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Remember Your Fluids

Submitted by Simpson Chiro

Drinking plenty of fluids may provide men with protection against bladder cancer as the fluids may flush out potential carcinogens before they have the opportunity to cause tissue damage that could lead to the cancer. High total fluid intake (more than 2,531 milliliters per day) was associated with a 24% reduced risk for bladder cancer among men.
(Cancer Prevention Research, Oct 2011)

 

The formula that we recommend for how many ounces of water you should drink per day is: Your Body Weight / 2

 

Obesity Gene's Effect Reduced By Exercise

Submitted by Simpson Chiro

With exercise and a physically active lifestyle, the genetic predisposition to obesity caused by the 'fat mass and obesity associated' (FTO) gene can be significantly reduced. The effect of the FTO gene on obesity risk is 27% weaker among physically active adults, compared to those who are physically inactive. These findings challenge the common excuse that "obesity is in my genes."
(PLoS Medicine, Oct 2011)