A study by Columbia University of 1,800 people in their 70’s found that diet and exercise can result to lower risks of having the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first study where diet and exercise are considered factors that can reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Led by Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas, and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, said that none of the participants are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease from the start, but after five years, 282 cases of Alzheimer’s disease are already diagnosed in the 1,800 participants.

The study reveals that:

- The people following the healthiest diets were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s than those…

We usually get hungry after working out. That might be because of change that is happening inside our bodies. And so here are some ways for you to curb your post workout hunger.

1. Eat intuitively, consciously and only until you take the edge off your hunger. The “hara hachi bu” principle (eat only until 80% full) should become your mantra.

2. Make an especially concerted effort to eat healthily and judiciously post workout. Either a solid or liquid meal as soon as possible after your session is ideal.

3. f you find you are ravenous after workouts, try eating anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes before exercising. This can help curtail post…