Posted May 18, 2012 at 1:41 am
by Nicole Ostrow
Men who drank 2 to 3 cups a day had a 10 percent chance of outliving those who drank no coffee, while women had a 13 percent advantage, according to research published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The study by researchers at the National Cancer Institute is the largest to compare coffee drinkers with those who avoid it to determine whether the beverage can delay the risk of dying from ailments such as heart disease, diabetes or respiratory illness, said Neal Freedman, the lead study author. It’s unclear why coffee may be beneficial and more research is needed to study that question, he said.
The results “offer a little bit of reassurance to coffee drinkers who like drinking coffee that it won’t affect health,” said Freedman, an investigator at the NCI’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics in Rockville, Maryland, in a May 14 telephone interview. “It doesn’t seem to increase one’s risk of dying.”
Still, “the association between coffee and mortality has been unclear,” he said. “This is an observational study so we don’t know for certain coffee is having a cause and effect.”
Coffee wasn’t associated with a lower risk of dying from cancer in women. In men who drank the most coffee, there was a slightly higher chance of dying from cancer, the research reported.
The study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, may not reflect long-term patterns of coffee consumption and information on how the coffee was prepared also wasn’t included in the research.
Freedman said there are more than 1,000 compounds of coffee that may affect health. More studies are needed on the compounds and the effects coffee has on the death risk in people with a previous history of disease.
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Posted May 18, 2012 at 12:39 am
A mega-dose of inspiration and epic moments that embrace the idea of “now or never.”
Song by New York pop artist, Outasight.
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Posted May 17, 2012 at 2:16 am
by Roy H. Williams
The average person would rather be angry than bored. Anger is exciting.
Likewise, love and hate are not opposites. The opposite of both is indifference.
I’m not suggesting that you be angry all the time. I’m suggesting only that you care enough to take action. No, that’s not it either. I’m suggesting that you take action even when you don’t care. Curiosity and action are the only cures for boredom.
“I’ve an idea. Why don’t we have a little game? Let’s pretend that we’re human beings and that we’re actually alive. Just for a while. What do you say?” – Jimmy Porter in John Osborne’s 1956 play, Look Back in Anger
Boredom and indifference are deadly poisons. “Just go with the flow,” “Don’t make waves,” and “Whatever…” are the mantras of the walking dead.
I grow weary of people who speak endlessly about goal setting. It’s like listening to someone agonize over where to take their vacation. I feel like shouting, “Just pick a place and GO there! Choose! Go! There’s cool stuff to do EVERYWHERE.”
I like committed people. I avoid people who are not committed. They waste my time and frustrate me with sad stories and soft sighs as they sing the song of the weasel. You’ve heard the song. All its verses begin with the words “If only”:
“If only I had the money.”
“If only I had gone to college.”
“If only I had chosen differently.”
A committed person paints a picture of a possible future and then works to bring that picture to life. They see it before it happens. They believe it before it’s true. And they take action.
Weasels are dreamers. They see possibilities and sigh wistfully, “If only.”
Committed people are dreamers, too. But they see possibilities and take action. When that action doesn’t work they take another. And another. And another and another and another and…
Weasels believe success and failure to be permanent.
Committed people know both to be flickering moments, points on scoreboards that are constantly changing, tiny adventures called victories and defeats.
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Posted May 14, 2012 at 2:47 am
by Eric Barker
We’re all well aware of the downsides of anger but aren’t there times when getting pissed off could be a really good idea? What’s the upside to anger?
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Posted May 14, 2012 at 1:23 am
by Andrew Hallam
Retiree Don Tetley grew tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses when he was working. “Now,” he chuckles, “I get to be Jones.” No, he didn’t win the lottery.. He lives comfortably on his Social Security check—after moving to Cha Am, Thailand in 2002.
A three course meal at one of Don’s favorite restaurants costs $5. And that includes beer. In his seaside town, you can rent a 3 bedroom home for $300 per month. You can pay much less than that if you wander further from the tourist’s hub.
What’s the catch, you might ask? I’ll share a colorful one.
I visit Thailand half a dozen times each year. Beyond the obvious distance from home, the most unfortunate sob tales I’ve heard are those of retired single males who move to Thailand and discover that they’re suddenly Brad Pitt. Many lovely Thai women (even the men can be gorgeous) strive to win the hearts of westerners.
They marry, put the newly purchased home, car and bank accounts in their names, then divorce their Prince Charmings to become the richest single women on the block. By Thai law, the assets belong entirely to the Thai citizen. Young expatriate workers have also been duped.
That said, con artists seeking sugar daddies are the exception, not the rule. Most Thais are incredibly honest, friendly, and the country is safe.
