WEIGHT TRAINING HAS UNIQUE CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS

Aerobics increases metabolic rate, which boosts expenditure and reduces risk factors of cardiovascular disease, such as abnormal blood fats, high blood pressure, abdominal fat deposition, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes.

Researchers from appellation State University in North Carolina found that weight training produced unique cardiovascular benefits. Weight Training caused greater increases in blood flow to the arms and legs and decreased post-exercise blood pressure longer than aerobics. Combining weigh training and aerobics is the best way to promote cardiovascular health. (Journal Strength Conditioning Research, published online Nov, 10, 2010)

EXERCISES PROMOTES BRAIN CELL GROWTH

Until recently, scientist thought that the number of brain cells was fixed in adolescents and adults. New research identified stem cells in the brain that can regenerate injured cells. Taiwanese scientist showed that exercise could increase brain cells in the hippocampus-- a part of that brain linked to memory and emotions. Exercise appears to reduce stress and inflammation, which causes favorable changes in the brain.

Many psychiatrists use exercise training as a way to improve mental health. Exercise is good for the brain, as well as for the metabolism and cardiorespiratory system. (Cell Transplantation 20:1, published online March 10, 2011)

DIET SODA CONSUMPTION LINKED TO INCREASED STROKE RISK

Many people drink diet sodas because they are calorie-free and theoretically don't contribute to obesity. However, many recent studies found a link between diet soda consumption and metabolic problems such as insulin resistance and diabetes.

A study from the Duke University Stroke Center found that people who drank a diet soda every day increased their risk of stroke and heart attack by 61%. The researchers cautioned that their findings may not be "cause and effect", and couldn't explain the mechanism behind the results. It could be that people who drink diet sodas lead unhealthy lifestyles. However, the results of this study are consistent with other recent investigations showing that drinking diet sodas may have serious health consequences. (Paper presented at International Stroke Conference, Feb 9, 2011)


LESS SODA,MORE WATER!!!