0 6 Sports that extend life

6 Sports that extend life - To keep the body healthy and fit, the consumption of vitamins and nutrients is not enough when not at the gym together. Exercise not only keeps the body so athletic, but can prevent all kinds of illnesses. Certainly allow us to live longer, and save money for the cost of treatment of various diseases.

Sporting activities that do not necessarily have to go to the gym and spend a lot of money. Simply do a little exercise at home. As quoted from the Huffington Post, the following 6 exercise can prolong life.

1. Up and down stairs
Who used to ride the escalator, starting now try doing regular stairs. Because according to the study in 2008, which is in meticulous in Switzerland found that the up and down steps reduce the risk of early death by 15 percent rather than up and down the escalator.

This means that, up and down stairs by foot have a tremendous impact to the health of the body. So why still complain tired when going up and down stairs very helpful? Researchers say that.

2. Bicycle

Of on a daily basis to spend a lot of money to go to work by car or public transport why not just cycling. Because cycling in addition to not spend money turned out to be very healthy for the body and prolong life.

A study from Copenhagen to quickly mention that cycling also have a chance to live five years longer. So do not be lazy to ride my bike every day.

3. Swim

Like to swim? If so, there is good news for those who exercise diligently on this one. Because studies suggest that swimming regularly can reduce the risk of death by 50 per cent chance.

Not only that, when compared with those who chose to run and walk as their sport, swimmers also have a number of young die relatively low.

4. Brisk walking

Research in 2011 explained that people who walked briskly had a longer life.

But according to researchers, the road quickly turns out to be an indication of a persons age rather than prolong life. Because the faster walk, the healthier a person.

So get out and walk faster would not directly extend life, researchers said.

However, if this practice is done on a regular basis, the body would have been more accustomed to running faster and feels more fit.

5. On foot

Many people think healthy exercise should be performed more than 30 hours and after sweating through it. Though sporting a short time and do not sweat is equally healthy.

As evidence, the study in 2011 revealed that walking 15 minutes a day is also able to extend the life of up to three years.

6. Run

In addition to walking and cycling, running also includes sports believed to prolong life.

But running needs to be done on a regular basis, although its duration is not too long. A study also proves that ran a half hour five times a week can increase the chance of survival up to four years.

Thats six sports that can prolong life. Its easy to do anywhere, without spending any money at all. Perform the exercise routine every day, and feel the change in your life. May be useful.

0 Treat Sports Injuries Using Ice

Heat or ice?

Confusion about the use of ice or heat when an injury is very common . The objective of this article is to demystify the different beliefs and to clarify the effects , relevance of use and modes of application of ice and heat .

The rapid response to an injury is as important as prevention. You have at your fingertips two ways to treat common injuries affecting the extremities , neck and back : heat and ice.

Many people use ice or heat to treat their aches without really knowing the true effects . Contrary to popular belief , there are many similarities between the two , but also large differences should be respected .

The application of ice or heat has an effect on the blood circulation as well as the pain receptors in the skin .

The application of heat :
- Increases blood circulation in the area where it is applied
- Increases cellular activity
- Relaxes muscles
- Promotes tissue elasticity
- Can also reduce pain

The application of ice :
- Decreases blood flow to where it is applied
- Reduced cellular activity and muscle spasms
- Reduces pain
- Causes temporary stiffness

When, how and why

Inflammation is essential for tissue healing . It helps to destroy damaged tissue to allow room for the new cells. This is not the inflammation itself is problematic , but its persistence beyond its normal duration. It is theore important to act quickly when it appears to control its intensity.

So at the beginning of the acute phase , inflammation appears. It may persist between 48 hours and one week , and even more , depending on the severity of the injury . If one or more symptoms occur :

- The presence of persistent pain
- Local heat
- Local swelling
- Loss of joint mobility
- Obstructed sleep and / or rest and immobilization does not improve the situation

There are signs of persistent inflammation for a period ranging from 48 hours to a week depending on the severity of the injury . During this phase, the applications of ice are recommended.

Ice should be applied to two or three hours during this period to :

- Reduce inflammation
- Reduce the risk of internal bleeding
- Ease the pain (can last 2 to 3 hours)
- To eliminate muscle spasm and involuntary muscle contraction
- Help reduce cellular activity to reduce waste and bacteria linked to inflammation

The application of heat is strongly discouraged during the acute phase so as not to contribute to inflammation .

Later, in the so-called chronic injury when symptoms of inflammation have disappeared phase, the body will repair the damaged tissue. Heat applications are so useful.

heat

- Increase circulation and facilitating the repair of damaged tissue
- Soften fabrics
- Decrease pain

The benefits of heat can be obtained in different ways : dry or moist heat . Moist heat is generally perred over dry heat because moisture is a good conductor of heat.

1 . moist heat

- The hot bath
- Hot shower
- The hot water bottle covered with a wet towel and applied to the painful area for a period of 20 to 30 minutes , the maximum heat is reached after 10 minutes, and then gradually decreases
- The electrical component with moisture cushion
- Thermal wrap available in pharmacies

ice

There are several simple ways to apply the ice wrapping cold, ice - stick massage and contrast baths.

1 . The cold pack

We suggest wrapping a small bag of frozen vegetables (eg peas or frozen food in the supermarket ) or crushed ice in a wet towel for better transmission of the cold. Frozen vegetables have the advantage of being reusable . You can also use the heat wraps available in pharmacies .

The application ranges from 15 to 20 minutes depending on the treatment area. We initially noted a burning sensation with tingling and mild pain lasting about 5 minutes. Thereafter , the area is frozen and no longer feel anything .

