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Vitamin C May Improve Mood

2010-10-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Vitamin C May Improve Mood, According To New Study... Important New Research On Vitamin C For Cognitive and Mental Function Supplementation with vitamin C could improve the emotional state of hospitalized patients, according to new research. The trial, published in the journal Nutrition, suggests that increasing vitamin C levels in acutely hospitalized patients, who often have vitamin

Citrus Compounds May Reduce Cancer Risk

2010-10-09T06:07:00.000-07:00

Important New Research On How Antioxidants, Carotenoids, Flavonoids & Phytonutrients From Citrus Fruit Sources Are Beneficial For Cancer Risk Reduction Daily consumption of citrus may reduce the risk of a range of cancers, especially pancreatic and prostate cancer, suggests a new study from Japan. Eating citrus daily was associated with a 11 and 14 percent reduction in the incidence of all

Vitamin E May Boost Brain Health After Stroke

2010-02-27T16:25:00.000-08:00

May prevent nerve cell death in the brain following a stroke, suggests new research on this emerging form of Vitamin E. Alpha-tocotrienol, one of eight forms of Vitamin E, was found to inhibit an enzyme from releasing fatty acids that eventually kill neurons, according to findings from a study with mouse brain cells published in the Journal of

Mango Fruit Prevents or Stops Certain Colon & Breast Cancers

2010-02-27T16:04:00.000-08:00

Mango Fruit Has Been Found To Prevent or Stop Certain Colon And Breast Cancer Cells, Food Scientists Find... That's according to a new study by Texas AgriLife Research food scientists, who examined the five varieties most common in the U.S.The tropical mango is an ancient fruit heavily consumed in many parts of the world, known to have beneficial digestive health aspects. The National Mango

Cranberry Now Recognized For Heart Health

2010-02-18T11:40:00.000-08:00

Flavonoid - OPCs (oligomeric procyanidins) Now Recognized As Beneficial for Heart Health... Fruit Sources of Antioxidants, Carotenoids, Phytochemicals Suppling High OPC Flavonoid Levels Are Proven Beneficial For Supporting Cardiovascular Health. Cranberry juice rich in antioxidant procyanidins is effective at boosting the health of blood vessels, thereby supporting previous research

Omega-3 May Slash Psychotic Disorder Risk

2010-02-15T10:48:00.000-08:00

Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in high-risk people, say results of a new clinical trial.Twelve weeks of supplementation with fish oil rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) reduced the risk of progression to full threshold psychosis by 22.6 per cent, compared to placebo, according to findings published

Western Diets Turn on Fat Genes

2010-01-18T13:22:00.000-08:00

Those extra helpings of gravy and dessert at the holiday table are even more of a problem to your waistline than previously thought. According to a new research report recently appearing online in The FASEB Journal, a diet that is high in fat and in sugar actually switches on genes that ultimately cause our bodies to store too much fat.These foods strike you with a double-problem as the task

New Report Supports Omega-3 for Liver Health

2010-01-16T13:31:00.000-08:00

Increased intakes of Omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources may benefit people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new report. Increased intakes of Omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources may benefit people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new report. A review of four human studies found that the fatty acids could improve liver

Insomnia Symptoms Linked With Medical Complaints in Young School-Aged Children

2010-01-16T12:55:00.000-08:00

A study in the December 15th issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine indicates that significant associations exist between parent-reported insomnia symptoms and medical complaints of gastrointestinal distress (regurgitation) and headaches in young school-aged childrenResults of the study show that parent-reported insomnia was 3.3 times more likely in children with gastrointestinal

Natural Compounds From Spices May Protect Breast Health, According To New Study

2010-01-14T15:14:00.000-08:00

Compounds found in spices may reduce the risk of breast cancer formation by stopping the growth of the stem cells that spawn the tumours, says a new study.Researchers from the University of Michigan report that curcumin found in turmeric, and piperine found in black peppers, decreased the number of stem cells while having no effect on normal differentiated cells.The researchers used doses

Regular Coffee Consumption Associated With Reduced Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer

2010-01-14T15:06:00.000-08:00

While it is too early for physicians to start advising their male patients to take up the habit of regular coffee drinking, data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference revealed a strong inverse association between coffee consumption and the risk of lethal and advanced prostate cancers.Coffee has effects on insulin and glucose

Eat Plenty Of Fruits & Vegetables For Better Vision and Improved Eye Health

2010-01-14T14:37:00.000-08:00

The nutritive Carotenoids found in green leafy vegetables and colored fruits, have been found to increase visual performance and may prevent age-related eye diseases, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.Authors from the University of Georgia compiled the results of multiple studies on the effects of the carotenoids lutein and

New Zinc Research Suggests Major Therapeutic Targets

2009-08-22T12:44:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals "from A to Zinc" are important for good health... Now, a new research study in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that Zinc may be pointing the way to new therapeutic targets for fighting infections.Specifically, scientists from Florida found that Zinc not only supports healthy immune function, but increases activation of

Olive oil extract may help prevent obesity and diabetes

2009-08-22T12:08:00.000-07:00

...As Well As Providing Other Protective-Health Benefits... An extract from extra-virgin olive oil may stimulate the function of mitochondria in cells, and prevent diseases associated with dysfunction like diabetes and obesity, according to a new study.Results of a cell study indicate that hydroxytyrosol may influence gene expression, which would influence mitochondrial function. The

