Twenty and thirtysomethings aren't as healthy as their parents/Secret Nano Dangers Dutch Worried For Workers Safety

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Twenty and thirtysomethings aren't as healthy as their parents

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Junk: Fast food and ready meals lack the nutrients of meals typically cooked by people from older generationsThey should be in the prime of their lives. But instead, those in their twenties and thirties are in worse health than their parents, a survey has found. Binge drinking, ready meals and a lack of exercise all take their toll. As a result, the young are more likely to have migraines, catch a cold or become stressed than the over-55s. According to the research, those aged between 18 and 34 are three times more likely to have a cold or flu than the older generation. Nearly a quarter of the young regularly have headaches or migraines, compared to just 14 per cent of over-55s. And they are almost twice as likely to have high stress levels. The elderly also tend to eat more healthily. More than four in ten eat five or more portions of fruit or vegetables a day, double the number of young men and women. And when it comes to alcohol, 20 per cent of the over-55s don't indulge, while just 10 per cent of those aged 18-34 abstain. Six in ten of the elderly make fresh meals every day, compared to less than a third of the young. And while three-quarters of over-55s say they eat a balanced diet, just half of the younger generation does so. Less than a third of them regularly cook with fresh ingredients, compared to almost two-thirds of the older people.

 

As young as you feel: Studies show over-55s are enjoying better health than some people half their age

What is more, almost 10 per cent of them admit to eating ready meals for every meal - and two per cent say they only eat at restaurants. The older generation is also more likely to take a healthy amount of exercise, with 12 per cent spending at least 30 minutes doing so each day. They may appear fitter, but only nine per cent of the young do that. Over-55s also try hardest to have at least six hours' sleep and plenty of fresh air, according to research done in the UK for fruit brand Florida Grapefruit. Chris Steele, the resident doctor on ITV's This Morning programme, said: "I have seen a rise in young people suffering from illnesses such as colds, flu and headaches. "Long working hours, high stress levels and lack of exercise lead to people getting run-down and ill. "Young people need to ensure they get a minimum of five fruits and vegetables each day and take regular exercise to stay healthy." Nutritionist Anita Bean said: "Older Britons' conventional meal pattern of meat and two veg is healthier than the younger generation's convenience foods. "Convenience foods and high-fat snacks are devoid of vital nutrients, leaving people feeling tired, more prone to illness and less able to manage stress", she added.

 

Secret Nano Dangers - DutchWorried For Workers Safety

http://www.rense.com/general80/workers.htmBy Adriana Stuijt1-21-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- The manager of the Netherlands' Federation of Trade Unions, (FNV) the country's largest unionist group, is concerned about the safety of thousands of workers in the nano-technological industries in The Netherlands. Up to 250 Dutch companies are engaged in the highly-secretive nanotechnologal development and research industries. FNV manager Leo Hartveld was quoted by Dutch news agency ANP as warning on Monday that 'not enough was known about the (safety of) young nano-technology dealing with synthethic and natural materials'. He said that 'personnel in for instance the food- and chemical industries are being constantly exposed to molecular- and sub- atomic particles, yet very little is known about the effects these could have on workers' health and safety.' He issued the warning on Monday at a study conference of the European Trade Union Federation in Amsterdam. Nanotechnology researches and develops materials at the very smallest levels. The FNV acknowledges that the new technique 'offers great possibilities,' but also warns that 'many unknown risks are lurkingl'. Hartveld warned that the trade union is being hampered in its attempts to protect workers in the Dutch nanotechnology industry by the massive blanket of secrecy in this research and development field by these industries. "Whenever the trade union asks formal questions about it, we are faced with closed doors, there is no opportunity for debate within this secretive industry. Apparently there must be a great deal to hide,' he noted. The FNV said that some 200 to 250 companies are now engaged in nanotechnology in The Netherlands. He also warned that the Dutch government is not doing nearly enough to protect employees against any possible dangers from this new technology. "Our government claims that the current laws are sufficiently protective to combat any risks posed by nanotechnology. But we (at the Dutch Federation of Trade Unions) doubt this. "One of our questions is whether our Labour Safety Inspectorate also has the required level of knowledge about nanotechnology (to carry out safety inspections with)?" ORIGINAL STORY IN DUTCH http://msn.anp.nl/msn/nieuws.do?action=article & id=5487437?

 

 

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