2 . Massages ice - stick

Useful for applications in small areas (10 to 15 cm) of 5 to 10 minutes. Apply in circles .

Making ice stick :
- Fill a styrofoam cup of water
- Put in the freezer until frozen
- Then trim the edge of the glass to release 1 cm of ice and apply

3 . contrast baths

Contrast baths are both applications of heat and ice. They are used for the ends (eg foot, hand, ankle) and are recommended in cases of persistent swelling and rebels applications of heat or ice alone. They increase circulation while reducing stiffness. The application is in two buckets : one containing water between 40 and 43 degrees and the other between 10 and 15 degrees (water and ice ) . This treatment lasts for 15 minutes during which the injured for one minute in hot water region and 30 seconds is immersed in cold water , taking care to complete the application by cold water .

Conclusion

All injuries must be treated as soon as possible to promote rapid healing and complete as possible. The use of physical agents such as heat and ice is an active way to speed healing. However, if after a few days of use, you do not notice any improvement, it is best to consult a physiotherapist or a doctor to assess the condition of your injury.

0 Roasted Delicata Squash with Thyme a Recipe with Bonus Sports Metaphors!

Today in mah Serious Eats column: Chicken with Citrus Sauce. Mmm … citrus sauce.

My friend S is traveling the world in the coming months, visiting Ghana, China, Brazil, South Africa, and Mauritius ("more-IH-shuhs"), among other stunning locales. While I’ll miss her, there are many excellent things about her trip:

• She’s expanding her horizons in ways most people only dream about. 
• She’ll finally be able to say, “I went to Mauritius, bishes!”
• I suspect that somehow, this will bring her one degree closer to Kevin Bacon.
• After her immunizations, she will be immune to everything, like cowpox and ennui.
• She’s giving me all her groceries.

This weekend, I became proud owner of a tin of smoked cheddar, a pound of pumpkin spice coffee, two packs of Laughing Cow cheese, and four eight-ounce delicata squashes. And everything was free. For a blogger obsessed with healthy, frugal food, this is akin to Luis Gonzalez’ bloop single off Mariano Rivera in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. (In other words: freakin’ fantastic for everyone, but particularly Mets fans.)

Though nothings going to waste, I was most excited about the squash. Delicatas, besides being ever-so-slightly sweet and generally delicious, are also adorable. They possess yellow skin tinged with green stripes, making them look like tiny Green Bay Packers fans. (All they’re missing are cheese hats and Favre jerseys.) And? You can eat that skin. There’s no need to peel or scoop, which separates them from their steel-hided butternut kin. ("Steel-hided" is an awkward word, yes? Enh. Well go with it.)

For this recipe, I went with a simple roasting preparation. It’s fast and duh-inducingly easy: a quick oiling and thirty minutes in the hotbox will give you caramelized flavor beyond your semi-wildest dreams. (Assuming that your very-wildest dreams don’t involve vegetables.) If you don’t have thyme hanging around, skip it and stick to salt and pepper. No one will be the wiser.

Alas, S received the squash from her last CSA shipment, and so I have no idea how much they cost. Based on the season, I’m assuming they’re pretty inexpensive right now. Feel free to punch me in the face if I’m wrong, though.

And that’s it. Welcome to 2010, everybody. Hope it’s as wonderful as a trip to Mauritius (bishes).

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If you like this recipe, you might also like:

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca

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Roasted Delicata Squash with Thyme
Serves 2.
Adapted from my friend S.

2 small (hand-sized, about 8 or 9 ounces each) delicata squash, washed and dried
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1) Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray

2) Slice stem ends off each squash. Then, slice each squash in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds out using a teaspoon. Cut squash into 1/2-inch crescents.

3) In a medium bowl, mix squash, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on prepped cookie sheet. Roast 25-30 minutes, until browned, stirring 2 or 3 times throughout. Serve hot.

Approximate Calories, Fat, Fiber, and Price Per Serving
130 calories, 4.5 g fat, 3 g fiber, PRICE VARIES

Calculations
2 small (hand-sized, about 8 or 9 ounces each) delicata squash, washed and dried: 180 calories, 0 fat, 6 g fiber, Unknown
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil: 79 calories, 8.9 g fat, 0 g fiber, $0.08
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme: negligible calories, fat, and fiber, $0.05
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste: negligible calories, fat, and fiber, $0.03
TOTAL: 259 calories, 8.9 g fat, 6 g fiber
PER SERVING (TOTAL/2): 130 calories, 4.5 g fat, 3 g fiber, PRICE VARIES

0 Cancer Patients Need Sports

Cancer patients usually undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments. Fatigue often hit after they run health care. But according to Josie Gardiner, special physical trainer of U.S. cancer patients, physical exercise is also needed for cancer patients.

Here are some health tips on a variety of sports that you think Gardiner is suitable for people with cancer, as quoted by Fox News.

1. aerobic

Cardio exercise definitely be one part of aerobic exercise, which allows a person to burn calories as much as possible. Reducing calories is also one of the prevention of cancer spread. Besides cardio exercise also makes a person physically stronger and tougher.

2. weight training

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy results in brittle bones, especially for women. For the light weight training is very important. It can make your bones and muscles strong again.

3. balance exercises

Treatment and care of cancer patients typically affect his future as reduced bone mass. Therefore, cancer patients need to train the body to balance routine, for better health performance.

4. relaxing the body

Some cancer patients who have undergone surgery typically experience pain in the scar. For that they can not choose a sport that is too heavy. For those who are in this condition, Gardiner suggested that exercise can train the body flexibility like yoga.