Why Don’t you Try Skipping for Weight Loss?

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Gone are the days that skipping means fun. Nowadays, when you say skipping it’s actually skipping for weight loss.

It would be safe to say that it is one of the routines that gym goers would go for. It is a very effective cardio exercise as it boosts up your heart rate. It can impressively burn ample amount of calories in a very short period of time. It is, without doubt, an effective way to lose weight.

Are you ready to skip and jump? PJ Wren tells us that skipping isn’t for kids anymore:

Skipping

Skipping isn’t just for kids. It provides a great workout, burning approximately 125 calories for 10 minutes of skipping exercise.

As a certified personal trainer, I attend fitness workshops to maintain my certification. I love this part of the job because it introduces me to new principles of training, keeps me current with the latest health and fitness research, and teaches me some cool exercises. So, a couple of years ago when I saw a workshop on skipping, I thought to myself, “Hey, that sounds like fun,” and signed up. Read more…

But really, how effective is skipping when it comes to losing weight? Watch  Fit writes about the efficacy of this fitness routine:

How effective is skipping for losing weight?

I guess everybody has done or at least tried skipping (jump-rope) before. It is a very effective cardio exercise that boosts your heart rate up, so your cardiovascular system improves and can burn an impressive amount of calories in a relatively short period of time so it is very helpful if you want to lose weight. Read more…

You can actually lose 10 pounds with skipping, Fit Day tells us how:

How to Lose 10 Pounds With a Jump Rope

Every year, people try all kinds of new exercises in an attempt to lose weight, but did you know that the trick to your weight loss may be the jump rope in your very own garage? This article discusses how to lose 10 pounds with a jump rope. You’ll feel so good after the 10 pounds are gone, you won’t want to stop jumping! Read more…

Is there any more reason that hasn’t been mentioned for you to not try skipping for weight loss? Turn that childhood past time into something very helpful in your fitness! Set a plan, achieve goals, skip and jump, and lose that extra pounds you do not need!

It’s actually good to try different workout routines and exercises so you’ll enjoy working out more! Go and give skipping a try because it’s a good alternative for cardio exercise when you are tired of running.

Ready, set, and jump!

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Scientists Discover A New Human Virus, Same With Hepa C

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It is not only HIV and Hepa C that you can get through blood transfusion. Scientists recently discover a new human virus that can be transferred through transfusions of blood. What seemed to be an unknown and unnamed virus has been named human hepegivirus 1 (HHpgV-1). This virus has been found in a small number of people.

Further analysis and research lead to a new fact: HHpgV-1 comes from the same family as Hepatitis C Virus and flavivirus.

The virus, HHpgV-1, can not only be acquired through blood transfusion but patients could also manage to clear it.

Know more about this intriguing new virus in this article written by Justine Alford:

Scientists Discover A New Human Virus

During the 70s and 80s, thousands of people around the world were infected with HIV and hepatitis C after receiving transfusions of blood containing these viruses. Back then, screening wasn’t so stringent, nor was the assessment of who is eligible to donate. Now we have better techniques to identify such agents, we should be able to avoid catastrophes like these from happening, which is why a team of scientists has been on the hunt for new transfusion-transmissible agents that we might want to know about. Read more…

In the same article, Justine Alford writes that “although we know a lot of about the family of viruses to which belongs, we must be careful about drawing inferences when HHpgV-1 hasn’t even been isolated or grown in tissue culture yet, nor do we know how prevalent it is in the general population.”

As the world evolves in terms of technology, the more we know about what lies beneath our skin and the diseases we might get from careless, unsterile decisions we make.

Image Credit: Scientists Discover A New Human Virus – IFL Science 

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New Artificial Pancreas Could Be A Life Changer For Type 1 Diabetics

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Children and young adults are the usual diagnosed patients of diabetes. 5% of the human population has Type 1 Diabetes. Now with technology and the endless efforts to solve health problems, scientists have developed new artificial pancreas which could be a life changer for type 1 diabetics.

Those who have type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin in their bodies. As explained, “the body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose, which it uses for energy.”

With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, most especially the successful creation of artificial pancreas, life can get better.

Read on what else is there to know about this good news for type 1 diabetics, as written by Justine Alford:

New Artificial Pancreas Could Be A Life Changer For Type 1 Diabetics

Life isn’t easy for people with Type 1 diabetes. The inability to properly control blood sugar levels carries all sorts of risks, like seizures, heart attacks, nerve damage and ultimately an early grave. So it’s understandable scientists are investing a considerable amount of time, brain power and cash into making the condition more manageable. And they’re getting somewhere. Read more…

It is indeed true that new artificial pancreas could be a life changer type 1 diabetics. There were tests made to strengthen the study. Two groups of type 1 diabetics were recruited: adults and adolescents from 6 to 16. The groups compared continuous glucose monitors alone with the artificial pancreas for three months. In the adults, the system was trialled day and night, but in children it was only used overnight, when there is a dangerous unawareness of blood sugar levels.

