July 13, 2011
Carol Beddingfield
Executive Director
Chamber Chatter
“Buy American” was once the slogan for all of us. However, it is a challenge to find these products. World trade is driven by the people’s demand.
China has even been introduced to the American fast food. These two cultures have been combined in the take out industry. Fried chicken as well as hamburgers can be purchased with traditional Chinese sides.
However, the Chinese clientele of these restaurants shown on TV have the same weight issues as the United States.
What will be the prevalent health problems of the world population in 2020? Most will be related to obesity. Not only will the physical health be affected but also the cognitive abilities.
Obesity affects a number of metabolic pathways, including those that keep brain cells nourished with oxygen and other nutrients.
In a recent study, findings confirm the growing body of evidence linking obesity to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease dementia, and stroke.
The study involved 150 obese participants. Twelve weeks after having bariatric surgery, the recall and attention tests improved tremendously.
Researchers are eager to see if the same cognitive benefits occur in people who shed weight through exercise without surgery.
If you need help to improve your memory through weight loss, contact the Wills Valley Recreation Center to enroll in various programs. DeKalb Regional Medical Center offers a wide range of help from nutrition consultation to workouts in the Fitness First Program.
Be sure to get a complete physical before enrolling in a new exercise program. Evidence proves that a healthy weight is good for the both the body and mind.
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