Better_Nutrition_June_2017
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FIT kids are SMART kids<br />
Strong muscles in kids correlate with better memory, according to a study of 70<br />
children between the ages of 9 and 11, led by the University of Illinois at Urbana–<br />
Champaign. Earlier studies have found that being aerobically fit improves kids’<br />
thinking ability, attention, memory, and academic performance. Bottom line: kids<br />
need both aerobic and strength-building activities during their school years.<br />
20 minutes<br />
Chronic inflammation—the kind that<br />
increases risk for diabetes and heart<br />
disease—can be significantly lowered<br />
with a bout of moderate exercise lasting<br />
about 20 minutes, according to research<br />
at the University of California San Diego<br />
School of Medicine. Fast walking or similar<br />
activities, which need to be done on a<br />
regular basis, will deliver benefits.<br />
UNNECESSARY<br />
BLOOD PRESSURE<br />
DRUGS?<br />
Changes in medical guidelines may<br />
mean that some people are taking<br />
blood pressure drugs unnecessarily.<br />
For healthy people over age 60, the<br />
threshold for treating systolic blood<br />
pressure has been raised from 140 to<br />
150 mm Hg. Treating blood pressure at<br />
the lower level provides little benefit<br />
unless the person has a history of<br />
stroke or a high risk for heart disease.<br />
Side effects of blood pressure<br />
drugs include dizziness, insomnia,<br />
and depression. Natural remedies<br />
for lowering blood pressure include<br />
magnesium, beetroot juice, flaxseed,<br />
probiotics, and Aged Garlic Extract.<br />
Potassium-rich foods such as bananas,<br />
avocados, and yams are also helpful.
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