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Diabetes Meds Promote Weight Loss - New research shows that certain diabetes drugs are also good for weight loss.

How To Protect Yourself From Creepy Clostridium - Learn how to protect yourself and your family from this creepy bug.

Serve Up The Coffee! Coffee Thwarts Type 2 Diabetes - Find out what scientists have discovered about why coffee is good for diabetics.

Elderly People With High Blood Pressure Benefit From Treatment - Read this story if you know of anyone who is a senior citizen.

When Someone Tells You That You Can't Do Something - Thoughts about life.

 

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Health Benefits of Juicing That'll Change Your Life

Health Benefits of Juicing That'll Change Your Life
By David Cheum

In today's fast-paced lifestyle, most people are too busy to
prepare wholesome, nutritious meals. As a result, their bodies
are badly lacking in vital nutrients for good health. A great
solution can be found in the health benefits of juicing.

A year after I started to drink fresh juices regularly, I met a
distant relative. And what she said was a pleasant surprise:
"You look good! When I saw you last year, your complexion was
dull. Now, it is glowing with health."

I didn't know I had an unhealthy-looking complexion in the
first place. But I'm glad it's no longer so. I believe it was
because of the benefits of juicing.

Here are some marvelous health benefits of juicing:

1. Juice Is Living Food

Cooking destroys most of the nutrients and enzymes in
vegetables and fruits. But not everyone enjoys raw vegetables.
Therefore, drinking fresh vegetables and fruits juices is an
excellent way to get living food for your body.

2. Easy Digestion And Assimilation Of Nutrients

Solid foods take 2 to 3 hours to digest before the nutrients
can be made available. Juices, on the other hand, need just 15
minutes to be assimilated to feed your cells and tissues.

Dr. Lynn Tan (N.D.), a renowned Natural Health expert, notes
two other great health benefits of juicing...

3. For Cleansing And Repairing Of Your Liver, Kidneys,
Intestinal Tracts And Other Vital Organs

There are many health benefits of juicing carrots. Carrot has
the richest source of beta-carotene. It is an effective
antioxidant to protect your body from free radical damage and
premature aging.

Carrot juice causes your liver to release bile, and excessive
accumulated cholesterol and toxins. Cleansing of the liver may
cause the effect of a slight yellowish color on your skin due to
the large amount of waste matter being released. This
discoloration is harmless.

Carrot juice also has an alkalizing effect on your blood. It
soothes the entire nervous system while toning your intestinal
walls.

4. For Toning Your Blood

Blood is the life stream of your body, affecting every cell and
system you possess. For the complex working of the body, your
blood needs a constant source of nutrients.

Millions of people suffer from a lack of iron (anaemia) without
knowing it. If you still feel tired despite having enough sleep,
you may have a form of anaemia.

Anaemia saps your energy by depriving your cells of oxygen.
This happens when your blood has too few red blood cells or too
little haemoglobin to transport oxygen through the bloodstream.

The health benefits of juicing green leafy vegetables is
tremendous in fighting anaemia. This is because it is extremely
rich in iron and other minerals. And it is very high in
chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll is a substance found EXCLUSIVELY in plants. It has
a structure similar to human haemoglobin.

During the 1940s, researchers found that consuming chlorophyll
enhances the body's ability to produce haemoglobin. Thus,
improving the efficiency of oxygen transport.

The above are just a few of the awesome health benefits of
juicing. So start drinking fresh fruits and vegetables juices
today for good health!

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Superstar, where you discover Simple Steps To Nourish Your
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When Someone Tells You That You Can't Do Something

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What do you do when someone tells you that you can't do something? Do you change direction or do it anyway? There are times when the person telling you not to do something is actually looking out for your best interest.

For example, when you're about to stick your hand into a hot flame, but someone warns you not to do it. The person warning you not to put your hand into the flame knows that fire can be dangerous and doesn't want you to get hurt.

If you choose to go ahead and stick your hand into the flame, you're doing so at your own risk. There's a pretty good chance that you'll get burned.

But what about a person who tells you can't become a world reknowned physicist or an artic explorer? If you're told to abandon your aspirations because the obstacles are too great and that you should settle for a mediocre existence pushing a mop or playing video games instead of studying cartography, meteorology or particle physics, would you do it?

In the first example the person who is warning you against danger is likely coming from personal experience or at the very least extrapolating related facts. The person warning you not to go forward in the second example is fueled by fear and resentment of being left behind.

