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During this time to have a keen eye should be diligent to eat carrots. But for those who are not fond of carrots, dark chocolate (dark chocolate) can be an option. Dark chocolate has even more benefits than the carrot.

Recent research has found that dark chocolate (dark chocolate) can increase the ability of the eye to see in low kontas situations, such as bad weather for example, as reported by MSNBC on Tuesday (08/09/2011).

Not only that, this study also adds the results of previous studies showing that eating chocolate can make sharper.

Other benefits offered are dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and also appears to have beneficial effects on cholesterol levels, platelet function and insulin sensitivity.

In this latest study, researchers from England’s University of Reading studied 30 men and women ages 18 to 25 years to test the ability of vision and thought for a few hours after eating chocolate regularly regular size.

There are two tests, first test by eating a bar of black cokelap and the second test with white chocolate. The difference is the amount of flavanol content, which is naturally occurring compounds in cocoa. Of course, dark chocolate contains more flavanols than white chocolate.

The result, researchers found that the ability of flavanol-containing cocoa can increase blood flow to the brain, and researchers speculate that this may also increase blood flow to the retina of the eye.

The good news is that other studies have shown positive effects of cocoa flavanols on blood flow is even greater for people over age 25.

The results of this study have been published in the journal Physiology & Behavior.

Benefits of tomatoes for the skin not only be obtained by using it as a scrub or mask. By eating 5-6 regular basis points this fruit, the skin will also be more healthy and protected from the dangers of cancer-causing ultraviolet rays.

Benefits of eating tomatoes is almost equivalent to using a sunscreen with the power of Sun Protecting Factor (SPF) 1.3. Relatively small to serve as the primary protection, but large enough to maximize the protective effect of ultraviolet light.

These benefits are revealed in a study by a team of experts from several universities in Manchester and Newcastle, England. A total of 20 participants who have a healthy skin is involved in experimental research.

Every day, 10 participants were given as much tomato sauce 5 teaspoons (55 grams), equivalent to 5-6 grains tomatoes mixed with 10 grams of olive oil. The remaining 10 participants only get olive oil and should not eat tomatoes.
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The brain is the only human organ that is always active alias never sleeps. But a recent study found the brain is also able to sleep even if only for a moment. So says the brain who never sleeps?

Evidence of brain never sleeps example is when the mind is confused or can not remember anything. According to experts it could be the result of the existence of small parts of the brain that are ‘asleep’ for a moment to refill or recharge.

The researcher claims that as a condition of feeling half-sleep that causes forgetfulness and small mistakes made by humans, for example, had forgotten to put the key or put the cereal in the fridge.

The team from the University of Wisconsin to measure electrical waves in the brain, it was found that nerve cells in some people who are tired for a while will not awake or be ‘offline’.
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There was no old term for the sport. Parent body can still respond to the motion activity is as good as the condition of his body while still young. Unfortunately, some parents are even more focused on anti-aging products and forget about trying to stay healthy through exercise.

“Exercise is a ‘magic bullet’ to ensure long life and still get good quality of life,” said Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, as reported by Preventdisease, Saturday (16/04/2011).

Health experts say that one of the best ways to increase the body’s ability to ward off health problems such as when you are still in prime condition and young age is exercise.
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During this meditation is known to make people become more calm. But it is meditation also can help relieve pain that is more potent than the drug.

The researchers have found just doing an hour of meditation exercises can reduce pain and has a long-term effects. This technique works by soothing the pain in the area of ​​the brain.

“This is the first study that shows that meditation for 1 hour can dramatically reduce the pain and calm the brain activation associated with pain,” said Dr. Fadel Zeidan from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, as quoted by the Telegraph, Wednesday (6 / 4 / 2011).
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Excessive salt intake can indeed adversely affect blood pressure. But the ill effects of salt on blood pressure can be reduced by physical activity.

In the American Heart Association’s Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism / Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Scientific Sessions 2011, researchers revealed that the more physically active person then would reduce the increase in blood pressure which is in response to high salt intake.

