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Renal and excessive consumption of cola drinks
Bad news for lovers of cola drinks. It seems that their excessive consumption (equivalent to two cans a day) predisposes to the development of chronic kidney diseases. This, at least, is the figure emerged from a study conducted by a team of researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in Epidemiology. The analysis of the dietary habits of more than 400 people suffering from kidney stones, have allowed scholars, including the Italian biologist, Olga Basso, to determine, after excluding the existence of other possible risk factors, that there is a link including renal disorders, first of all calculations, and the consumption of cola.
A cause kidney problem is phosphoric acid present in large amounts in such beverages. Phosphoric acid would have the power to bind (and subtract) the calcium in bones making them weaker and thus promote the formation of crystals by attaching become kidney stones. Already in 2003, Katherine L. Tucker, the Congress of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, presented researches from which similar results were obtained that were then linked to the deficit of bone mineralization in women who constituted the sample.
Other studies had already identified the negative effects of excessive consumption of cola on health, represented by an increase in the level of cholesterol and the risk of hypertension and diabetes. Furthermore, the ever-present specter of the obesity even if you are taking diet drinks. But this is the first study that relates renal disorders with cola, but it seems that you do not run a particular risk, at least for the development of this type of disease, consuming other types of soft drinks. In any case, better to limit consumption and prefer healthier drinks like water, juices and, at worst, a glass of red wine.
How to live longer and better shape than ten simple rules
All of us would like to know the secret to living longer but not too many ailments. Well it seems that to achieve the goal ten small enough to observe the rules many of which already dictated by common sense, have come also to find a scientific explanation. The secret to living healthier longer is secure, as you can imagine, in our food choices in our life style and attention we put to our health.
The first rule to follow is to eat little. Dr. Maoshing Ni, author of the book “The secrets of longevity” has examined the diets of hundreds of individuals who had lived until about 100 years. The data obtained show that these people have always had the habit of interrupting your meal before you feel completely satisfied. On the other hand, many studies have already demonstrated the link between the so-called calorie restriction and longevity of laboratory mice. Similarly, follow a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids helps to keep in shape.
Of paramount importance then take control of health by undergoing regular medical checks and paying attention to the signals our body sends us. Several studies have also shown that sleeping well, it is useful to prevent obesity, heart disease and depression. It seems that a good sleep as well as restaurateur is also repaired. Other rules to counter the effects of aging are to keep trained, in addition to the body, the mind, very useful then read, stays informed, engage in pastimes such as puzzles.
A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic has shown that optimism has a positive impact on the duration and quality of life. According to this research in fact, optimistic people live on average 12 years longer than pessimistic. Also do a lot of sex is among the ten rules to live a long time: according to Michael Roizen have at least 100 orgasms per year gives 3 to 8 years more of life. Also, having a pet can reduce stress hormones and induce a relaxed state (certainly not think that way, a dog who has grown up and knows what it means to have a baby in the house!). And finally, know how to ask for help, turning to the right career path in times of need, and not lead a lifestyle that is too stressful.