MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Higher vitamin D levels in patients with advanced colon cancer appear to improve response to chemotherapy and targeted anti-cancer drugs, researchers say. "We found that patients who had vitamin D levels at the highest category had improved survival and improved progression-free survival, compared with patients in the lowest category," said lead author Dr. Kimmie Ng, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Those patients survived one-third longer than patients with low levels of vitamin D -- an average 32.6 … [Read more...] about Vitamin D May Boost Colon Cancer Survival, Study Finds
Think Americans Are Getting Healthier? Think Again
It’s the start of a new year, when many Americans make resolutions to get healthier. Over time, however, what constitutes the term “healthy” has become skewed. Much of the nutrition and health information disseminated to the public comes from media overhype, pop culture icon endorsements and health-focused social media cupcakes that possess the power of persuasion. So what’s the harm? Well, our health! We live in a country thwarted with obesity and chronic disease, which is costing us a fortune. To become healthier, we need correct information dispensed in a way that isn’t exaggerated … [Read more...] about Think Americans Are Getting Healthier? Think Again
Kale the new super food for the New Year
Like broccoli, cauliflower, and collards, kale is a descendent of the wild cabbage, a plant thought to have originated in Asia Minor and to have been brought to Europe around 600 B.C. by groups of Celtic wanderers. Curly kale played an important role in early European foodways, having been a significant crop during ancient Roman times and a popular vegetable eaten by peasants in the Middle Ages. English settlers brought kale to the United States in the 17th century. Both ornamental and dinosaur kale are much more recent varieties. Dinosaur kale was discovered in Italy in the late 19th … [Read more...] about Kale the new super food for the New Year
Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new yoga instructor into the workplace
It is with great pleasure that Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new Yoga Instructor, Linda Zogas, into the Workplace Wellness program. I thought it would be a good idea to give you a little biography on Linda, so that everyone can understand what background she comes from. Linda is constantly asked, "Why Yoga?". The practice of yoga has transformed every area of her life. The athlete and gym rat in her loved the physical practice instantly. The busy and unfocused side of her learned to appreciate the transformation to a better person. She is better because of yoga. The ability to share … [Read more...] about Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new yoga instructor into the workplace
BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure
Do you drink out of a plastic bottle or can every day? Whether you choose some variety of soda or water, the bottle may be doing more harm than good. In the recent article by Anahad O'Connor, he discusses that BPA found in cans and bottles may be causing a detriment to your blood pressure among possible other health issues. People who regularly drink from cans and plastic bottles may want to reconsider: A new study shows that a common chemical in the containers can seep into beverages and raise blood pressure within a few hours. The research raises new concerns about the chemical bisphenol A, … [Read more...] about BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure
Holiday Excuses are not Acceptable, Here is your solution
Tis the season for holiday feasts, a calendar packed with holiday parties, and weather that can diminish our motivation to train. In November and December we're faced with every culinary temptation imaginable, which makes it difficult to maintain peak fitness. In fact, it's common for some to pack on five to 10 pounds of body fat onto their normally "cut" athletic bodies during the holiday season, which can compromise performance at winter races and make for a slow return to peak form in the spring. Fortunately, the situation is far from hopeless. It's possible to enjoy all the … [Read more...] about Holiday Excuses are not Acceptable, Here is your solution
New Year’s Resolutioners: The Good and the Bad
As we approach that time of year, everyone starts going full force on their holiday food and alcohol binges. They use excuses such as holiday parties, family gatherings, high stress levels, and hectic schedules to justify their behavioral habits. Many of the avid gym goers who go to the gym ALL YEAR long, complain about the surge of newbies that enters the facility starting in January and staying until maybe February to start their fitness journey. The month of March is when things usually go back to normal and most of the resolutioners will reside back into their old habits, because they have … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutioners: The Good and the Bad
New clue in celiac disease puzzle: Cause of oat toxicity explained
Melbourne researchers have identified why some people with celiac disease show an immune response after eating oats. The researchers have identified the key components in oats that trigger an immune response in some people with celiac disease. The findings may lead to better tests for oat toxicity, and have implications for new treatments being developed for celiac disease. As many as one in 60 women and one in 80 men in Australia have celiac disease, an autoimmune condition caused by consuming gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The abnormal immune response to gluten damages … [Read more...] about New clue in celiac disease puzzle: Cause of oat toxicity explained