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Posted May 4, 2012 at 12:28 am
These places have been inspiring more than just vacation ideas for centuries. Long revered for their gorgeous scenery and spiritual power, here are ten natural wonders—from a ceremonial Mayan lake to the home of Shiva—that are the stuff of legend.
by Sandra Ramani
When we modern folks visit a beautiful natural site, the experience may evoke a sense of peace, a feeling of awe…or just the need to snap a million photos. For our ancient forbearers, though, these places were so much more.
Throughout history, civilizations all over the globe have attached spiritual or religious importance to natural spots that played key roles in their respective cultures.
From the mythological homes of powerhouse gods like Zeus and Shiva to the serene spot where the mortal Buddha achieved enlightenment, these are the places of legends.
Some are still used for age-old rituals, others have been lost to time, but all crackle with a special energy and, if you’re lucky, just a little bit of leftover magic.
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Posted May 1, 2012 at 11:00 pm
by Craig Ballantyne
I’ve written about my weaknesses, my mom’s worries for my future, my anxiety issues, and much more. Doing this has shown my readers that I’m human, still learning, and not anywhere near perfect, and it has only served to improve the relationship with my readers.
This raw, emotional, and powerful way of communicating, I like to think, has shown my readers that I care, and that I’m right there in the battle with them. That we’re all here trying to get better – by taking action, adding value, and never giving up, no matter how ugly it gets.
We all have our crosses to bear.
We all have our battles to fight.
We all have our critics to combat.
And throughout all of this, we all have an opportunity to inspire our readers by showing them how we are fighting through our own struggles.
Because that’s what it’s all about.
It’s not about the critics. It’s about those who count.
It’s about showing other people that they can succeed, no matter how rough things are.
Don’t be afraid of sharing your struggles. People will be impressed by your candor and will offer their support.
You will be rewarded with a stronger connection with those that matter.
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Posted April 30, 2012 at 3:37 am
by John Bardos
I have already written about why Chiang Mai is such a haven for digital nomads, so in this post I am going to provide more specific details on our living expenses and lifestyle in Thailand. We didn’t quite keep our costs under the elusive $500 per month budget, but we weren’t far off.
Thailand is fantastic for short-term rentals of both guest houses and apartments. While most other countries still expect long-term contracts, Thailand is geared towards casual travelers and has accommodation for every budget and duration.
My wife and I paid $360 per month for a nice hotel style apartment (see picture here) ten minutes walk from the trendy Nimmanhaeman Street of Chiang Mai. Internet was included.
One of our favourite restaurants, Kuhn Churn offers a vegetarian buffet with dozens of items, including drinks and dessert for $4 per person. It is very easy to find great dishes in all types of restaurants for $2 to $4.
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Posted April 30, 2012 at 2:09 am
by Mark Sisson
Let’s look at a couple more nutrients (I covered five last week) that I suspect people may be missing out on.
Manganese
How many of you have scanned this word and assumed it was magnesium, perhaps misspelled? I know I have, but I also know that it’s one of those trace minerals that regulates dozens of enzymatic reactions in the body, and that it’s really important.
It’s also a primary constituent of one of our favorite endogenous antioxidants, manganese superoxide dismutase, which is active in our mitochondria.
Deficiency Symptoms
Asthma – Low manganese levels are consistently associated with childhood asthma, while one study found a similar relationship between dietary manganese intake and asthma in adults.
Ineffective utilization of several key nutrients – Choline (see below), thiamin, ascorbic acid, and biotin all require adequate manganese to be utilized by the body.
Low thyroxine (thyroid hormone T4) – Manganese is essential in the production of T4.
Osteoporosis and joint pain – Bone mineral density doesn’t just come down to calcium (or magnesium). Manganese also plays a small but important role in skeletal health. Consider the story of Bill Walton, basketball legend and the greatest hyperbolist in the history of Western Civilization, who was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the height of his career after a series of broken bones that would not heal. The cause? A macrobiotic diet that left his serum manganese levels entirely undetectable.
Low HDL – In women fed a manganese-deficient diet, HDL plummeted (PDF).
Why Might Deficiency Occur?
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Posted April 27, 2012 at 2:56 am
by Cullen Roche
This TED video popped into my email this morning (see below). Now, I generally don’t watch every TED talk that pops into my email, but this one happened to be about two things I spend a lot of time thinking about – money & happiness
… what Norton discusses is how money does not generally lead to happiness, but if used correctly it can in fact lead to happiness.
Now, if you’ve been reading here for a while you know that I believe money is a social construct. People who tend to accumulate huge amounts of money are those who have, for whatever reason, provided value to the rest of society.
But it’s interesting that Norton finds giving the money away or using it in charitable and social ways is the optimal way to find happiness.
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