Fitness Factoids: Volume 56
Watermelon Lowers Blood Pressure
Watermelon, one of everyone’s favorite summer time treats, may serve a greater purpose than just being a tasty treat. According to a new study published in The American Journal of Hypertension, watermelon may have the ability to lower blood pressure in overweight and obese individuals according to Florida State Researchers. A team headed by associate professor of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences Arturo Figueroa conducted a twelve week study that tracked the effects of the amino acids l-citrulline and l-arginine, two components of watermelon extract, on the blood pressure and cardiac function of thirteen participants; each of which were considered obese and had high blood pressure.
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Fitness Factoids: Volume 55
Calcium Linked to Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk
Although the benefits of supplemental calcium have been previously called into question due to concerns about the efficiency of absorption, a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer may refute those claims. A meta-analysis conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health has found that there may be a correlation between calcium intake and reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers analyzed twenty studies that included a total of 1,415,597 participants, 12,305 of which were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Fitness Factoids: Volume #54
Sodium Speeds Cellular Aging in Overweight People
It’s well-known that conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and type-2 diabetes are associated with chronic inflammation and decreased lifespan. However, new research presented at the American Heart Association’s meeting in San Francisco reveals that high sodium intake may speed cellular aging in overweight individuals. The study, which was conducted by Georgia Regents University, tracked 766 teenagers that were split into groups according to their sodium intake.
Fitness Factoids: Volume 53
Depression May Impact Blood Pressure
The negative impact that stress can have on the body by causing diseases such as hypertension and mental health have been recognized by doctors for decades. According to researcher Susan Wood at the South Carolina School of Medicine depression, a mental health disorder typically not associated with cardiovascular disease, may in fact be an underlying cause of hypertension for number of people.
Fitness Factoids: Volume 52
Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Better Sleep
The importance of proper rest and recovery for optimizing our health and performance cannot be overstated. Without getting enough rest the body is unable to undergo normal cellular repairs that effect everything from our cognition to our physical performance. According to new research published in the Journal of Sleep Research, people with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids show improved sleep patterns.
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