The actions and choices we make today will affect us long beyond tomorrow.

When someone tells you that you can't do something, what do you do?

 

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Elderly People With High Blood Pressure Benefit From Treatment

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Elderly people with blood pressure benefit from anti-hypertension treatment, a new study shows. The results, published in the British Journal of Medicine, underscore the need for continuing medical care for the aging population.

Medical researchers designed an experiment to ascertain the immediate and long-term benefits of anti-hypertension medications for the elderly. They recruited 1712 elderly high blood pressure patients from Europe, Asia and Northern Africa who had been participating in the Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial (HYVET).

Volunteers for the extension were drawn from two groups- those whom had been receiving high blodd pressure medications throughout the HYVET, and group which had originally been prescribed placebos. During the year-long extension of the trial, all 1712 volunteers were given blood pressure lowering medications.  

Six months into the extension, there was only a minimal difference between the participants' blood pressure readings. Even better, further comparisons between the two groups showed no significant differences for stroke or heart-related events. Researchers also noted reductions in total mortality and cardiovascular mortality.

By the end of the trial, researchers concluded that early high blood pressure treatment is good for the elderly. "Sustained differences in  reduction of total mortality and cardiovascular mortality reinforce the benefits and support the need for early and long term treatment" the research team went on to say in their report.

 

Why Is The HYVET Study So Important To Americans?

We're living in a rapidly aging society. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are 39.6 million Americans over the age of 65. Right now, that's nearly 13% of the population, but by 2030 19% of the population - that's 72.1 million people - will be age 65 and older.

As people become older, their health often declines. Unfortuntately many of the elderly don't receive adequate medical care either due to expenses, neglect or lack of education. Therefore it's absolutely imperative that we as health media providers, spread the word about the benefits of medical intervention to members of that demographic.

We're asking you to do your part, too. If you know of anyone who would benefit from the information in this article, please tell them about it. We'll give you details how you can do that in a moment.

In the meantime for additional high blood pressure resources visit these websites:

NIHSeniorHealth: High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure|National Institute on Aging

 

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Beckett, N., Peters, R., Tuomilehto, J., Swift, C., Sever, P., Potter, J., McCormack, T., Forette, F., Gil-Extremera, B., Dumitrascu, D., Staessen, J., Thijs, L., Fletcher, A., Bulpitt, C., & , . (2012). Immediate and late benefits of treating very elderly people with hypertension: results from active treatment extension to Hypertension in the Very Elderly randomised controlled trial BMJ, 344 (jan04 2) DOI: 10.1136/bmj.d7541

Administration on Aging. Aging Statistics.  http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx

 

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Serve Up The Coffee! Coffee Thwarts Type 2 Diabetes

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People who enjoy coffee may have another reason to serve up their cup of joe. According to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists have pinpointed the active ingredients in coffee that offset type II diabetes.

Chinese researchers made a remarkable discovery. They knew that defective proteins known as human islet amyloid polypeptides which are secreted by the pancreas are associated with type II diabetes. They also knew that caffeine reverses the effects of diabetes. But what precisely is it about coffee that brings about the anti-diabetic benefits?

The scientists rigorously examined the effect that caffeine, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid as well as a major metabolite of caffeic and chlorogenic acid would have on the misfolded proteins which contribute to diabetes.

Their analysis revealed that each of all three components possessed the ability to inhibit formation of the defective proteins although not to the same degree. In fact it was discovered that caffeic acid was most able to hinder amyloid formation whereas caffeine was least effective against them.

As far as type II diabetes is concerned, each of coffee's components were able to interfere with the structure of human islet amyloid polypeptide. When this protein's structure is disrupted it can no longer maintain its stability, and thus won't be able to accumulate in the body. 

For people seeking an all natural product that can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes, a hot cup of coffee could be just what you're looking for.

 

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 Cheng, B., Liu, X., Gong, H., Huang, L., Chen, H., Zhang, X., Li, C., Yang, M., Ma, B., Jiao, L., Zheng, L., & Huang, K. (2011). Coffee Components Inhibit Amyloid Formation of Human Islet Amyloid Polypeptide in Vitro: Possible Link between Coffee Consumption and Diabetes Mellitus Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 59 (24), 13147-13155 DOI: 10.1021/jf201702h

 

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How To Protect Yourself From Creepy Clostridium

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Ah. Feast your eyes on that succulent beef steak! Look at how easily the knife slices through the tender meat. So moist and juicy and just waiting to be eaten. Looks good, huh? But don't take too long serving it up, because if you do, Creepy Clostridium might just hitch a ride to give you a meal that you definitely won't forget!