Anthocyanins (Antioxidants) From Berries Linked to Improved Cholesterol Levels

2009-08-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Increased intakes of antioxidant anthocyanins from berries may improve levels of HDL and LDL cholesterol, according to results of an important new human study.Consumption of berry-derived anthocyanin supplements resulted in a 13.7 per cent increase in levels of HDL cholesterol, and a 13.6 per cent reduction in levels LDL cholesterol, according to findings published online ahead of print in the

Hormone Levels Contribute To Stress Resilience

2009-08-22T11:16:00.000-07:00

It is important to understand what biological mechanisms contribute to an individual's capacity to be resilient under conditions of extreme stress, such as those regularly experienced by soldiers, police, and firefighters. Researchers from Yale University and the VA National Center for PTSD have worked closely with collaborators at the Special Forces Underwater Warfare Operations Center to study

New Evidence That Vinegar May Be An Effective Natural Fat-fighter

2009-08-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

Researchers in Japan are reporting new evidence that the ordinary vinegar, a staple in oil-and-vinegar salad dressings, pickles, and other foods, may live up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. They are reporting new evidence that vinegar can help prevent accumulation of body fat and weight gain.Vinegar has also been used as a folk medicine since ancient times. People

Efficient Fat Metabolizing While You Sleep...

2009-08-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

Help Stimulate The Body's Natural Growth Hormone Levels To Assist Efficient Fat Metabolizing and Muscle Building With Amino Acids... Key Nutrient Factors Including Specific Amino Acids And Vitamins Are Recommended.Here's How Natural GHF (Growth Hormone Factors) Releaser Nutritional Therapy Works For the past 3 decades, nutrition researchers have been exploring the ability of high natural GHF

Ultra-Potent ACAI BERRY For Natural Detox & Weight-Loss

2009-08-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

You've Heard About It, You've Read About It... ACAI BERRY High-Potency Complex Concentrate The #1 Superfood For Anti-Aging, Natural Detox and Weight Loss! ACAI BERRY Extract (from Pulp, Puree & Juice) Now Available In Easy-To-Take High-Potency Capsules. The remarkable health benefits of the Acai Berry have been recently featured in the national media, including: CBS News, Newsweek Magazine, Los

Gotu Kola Is A Powerful Rejuvenative Herb With Many Benefits

2009-08-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

Growing in fertile areas of the Himalayas, Gotu Kola is regarded as one of the most important rejuvenative herbs in Ayurvedic Medicine. It is said to fortify the immune system, and to strengthen the adrenal glands. It has been used as a nutritive, purifying tonic for helping maintain healthy skin. Gotu Kola is often confused with Kola nut. Due to this confusion, some people assume the

Antioxidants plus exercise may boost bones in older women

2009-08-13T09:32:00.000-07:00

A Combination of Antioxidant Supplements and Resistance Training May Protect Against Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women, Suggests a New Study From Canada.Women receiving a combination of vitamins C and E, along with regular exercise did not experience any bone loss during a six-month period, while women receiving placebo did experience detrimental bone loss, according to findings published in

Curcumin Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk In Women Exposed To Hormone Replacement Therapy

2009-08-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

Previous studies have found that postmenopausal women who have taken a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy have increased their risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast tumors. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women after exposure to hormone

Walnuts Can Cut Cholesterol, Report Harvard Researchers

2009-08-08T11:29:00.000-07:00

A Meta-Analysis of Walnuts by Harvard Scientists Has Found Diets Rich in Walnuts Can Significantly Reduce Cholesterol Levels, Supporting Growing Evidence to Suggest These Popular Nuts Can Improve Healthy Blood Lipid Ratios. However the scientists suggested that larger and longer-term trials are needed to observe the effects of eating walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, on

Vitamin D, Curcumin May Benefit Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

2009-08-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

UCLA scientists and colleagues from UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute have found that vitamin D, together with a natural compound found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta, which forms the plaques considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.The early research findings, which appear in the July issue

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked To Lower Incidence of Obesity

2009-08-06T12:18:00.000-07:00

INCREASED BLOOD LEVELS of The Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA are Linked to Lower Incidence of Obesity, Suggesting a Role For Fish Oils in Weight Management.New findings reported in the British Journal of Nutrition indicate that overweight and obese people have blood levels of Omega-3 fatty acids typically lower than people with a healthy weight.This study suggests that Omega-3 from fish oils may

New Study From Japan Indicates Soy Linked to Lung Benefits and Improved Respiratory Health

2009-08-06T09:57:00.000-07:00

THE CONSUMPTION of Soy Products Could Decrease The Risk of Lung Disease and Breathlessness, According To a New Study From Japan.Published in the open access journal Respiratory Research, the study looked at around 300 patients diagnosed with lung disease, and measured their reported soy food intake."Soy consumption was found to be positively correlated with lung function and inversely associated

Bran May Slash Hypertension Risk, According to New Cardiovascular Health Study From Harvard

2009-08-06T09:22:00.000-07:00

INCREASED INTAKES of Whole Grains, and Bran in Particular, May Reduce The Incidence of Hypertension In Men, According to Important New Findings.Data from over 30,000 men participating in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study indicated that increased intakes of whole grains are associated with a 19 per cent lower incidence of hypertension.The research from Harvard School of Public Health,