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Suffering from arthritis, depressing,back problem,obesity?. Recovering form an injury or simply stiff from ageing and haven’t touch your toes in ages ?. Tai  Chi, an ancient martial art,reputedly created by a Taoist monk,could be the answer!

Claims

Tai chi is a slow and deliberate set of flowing movements that provide moderate aerobic and low-impact exercise.It’s great for those who dislike traditional exercise.The benefits include sleeping better,having a healthier immune and circulatory system,stress control,increased mobility and gentle toning of your muscle and joints.

The Good

It’s an excellent gentle exercise and works out your body and soul.Many breast cancer survivors find it a great way to boost their lymphatic system. Bad back? It’s fantastic for mobilising and strengthening the spine

The Bad

For the first four months you’ll be focused on learning the sequence of 108 movements,so it’s a long term health investment rather than an instant fix.

Essentials

Wear flat-soled shoes and loose,comfortable clothing such as track pants.You can contact your local health club for tai chi association and for more information. RD Health

Anti-Ageing EXERCISE

Regular running may help prevent disability and early death from cancer, neurological disease, or infections, according to Stanfrod University School of Medicine.Researcher tracked 1000 runners and non-runners over age 50.

After 19 years, 34 percent of non runners had died, but only 15 percent of the runners had. What did you need to know:

Warm up and warm down : Even if you’re just going for a gentle run, warm up first to achoeve certain level of joint mobility and to avoid injuries.Warming down will also help cut down on stiffness.

Run tall and breathe deeply: Try to get in the habit of running with a straight back to minimise pressure on your diaphgram.Take a deep breath, lift your whole upper body and then hold that position as you run.

Running Time: Only run for as long as you can do so in the correct style.As soon as your form gets sloppy, pack it in for another day. RD Health

Circumcision Protects Against HIV and Infections

Unpopular for more than 20 years, circumcision may come back into vogue as new research point to some irrefutable benefits.

Protect against HIV

Circumcised men have up to 60 percent lower incident of HIV. That’s because the foreskin has a relatively high numbers of target cells for HIV infection. It’s also more likely to tear during sex,providing an entry route for HIV.

“Removing the foreskin removes the main site of HIV entry into the penis,”says HIV researcher Professor Roger Short, from the Department of Obstetric & Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne. “ Circumcision’s protective effect is proven beyond doubt.”

Cuts rates of cervical cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer and surveys show that circumcised men are three times less likely to carry the virus. “Studies report at 58% reduction in cervical cancer risk among women whose partners were circumcised,” says Dimitrios Trichopoulos,professor of cancer prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Less prostate cancer

Circumcised men have a lower risk of prostate cancer,”There is evidence that foreskin infections track up the urethra,”says Professor Tim Oliver from the Institute of Cancer,Queen Mary University,London.Slow healing infections increase prostate cell division,”Each division allows a chance for DNA damage,says Oliver.”For some patients this ends in cancer.”

Less penile cancer

Although it’s a rare cancer,circumcision almost eliminates the chance of invasive penile cancer.

Fewer infections

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are up to five times less common in boys who’ve been circumcised. However,the number of boys who will get UTI is small. Several infections at an early age can lead to kidney problems later in life . RD Health