1、11. Lack of sleep can be deadlyA 17-year analysis of 10000 government workers showed people who do not get enough sleep are more than twice as likely to die of heart disease. Researchers said lack of sleep appeared to be linked to increased blood pressure, which is known to raise the risk of heart a
2、ttacks and stroke. 2. Smoking doesnt burn fatA study, conducted by a research team from Australia, found people do not shed fat simply because they smoke. Smokers lost muscle mass, which gave them the appearance of being thinner, but the fat instead, was stored around their vital organs, researchers
3、 said. 3. Onight boiled water no good.Boiled water, if kept for long, is no good to human health. The organic synthesis contained therein is likely to decompose into Nitrite, which is prone to combine with hemoglobin and may hinder the bloods transmission of oxygen. 4. Over-bathing hurts babyBathing
4、 babies too often may cause skin problems such as eczema and rashes, a British survey of 2000 parents has found. And scientists in Europe have found infants who swim regularly in chlorinated indoor pools are more at risk of developing asthma and bronchitis. A Mother and Baby editor said, “Its not go
5、od idea to bath a baby every day. Two or three times a week is plenty.”5. Drinking aids memoryA new study at Auckland University has found having one or two glassed of wine a day may increase your ability to remember, and even help with Alzheimer sufferers. The researchers said moderate levels of al
6、cohol consumption, equivalent to one or two glasses of wine a day, could enhance memory, while high levels of alcohol decreased the ability of new brain cells to develop and mature. 6. Soup helps shed weight Health experts have discovered that adding low-calorie vegetable broth 蔬菜汤 to the start of a
7、 meal can actually help people lose weight. Because you tend to feel full sooner, you eat less of your main course, they said, stressing the soup must be low-calorie and based on stock, not cream. 7. Veggies reduce cancer riskNew research is strengthening evidence 进一步证明 that following moms admonitio
8、n 警告 to eat your vegetables may be some of the best health advice around. A large study of 500000US retirees has found that just one extra serving of fruit or vegetables a day may reduce the risk of developing head and neck cancer 头颈癌. 8. Coffee aids aged women Drinking more than three cups of coffe
9、e a day helped protect older women against some age-related memory decline. French researchers discovered this after following more than 7000 men and women in three French cities. Men did not enjoy the same benefit.9. Fried food ups cancer riskA wide-ranging study found for the first time that acryl
10、amide 丙烯酰胺, a common 2chemical caused by frying, roasting or grilling can double the risk of cancer in women, raising fresh fears over the safety of cooked foods. 10. Green tea beats colon cancerA research has found a standardized green tea polyphenol 多酚 preparation limits the growth of colorectal t
11、umors 结肠肿瘤 in rats treated with a substance that causes the cancer. The findings show that rats fed a diet containing polyphenon E are less than half as likely to develop colon cancer 结肠癌 11. Diabetes prevention revealedPeople can reduce their chances of having diabetes by 80% by getting rid of bad
12、habits such as smoking, unbalanced diet and lack of exercise, says WHO. 12. Soy for women, fish for menThe US National Cancer Institute and researchers at the university of Hawaii found that women who ate the most soy-based foods, such as tofu, when aged 5 to 11, reduced their risk of developing bre
13、ast cancer by 58%. A second study showed that men who ate fish at least five times a week had a 40% lower risk of developing cororectal cancer 结肠癌 compared with men who ate less than once a week. 13. Humor linked to longevityAdults who have a sense of humor outlive those who dont find life funny, an
14、d the survival edge is particularly large for people with cancer, say a researcher with Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Before arriving at the conclusion the team tracked about 54000 Norwegians for seven years. 14. Chilies help reduce help reduce flabChilies could be a magic ingredie
15、nt in the flight against flab. Research shows that capsaicin 辣椒素, the compound which gives peppers their zing 活力 精力, makes fat cells self-destruct. In laboratory experiments, the effect occurred at levels of chili that would be found in the stomach of someone who ate one or two curries a day. 15. Dr
16、inking can hurt babyThe NHS standards of watchdog recently warned women not to drink any alcohol during their pregnancy especially for the first three months. Evidence shows heavy drinking in pregnancy might leave children with defects like low intelligence, being underweight, and learning problems.
