2 Health Tips for 2/4/07

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1. Colas And Healthy Bones Don't Mix Well Studies indicate drinking caffeinated, carbonated beverages may increase your risk of suffering a bone fracture. The findings come at a time when per capita consumption of carbonated beverages is rising, making them the preferred beverage of women in the 20-to-40 age range. The problem is compounded because many of these women already have an inadequate daily intake of calcium, researchers say the study of women who drank two to seven 12-ounce cans of carbonated beverages a day, mostly colas, indicated the main cause of calcium loss from carbonated beverages was their lack of the nutrients needed for bone health, they also say Carbonated beverages displace milk in the diet, eliminating a major source of bone-building calcium, they said. 2. Fitness Guidelines for Building a Bigger Chest When trying to build bigger pectoral muscles, there are guidelines you must follow. Bodybuilding champions known for their bulging pecs, have come up with five musts if you are to achieve larger-than-life pecs. Follow these guidelines and see results in only a few weeks! 1. Focus on technique rather than trying to lift heavy weights. 2. Intensity and effort take precedence over ego-driven lifting. 3. Try doing barbell work first to capitalize on your strength. 4. Always use a spotter on heavy bench presses to ensure your safety. 5· Stay consistent with a program that's effective. Change for the sake of change is absurd.