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Cases of sudden death while exercising most often triggered by a heart attack. But do not be afraid to exercise, according to research for heart attack while lazing about 3 times more deadly than during exercise.

Scientists in the Netherlands confirmed it after examining approximately 2517 cases of cardiac arrest occurring outside the hospital. Of those, 6 percent or about 145 cases occurred while the patient was doing sports activities.

The results of data analysis showed that of all the patients who had a heart attack while exercising nearly half or exactly 45 percent could be saved from death. Chances of survival in patients who had a heart attack while lazing lower, ie 15 percent.

Though the type of exercise performed the patients in the study was not just a walk or other exercise. Some may say heavy, such as playing tennis, biking, swimming and exercise in the gym or fitness centers.

This is indeed strenuous known to trigger heart attacks, especially for those who have a history of heart problems. Increased heart rate during strenuous physical activity often leads to congestive heart failure.

"Although physical activity is the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness, exercise can also trigger heart attacks that are acute but deadly," said one penleiti, Dr. Arend Moesterd of the Meander Medical Centre, as quoted from Dailymail, Monday (27/08/2012) .

Based on the research, Dr Moesterd concludes the sport remain healthier than lazy. If both have a heart attack, people who diligently exercise had a better chance to survive than lazy.

Dr Moesterd believe, the cause is the fitness factor to remember those who diligently exercise tend to be fitter so better able to survive when having a heart attack. Another factor is the factor of first aid, considering the sport is usually done in a public place so that access to first aid is easier than being lazy at home.

Turmeric which we know as a spice in cooking turned out to save tremendous benefits for health. A study re-discovered the benefits of the consumption of curry (turmeric as the main ingredient) to help prevent new infections by strengthening the immune system.

The scientists claim that a compound found in turmeric may help increase levels of cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide or protein CAMP which helps the immune system fight bacteria, viruses or fungi. As is known, turmeric is a spice commonly found in Asia and has been used for 2,500 years in traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda.

Previous research has found that vitamin D may also increase levels of CAMP protein. But the difference is, high levels of vitamin D in the body can be toxic and can cause more calcium is released in the blood causing hypercalcemia - which can lead to symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.

Researchers said the findings could lead the way for new research in the field of nutrition and pharmacology.

"This study is a new way to regulate gene expression CAMP," said Adrian Gombart, a professor of biochemistry and biophysics at the Linus Pauling Institute, Cornvallis, Oregon who published the findings in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry ..

"It's interesting and somewhat surprising that curcumin could do that and it can be an alternative option for developing medical therapies," he added.

Gombart and the team also compared the efficacy of curcumin and omega-3 fatty acids in increasing CAMP gene expression. The results showed that omega-3 fatty acids did not appear to be useful in improving protein. Meanwhile, laboratory experiments showed that curcumin in turmeric has nearly tripled the ability to boost the levels of cAMP in human cells.

"Curcumin as part of turmeric, commonly consumed in the diet at a low enough level," said Gombart. "However, with the continuous consumption over time a person can be healthy and helps protect against infection, particularly in the stomach and intestines," he added.

Curcumin, which is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, is currently also being studied by scientists in the UK as a compound that is effective against cancer. Researchers hope that curcumin can increase the efficacy of chemotherapy and reduce the side effects.

"We have shown that curcumin has more than 100 ways to destroy cancer cells, particularly colon cancer cells," said Professor Will Stewart of England University in Leicester.

"One of the main mechanisms that affect the way they work (curcumin) is that they grow up in the blood vessels," added Stewart.

If you are a young couple trying to get pregnant, it is advisable to pay more attention to nutrition and food. With nutrition and good nutrition, fertility will increase. Opportunities to get pregnant even bigger.

One of the recommendations should be considered in improving fertility, particularly in women, is to eat an avocado. The study showed that consumption of avocado and salad with olive oil mixture can help women get a descent. This applies particularly to those who were undergoing IVF or in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

Researchers found, monounsaturated fats are found in olive oil, sunflower oil, nuts, and seeds fats are better than others for expectant mothers. Those who get the intake of unsaturated fats have the highest chance of pregnancy is 3.4 times greater after IVF than those consuming the lowest amounts.

In contrast, in women who consume too much saturated fat-is commonly found in butter and red meat, egg production so that they are less likely to affect the success of IVF.

The scientists believe that monounsaturated fats-are already well known for heart-to increase fertility by reducing inflammation in the body. The results of this research will be presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Istanbul.

"What kind of food is best to eat an avocado, a high content of monounsaturated fats and olive oil," said Professor Jorge Chavarro, leader of the research.

"This is the first time to our knowledge that dietary fat associated with treatment outcome in IVF," he said.

Prof Chavarro examined 147 women undergoing IVF at the Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center. In his study, he found an association between high monounsaturated fat content and the live birth rate. A high intake of monounsaturated fat linked to a higher chance of pregnancy is 3.4 times more than those who only got a little intake of monounsaturated fat.

"Different types of fat are known to have different effects on biological processes that can affect reproductive outcomes, such as acute inflammation or insulin sensitivity," said Chavarro, adding that the fish remains the best source of omega 3 fatty acids, although this is not spelled out in the research contribution.