 

"Creepy Clostridium", is how I refer to Clostridium perfringens, the bane of kitchens and eateries around the globe. The bug which, according to US government statistics, single-handedly causes approximately one million cases of foodborne sickness each year. This is one guest that you surely don't want to invite into your home. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself from this troublesome intruder, and you're going to learn about them in this installment of the Foodborne Illness series. 

 

What Is Clostridium Perfringens And Where Does It Come From?

(The image "Photomicrograph of gram-positive Clostridium perfringens bacilli" by US CDC uploaded to wikipedia)

Clostridium perfringens is the scientific name given to a ubiquitous bacteria that is found throughout nature. Because they're so adaptive, it's not uncommon to find them on decaying plant matter, human and animal intestines, soil and even the bottom of the ocean. 

Food sources of Clostridium perfringens include raw meats, poultry, gravies and precooked foods, which means that one way to keep it out of the human body is to thoroughly cook these foods before you eat them.

 

Is Clostridium Dangerous?

One thing that makes Clostridium perfringens so creepy is that it could be lingering on perfectly normal looking food. Anyone can get sick from this bacteria. Humans usually become infected after they eat foods contaminated with the bacteria. This commonly happens in hospitals, school cafeterias, nursing homes, catered events, or anyplace where large quanties of food are prepared and served.

 

What Are The Symptoms of Clostridium Food Poisoning? 

Clostridium perfringens causes gastroenteritis, and sympoms can set in 8 - 22 hours after eating contaminated food. The most common Clostridium food poisoning symptoms include severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, passing gas and, in some severe cases, dehydration. Although most people suffer through a day of discomfort, very young children and the elderly have the hardest time with Clostridium perfringens, which can cause them to remain sick for up to one week after infection.

 

Are There Clostridium Food Poisoning Prevention Tips?

Fortunately, Clostridium perfringens infections are preventable. Since most illnesses come from eating unclean food, the best prevention is proper cooking. Health experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide these useful tips to prevent Clostridium perfringens from contaminating the food that you eat:

1. Thoroughly cook beef, poultry and gravies to their recommended temperatures.
2. Once these foods are cooked, maintain them at temperatures either higher than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Serve hot meat dishes right after they've finished cooking.
4. Store leftovers in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
5. If the food isn't eaten within two hours of preparation, put it in the refrigerator.
6. Divide large quantities of food into smaller portions for easier refrigeration.
7. Reheat leftovers to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit before reserving them.
   

 

Protect yourself from Creepy Clostridium by keeping hot foods hot and cool foods cool.

(The image "Yankee style" pot roast with root vegetables by FiveRings uploaded to wikipedia)

When you stop to think about it, humans and Clostridium have co-existed for millions of years. The only time this bacteria really becomes dangerous is when we either carelessly or unwittingly allow them into our bodies. And now that we're armed with important facts and prevention tips, "Creepy Clostridium" isn't so creepy afterall.

We'll see you here next week for the next installment of the Foodborne Illness series.

 

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CDC Features - Tips To Prevent Illness From Clostridium Perfringens. http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ClostridiumPerfringens/

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. BBB - Clostridium perfringens. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070483.htm

Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated With Clostridium perfringens. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs101

 

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Diabetes Meds Promote Weight Loss

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Drugs that are designed to control type II diabetes can help obese diabetics lose weight, new research shows. In a groundbreaking new study recently published in the British Medical Journal, scientists have discovered that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1R) promotes weight loss in obese and overweight patients.

Danish endocrinologist Tina Vilsboll, from the University of Copenhagen and her colleagues, studied GLP-1R agonists (antidiabetic drugs) to learn of their effect on the weight of obese and overweight diabetic and nondiabetic patients. In essence they were curious to know if antidiabetic medicines could promote weight loss.

In order to find the answer they conducted an extensive analysis and review of 25 randomized controlled trials involving obese or overweight adults who received specific antidiabetic drugs (exenatide, liraglutide). Trial participants included diabetic and nondiabetics all of whom had a body mass index of 25 or greater.

 

Diabetes Medications Help Patients Lose Weight

Visboll's team learned that people who received GLP-1R agonists achieved significantly greater weight loss than people who did not take these antidiabetic medications. This effect was noted regardless of whether the participants were diabetic or nondiabetic but was greatest among people who did not have diabetes.

