Junk food accelerates aging

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:23:40 +0000

We all know the consequences of excessive consumption of fast food. We know it is a risk factor for obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. If it seemed to us recently, the news is that it has discovered a more negative effect to add to the list of dangers associated with junk food: premature aging.

As shown by studies at the School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, the Trans fatty foods, like hamburgers and fries, accelerate the aging process in the body and reduce life expectancy. This is due to the presence of phosphate, a component that many restaurants use to conserve and enhance the flavor of these foods, the effects of which are toxic to the body if consumed regularly.

The scientists observed in their experiments with mice, those infected with high levels of phosphates have a 25% increased risk of reduced life expectancy. Given these results, recommend avoiding this component in our meals.

If you are someone who likes to eat at McDonald’s or Burger King every now and not have to worry too much, because if the phosphates are consumed in small amounts, can be easily removed from the body. However, the situation for those who come often junk food: phosphates accumulate in the body and are slowly causing the deterioration of our health.

This study further sign of warning lights for all to become aware and manage to reduce the consumption of junk food. If you adopt a healthy diet, live longer and better!

Sun, skin and medicine: a dangerous combination

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:29:42 +0000

Recent summers have been developed with major heat waves and the sun getting stronger and harmful if not taken appropriate measures when exposed to it. The reality is that they expect the sweltering heat in the summer months are becoming more frequent and intense in many parts of the world. For this reason, it is important to remember to follow strict instructions not to have a bad time next summer.

Not only must we be cautious about the peak times, taking into account the use of sunscreen and stay hydrated in the sun constantly, but it is also important to consider that some are often consumed by a lot of people can be harmful to health when in contact with the sun.

The reaction that individuals treated with various medications to deal with the sun is called phototoxicity and is virtually undetectable from the outset. Phototoxicity is manifested in the body by irritating and damaging the skin. Usually presents as redness and inflammation, although in some cases blisters often appear.

Drugs that can cause these reactions are diuretic drugs, tranquilizers and antidepressants, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory and some antibiotics such as tetracycline or sulfa drugs.

To treat phototoxicity is recommended to remove the intake of medication that caused the reaction. If possible it is best to take good care of the sun and cover certain areas that are more exposed as the face, legs and chest. It is also appropriate to use high factor sunscreen, using hats and cortisone ointments to relieve the irritation.

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Junk food accelerates aging

Sun, skin and medicine: a dangerous combination