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Don’t Drink That Soda!!!

Reed Hanson — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:54:31 +0000

This study followed 88,520 women enrolled in the Nurses Health Study for 24 years. Consumption of sugar-
sweetened beverages (either sodas or non-carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages such as Hawaiian Punch,
lemonade and other non-carbonated fruit drinks) was assessed from food-frequency questionnaires
administered 7 times during the 24 years. And the total incidence of coronary events (both fatal and
non-fatal) was recorded.The results were striking. When they compared women who
consumed as little as one sugar-sweetened beverage per day with women who consumed those beverages less than
once per month, the increased risk of coronary heart disease was 23%.
And when they compared women who consumed more than two sugar-sweetened beverage per day with women who
consumed those beverages less than once per month, the increased risk of coronary heart disease was a
whopping 35%.

How Do You Choose a Multi-vitamin???

Reed Hanson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:20:14 +0000

Here’s a tip: look at the label and see how much biotin is in the product. Biotin, a B-vitamin, is a very expensive component and therefore most multi-vitamin products only have 10% of the Daily Value. Click here for a multi that always has 100%. By premium quality. Choose your multi with as much care as you would choose your brain surgeon.

Comparing Multi-vitamin/multi-mineral Supplements

Reed Hanson — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:42:45 +0000

A friend asked me how Shaklee Multi-vitamin/multi-mineral product differed from the product Costco sells. Follow the supporting research. Shaklee has over 50 years of significant and leading edge research on bio availability which is achieving total absorption by the body of the product. Who else does that kind of research on their own product? Remember, you get what you pay for and that is especially true of nutritional supplements.

Health Benefits of Vigorous Workouts

Reed Hanson — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:01:21 +0000

“Exercising vigorously a few hours a week may lower the risk of a heart attack, according to a 10-year study. Middle-aged men who spent three hours or more a week jogging, bicycling, swimming, rowing, doing aerobics, or playing tennis, squash, or racquetball had a 22 percent lower risk of a heart attack than men who stayed on the couch. The researchers found that the vigorous exercisers had higher levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol and vitamin D, plus lower blood glucose levels. More research is needed to see how each of these factors contributes to heart health.” Source:Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, October 2011

My Interest Is In Health and Wellness

Reed Hanson — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:00:14 +0000

If you’ve visited this site blog before you have a good idea as to my overall interests. I have tried to post info about current studies about vitamins, nutrition, exercise, etc. I am not generating many comments. So those of … Continue reading →

Your Feedback to This Site is Needed

Reed Hanson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:17:36 +0000

I am not getting very much traffic to this site. Do you have any suggestions???

Your Mood Matters

Reed Hanson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:12:07 +0000

“When it comes to living longer, your mood matters. Scientists measured the happiness levels of more than 3,800 British men and women ages 52 to 79 over the course of a single day and learned that being happy promoted longevity. After age, health, and lifestyle factors were accounted for, people who saw the world through rose-colored glasses had a 35% lower risk of dying over the five year study than those with the lowest happiness levels did. Happiness quotient didn’t just affect healthy participants; those with chronic illnesses also lived longer when they were cheerful.” Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, published online Oct. 13, 2011

Toxins in Baby Products

Reed Hanson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:42:33 +0000

In an article published in newspapers around the U.S. in Nov. of 2011, it was reported that Johnson and Johnson that it is continuing efforts to get rid of traces of two potentially cancer-causing chemicals from products including its signature Baby Shampoo, long advertised under the slogan, “No More Tears.” For absolutely safe baby products click here. A Google search will give more details.

A Case for Vitamin D

Reed Hanson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:45:48 +0000

“Tuberculosis is a global health problem that may have met its match: Vitamin D. The tuberculosis bacteria, which affects nearly a third of the world’s population, doesn’t cause symptoms in most people. But it can multiply and become virulent in those with compromised immune system. Researchers found that the immune system cells that fight TB don’t work properly without an adequate supply of vitamin D. Fortified dairy, fish, and eggs, as well as sunlight are good sources of the vitamin.” Source: Science Translational Medicine, Oct. 12, 2011

Hold The Salt!!

Reed Hanson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:39:12 +0000

Nine out of ten adult Americans eat too much salt each day, according to a report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And it’s not what we add at the dinner table that’s the problem. People are consuming high amounts of salt in processed foods and at restaurants. High sodium levels increase blood pressure, putting people at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. “These diseases kill more than 800,000 Americans each year and contribute an estimated $273 billion in health care costs,” says CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden.The CDC found that 10 types of foods accounted for more than 40% of the sodium people consumed. They are:

1) Breads and rolls
2) Deli lunch meats
3) Pizza
4) Poultry
5) Soups
6) Cheeseburgers and other sandwiches
7) Cheese
Pasta mixed dishes
9) Meat mixed dishes
10) Snack foods such as pretzels, potato chips and popcorn

Even though some of these foods are not high in sodium, eating multiple servings raises our salt levels. On average, adults in the United States eat more than 3,300 milligrams of salt daily. And for many this is twice the amount experts suggest.