Monthly Archives: December 2010

Lijnen is niet de oplossing

Met de goede voornemens in het vooruitzicht, wijst onderzoek uit dat lijnen niet de oplossing is voor mensen met obesitas. Het jojo-effect is namelijk mogelijk schadelijker. Belangrijker is dat gewicht eraf gaat, omdat dit goed is voor hart- en vaatziekten maar … Continue reading

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Link to Sleep and Next Day Performance

Research from Philips reveals that one out of four professionals takes a nap in office time. Also tells 85% of the respondents that they performed better if they slept more, and it may not be surprising that 56% says thay don’t … Continue reading

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Magnesium reduces heart failure risk for women

A Harvard study revealed that increased intakes of magnesium-rich foods reduces sudden heart failure risk for women. The risk reduction when taking the mineral approached up to 37% compared to the lowest average intakes. Earlier research in the USA learned … Continue reading

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Older Antidepressants May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Tricyclic antidepressants have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease in a new study of nearly 15,000 people in Scotland. Researchers from University College London found that tricyclic antidepressants, an older class of antidepressant, were associated with a … Continue reading

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