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Study Shows Self-Control Comes in Limited DosesMonday, September 28, 2009You want to exercise. You know you should be exercising more. But even though you up wake every morning committed to hitting the gym or taking a long walk after work, your resolve is gone by the end of a long day. Sound familiar? Read More Why Do The Japanese Live So Long?Monday, August 31, 2009The remarkable longevity of Japanese citizens derives from a culture of temperance and reserve, eating habits that emphasize small portions of low-fat, high-protein foods, and a love of nature and the outdoors. A Shingon Buddhist practitioner meditates under waterfalls.A typical meal in Japan is about half the size of an average Western meal and usually features fish, soy, vegetables, and tea, all linked to good health and long life. An old Japanese saying—Hara hachi bunme—instructs people to stop eating when you are 80 percent full. And a regional proverb counsels: "Eat like a crane," a bird whose pointed beak forces it to pick delicately at its food. There are practical aspects to Japanese longevity as well. In most areas, parking a car is difficult and expensive, so a trip to the store is more likely to take place on a bike or on foot. And Japan's generally small homes mean people go out more for recreation and entertainment. An old Japanese saying—Hara hachi bunme—instructs people to stop eating when you are 80 percent full. These and other common healthy habits, like tai chi, reiki, and yoga, give the Japanese one of the highest life expectancies in the world. A Japanese man can expect to live to age 78 and a woman to nearly 85. The average lifespan is 81.25 years, 16 years longer than the world average, and some 25,000 Japanese citizens are more than 100 years old. Do you eat until you are 80 percent full or until you can't eat anymore? Portion control is a key component in losing weight, so take a leaf out of the Japanese longevity book and Hara hachi bunme. Read More Fitness Linked to Reduced Mortality, Even in Obese SubjectsMonday, August 24, 2009Another study exploring the relationship between being fat, being fit, and living longer has found that lower fitness is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, even after adjustment for adiposity. In the study, obese subjects who were fit had a lower risk of dying than normal-weight subjects who were physically inactive. All You Need To Know About MuscleMonday, August 17, 2009Have you ever noticed people who seem to train just as hard as you, or maybe even less, but have more speed, better endurance or build leaner muscles more quickly? Why is that? Read More 40 Plus Queanbeyan Community Health Challenge PartyThursday, August 06, 2009The inaugural 40 Plus Queanbeyan Community Health Challenge culminated last weekend with the participation party. Read More Drink Natural Drinks For Health and Weight LossMonday, July 27, 2009Drinking is an important part of the diet, however, it is important to keep in mind that many drinks contain extra kilojoules. Read More 1 |
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