Overweight + alcohol = 3 times the risk for liver disease in women

Being overweight and drinking alcohol TRIPLES the risk of deadly liver disease in women

Being overweight and drinking alcohol dramatically increases the risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to a study presented at the International Liver Congress.

A study of over 100,000 British women found that being overweight and drinking alcohol regularly increased the chances of suffering and dying of the disease.

Dr Daniele Prati, of the  European Association for the Study of the Liver Committee, said: ‘It's well known that alcohol and a person's weight are major causes of chronic liver disease,but there has been a need for a large population study to compare these factors' influences on each other.

Cut back on wine and sweet treats: Being overweight and drinking alcohol significantly increases risk of deadly liver disease.

‘Interestingly, the research found the combination of a woman's drinking habits and weight has an important effect on liver health and life expectancy.’

The study, conducted by Dr Paul Trembling and Professor William Rosenberg at the UCL Institute of Liver and Digestive Health, analysed 107,000 women.

All participants were classed as having a low or high BMI and a low or high alcohol intake ranging zero and 15 units a week.
One unit is about one 25ml single measure of whisky or half a standard glass of wine.

 

BMI helps gauge whether a person is under or overweight. People who have a BMI of 25 or over are classed as overweight.
The study found that compared to a thin woman who did not drink,  drinkers were at 1.8 times the risk of developing the disease.

Overindulging in sweet treats and alcohol is fuelling rise in liver disease

Those who did not drink but were overweight had 1.7 times the risk of the disease.

But those who did both were at three times at risk of fatty liver disease.

Dr Prati explained: ‘These findings will have a significant impact on how we can help millions of people across the world at risk of developing liver disease.

Liver disease is now the fifth biggest killer in the UK with the number of people dying from it rising by 20 per cent over the past decade.

However, there are often no warning signs until it is far advanced, so many people could have the potentially fatal condition without even realising it.

Women are at particular risk as they are twice as sensitive as men to alcohol related liver damage and developing a more severe form of the disease.

The UK government advises  not to regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 3 to 4 units of alcohol for men and 2 to3 units of alcohol for women, where 'regularly' means drinking every day or most days of the week.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2315236/Being-overweight-drinking-alcohol-TRIPLES-risk-deadly-liver-disease-women.html#ixzz2RynMPxU6

'Mindless' habits that could damage your brain

Habits that could damage your brain:

1. No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2 . Overeating

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our 20 body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6 . Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest.. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells..

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

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I know I am guilty of most of the habits mentioned above... how about you?

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Wise words written by a 90 year old woman. I read this because I don't want to only realised them when I am old

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it..

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it...

14 Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

15. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

16. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

17. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

20. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

22. The most important sex organ is the brain.

23. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

25. Always choose life.

26. Forgive but don’t forget.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does..

31. Believe in miracles.

32. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

33. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

34. Your children get only one childhood.

35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

36. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

37. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

38. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.

39. The best is yet to come...

40. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

41. Yield.

42. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

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Eat your way to a healthy heart and waistline

Today's quick tip to eat your way to a healthy heart, cholesterol level, and waistline:

- shrink the size of your meals.
- eat vegetables every meal.
- eat at least one fruit everyday.
- avoid deep fried foods.
- eat protein that is lower in fat, e.g. Skinless chicken, soya, legumes, fish.
- take it easy on the salt, do not sprinkle extra salt on your food.
- if you can't go without snacks or treats, have one snack a day, and keep it healthy. Avoid chips, cream crackers and sweets, rather choose nuts, dark chocolate and digestive biscuits.

 

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Like to read up about health facts? here's some cool links for you!

Women who eat a 28g bag of walnuts twice a week are 24 per cent less likely to develop the condition.
The nuts are also thought to reduce inflammation and protect against cancer, heart disease and arthritis.
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So, have you been eating blueberry muffins, or drinking your regular nonsweetened, fresh 100% orange juice?

Have you ever wondered what is REALLY in your food?

click on the following links to see some pretty horrifying food facts. Readers discretion is advised.
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Advantages of drinking water in the morning

As you may know, our body is primarily made of water, so here's some advantages of drinking water in the morning to convince you to lay off that coffee:)

#1-
Drinking water on an empty stomach purifies the colon, making it easier to absorb nutrients

#2-
Increases the production of new blood and muscle cells

#3-
Helps with weight loss. Drinking at least 16 ounces of chilled water can boost your metabolism by 24% in the morning

#4-
Glowing Skin.…’Clear Skin’…Water helps to purge toxins from the blood which help keeps your skin glowing and clear

#5-
Balances your Lymph System. These gland help you perform your daily functions, balance your body fluids, and fight infection.

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