“Patients should be advised to increase their physical activity and reducing salt intake,” said Casey M. Rebholz, MPH as the head of studies from Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, as quoted by the ScienceDaily, Thursday (24/03/2011) .

Rebholz said that limiting the intake of sodium (salt) is very important in lowering blood pressure in people who have a life of leisure or less physical activity.

If the average value of systolic blood pressure (the upper limit of blood pressure) increased by 5 percent or more while consuming a high sodium levels, the researchers will give a label as a high-salt sensitive (sensitive to high salt).
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Currently, people are encouraged to use olive oil for cooking or consumed directly. Apparently based on some studies have found olive oil can prevent five diseases
in women.

Olive oil is known to contain unsaturated fats are better for the body and health. This oil is known to have distinctive aroma that comes from olives being squeezed by using a variety of ways. In certain types of olive oil is sometimes combined with other herbs.

Consuming or using olive oil is known to be beneficial for women because it can help prevent five diseases that health threats, as quoted from the LIVESTRONG, Tuesday (15/03/2011), namely:
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Any form of touch whether it be hands, massage or hug known to have effects on the body and mind. Because it received a touch of someone can make it more healthy.

The effects of this touch can lower blood pressure, making the heart healthy, improve immune function, relieve pain and reduce anxiety.

There are several ways that can touch a person do to improve her health, as quoted by CNN on Friday (04/03/2011):

Doing massage
Anyone who gets even a short massage can help them become relaxed. This condition is not limited to the psychological sensation, but it makes muscles become relaxed, normal heart rate, normal blood pressure and levels of the hormone cortisol (stress hormone) decreased. In this relaxed state will have an impact on the immune system stronger.

“The hormone cortisol can suppress the response of the immune system, so anything that can enhance the relaxation response will lead to improved systems of immunity,” says Roberta Lee, MD of the Department of Integrative Medicine of the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

Giving hugs
Hug can make a person feel safe, trusting one another and reduce the hormone cortisol because of the hormone oxytocin. Research carried out the University of North Carolina showed a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, and hugs given by people who are believed to give greater effect.
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Food is very important to control diabetes, including breakfast, aka breakfast. A healthy breakfast can keep your blood sugar remains in good condition. Anything?

To keep blood sugar levels, diabetic patients should consistently maintain the time and serving meals. Breakfast at the same time each day with a consistent amount of food, particularly carbohydrates, can help diabetics regulate blood sugar better.

Carbohydrates include starches, fruit, milk or yogurt. Your doctor or dietitian usually determine how many patients need for breakfast. But according to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes patients can have breakfast as many as 45 to 60 grams.

LIVESTRONG Launched on Tuesday (18/01/2011), here are some healthy foods that are good for patients with diabetes:
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Dried fruit and nuts are often used as a substitute for chocolate snack while relaxing. But when you’re on a diet and want to lose weight, you should avoid eating dried fruit and nuts.

Research shows that the dried fruit and nut snacks can actually increase body weight and should be avoided for people who are doing weight-loss program.

Studies conducted by the site SupermarketOwnBrandGuide have found that beans often contain unhealthy saturated fats, while dried fruits usually contain high sugar.

Dailymail Launched on Wednesday (01/05/2011), only 100 grams of Brazil nuts contain 16.4 grams of saturated fat, three-quarters of the recommended daily intake for women.

While a handful of raisins contains 69 grams of sugar, more than three-quarters of the recommended amount. For comparison, 100 grams of chocolate contains 47.8 grams of sugar.

The amount of sugar recommended daily for adults is 90 grams. And please note than 100 grams of dried fruits like raisins popular, dried grapes and dates, all of them contain more than 64 grams of sugar.

“The research we are doing because a lot of people who make New Year’s resolution by replacing the chocolate snack with dried fruit and nuts for more healthy and to lose weight. But the real nuts and dried fruits contain too much saturated fat and sugar,”explains Martin Isark, SupermarketOwnBrandGuide site founder.