Organic foods extend the expectancy of life

A recent study published journal Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences shows that eating organic food products (fruits and vegetables) every day in moderation may extend life, keep your body healthy and maintain ideal weight remains. Organic foods can be defined as all foods produced with minimum or entirely free of chemical elements (fertilizer, peptisida, hormones, and drugs). 

According to a study by experts from Britain, France and Poland, fruits and vegetables are grown without artificial fertilizers generally contain more nutrients, including vitamin C. Thus, the consumption of organic foods can prolong the life of an average of 25 days of a man and a woman 17 days.

"They are lucky to even be able to live a little longer a few months and even up to five years," the researchers said. Dr Kirsten Brandt, principal investigator of Newcastle University, as well as observers about the quality of food and health, said organic food can increase the quality of a person's health in general. In addition, plays an important role in helping the body burn fat and maintain ideal weight remains. 

"The numbers are quite relevant, based on all information available. Most people probably will not live long, but you can get some luck to extend the life of several months, and even up to five years, by eating organic foods," he concluded.

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5 Things That Should Not Be Used Together With Other People

Did you know that there are some things that should not be used together, it is important for your health. The daily things, among others :

1. Toothbrush 

Never share toothbrushes with other people, even with a partner that you just kiss. According to Chuck Gerba, environmental microbiologist from the University of Arizona, USA, when we have some skin brushing to exfoliate and maybe stick a toothbrush."There are several types of virus that can move through the brush, such as hepatitis B and C, HIV, and respiratory diseases," he said. This is especially if you are suffering from sores on the mouth or gingivitis. 

2. Comb 

Although looks are not dangerous, but according to Gerba comb can also be a medium of disease transmission. "Some types of bacteria and antibiotic resistant bacteria or MRSA can be found on the comb as a layer of the scalp can be caught in the comb," he said.He suggested that we should always carry personal comb. But what about the comb in the salon? Gerba recommends that we choose a subscription salon is clean so that we can be sure they are routinely cleaned his tools. 

3. Cell phone 

Did you know that cell phones (mobile) saves a lot of bacteria because often he touched but never cleaned. In fact, according to research women's cell phones are much more dirty than a cell phone belonging to the men. One reason is women are also often touch of cosmetics and their tools are more susceptible to flu. Research shows that bacteria are often left on the surface of the phone include the bacteria that cause influenza. 

4. Razor
Razors are also included in the objects that you must wear in private. Visible or not, razors often scratch the skin until it bled. Some infectious diseases such as hepatitis B can be transmitted through the use of unsterilized razor. Moreover, many people carrier (carrier) viral hepatitis who did not realize he suffered from this virus. 

5. Cosmetics
Be careful when using the example of cosmetic products in the store because it has been used by hundreds of buyers. Research over the past two years to find the number of bacteria that is very much on the various samples at department store cosmetic products, especially lipsticks, facial creams, and facial and eye shadow brush. In the study conducted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, it was found that the number of bacteria in samples of cosmetics on the day of the week was far more than any other day.

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Has a Children Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

Apparently, being a father, making them more heart healthy. The risk of heart disease was reduced by 20 percent. This is the result of the Stanford University research team conducted over a decade at 135 thousand men. It is known that men who do not have children, a higher risk of dying from heart disease than those who have children. 

The research team revealed an increased chance of infertility can be early warning signs of heart problems in the future. "This is evidence that infertility is related to the health condition of a man in the future," said lead investigator Dr. Michael Eisenberg of Stanford University, as quoted by the Daily Mail. He also revealed that men who are infertile have a higher risk of certain cancers. Research published in the journal Human Reproduction involves male respondents aged over 50 years, 

During research in the past 10 years, 10 percent of men died. One in five deaths, caused by heart disease. When viewed records, men without children have an increased risk of heart disease 17 percent higher than men with children. "My belief it could happen because there are biological reasons," said Dr. Michael. 

He emphasized that this study does not mean not to have concluded that children can cause heart problems. But, more to show that infertility affects health, and has been linked to heart disease risk.

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Television Make Depression, Sports Make Happy

Television became a powerful weapon to remove the tedium. But, do not ever make watching television as a daily routine. The reason, a study conducted by Harvard University recently said that watching television too often can increase the risk of depression. 

The researchers found that inactivity can cause a variety of emotional and physical symptoms. Meanwhile, the sport has a positive impact in improving self-confidence, and the levels of endorphins.According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, women who regularly exercise are less likely, about 20 percent, get depressed than those who regularly watch TV. 

