Hello, it’s Tuesday, September 26. You’re about to discover how astaxanthin uniquely helps your skin and more, an easy way to protect brain function, how to quickly boost your willpower with “temptation bundling”, a tasty stuffed sweet potato recipe, and more…
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Noise Pollution Linked to Heart Disease, Premature Death
Environmental noise, particularly from road traffic, is a little-known contributor to new cases of heart disease and other health problems, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). It’s considered to be the second largest environmental cause of health problems after air pollution.
Data for this report was specific to Europe and estimated that about 100 million people within Europe (20% of the population) are exposed to harmful long-term noise levels. Noise pollution was estimated to contribute to 48,000 new cases of ischaemic heart disease per year and 12,000 premature deaths.
This confirms other previous research showing that people who are continuously exposed to noise pollution are at a greater risk of elevated blood pressure levels, sleep loss, increased stress levels, mood swings, depression, and hearing loss.
Despite this negative impact on quality of life and physical/mental health, most people don’t realize noise pollution is a problem because they are “used to it”. Outdoor noise is difficult to control– apart from moving to a quieter location– but indoor adjustments like soundproofing walls or using acoustic panels are possible. (See more soundproofing tips below ↓)
Being an ‘Early Bird’ Can Boost Your Health, May Lower Diabetes Risk
Being a “night owl”– that is, going to bed late and getting up late– may raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 19%, a recent study has found. Self-reported night owls were also 54% more likely to develop unhealthy lifestyle habits than early risers.
The study involved over 63,000 nurses with an age range of 45-62 and no history of diabetes at baseline. Each participant filled out a questionnaire regarding their lifestyle habits and any new diabetes diagnoses every 2 years from 2009-2017.
Researchers analyzed the participants' information and grouped them based on their sleep/wake habits into three main categories: “definite evening” chronotype, “definite morning” chronotype, and “intermediate” chronotype. The biggest health differences were found between the “definite evening” and “definite morning” groups.
Though many factors influence diabetes risk, it is possible to shift a night owl chronotype more towards a morning one to develop healthier habits. Top tips include avoiding food and exercise late at night, dimming the lights early, and shifting your sleep schedule 15-30 minutes at a time.
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Stretch Your Way to Less Back Pain
Can you imagine a life without back pain slowing you down?
Low back pain is, unfortunately, very common nowadays and is the leading cause of disability around the world. It can significantly affect your mobility and causes you to miss out on many activities you enjoy. Even the most expensive treatments aren’t always effective for back pain, but researchers from Italy have discovered that a simple stretch can release tension and pressure on the spinal nerve. This amazingly easy stretch can now be done in your home with the revolutionary VitalBand– a premium stretching aid clinically designed to help you stretch your back and get out of pain once and for all. Best of all, for a short time you can claim yours for free, paying only shipping and handling.
Find out more about the VitalBand back stretching device and claim yours here.
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12 Incredible Benefits of Astaxanthin for Your Skin & Health
Astaxanthin is a type of antioxidant known as a carotenoid that can be sourced from certain red or pink plant and animal life, notably red algae. Incredibly, astaxanthin is believed to be 500 times more powerful than vitamin E and possibly 6000 times more potent than vitamin C. Because of this, it has a powerful ability to combat free radical damage and inflammation in both your body and skin. Studies have also shown that astaxanthin may improve the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and skin texture while boosting skin hydration and elasticity. Plus, some preliminary research shows it may help protect your brain and heart. (More)
Volunteering Late in Life Can Help Protect Brain Function
It’s never too late to start volunteering in your community, and a recent study has found that being a volunteer may have the added bonus of promoting better brain function. Overall, older adults (average age of 74) who volunteered were more likely to have better memory and executive function than those who didn’t. Interestingly, those who volunteered several times a week had the highest levels of executive function, which is a set of mental skills that includes flexible thinking and working memory. (More)
Smoking Linked to Higher Risk of Hospitalization for Mental Health
Smoking is already connected to a number of health issues, including lung diseases and cancer, older-looking skin, and heart disease. Some new research now connects it to a higher risk of hospitalization for mental illness. More specifically, smokers were 258% more likely to be hospitalized for major depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. A causal relationship could not be proven, but the authors believe that smoking prevention or early quitting could help reduce the risk of major mental health crises. (More)
Eating a Vegan Diet Could Lower Your Grocery Bill by 16%
Switching to a vegan or plant-based diet is often done for better health– and has been linked to a lower risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity– but it may also be good for your wallet. A recent study found that new vegan eaters reduced their food costs by 16% versus a control group who did not change their diet. The biggest savings were from not buying meat or dairy, which suggests that cutting back on these two food groups could especially help your budget. (More)
Are You Undoing the Benefits of Healthy Meals with Unhealthy Snacking?
About one quarter of people are sabotaging the benefits of healthy meals by indulging in unhealthy snacks, according to a recent study from the UK. Highly processed and/or sugary snacks were the biggest culprits and were associated with a higher risk of stroke, heart disease, and obesity– even when the snackers ate healthy meals. In spite of this, snacking itself is not unhealthy, and the right snacks (mainly whole, nutrient-rich foods) can actually lead to a healthier weight than not snacking. (More)
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Cancer starts when the normal cell division process breaks down and abnormal or damaged cells multiply when they shouldn’t. Worldwide, the #1 most common cancer is breast cancer, followed closely by lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer.
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Silence Back Pain Quickly & Naturally
Did you know that a simple stretch done for just a few minutes each day can help with back pain?
You can now easily do this stretch– first discovered by researchers in Italy– at home using the clinically designed VitalBand stretching device. It was created by a former back pain sufferer and comes with step-by-step instructions on how to use it for rapid results so that you can wake up feeling limber and flexible, with zero back pain. Find out more about this revolutionary back pain stretcher right here.
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