Some Benefits of Walking

Walking is the most cheap and easily performed sport. That’s what makes walking much-loved by all ages. Not only fun, this activity is known to provide so many benefits for the body. Want to know what are the benefits?

1. Walking can lower levels of LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) or commonly known as bad cholesterol. This activity can also increase production of HDL cholesterol (high density lipoprotein).

2. Walking including low-impact activity, it will not burden the joints and does not affect or increase the risk of osteoarthritis as other sports activities.

3. Walking can reduce the risk of various health problems.

4. Lowering blood pressure, strengthens the cardiovascular system, reduce risk factors for development, and improve management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

5. For those who are dieting or trying to maintain body weight, walking will help get the desired body weight.

6. Improve mood and physical strength through muscle exercises and reduce the chances of osteoporosis.
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High Cholesterol? There Easy Ways to Reduce Saturated Fat and Cholesterol

Should indeed be vigilant and immediately change the daily diet. If you already know the high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Cholesterol is actually not a bad thing. Because it’s a substance that is needed in the body as well. Cholesterol is produced from the liver and found in certain foods.

It especially needed separately to make vitamin D and several other important hormones, as well as to build cell walls and to produce one type of salt, ie bile salts which help digest fats. Our body can produce enough to keep the digestive tract running smoothly.

But there is nothing good in excess levels, including cholesterol. When you receive the results of checks with high blood cholesterol that means the need to diet, exercise and lose weight if necessary, could no longer be postponed. No need to worry there are many diet proven to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol.

The first step, of course restrict the total amount of fat you consume every day, a maximum of only 30 percent of your daily calories. Dose of saturated fat is 7% or less than 30%. While the rest is not saturated fat.

This type of fat can reduce cholesterol in the blood form when it is used as a substitute for saturated species. There are two main types of types of fat is not saturated, and they can be obtained as from the olive, fish, ore, sunflower, corn, soybean and canola oil.

When you are running your diet to control cholesterol, you should also make sure to reduce intake of cholesterol, at least not less than 200 mg per day. Do not forget to also add fiber in the daily menu. The best way is to increase physical activity through sports.

There are also certain foods rich in nutrients and assist in lowering cholesterol. Try looking at menu contains oatmel, grains, fruits and other food type. Switch to whole grains is a very effective way of lowering cholesterol. Eating nuts, beans, and peas all week is also effective. If you are a fan of tempeh and tofu really better, soy protein is excellent.

Another powerful technique is to eat a full serving of fruits and vegetables every day. If you do not mind the sharp smell of garlic, spice this one, either cooked or raw, reduce production of cholesterol from the liver in the body.

Other dishes are encouraged and actively lower cholesterol are salmon, almonds and olive oil. Foods that contain vitamin C & E and natural antioxidants are also important. This species can be obtained among others from broccoli, wheat, citrus, nuts, strawberries, walnuts, sunflower seeds, melon and Brussels sprouts.

All meals and had been proven effective way to lower cholesterol if you consistently apply. The main concept of healthy eating patterns that ensure plenty of fresh fruit, grains and vegetables in the diet.
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Bacteria Anti Plaque on Human Teeth.

A number of researchers have found a new weapon that can fight tooth decay. The weapon in the form of enzymes produced by bacteria in the mouth, an enzyme that can prevent the plaque on human teeth.

With these findings, could lead to the development of toothpaste that can produce the enzyme. So the body can produce their own substances that prevent plaque on the teeth.

Human mouth bacteria known as the headquarters. More than 700 species of bacteria live in the mouth is hot and humid. Including Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that make the plaque.

Streptococcus mutans can convert sugar into acids that create holes in the teeth. While others are more friendly bacteria to the tooth. For example, in 2009, scientists found the bacterium S. salivarius which reduces the growth of biofilms S. mutans.

As quoted from the site sicencemag.com, biologists from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Tokyo, Hidenobu Senpuku and his colleagues studied how S. salivarius could prevent the hole in the tooth.

The researchers then use a chromatographic technique, a method that divides molecules based on the content or size. They separate each protein from microbial samples taken.

Researchers then mixing each protein with cell S. mutans and measure combinations which grow the number of biofilm in the least amount in the container in the laboratory. As a result, FruA Protein is the most powerful enzin blocking biofilms.

Mary Ellen Davey, microbiologists from the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States says the findings could develop a better toothpaste. But this is not an easy job. “Formula that could ensure the enzyme is actively working alone is a big challenge,” he said.

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Three of Repsol Honda Team’s Riders Attend Launch Honda CBR 250R in Indonesia

Three riders who are in under the banner of Repsol Honda Team, Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso and Casey Stoner attended the launch of the latest motor sport Honda CBR 250R.

Honda CBR 250R presence in Indonesia, allegedly to counter the dominance of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R that has long accompanied the premium motor sport enthusiasts in Indonesia.

“As you can see, the president of HRC (Honda Racing Corporation), my friend in Japan come here with the famous Repsol Honda riders whose names you already know,” said President Director of PT Astra Honda Motor Yusuke Hori at Hotel Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Friday (02/25/2011) quote in Detik.