In this study, nearly 50 thousand women surveyed every two years from 1992 to 2006. Respondents listed the amount of time spent watching TV each week, they also answer the question how often they are running, biking, running, and swimming for 8 years of research. 

"The high level of activity associated with a lower risk of depression," said lead researcher Michel Lucas, quoted by the Daily Mail. 

At the same time, respondents were asked to report any cases of clinical depression or the medication taken to treat depression. During the analysis, the researchers took into account aspects of health and lifestyle associated with depression, including weight, smoking and other diseases. 

These findings suggest that those who exercise, 90 minutes or more every day, tend to have a small risk to suffer depression than those who only exercise 10 minutes or less. Meanwhile, women who watch TV three hours or more per day have a tendency to 13 percent more likely to be diagnosed depression than those who do not. 

However, Lucas added that this result does not directly prove that watching TV and avoiding too much exercise leads to depression. There may be other factors involved. In a previous study, it is said that physical activity is associated with low risk of depressive symptoms. 

"These findings are further evidence of the importance of the activity increase fiosik to maintain brain health," said Gillian Mead, of Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

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The age of man can longer with himself busy

Has long been known that men feel secure when doing things alone, just keep busy, or just want to feel peace and quiet from the noise of the family. But now it seems to have shed a more important role, which can help men live longer. Do things that seem to have no purpose seems menfaat health, as the odd jobs that can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve self-esteem. 

Alan White, professor of health from Leeds Metropolitan University, believes that the effect could extend human life span. According to research published in the British Medical Journal, men who relaxed and do things independently good for health. 

"There's a sense of achievement gained from the men began to do his job and see it through to completion. It's good to increase self-esteem," says Prof. White as reported DailyMail. 

Health experts strongly believe the trend will benefit the community of men calling themselves the "men's shed" or men of this warehouse. This community originally came from Australia and more popping up in the UK where members can meet and continue the activities that focus the activities of "Do It Yourself", the act of doing things such as self-contained; correcting his own lawn mower, gardening, or just busy themselves. 

In Britain, there have been 20 community  "Men's Shed", most members are retired from across the country. Professor White believes that men feel comfortable in the barn are more likely to pay attention to their health at home.

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Easy Ways to Avoid Diabetes

Dietary habits of the Spanish population shows that eating fish is a good way to avoid diabetes. Perhaps the habit of eating these fish can be replicated by most people of the world, including Indonesia.
University of Valencia Mercedes Prieto Sotos, has conducted a series of studies to prove the health benefits of fish. From these studies, there were 945 men and women involved. Their average age was between 55 and 80 years with a high cardiovascular risk. Results of the study, found that fish consumption lowers the risk of diabetes. 

In the present study also found that those who frequently ate red meat at risk of suffering from cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and decline in life expectancy is mainly due to cancer and heart disease. 

Conversely, those who ate fish is the staple food of the Mediterranean diet, for heart health benefit.The researchers say, various hypotheses have been proposed and tested to explain why the consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diabetes. Increased Omega-3 in muscle cells, he says, can improve insulin sensitivity, one of the important things associated with lower risk of diabetes.

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Male Breast Cancer More Deadly

Breast cancer is not just stalking her. Although the risk of small experience, men who develop breast cancer tend to have higher severity than women with breast cancer. Research led by Mikael Hartman of the National University of Singapore, said, despite the opportunities he has breast cancer less than one percent, but for those who already have it, a very high risk of death. 

Hartman and his team analyzed data on cancer cases in 1970 in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Singapore, Geneva, and Switzerland. The data include 460 thousand men and 2,700 women with breast cancer.   Based on the analysis of these data, the number of men who survived the disease for five years pascadiagnosis as much as 72 percent. That figure is less than the number of women who are able to survive as much as 78 percent. 

"Men generally just realized there was a lump in her breast through an indirect examination of the time went to the doctor, in contrast to women who realized there was a problem earlier in the breasts," said Hartman told Reuters. 

"Breast cancer in men is rare, but the risk is still there. So if a man finds a lump or something was wrong with her ​​breasts, should immediately see a doctor," Hartman added. The exposure in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the researchers say that men generally take several months before realizing the symptoms of breast cancer. A common cause is an increase in estrogen due to certain diseases or abnormalities of the gene. 

The U.S. National Cancer Institute data show that the majority of men who developed breast cancer aged 60-70 years. "Not surprisingly, men who suffer from cancer generally are at an advanced stage," said Susan Dent Hospital Cancer Centre, Ottawa, Canada.

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