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Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes linked to Alzheimer’s

25. August 2010

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WASHINGTON (AFP) – People with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of developing plaques associated with Alzheimer’s, Japanese researchers said in a study out Wednesday. The research, published in the American Academy of Neurology, involved 135 people with an average age of 67 from Hisayama, Japan. The group was tested for blood sugar [...]

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Omega-3s could improve metabolic syndrome outcomes

19. August 2010

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By Nathan Gray, 18-Aug-2010, NutraIngredients.com Omega-3-rich supplements may improve blood lipid levels of people with metabolic syndrome, reducing the risks of developing serious health problems, says a new study. The research, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that the effects of metabolic syndrome – a major risk factor for insulin resistance and diabetes - can be [...]

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Stressful Social Situations May Be Physically Harmful in Some

19. August 2010

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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) Stress caused by social situations, such as giving a speech or going to a job interview, can affect some people’s immune system in ways that harm their health, researchers have found. The study included 124 volunteers who were purposely put into awkward social situations. Those who exhibited greater [...]

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Just a Little Belly Fat Can Damage Blood Vessels

10. August 2010

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These cells, called endothelial cells, are vital for proper functioning of blood vessels. They control the ability of the vessel to contract and dilate, which in turn controls blood flow. Damage to the endothelium can lead to the vessel not functioning properly and eventually high blood pressure and blood vessel disease, the researchers noted.

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Resveratrol’s Anti-inflammatory Power Gets Human Data Boost

9. August 2010

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Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are part of the root causes of many diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, insulin resistance, auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.

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Olive Oil Extract Shows Brain Protecting Benefits

6. August 2010

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Hydroxytyrosol was found to protect brain cells from the detrimental effects of oxidative stress when exposed to ferrous ion, and may offer a neuroprotective ingredient to slow the decline in cognitive performance that occurs naturally with age, according to findings published in Pharmacological Research.

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Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

4. August 2010

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The link was seen only among women who were past menopause, and not younger women. Among postmenopausal women, those with the highest Mediterranean diet "scores" were 22 percent less likely to develop breast cancer during the study than those with the lowest scores.

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Cancer Cells Slurp Up Fructose

3. August 2010

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They said their finding, published in the journal Cancer Research, may help explain other studies that have linked fructose intake with pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancer types.

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USDA Examines Diabetes Benefits of Cinnamon

29. July 2010

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Nutrition researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are purifying, characterizing and evaluating the components of cinnamon and other spices to explore their beneficial effects on insulin levels and related functions.

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Diet Soda Tied to Risk of Premature Birth

29. July 2010

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Soft drinks -- both artificially sweetened and sugar sweetened -- were recently linked to high blood pressure, the researchers add, which increases the risk of premature delivery. To investigate whether there might be a direct link, the researchers looked at nearly 60,000 Danish women who reported on their diet, including how many soft drinks they had each day, at around 25 weeks of pregnancy.

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