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More Support for Vitamin C and Artery Health A new Norwegian study has found that a diet rich in vitamin C may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and may ultimately reduce the risk of heart disease.
Mar, 2009
Low Vitamin D May Increase the Risk of Death A new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Wake Forest University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University and the National Institute on Aging suggest low vitamin D may increase the risk of all-cause mortality by as much as an astounding 150% in elderly women.
Nov, 2009
OPCs May Benefit Brain and Improve Memory A study in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that OPCs may improve memory in animals with cognitive decline, adding more support to their role as a potential brain booster.
Nov, 2009
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or use insulin properly. Insulin is responsible for converting sugars, starches and other carbohydrates into energy for the body.
Nov, 2009
CLA May Protect Against Age-Related Muscle Loss According to researchers, "age-related loss of muscle mass has far reaching consequences for the elderly, including impaired physical function, increased risk of falls, fractures, dependency, and death." A new study has shown that CLA may help prevent muscle loss in this group.
Oct, 2009
More Support for Soy & Red Clover Safety While soy has been a popular food for centuries, and extracts of soy and red clover isoflavones have been popular treatments for the symptoms associated with menopause for decades, there has been some concerns about potential side effects. New meta-analysis performed by a group of Austrian researchers has found that those concerns are unwarranted.
Oct, 2009
Probiotics May Help Stave Off the Common Cold Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in our digestive tracts. Early on, people thought of probiotics as benefiting just the digestive tract, helping to maintain bowel regularity, reducing the incidence of travelers' diarrhea, and reducing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Recent research has found that probiotics may do much, much more for our bodies.
Oct, 2009
Autumn May Bring Changes in Mood For most, autumn is a time of plenty, full of vibrant colors, crisp days and cool nights. While the change of season can be wonderful, it also brings about a rapid shift in daylight. The shortening of days does not have a major impact on the quality of life of most people, but for others the change can affect sleep patterns, mood, activity and stress levels.
Oct, 2009
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, making it a good time to evaluate the lifestyle risk factors that you have control over and consider making changes to help keep your risk at its lowest.
Oct, 2009
Green Tea Extract May Benefit Bone Health A recent epidemiological study found that green tea drinkers had better bone heath, demonstrated by greater bone mineral density, than non-drinkers of green tea. A new study from Hong Kong has determined which of the catechins in green tea is most likely responsible for this benefit.
Sep, 2009
Healthy Aging Aging is unavoidable, but the risk of developing many of the problems and health challenges that come with aging can be reduced. We have some tips that can help you avoid the three most fear conditions that come with aging: mental decline, loss of mobility, and vision loss.
Sep, 2009
Lycopene May Support Blood Vessels A new study from South Korean researchers lends more support to lycopene's potential benefits to the blood vessels. The new study found that elevated levels of lycopene are associated with more flexible arteries and lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol (the "bad cholesterol").
Sep, 2009
National Cholesterol Education Month September is National Cholesterol Education Month in the United States, and while most people know that cholesterol is bad for the heart and that it can clog arteries, many people don't fully understand why it can be so damaging.
Sep, 2009
Vitamin D's Potential Benefit to Diabetics Explained A new study published in the journal Circulation has found that vitamin D may benefit cardiovascular health in people with diabetes by inhibiting the build-up of cholesterol in blood vessels.
Sep, 2009
Phytosterols May Benefit More Than Cholesterol Levels Over the last few years phytosterols, the structural components in the cell membranes of plants, have become a popular tool in the treatment of high cholesterol. New research indicates that phytosterols may inhibit certain types of cancer.
Aug, 2009
CLA May Benefit Diabetic Women A new study from Ohio State University found that CLA may help obese women with type-2 diabetes lose weight, a significant benefit. There is strong evidence that weight loss may improve glucose control in diabetics.
Aug, 2009
Fish Oil May Reduce Allergy Risk in Infants Omega-3s have been linked to a seemingly endless number of health benefits. A new Swedish study found that taking a fish oil supplement high in DHA & EPA during pregnancy may provide life-long benefits to children. The children of mothers who take fish oil supplements during pregnancy and while nursing may have a lower risk of developing food allergies and eczema.
Aug, 2009
Multivitamins, Vitamin E May Lower Heart Risk A new epidemiological study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington has found that long-term multivitamin use may reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. Supplementation with Vitamin E also showed a reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality.
Aug, 2009
Eye Health Month August is Eye Health Month and we have some tips to help keep your eyes healthy and strong.
Aug, 2009
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