Even more remarkable, the researchers found that these medications had a positive effect on participants' blood pressure, cholesterol concentrations and glycemic control of patients with adult onset diabetes. 

But the team noted a few downsides as well. The GLP-1R agonists caused some participants to experience stomach problems i.e. feelings of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. 

Still, the meta-analysis and data review provides evidence that certain medications which were designed for one function can yield other benefits, too.

 

Why Is This So Important?

GLP-1R agonists are used to treat type II diabetes mellitus. They specifically react with a hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). This hormone is released from the small intestine immediately after you eat food. 

Scientists have studied this hormone and discovered that it has some remarkable effects on diabetes and weight loss. For example, it helps with glucose uptake, slows gastric emptying and food intake. 

GLP-1 slows digestion and suppresses appetite thereby promoting weight loss.

The GLP- 1 hormone needs to get into your cells to do its job. Therefore it must connect with a special lock called the glucagon like peptide -1 receptor or GLP-1R for short.

Pharmaceutical companies have begun manufacturing drugs that resemble the naturally occuring GLP-1 which they began selling to people with type II diabetes. These drugs are known as GLP-1 agonists because they perform the same function as natural GLP-1.

Well, since natural GLP-1 slows digestion and helps you feel fuller (and less likely to eat again until all the food is digested), it only makes sense that the agonists should have the same effect on the body.

Which brings us to why Villsboro's study is so important: GLP-1R agonists can help diabetic and nondiabetic overweight and obese people to lose weight. Even better, if overweight and obese people are able to achieve normal weight, it can drastically cut their chances of developing adult onset diabetes.

It's important to note, however, that although the potential benefits seem promising, Villsboro says that more research trials are needed to learn about its effects on cardiovascular disease.

 

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Vilsboll, T., Christensen, M., Junker, A., Knop, F., & Gluud, L. (2012). Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on weight loss: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials BMJ, 344 (jan10 2) DOI: 10.1136/bmj.d7771 

Lim, G., & Brubaker, P. (2006). Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Secretion by the L-Cell: The View From Within Diabetes, 55 (Supplement_2) DOI: 10.2337/db06-S020

 

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Find Out About Fat Burning Foods

Find Out About Fat Burning Foods
By Doyle Christensen

Besides performing regular exercises, having a proper diet is
one of the best ways to lose fat fast. Three fat burning foods
include those that are rich in fiber such as oats, as well as
others that help maintain weight such as lentils and poultry.

Oats has the benefit of containing a large quantity of
insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber not only gives people a satiety
feeling that keeps them from getting hungry for an extended time
but doesn’t contribute to whatever calorie accumulation to the
body as well. In fact, all foods that hold a considerable
quantity of insoluble fiber will aid a person in the course of
lowering the fat level in the body. Barn and raisin cereals are
good examples of breakfast meals that are packed with insoluble
fiber. Another is cooked barley.

Another of the fat burning foods are lentils. Such foods, also
termed as edible pulses, are nutritious with regards to
minerals, filling, low in calorie count and have a high content
of plant proteins or amino acids. In nations such as India, it
is very customary to have lentil soups, gravies and broth with
breads (wheat rotis). Folks could also cook quite a few items
utilizing the flour of powdered lentils. Lentils are a wonderful
supply of dietary fiber and they are also known to reduce the
level of bad cholesterol in the body.

Oats and lentils are excellent fat burning foods as they
contain a rich amount of fiber. Fiber is valuable in helping
people to lose fat as they work to form bulk in the stool and
promote regular movement of bowel. Fiber content in foods acts
to cleanse the intestinal walls of excess levels of fat. A
regular bowel movement also assures of proper excretion of
bodily wastes that can accumulate and/or contribute to fat
production.

Eating poultry is one of the best ways to lose fat fast if an
individual is a non-vegetarian. Poultry is a great alternative
in contrast to red meat. Poultry such as chicken are low on
carbohydrates and fats while having a great protein profile.
Proteins, as a macronutrient, have the advantage of being more
complex to metabolize and assimilate (requiring a higher level
of energy expenditure) and also entail extra energy to be
accumulated as fats. Folks ought to choose lean cuts and keep
away from consuming the poultry skin as it contains a great deal
of fat. Red or white meat from beef, pork or lamb could be
consumed in restrained quantities one or two times a week in
comparison to eating such on a more regular basis as they have
an elevated fat profile.

