HDALTH :- ~ People who eat baked or broiled fish at least once a week may improve their brain health and cut the risk of developing memory:

People who eat baked or broiled fish at least once a week may improve
their brain health and cut the risk of developing memory problems or
Alzheimer's disease, according to a study presented today at the
Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting in Chicago.
en years later, three-dimension al MRI brain scans were obtained for
each participant. The researchers then did a brain mapping analysis on
these scans that measured gray matter, which is crucial to brain
health."This is a mathematical way of understanding the influence of
fish intake on the brain," says Cyrus Raji, M.D., the lead author.
Taking into account factors such as age, sex, physical activity,
obesity and education, the researchers determined that people who ate
fish weekly had large amounts of gray matter in areas of the brainthat
are related to Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, a subtle but
measurable memory disorder. Althoughprevious studies have linked
eating fish to brain health, the researchers say this is the first
study to establish a direct relationship between fish consumption,
brain structure and Alzheimer's risk.
"Specific areas of gray matter in the brain are smaller in people with
Alzheimer's because the disease slices away at these regions cell by
cell," says neuropsychologi st James Becker, a senior author of the
study. If you start out with stronger, larger brain cells, however, it
will take longer before the disease destroys so many cells that
behavior and thinking start to change, Becker says.
Many people say that Alzheimer's is genetic and there's nothing you
can do about your genes, notes Becker. "That's true. But even if
you're destined to develop Alzheimer's you can delay the point at
which the disease shows its face," he says. "Look at it this way. If
you drive a four-cylinder car and one of the cylinders blows, you're
in a lot of trouble. But if you drive an eight-cylinder car and a
cylinder blows, you may not be in good shape but you can still get to
where you're going. This is the biologicalequivalent of building in
anextra four cylinders so that even if something goes wrong you've
still got a lot of oomph left."
The researchers noted that regular servings of baked or broiled fish
promote stronger brain cells in gray matter by making them larger and
healthier; greater volume could reduce the risk for a five-year
decline in mental skills by almost fivefold.
Although the study didn't identify the specific kinds of fish
participants ate, pastresearch ties fatty fish such as salmon,
mackerel and herring, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, to brain
health. Scientists already know that eating these fish can protect the
heart. It turns out that theyalso protect the brain. Friedfish, on the
other hand, provides no such benefits."Frying changes the chemical
composition of the omega-3 fatty acids, causing them to break down so
there's less available," says Becker.
"There's a growing awareness that what we eat can affect our brain,"
says Scott Small, M.D., a Columbia University neurologist who was not
involved in the research."This interesting paper is a critical first
step in pointingout a link between eating fish and reducing the risk
of cognitive decline."

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HDALTH :- ~ People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.

Calcium is often taken by older people to strengthen bones and prevent
fractures.
But the study, published in the journal Heart , said the supplements
"should be taken with caution".
Experts say promoting a balanced diet including calcium would be a
better strategy.
The researchers at the German Cancer Research Centre, in Heidelberg,
followed 23,980 people formore than a decade.
They compared the number of heart attacks in people who were taking
calcium supplements with those who did not.
'Taken with caution'
We need to determine whether the potential risks of the supplements
outweigh the benefits calcium can give sufferersof conditions such as
osteoporosis"
Natasha Stewart
British Heart Foundation
There were 851 heart attacks among the 15,959 people who did not take
any supplements at all. However, people taking calcium supplements
were 86% more likely to have had a heart attack during the study.
The researchers said that heart attacks "might be substantially
increased by taking calcium supplements" and that they "should be
taken withcaution".
Dr Carrie Ruxton, from The Health Supplements Information Service
which is funded supplement manufacturers, said:"Osteoporosis is a real
issuefor women and it is irresponsible for scientists to advise that
women cut out calcium supplements on the basis of one flawed survey,
particularly when the link between calcium, vitamin D and bone health
is endorsed by the European Food Safety Authority."
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said patients prescribed the
supplements should keep taking their medication, but should also speak
to their doctor if they were concerned.
'Not safe'
Natasha Stewart, a senior cardiac nurse with the BHF, said: "This
research indicates that there may bean increased risk of having a
heart attack for people who take calcium supplements.
"However, this does not mean that these supplements cause heart attacks.
"Further research is neededto shed light on the relationship between
calcium supplements and heart health. We need to determine whether the
potential risks of the supplements outweigh the benefits calcium can
give sufferers of conditions suchas osteoporosis."
Ian Reid and Mark Bolland, researchers at the University of Auckland
in New Zealand, said: "The evidence is also becoming steadily stronger
that it is not safe, nor is it particularly effective.
"Therefore, the administration of this micro nutrient should not be
encouraged; rather people should be advised to obtain their calcium
intake from an appropriately balanced diet.
"We should return to seeing calcium as an important component of a
balanced diet and not as a low cost panacea to the universal problem
of postmenopausal bone loss."
A spokeswoman for the UK's Department of Health said it would consider
the study carefully once the complete article had been published.
"The majority of people do not need to take a calcium supplement," she said.
"A healthy balanced diet will provide all the nutrients, including
calcium, that they need. Good sources of calcium include milk and
dairy foods, fortified dairy food alternatives, e.g. soya drink, and
green leafy vegetables."

