A Japanese study shows that drinking five cups of green tea each day can keep people over 65-years-old more agile. These same people were a third less likely to develop disabilities than those who drank less than one cup a day. I wonder if it is due to the green tea, the extra hydration or more exercise going to the bathroom so often? I am speaking from experience since I like green tea. Learn more in the Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study story at Reuters.
Researchers found that exercising the brain with games, reading, and writing can reduce the chance of protein deposits that cause Alzheimer’s, but you must start at a young age and continue your whole life. So, stop “vegging” in front of the TV and read some good books. Learn more in the Keeping brain sharp may ward off Alzheimer’s protein story at Reuters.
In an effort to keep kids healthy, many parents accidentally train them into poor eating habits. These well-intentioned parents send their kids to school with large main dishes, like Mac & Cheese, to make sure they have enough to eat, but many times the kids fill-up on the main dish and skip their fruits and vegetables. So, cut back on the main dish and your children will healthier for the rest of their lives. Read the full Smaller servings mean more balanced meals for kids: study story at Reuters.
People on diets that focus only on fruits and vegetables may be able to add lean beef and still be healthy. Like most studies, any food in moderation, like 4 to 4.5 ounces of lean meat per day, seems to be fine for our diet. Read more in the Lean beef OK for certain diets: study story at Reuters.
It is amazing what a small village the world has become. I found a story about people reflecting on the kindnesses they received this year in the village of Yellow Springs. I guess the word-association made me think I was reading about a village near Yellowstone National Park. Once I finished, I looked up Yellow Springs and it is in Ohio. Their reflections on the past year could be written in any city, town or village around the globe. See for yourself by reading the Acts of kindness the whole year long story at the Yellow Spring News.
Happy New Year to you and your family! I wish everyone good health and prosperity in 2012. God bless you one and all!
Diseases of the soul
are more dangerous
and more numerous
than those of the body.
– Cicero
It seems that fiber is good for teens too. Those who eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains are less likely to contract diabetes and heart disease. Learn more from the Fiber-loving teens have lower heart, diabetes risks story at Reuters.