For customer satisfaction, Honda CBR 250R presents with 3 colors namely Candy Ruby Red, Asteroid Black Metallic and Sword Silver Metallic. Honda sport bike optimistic it will be sold over 10,000 units this year.

All-new Honda CBR250R USD 4,460 for non-ABS type and USD 5,200 for the type of ABS.
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Jaguar C-X75 Hybrid Supercar

Super car enthusiasts the arrival of a car produced by Jaguar. Jaguar C-X75 is the new flagship of the Jaguar, who plans to work with Williams F1 in producing this car.

This car will certainly be special supercar. First, of course it uses a hybrid concept. Others, this car will only be produced as many as 250 units.

Through a press release, Jaguar set their prices in the range of £ 700,000.

“Jaguar C-X75 getting overwhelming response as a concept car. We see there is a very good chance of that response. No other vehicles are able to compete in innovation and technological perfection is pinned by a Jaguar,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar Brand Director.

Well, the interesting in this cooperation project, it took Williams F1 Jaguar. It says this is interesting because during the Williams F1 precisely at mid-race pole position in Formula 1. They can not compete with other manufacturers, such as Mc-Laren Mercedes, Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, Mercedes and even the recently competed in Formula 1.

One of the Williams F1 CEO Adam Parr said that Williams will put everything into the car and mentioned that a production version of the C-X75 will circulate on the road in late 2013. “Nothing we hold of the car ini.Kami will put everything we have into it,” said Parr. Alex Burns, others Williams F1 CEO, are also confident that this partnership will benefit for Jaguar.

“Williams in essence, an engineering company, and so we all will learn to get into this car,” said Burns. Sir Frank Williams, founder of the Williams Formula 1 team also gave thanks to new partnerships. “Today’s announcement is an honor for me, and above all, also for the Williams firm. We are hoping to provide what was promised and will provide the best technology possible,” said Sir Frank. (SeputarIndonesia)

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Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Best in Britain

Of the various motors that are sold in Britain, Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade motorcycle turned out to be the best choice of the bikers. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade beat Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the Suzuki GSXR1000.

Achievement is the result of a survey conducted by the British Dealer News, and quoted autoevolution, Monday (02/28/2011). Elected CBR1000RR Fireblade trusted because the motor is considered to have a complete feature that could spoil its users.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade get a high rating in terms of reliability and quality and able to retain its value very well.

In Britain, Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR comes in two types namely the standard version and the full-spec version which is equipped with C-ABS.

“Fireblade has consistently proven himself as a tremendous engine in both road and track. The fact that it is still popular today as in 1992 when it was first introduced to an impressive proof of this machine,” said General Manager of Honda (UK), Steve Martindale.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade currently has nineteen years old at
England. In addition to bulk sale, large motorcycles is also involved in various
Superbike championships and is the first motorcycle that solves the number 321.8 km per hour.

Results obtained from 999 ccc engine liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder that
arms. The machine that has a compression ratio of 12.3:1 is capable of spraying up to 178 hp peak power at engine speed 12 000 rpm with maximum torque of 112 Nm at the rate in 8500 rpm.
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’2011 US Vehicle Dependability Study’ released 14 most reliable car

Lacing the recall was not affecting the credibility of the Toyota. Marketing research institutions, JD Power and Associates, on Monday (03/21) released the results of ’2011 US Vehicle Dependability Study’. The result is there, 34 marks the most reliable car. The car is a vehicle that is marketed in the United States.

JD Power press release states, these assessments are based on statistical assessment of the number of existing problems in one brand of car provided by respondents. Each brand is represented by 100 cars.

“Overall, car manufacturers have made significant improvements in reducing the traditional problems, especially with the interior of the vehicle, engine and transmission, and steering and brakes during the last few years,” said David Sargent, vice president of global vehicle research JD Power and Associates.

“However, some manufacturers are adding features and new technology to meet consumer demand and new legislation, has faced a potential new problem,” he asserted.

Sargent says, there are 250 kinds of problems that are valued and sought opinions to the respondent who is the owner of the car. Thus, the fewer problems that exist in the vehicle – as indicated by the little score – then the car was more reliable.

The results refer to the lowest score – or the most reliable car – is 101 and the highest score or the largest number is 221. The industry average score, ie the average value of all brands surveyed was 151.

Interestingly, says a press release, Toyota was able to continue its reliability thus remains a trusted brand that has a high reliability in the United States. In fact, there are seven models made by Toyota to be a reliable model. They are, Lexus RX, Toyota Scion xB, Toyota 4Runner, Prius, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra.

It is also common on the Ford Motor Company. Four models of the Ford was recorded as a trusted consumer model, namely the Ford Fusion, Mustang, Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln Navigator. The products made by General Motors in this category there are three, namely the Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, and the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Data refer to the institution, from 34 car brands that are above the industry average score of only 14 brands. This means that the 14 brands of car is the most reliable.

They are:

Lincoln (101)Lexus (109)Jaguar (112)Porsche (114)Toyota (122)Acura (123)Buick (125)Mercedes-Benz (128)Cadillac [General Motors] (130)Hyundai (132)Honda (139)Ford [Ford Motor Company] (140)Saab (146)Infiniti [Nissan Motor Company] (151)

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