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People can increase their life span by exercising, drinking moderately and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, says a new study carried out in Britain.
The findings of the study by scientists at the University of Cambridge, which covered 20,000 people in Norfolk betwten 1993 and 2006, shows that these changes can add as much as 14 years to people’s lives regardless of how overweight or poor they once were.
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The participants, aged between 45 and 79, were socially mixed. As far as they were aware at the time, they did not have cancer or any heart problem, reported the online edition of BBC News. The scientists awarded a point for each of the following not currenty smoking, consuming between one and 14 units alcohol per week (the equiv-alent of between half a glass and seven glasses of wme , eating five servings of fruit and vegetables each day and not being inactive.
Not being inactive was defined as either having a sedentary occupation and taking half an hour of exercise a day, or simply having a non-sedentary job like nursing or plumbing.
Not only did the team find that those with four points were significantly less likely to have died over the period than those with none, they also found that a 60-year-old person with a score of zero had the same risk of dying as a 74-year-old with the full four points.
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Pumkin : |
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The seeds of pumpkin are rich in the mineral zinc and known to be effective in correcting, prostrate gland problems. One tablespoon of powdered pumpkin seed taken regularly may help reduce pain of prostrate gland enlargement. The powder can also be mixed with honey and consumed. Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are amongst the richest sources of zinc as compared to other foods. It is due to their high zinc content that they seem to have a normalizing effect in disorders of the prostrate gland. |
Spinach : |
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Just looking at it makes one feel healthy. The cartoon character Popeye has immortalized its benefits. It is rich in chlorophyll, foliates, carotenoids, antioxidants and trace minerals. The structure of chlorophyll stimulates hemoglobin. Therefore spinach is known to have blood building properties. It is rich in laxative fiber and prevents constipation. Research suggests that regular intake of spinach may prevent age related damage to the retina of the eye, thus preventing progressive degeneration of the eye. Juice of raw spinach also helps to reduce acidity caused by smoking or excessive consumption of alcohol. |
Pinapples |
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Pineapple is sweet juicy with a flavor of its own. Fresh pineapple is also good for you because it is reach in vitamin C. Fresh pineapples is an excellent sources of Vitamin C. Just one serving of fresh pineapple (2 slice) contain 60 calories and 25 percent of your daily recommended vitamin C, which helps in strengthen your immune system. Pineapple also contains a special enzyme, called bromelain, which helps the body digestive system. Add to that since pineapple is rich in Vitamin C, it is at the same time an active antioxidant.
Research studies say pineapple stem may combat cancer. Two molecules isolated form and extract crushed pineapple stem block a cancel cell and it stimulates the body immune system to target and kill cancer. |
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