentially increase life expectancy by 6 years. The diet is high in vegetables and beans and low in meat and sugar.

Read more: IKARIA, GREECE: The Oldest People On Earth Reveal The Secrets To Living Past 100
http://www.businessinsider.com/ikaria-greece-longevity-secrets-2012-7 

GOOD TO KNOW: The Nine Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks -

here's a list of the 9 healthiest cocktails from Brent Rose over at Gizmodo.

1) Vodka Soda 2) Michelada 3) Whiskey and Gin 4) Wine 5) Manhattan 6) Mimosa/Bellini 7) Guinness 8) Sangria and 9) Bloody Mary.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-nine-healthiest-alcoholic-drinks-2012-7

Mother-of-three found dead by her children on Christmas morning was killed by 'sudden reaction' to festive vodka tipple

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2172965/Mother-dead-children-Christmas-Morning-killed-sudden-reaction-festive-vodka-tipple.html 

Majority of Germans Lack Sufficient Vitamin D

By Veronika Hackenbroch


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Some German researchers suggest people spend more time in the sun to get vitamin D.
A new report finding that a majority of Germans lack sufficient vitamin D has set off a debate in the country between dermatologists and nutritionists, who recommend a simple, natural remedy for gaining more of the essential vitamin: sunshine.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/report-finds-most-germans-lack-sufficient-vitamin-d-a-844018.html

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