“This was not actually the first human trial of the artificial pancreas, but it was the longest. Now that several have demonstrated its safety and improved glucose control, hopefully larger trials can be initiated to push it closer to market,” Justine writes in conclusion.

Image Credit: New Artificial Pancreas Could Be A Life Changer For Type 1 Diabetics – IFL Science 

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Know What A Big Mac Does in an Hour and Be Scared

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When you say McDonald’s, you’d easily think of their Big Mac. Gustatory feelings aside, do you know what a Big Mac does in an hour? Health experts from  Fast Food Menu Price website have claimed the burger will ignite your brain’s reward system the same was as a drug like cocaine.

Also from Fast Food Menu Price, an infographic shows what happens to your body one hour after eating a Big Mac. It shows what goes on inside our bodys from the first 10 minutes to the first hour when our bodies slowly digest the evil that is Big Mac.

As reported by Justine Alford, here is a closer look to the dramatic infographic about how our bodies react to one of the best-selling fast food product:

Is This Really What A Big Mac Does To Your Body In An Hour?

Another day, another dramatic infographic. This time, we’ve moved away from shocking suggestions of what sugar- and stimulant-laden drinks apparently do to your body within 60 minutes, to the unappetizing after-effects of eating a Big Mac. Read more…

Fast foods are junk foods. The infographic of what a Big Mac does in an hour to you is a reflection of what junk and fast foods will do to your body if you keep eating them every day.

These fast foods contain too many calories and too little nutrition. If junk and fast food is a regular addition to your daily consumption, you might find yourself struggling with weight problems and other illnesses.

In conclusion, Big Macs, like other junk foods, are never going to be good for you. So if you are thinking of replacing your Big Mac with a smaller cheese burger, stop. Junk and fast food will do you no good.

 Image Credit: Is This Really What A Big Mac Does To Your Body In An Hour? – IFL Science 

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Papaya Leaves Can Now Cure You

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Papaya leaves have a long list of health benefits tied to its name. Recent studies show that there might be another cure that can be offered by papaya leaves: cancer and dengue.

Some say that Papaya leaves can increase platelet counts. This could be one of the reasons why the leaves are being sought after in Delhi. There is an increasing number of people suffering from Dengue fever, it has apparently climbed up to 3,791.

Supplies are meeting the demands because they have ample amounts of Papaya plants.

Zee News India reports and questions whether Papaya leaves can cure cancer and dengue:

Can papaya leaves fight dengue, cancer?

New Delhi: The use of papaya leaves has grown phenomenally in the national capital in the past few weeks as the mosquito-borne disease sees a spurt, claiming at least 17 lives in the city, although unofficially the number stands at over 20. Read more…

Dengue patients have found relief in knowing the benefits that papaya leaves — one would be the increase that the leaves can give to their dipping platelet counts.

Home remedies for dengue have been developed but the efficacy of papaya leaves as cure remains at the top. The leaves are said to be boiled then crushed to extract the juice which is then drank by the patient.

There is a pill made of papaya leaves too, which is also proven to be effective.

Image Credit: Can papaya leaves fight dengue, cancer?-  Zee News

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Scientists Proved that Lab-Grown Kidneys Work in Animals

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Apparently, thanks to technology and science, laboratory grown kidneys work in animals. Scientists have claimed that their studies and experiments to replace non-functioning kidneys with laboratory grown ones have promising results in animals.

This study have seeked help on the Japanese team and reports say that scientists have transplanted the laboratory grown kidneys into animals such as pigs and rats and it has worked properly sice — passing urine just like natural ones.

In this article written by Michelle Roberts, she shares the findings on this study and how it is still years away from being tested on humans:

Lab-grown kidneys work in animals

Scientists say they are a step closer to growing fully functioning replacement kidneys, after promising results in animals. Read more…

Manmade grown kidneys work well with animals, but it is still years away from being tested on humans. The need for kidney replacements has been a growing number. Statistics say that almost one person a day dies waiting for kidney replacement, that is almost 350 a year. In the UK, there are 6,000 people waiting in line for kidney replacement but due to the lack of kidney donations, only 3,000 are carried out each year.

Being years away from successful trials on humans is still many steps away from the start. Good news, indeed.

Image Credit: Lab-grown kidneys work in animals – BBC News 

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Spinach Salad with Prosciutto, Pecans and Dried Cherries

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BY Matthew Kadey, MSc

Spinach and dried cherries lend this salad a healthy dose of antioxidants, while extra-virgin olive oil and pecans provide a wealth of heart-healthy fats.

• 1/3 cup (80 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 oz (170 g) baby spinach, stemmed
• 5 oz (150 g) prosciutto, sliced into strips
• 1 cup (250 mL) pecans, chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried cherries

In small bowl, combine orange juice, oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; set aside.

In large bowl, toss together spinach, prosciutto, pecans, and cherries. Divide salad among serving plates and drizzle with orange vinaigrette.

Serves: 4.

Each serving contains:

461 calories; 15 g protein; 30 g total fat (4 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat);

36 g carbohydrates; 5 g fibre; 734 mg sodium

Source: Spinach Salad with Prosciutto, Pecans and Dried Cherries – Alive 

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