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Vitamin E Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk Vitamin E is different from many other vitamins in that there are eight different forms. A new study has found that all forms of vitamin E, not just alpha-tocopherol, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Jul, 2010
Resveratrol May Aid in Weight Loss A new study has found that resveratrol helps lemurs lose weight. This is the first time the anti-obesity effect has been reported in a primate, however the effect has been seen in other animals, most notably in mice in late 2006.
Jul, 2010
Low Vitamin D May Increase Depression Risk Adding to an ever-growing list of potential health benefits, a new study has found that low vitamin D may be associated with depression in older men and women.
Jun, 2010
Lycopene May Reduce Asthma Risk New research recently published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry has found that lycopene may protect against inflammation in the lungs and reduce the risk of developing asthma.
Jun, 2010
Prepare for Summer Activity Summer means fun in the sun, but that fun can often lead to sore muscles and joints. Because many people are physically more active in the summer months, we have provided some tips for "tuning up" your body to handle the pounding and exercise it can take during the summer, as well as some tips on losing those last few pounds before putting on the swim suit.
Jun, 2010
Resveratrol May Increase Blood Flow to Brain A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study has found that oral resveratrol supplementation may increase blood flow to the brain in humans.
Jun, 2010
Vitamin E May Reduce Risk of Lung Disease New research has found that vitamin E supplementation could help reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10%. Researchers believe vitamin E could be part of a new preventive strategy for women at risk of COPD.
Jun, 2010
Carbohydrates May Increase Women's Heart Risk Italy is known for its carbohydrate-rich food, but new research from Italy has found that the type and quantity of carbohydrates may affect your heart health. Women who eat a diet rich in high glycemic index food may double their risk of developing coronary heart disease.
May, 2010
Resveratrol May Protect the Brain In a study publish in April, researchers from one of the nation's most prestigious medical schools, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, have discovered the way in which resveratrol may protect the brain from damage following a stroke. The study was conducted on mice.
May, 2010
Curcumin May Benefit Eyes and Liver Two new unrelated studies have found that curcumin may benefit eye and liver health due to its antioxidant capacity and resulting anti-inflammatory properties. Both studies were conducted on lab animals.
May, 2010
More Evidence of Probiotics Role in Weight Management A new study has found a link between intestinal microflora (microbes) and weight gain during pregnancy. The study has found that women who gain excessive weight gain during pregnancy have a different intestinal microflora composition with higher levels of pathogenic microflora than other women.
May, 2010
Control Inflammation For a Healthier Life Inflammation is a highly complex process within the body. It is the body's response to harmful stimuli, including irritants, damaged cells and pathogens. Inflammation also plays a critical role in wound healing and elimination of infections. However, chronic inflammation can lead to a number of health challenges and diseases, including allergies, asthma, atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
May, 2010
High Calorie Foods May Be Addictive A new study has found that high fat foods may be addictive, in the same way that cocaine and heroine are addictive. Drugs like cocaine and heroine cause addiction by down-regulating dopamine receptors. This leads to a reduction in pleasure from the drug, and requires more of the drug to be taken to get the same amount of pleasure. The researchers found the same thing was true of unhealthy foods.
Apr, 2010
Green Tea Extract May Inhibit Tumor Growth A new study at Rutgers University has found that the green tea compound Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may inhibit lung cancer tumor growth in animal models.
Apr, 2010
Vitamin D May Activate Immune Function Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that vitamin D is critical to the function of the immune system. Over the last few years numerous studies have tied improved immune function and lower risk of certain cancers to vitamin D. But until this study came along, no one really knew why.
Apr, 2010
Multivitamins May Aid Weight Loss The science supporting the use of a daily multivitamin is stacking up. In the last year, we reported on a study that found that those who regularly consume a multivitamin are biologically younger than those who do not and a separate study found that long-term multivitamin use may reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study has found that multivitamins may aid weight loss.
Apr, 2010
Stress Management With chronic stress, our bodies constantly produce "stress hormones" such as cortisol and adrenalin. Scientists believe this constant output of these types of hormones may lead to an array of health problems, from heart disease to infertility and even cancer. There is also evidence that links higher levels of cortisol to weight gain; too much cortisol can trigger the body to store more fat.
Apr, 2010
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