A growing number of studies support the idea that green tea activities key metabolic pathways in thermogenesis and weight control. Researchers from Thailand conducted a study to determine the effects of green tea on weight loss and potential mechanisms of action.

Older adults who took calcium and vitamin D had fewer bone fractures and stronger bones, in two new studies. Researchers identified 29 clinical trails worldwide that examined bone fracture and/or bone mineral density (BMD) in men and women aged 50 or older who took calcium alone or with vitamin D.

Statins are one of the most widely prescribed drugs on the planet. Approximately 20 million people are estimated to be taking this potent cholesterol lowering drug and usage continues to grow. Statin treatment consistently and significantly lowers LDL concentration, however its effects on improving other lipid markers like the good HDL cholesterol and triglycerides are less reliable. Therefore, other supplements may complement statin therapy.

Children worldwide are low in Vitamin D. several new studies show the importance of vitamin D in adolescents and children. In a safety study, researchers wanted to test doses higher then the 200 IU per day that governments generally recommend. To test short-term safety, investigators recruited 25 apparently healthy school kids, aged 10 to 17, to take 14,000 IU of vitamin D3 per week or a placebo for eight weeks. To test long-term safety, researchers gave 340 more of these adolescents 1,400 IU of vitamin D3 per week, 14,000 IU of vitamin D3 per week a placebo for one year.

Three new studies show that nutrients from fruits and vegetables help cut fat. In a soy protein study, 15 obese, post menopausal women, average age 56, drank a liquid meal containing 20 grams of soy protein with 160mg of soy isoflavones per day or a placebo. After three months, although none of the women lost weight, those who drank the soy shake had lost an average of about 6 square inches of abdominal fat while those in the placebo group had gained 9 square inches of abdominal fat.

Many people are talking about the Cubs' recent phantasmagoric success in recent weeks, but is no surprise to me at all.  I predicted the Cubs' 2007 post-season collapse in which one reporter regarded as an ‘overrated offense.'  But as the 2008 Baseball season heats up, so do the Cubs.  I predicted in only the Cubs' second week into the season that they would absolutely run away with their division. 

Who's the Greatest of All Times?

It is often contemplated by scores of fans as to who truly is the greatest Professional Wrestler of all time? Certainly, there must be very distinct and concrete criteria as to what a Pro Wrestler is. Since this very unique facet of entertainment has been around for quite some time, it also must be taken into consideration exactly what Pro Wrestling is all about

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