Health & Fitness Digest - 3 September

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Health & Fitness Digest - 3 September

In today's health & fitness digest:

  • If you want your kids to do better at school, make sure they're active in sports!
  • Large-scale study reveals association between phthalates and risk of autism
  • Significant calorie restriction transforms the type of fat cells we have
  • Another study demonstrates that high intensity training is superior to moderate intensity when protecting against heart disease
  • The more hours you exercise the lower the chance of "pelvic girdle pain" during / after pregnancy

 

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Sunscreens linked to drop in fertility

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Sunscreens linked to drop in fertility

A new study reveals that most sunscreens contain chemicals which lead to infertility in men and potential hormone imbalances in women.

In this post:

- More about these findings

- My thoughts on how you should approach sun exposure

- More on these hormone disrupting chemicals common in other products (e.g. plastics, cosmetics).

 

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Health & Fitness Digest - 10 March

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Health & Fitness Digest - 10 March

In today’s digest:

  • An amazing new stem cell procedure promises massive potential for anti-aging and reversing disease
  • This daily habit is causing you to destroy your sleep, memory, learning ability, and hormones - you have to stop!
  • Low Vitamin D during pregnancy increases child risk of Multiple Sclerosis by 90%
  • Yet another study showing that increasing protein while dropping carbs is the key to fat loss
  • Higher intake of Vitamin B6 (in women) and B12 (in men) associated with lower risk of depression
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The Digest - March 24

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  • Dehydration shown to clearly increase levels of perceived fatigue in endurance athletes.
  • New study reveals how gluten can cause weight gain by blocking receptors for the “hunger hormone”.
  • Chemicals in everyday household items are getting into your bloodstream daily.
  • High intensity interval training more beneficial for heart health than moderate cardio.
  • A number of carbs clearly cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  • Easy mobility drills to mobilize your thoracic spine and get rid of neck/shoulder pain.
  • A “must watch” video.
  • Productivity hack: easy tip to clean your microwave.
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The Digest - March 22

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  • A significant portion of men today are testosterone-deficient, giving rise to higher risks of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. 
  • The world's first successful penis transplant took place… voila...
  • The media says salt will damage your arteries… take that with a pinch of salt.
  • Treadmill test better predictor of mortality than blood tests.
  • Abdominal exercises shown to be almost useless for weight loss.
  • Exercise without changes to diet will not get you the weight loss results you seek.
  • Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts… The Definitive Guide to Nuts
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The Digest - Feb 17

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  • "True isolation" is something we never experience and is reported to be terrifying. An arctic explorer shares her experiences with isolation.
  • I'm ranting about the importance of proper core training… again...
  • Why apparently "thin" people are suffering heart attacks and strokes.
  • More evidence linking Hormone Replacement Therapy to cancer in women.
  • Pre-workout supplement shown to have no beneficial effects on performance or recovery.
  • Enzymatic evidence explaining why soy protein is so inferior to whey for muscle building.
  • More evidence showing how common household items are causing early menopause.
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