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is possible for those who believe

Nourish your dreams. To achieve anything requires faith in Allah,
belief in yourself, imagination, vision, persistence, hard work, and
sometimes blood and tears.
The will of Allah and the power of your heart and mind make an
unbeatable combination. Everything is possible for those who believe –
anything you can envision, and many things you can't.
I'm thinking of a ragtag group of desert Arabs, who,in the course of a
single generation, transformed the world forever. I am speaking of
course of the Prophet Muhammad (peacebe upon him) and his companions.
What they didwas impossible – there's noother word for it. But through
the power of Allah, and the tremendous determination of one man, and
the faith of those who followed him, the impossible became possible.
Because of their faith and sacrifices, you andI can utter the words, "
Laa ilaha-il-Allah " and put them into practice in our lives.
Your dreams don't have to be that grand. Whether you dream of building
a new masjid for your community, writing a novel, competing in sports,
becoming a doctor, doing charity work overseas, memorizing the Quran,
or any other good and meaningful goal – it can beachieved by the will
of Allah. But you can't just sit back and wait for it to happen. Feed
your dream as you would feed a newly planted seed. Care for it, devote
time to it, don't give up, and watch it grow before your eyes.

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ADVISE :- ~ Point Plan for Achieving Your Dreams

Aaisha stated that Prophet Muhammad (Shallallahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam)
said, "The deeds which Allah loves the most are those done regularly,
even if they are small." (Bukhari &Muslim).
You can achieve tremendous things if you just take one step at a
timeand keep on going, letting nothing stop you. You can get a
doctorate, or a black belt in martial arts, memorize the Quran, write
a book, start a successful business, or any other great achievement,
if you are consistent, as steady as the sun. It's not about the big
push. It's the light but steady touch that does it.
1. Begin in the name of Allah (Almighty God, the Eternal and
Omnipotent, the Creator of all). Always remember to call upon Himand
ask His help. With Allah, all things are possible. And in seeking
more, always be grateful for what you have. "And remember when your
Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will give you more.'" (Quran,
Surat Ibrahim, 14:7). The numberof blessings in your life is
limitless.
2. Make a plan. Put your plan on paper, and follow it. Don't limit
yourself. Enlarge your thoughts and hold an image in your mind of what
you want to achieve. Visualize yourself succeeding, and see the steps
necessary to make this happen.
Be as specific as possible when writing your plan. Don't only write,
"I will memorize the Quran in my lifetime." Write down the first step:
"I will memorize three surahs from Juz Amma this month." Insteadof
writing, "I will get fit," write, "I will work out Mon-Wed-Fri from
5pm to 6pm and will lose 5 pounds this month." Instead of writing, "I
will go back to school one day,"write, "I will enroll at City College
for the next fall semester." You get the idea.
3. Know yourself. Work onyour project during the time of day when you
are most productive. I personally work on these articles first thing
in the morning while my mind is fresh. I wake up, say a dua' of
thanks, do a couple of yoga stretches, then sit in front of the
computer and write.
Work on your goal every day, no matter what mood you're in, whether
you are tired, sick, depressed or discouraged. Just do it. If you need
help, seek someone who knows.
4. Believe in yourself. Condition your mind that you can and you will.
Be around people who believein you and support your goals. During my
first Hapkido martial arts grading, three senior instructors sat at
the judging table. I did very well, and after my test one of the
instructors said, "I expect to see you on this side of the table one
day." Inever forgot that and it helped to propel me forward.
Keep positive and constructive thoughts flowing through your mind.
When you find negative thoughts creepingin, send them away and replace
them with positive images of yourself succeeding. Which brings me to…
5. Abolish negativity. Giveup "I can't" and all such negative phrases.
Separate yourself from negative people who only find fault and express
doubt. Such people cannot change theirown lives, let alone helpingyou
with yours. Negative people can destroy you if you let them. So don't
let them.
Never deprecate yourself. Don't call yourself names, or tell yourself
that you arestupid, clumsy, or hopeless.Other people will do enough of
that for you. No need to aid them.
Also try to let go of anger, resentment, bitterness and suspicion.
Those emotions consume a lot of energy and hold you back spiritually
and even physically. You might feel like those emotions protectyou in
some way, but I have lived on that dark side of the street and I can
tell that negativity can onlydestroy. It cannot build. You don't need
those dark emotions. Experience them,then let them go. Use that energy
to move forward instead.
6. Take responsibility. If you fail, be honest about the reasons why,
and look for a way to solve the problem. See failure as a chance to
improve. Don't try to blame others, as thatonly sends your energy in
the wrong direction. If you trip and fall you don't stand in one place
looking for a tree root or a crack in the sidewalk to blame. Youget up
and move on, and maybe you watch your step a little more carefully, or
pick your feet up higher.
Also do not blame your life circumstances, lack of funds, lack of
qualifications,or whatever. No one is born into a perfect life. Take
what you have and build on it.
It's your dream, your plan, your life. Take responsibility and make it happen.
7. Be consistent. Take action. Do. Work toward your plan every day, no
matter what else is happening in your life, but don't burn yourself
out. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) already gave us the formula in the
hadith above. Persistence, determination, small steps, one after
another, every day.
That's how you change yourself, and change the world. I am giving away
the formula, free of charge.
That's how you conquer a mountain.

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