17、 16. Big handbags a health risk Bags for women are becoming bigger and heavier as designers combine briefcases with handbags. Straps have also become longer but the extra leverage has many women complaining of neck, shoulder and back problems. 17. Vegetarians have higher IQA study of more than 8000
18、people revealed that those who stick to vegetarian diet have IQs that are around five points higher than those who regularly eat meat. The researchers say it isnt clear why veggies are brainer, but admit a fruit and veg-rich diet may boost brainpower. 18. Mushroom chicken soup As spring is often rai
19、ny and dank, we recommend a kind of soup that is perfect for this season. Cooking method: First, clean and cut the chicken into big pieces. Boil 3them and put them in a saucepan. Second, dunk some dates in the water for 10 minutes, and cut off the pedicels of mushroom. Put the dates, mushroom, piece
20、s of ginger and spoon of wine in the saucepan. Third, pour some water in the saucepan till it covers all the material. Stew for 40 minutes and then add some oil and salt.19. Snow fungus 银耳 and duck egg soup 银耳鸭蛋润肺羹 Traditional Chinese medicine believes spring corresponds to the liver, so food good f
21、or the liver and lung is suggested for eating during the rainy days around Qingming. The snow fungus and duck egg soup is easy to make and beneficial for people with deficient yin 肾虚 and dry lungs. Cooking method: First, clean and steep 浸泡 snow fungus in warm water. Boil them for a while. Stir in du
22、ck egg, and finally add sugar candy 冰糖 and medlar 枸杞 into soup. 20. Yogurt 酸奶 boosts immunity Regular yogurt consumption can strengthen the bodys immune system by boosting intestinal 肠道的 movement, especially when it is taken two hours before or after a meal. But it is better not to have it on an emp
23、ty stomach as the gastric acid 胃酸 in the stomach may kill the lactobacillus 乳酸菌 contained in yogurt, taking a great toll on its nutrition. 20. Beer lessens radiation harm An experiment in Japan found certain ingredients of beer, such as pseudouridine, melatonine, and abromine can lessens the harm do
24、ne by radiation to the human body. 21. Yoga helps slim waist In a joint research on 110 adults on the effects of yoga, Indian researchers found yoga exercises can slim the waistline, bring down blood pressure, and reduce the level of blood sugar, while the Swedish study showed declining anxiety, str
25、ess and depression and improved optimism among yoga practitioners. It is because yoga relaxes the internal nervous system and brings down stress hormone levels, researchers said. 22. Night music aids immunity With all the changes to peoples lives, little time is left for music at night since TV sets
26、 have become so ubiquitous. But according to an expert with the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, enjoying music during 9:00-11:00pm can enhance the immune system, when the system undergoes an adjustment, which requires a clam state of physical surroundings. Any violent activities w
27、ill negatively influence that process. 22. Chewing gum aids memoryChewing gum can improve memory, say UK psychologists. They found that people who chewed throughout tests of both long-term and short-term memory produced significantly better scores than people who did not. But gum-chewing did not boo
28、st memory-linked reaction times, used as a measure of attention. 23. Limit brushing to 2 minsBrushing your teeth too forcefully or long many cause damage to the teeth, experts warned after extensive research, which showed no sign that long-time or forceful tooth-brushing could make teeth cleaner. In
29、 fact, such brushing may result in 4permanent damage to the protective membrane of the teeth, researchers said. They suggest limiting the length of tooth-brushing to two minutes and a force of 150 grams. 24. Afternoon tea aids memory An experiment has found those who regularly take afternoon tea at
30、around 4:00am are 15-20% better in memory and quicker in response in that an extra meal at that time can help people preserve energy and develop good diet habits. But health experts warn afternoon tea, different from snacks, must be prepared like dinners, with 2-3 kinds of food, which can guarantee
31、balanced nutrition. 25. Honey prevent ageing A new study conducted on mice has found that honey could be used to combat the effects of ageing, including memory decline and anxiety. The researchers propose that honey may boost memory due to its antioxidant 抗氧化剂 properties, which helps to prevent free
32、 radicals damaging cells in the body. 26. Drink and exercise aids life A Dutch study, one of the largest of its kind to examine the combined effects of drinking and exercise, found there were additional protective effects gained from doing both. Non-drinkers had a 30-31% higher risk of heart disease
33、 compared to moderate drinkers, no matter the amount of physical activity they undertook, researchers said.27. Dark chocolate aids hearts A new research from Germany adds to mounting evidence linking dark chocolate with health benefits, but its the first to suggest that just a tiny amount may suffic
