Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
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A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine says that packing the recommended amount of weekly exercise into just one or two workout sessions may lower your risk of death close to risk levels that regular exercise offers. Though WHO (the World Health Organization) and most doctors recommend that adults should get at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, any exercise is better than no exercise.
Gary O’Donovan, led study author and research associate in physical activity, sedentary behavior and health at Loughborough University in England says that the quality of your workout, may be more important than quantity.
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The study focused on self-reported exercise habits and overall health data of 63,591 adults in England and Scotland from 1994 to 2012, from two national surveys. Researchers examined the health and possible causes of death of adults who reported no exercise, those who exercised less than the recommended amount, those who exercised regularly, and “weekend warriors”.
The study reports, compared with adults who reported no exercise activity, “weekend warriors” had about a 40% lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, 30% lower risk of overall health, and an 18% lower risk of death due to cancer.
It takes more than jumping on the treadmill to be considered a Weekend Warrior. CNN reports that only about 1% to 3% of American adults cram the recommended weeks’ worth of exercise into one or two days, according to a study done in 2007. But can cramming that amount of activity have some negative side effects?
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Brian Parr, associate professor of exercise and sports science at the University of South Carolina-Aiken says, though the study is good news for people who are not active on a daily basis, “It doesn’t tell us much about how these activity patterns impact health the way most of us would consider it, from controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and blood lipids, to depression and weight control. It also doesn’t say anything about fitness, including strength, endurance and flexibility, which is an important reason many people are active.” Also noted, the risk of injury was not assessed in the study, as many Weekend Warriors partake in exercise that is much more intense than regular exercise.
Everyone is different, just as everyone’s schedule is different. It is important to speak to your doctor or trained professional before starting any vigorous activity. If you are not a Weekend Warrior, try exercising the healthy way – get 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day to start.
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Written by Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
As we age, the need to keep up with the constant changes in our bodies can prove to be difficult. The aging process gives way to deficiencies as our bodies become less able to process many vitamins and nutrients. For this reason, it is important to reevaluate your needs as you age. The following five supplements are what myself and numerous studies suggest for older men and women, as factors like memory, bone and joint health and maintenance, and heart health begin to take on a greater significance.
Multi Vitamins
Multi Vitamins are the basis for nutrition and are formulated to address the basic micronutrient requirements of your body through daily nutrition intake. They supply the array of B Vitamins, which is important to support good immune health, nerve function, energy production, red blood cell production and brain health. A multivitamin contains trace minerals that are also important as they offer support for recovery from illness and for thyroid function. Vitamin C and vitamin A, or natural beta carotene, in a multi vitamin may further help with immune health and in fighting off colds and other illnesses that arise during the colder months, as this combination can be very beneficial for energy; together they support the adrenal glands which are the glands that respond to stress. Vitamin D in a multi vitamin has been studied and found to be a great advocate for bone health, immune function and thyroid health, as well. A multivitamin contains zinc which helps with taste, smell and wound healing. Zinc also boosts the immune system by helping to reduce inflammation, help prevent inflammation and more. There is a very large percentage of older adults that have a zinc deficiency. This deficiency can lead to an imbalance of copper. With some cases, a good multi vitamin contains Coq10 which is important for heart health, muscle function, energy and memory. Overall, a good multi vitamin is an excellent way to supplement a diet as it contains something for almost every system. (1)
Bone Building Formula
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