In summary, folks ought to modify their diet if they do not
like the idea of performing exercises that much or if they want
to complement their physical training with another effective
means on how to lose a fat stomach fast. Again, take in more fat
burning foods rich in fiber and regulate your protein intake
with better meat choices.

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2 Simple and Effective Weight Loss Techniques You Are Likely Not Using

2 Simple and Effective Weight Loss Techniques You Are Likely Not
Using
By Steve Brolin

If you want success in your weight loss efforts, you must be
strategic in the way you approach this endeavor. Here are some
highly-targeted techniques you can use to ensure success that
you may not be using to your advantage.

1. Set small goals. It's perfectly alright to dream of
obtaining the fittest, hottest body you can imagine. What's not
alright is to expect to get that body in a very quick period of
time, especially if you must lose a lot of weight. Losing up to
two pounds a week is natural and healthy, but striving for
something in the vein of 60 pounds in a month prompts you to
take ineffective, and likely dangerous tactics that set you up
for failure.

Obtaining your healthiest body is a journey. Take a deep
breath, relax and enjoy your travels into a fitter, happier and
healthier life. It's not a race, so give yourself milestones
that you can actually achieve and maintain. And don't forget to
recognize successes other than that of losing X pounds per week.
Reward your motivation by recognizing how much more energy you
have now than when you started, how much less your knees hurt in
month two, how much less sugar you eat now, how much heavier the
dumbbells are in week three of your strength-training, and so
on. The more you realize victories from small achievements, the
more mentally and physically prepared you'll be to take on the
big ones, and the more all these achievements will start to be
less weight loss tactics and more of a true lifestyle.

2. Utilize the Power of Intention. Want a mental edge that can
bring powerful results to your efforts? The power of intention
is a way for you to allow the things you want in your life to
manifest into reality. You do this by believing that the things
you want already exist. In the case of weight loss, you should
live each day as if you already have the fit, healthy body you
desire. In doing this, you do not dwell on what you are not,
because that only produces more of what you already have. Here's
an example. If you let your thoughts focus primarily on the fact
that you're not thin and that you're not healthy, then that's
exactly what you get more of - an overweight, unhealthy body. If
you instead focus on the fact that you are fit and healthy -
because you lifted weights today and because you ate high
quality foods, for example - then a healthy body will come to
you easily and naturally.

Since our minds influence our bodies on a cellular level, it's
imperative that we be positive in everything we do when striving
for a healthy weight. Our bodies become exactly what we imagine
them to be. Eating an orange and some walnuts for a snack is
positive. Dwelling on the idea that this food is doing wonderful
things for our body is positive. Believing that a one hour
session of yoga just made us significantly healthier and
stronger is positive.

On the other hand, eating a bag of corn chips, drinking a diet
soda, or eating a fruit pie from a fast food restaurant is
negative. It's impossible for us to imagine our bodies doing
anything productive from consuming these things. And likewise,
sitting in front of the television all weekend is not positive
and does not give our minds fuel for imagining a better self.
Dr. Wayne Dyer said it best when he stated, "You don't attract
what you want. You attract what you are." Imagine great health
from everything you say, think, eat and do, and you will get
exactly what you want.

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Top Stories Of The Week

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Statins Could Increase Your Diabetes Risk - Double whammy! Women who take cholesterol lowering medications could be at higher risk for type II diabetes. 

Salmonella - The Pesky Foodborne Bug - In the latest installment of our foodborne illness series, find out how to keep this annoying germ out of your food.

Marathon Runners Can Die From Heart Attacks - If you think that exercise makes you immune to heart attacks, you're in for a shock. Read this article to find out why.

Precious Mineral Lowers Stroke Risk - Learn how adding this precious mineral to your diet can reduce your chances of suffering a stroke.

What Is Holding You Back? - Thoughts for kick starting 2012.

 

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What Is Holding You Back?

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What do you want out of life? Are you making headway toward your goal or stuck in a rut going nowhere fast? If you're not where you want to be, then you should take time out to evaluate your choices and figure out what is holding you back.

Nothing is ever truly unique. When you find yourself in doubt or frustrated by your lack of progress remember that someone else went through the same thing that is troubling you right now. They accomplished their goals because of sheer determination, perseverance, constant evaluation and self-confidence.

Hold true to yourself and keep your eye on the prize. Ego will fail you, but well placed self-confidence will not.

Now get on back out there and do what you know that you were meant to do.

 

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