34、e. The study involving 44 volunteers aged between 56-73 found people who ate just over 6 grams of dark chocolate daily for almost fives months ended up with lower blood pressure readings than those who ate white chocolate. 28. Flu causes dangers on road Driving when one is battling a cold is more da
35、ngerous than drunk driving, warned British scientists who found the influence of a cold especially flu, on driving is equal to that of eight liters of beer. Further examination showed drivers suffering from flu were 57 times slower than normal in responding to an image, while those who had a liter o
36、f beer were only 5-0 times slower. 29. Beer aids after workout Having a glass of beer is a better option than drinking water after exercising, sys a Spanish study, which involved tests on 25 students several months. The researchers explained that the carbon dioxide in beer helped quench the thirst m
37、ore quickly, while beers carbohydrates replaced calories lost during physical exertion. 30. soya keeps belly at bay 每天喝豆奶可防啤酒肚Research shows that one soya-based drink a day can slash the amount of fat that accumulates across the stomach. It is thought that soya, a vegetable protein, somehow interfer
38、es with the processing of excess sugar into fat. Previous studies have shown that soya and tofu cut the risk of ovarian cancer and heart disease. 31. Sunshine keeps you young5A healthy dose of sunshine may be the secret of staying young, British scientists have revealed. Vitamin D is produced natura
39、lly by the skin in response to sunlight and may help to slow down the ageing process of DNA and therefore the ageing process as a whole, a study on 2160 women aged between 18 and 79 found. It may also protect against heart disease. 32. study hail walkingA brisk 30-minute walk six day a week is enoug
40、h to trim waistlines and cut the risk of metabolic syndrome- and increasingly common condition that is linked to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, a new study by Duke University Medical Center indicated. “our study shows that youll benefit even if you dont make any dietary changes,” says the study
41、leader. 33. chore-sharing aids coupleA latest survey on marriage and parenting found chore-sharing was cited as very important to a successful marriage by 62% of respondents, while the percentage who consider children “very important” has dropped sharply since 1990. 34. grapefruit juice tops list Th
42、e grapefruit juice provides most nutrients per calorie of all the juices in the market, a new Study found. Researchers said that grapefruit juice not only has high vitamin C content, but it is in fact better than orange, pineapple and apple juices. Grapefruit juice also provides potassium, folate, t
43、hiamin and magnesium.35. coffee ups miscarriage risk A US study has confirmed that high doses of caffeine during pregnancy, from coffee, tea, caffeined soft drinks or hot chocolate, may double the risk of losing a baby. Caffeine is known to cross through the placenta from mother to the fetus, and is
44、 thought to influence cell development and decrease blood flow, causing harm to the developing child. 36. sleep linked to Net and TVPeople who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report that they dont get enough sleep, even though they sleep almo
45、st as long as people who spend fewer pre-bedtime hours in front of a computer or television screen, Japanese researchers said after studying data on 5875 Japanese respondents. 37. Women warned of less sleep UK researchers found that among more than 10000 adults who were followed for five years, wome
46、n who routinely slept for six hours or less were 42% more likely than their well-rested counterparts to develop high blood pressure. There was, however, no clear relationship between amount of sleep and blood pressure among men, the study author said. 38. chic sunglasses risk safety Road safety expe
47、rts say that women drivers should jettison the chunky wide-armed variety of sunglasses worn by Paris Hilton and Victoria Beckham as well as those with pink or dark lenses, which limit their view of the road. 39. Testosterone reaps rewards The hormone that drives male aggression and sexual interest a
48、lso seems able to 6boost short-term success at finance, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge in England. But what seems to start out well can turn bad, with elevated testosterone levels over several days possibly leading to irrational risk-taking. 39. phone use affects sleep A stu
49、dy in Sweden and the United Sates found that people using a cell phone before bedtime take longer to get into sleep and spend less time in the deepest part sleep. It is because cell phones affect the areas of the brain responsible for activating and co-coordinating the stress system, making it hard for people to fall asleep researchers said. 40. mid-age truly depressing Happiness is U-shaped, for we are happier at the start and end of our lives but hit a slump when we are middle-aged, British and US researchers say after looking at data on the mental he
