New Study Finds Probiotics May Aid Fat And Weight Reduction

A new Japanese study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, claims that consuming a fermented milk product that contains the Lactobacillus strain over a period of 12 weeks might help in weight reduction for people laid low by obesity. With the World Health Organization projecting the population of overweight consumers by 2015 and 1.5 billion, and health-related expenditures in the US alone at $117 billion, the market for scientifically-substantiated weight management food products seems impressively upbeat. The Japanese researchers based their study on investigations conducted on 87 overweight subjects. Their findings showed that daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) administered over several weeks significantly lowered not only body weight but also tellingly reduced abdominal and subcutaneous fat.

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The Worst (And Best) Places For The Right Things

Health experts are pretty much aware of how people usually organize their daily tasks. It might come as surprising, but research indicates it's just not enough to perform everyday chores; where these chores get performed begs importance as well. In fact, the place where a certain something is kept or done can have deep health consequences. For example, the worst place to keep your toothbrush is in the bathroom sink. The reason is its close proximity to the toilet which is home to millions of microbes. Instead, it spells better oral health to place your toothbrush in the medicine cabinet or a nearby cupboard. Similarly, the worst place to get seated on an airplane is the rear end. Because the rear section of a plane is more susceptible to up-and-down movements, resulting in a bumpier ride. Best is if you can find a seat nearest to the wing. These simple health and safety tips are no doubt designed to bring out the best in you without too much sweat.

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Fight Obesity To Tone Up Your Sex Life

Considering taking your floundering sex life a few notches up? Been putting on some extra pounds lately? Well, new research from France would have us believe that obesity and poor sex life aren't altogether unrelated. In fact, obesity is responsible in a major way for unplanned pregnancy in women and sexual impotence and vulnerability to sexually transmitted disease in men. Obese women are particularly affected in terms of stigmatization by society and hence might seek recourse to the Internet and pornography to satisfy their sexual urges. For both men and women, obesity hurts the chances of getting into a proper sexual relationship, which is also likely to result in weakened self-esteem. Although, admittedly, it is tough to kick obesity within a short space of time, a conscious and disciplined effort in this direction is likely to pay off significantly by way of better physical, mental and sexual well-being.

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10 Healthy Fast Food Treats That Keep Your Calorie Count Down

If your life embraces the fast lane, and you do find it necessary to opt for fast foods to keep up with your dietary requirements, there's a better way. These 10 healthy fast food meals can actually make a big difference in terms of keeping the calorie count down - to under 400, in fact. For instance, eating breakfast inside a couple of hours after awakening is recommended and you can grab a Subway Egg (or egg white) and Cheese breakfast sandwich, along with a modest 450 mg of salt. However, if you do prefer something more ambitious for breakfast, keep mindful of the calories you're receiving so you stick to more low-profile items like fresh fruit or coffee (with skim or low-fat milk) for the rest of the day to stay within 400 calories. Stated simply, even a small degree of gastronomic discipline can pay off hugely in terms of health benefits.

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Surprising Facts About Male Infertility

Does sound amazing that about 40 percent the 7 million couples facing infertility do so because of low sperm count. Although medical conditions may be be held accountable for reduced sperm count, external factors can be responsible as well. Factors that may have thus far escaped our attention. It's necessary to be aware of these environmental factors in order to better protect not only virility but also physical health in general. For example, men resorting to antidepressants maybe because of skewed or intense lifestyles could be unknowingly damaging the DNA construct of the sperm they ejaculate - possibly leading to decreased fertility and increased danger of birth defects. Smoking, also, can lead to impairment of sperm DNA, which results in reduced fertility.

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Exercise Does Increasingly Appear To Improve Mental Fitness

Ever hit a writer's block? And haven't you found that taking some time off to sweat it out on, say, a treadmill does lift that mental fog so you're better able to continue your linguistic pursuits? Well, if so, then it's quite clear that exercise can play a major role in improving mental dementia. In fact, a growing body of evidence does seem to confirm that exercise, even if it be as insignificant as a walk in the park or a brief jogging spree, can work magic for your mental acuity. MRI brain scans indicate that previously sedentary people who jack up their fitness effort achieve better cognitive functioning. It's also claimed that regular physical activity can even prevent or delay the onset of a particularly debilitating form of mental deterioration commonly known as Alzheimer's disease.

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Watermelon To Your Rescue

Watermelon, another of those summertime favorites, isn't just another refreshing afternoon snack. Aside from being low on calories and rich in antioxidants, this delightful summer treat has plenty to offer by way of healthy nutrients including vitamins C, A, B6 and B1. Additionally, watermelon serves as an excellent source of the carotenoid lycopene, which can provide an effective shield against the risk of prostrate and other types of cancer. Reason enough to include this colorful fruit in your menu for cooling off - to not only come away refreshed but also with better protection against the much-dreaded risk of cancer.

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