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US military: Low omega-3 levels may boost suicide risk
US troops and service personnel with low levels of omega-3 are at increased risk of suicide, says a new study that potential opens the door to widespread omega-3 supplementation. Read the full story here: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/US-military-Low-omega-3-levels-may-boost-suicide-risk
Continue reading...‘Provocative’ and ‘exciting’: New study shows omega-3s may slow biological aging
11. October 2012
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and slow a key biological process linked to aging, says ‘exciting’ new research. Read the full story here: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Provocative-and-exciting-New-study-shows-omega-3s-may-slow-biological-aging
Continue reading...Multivitamins may boost short-term memory, says meta-analysis
11. October 2012
A daily multivitamin may improve immediate recall memory, according to a meta-analysis of 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Multivitamins-may-boost-short-term-memory-says-meta-analysis
Continue reading...Magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk: Meta-analysis
10. October 2012
Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, says a new meta-analysis of data from 338,979 people. Read the full story here: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Magnesium-may-reduce-colon-cancer-risk-Meta-analysis
Continue reading...Omega-3’s may improve inflammatory profile in obese people
9. October 2012
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of inflammatory markers in the fat tissue of obese people, says a new study from Austria. Read the full article at: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Omega-3-s-may-improve-inflammatory-profile-in-obese-people
Continue reading...Tomato antioxidant tied to lower stroke risk
9. October 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who love their tomatoes may have lowered odds of suffering a stroke, a study out Monday suggests. Finnish researchers found that of more than 1,000 older men they followed, those with relatively high blood levels of the antioxidant lycopene were less likely to have a stroke over a dozen [...]
Continue reading...Obesity, Depression Blamed for Daytime Sleepiness ‘Epidemic’
18. June 2012
WEDNESDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) — Obesity has been linked to a host of health problems including heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers, and now new research adds excessive daytime sleepiness to this list. Well-publicized risks associated with excessive daytime sleepiness among adults include accidents caused by drowsy driving and workplace injuries. The new, related [...]
Continue reading...Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
28. February 2012
FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help. It’s not clear how much the test might cost, and it needs more stringent validation before it will be ready to be used in medical offices. Still, “it appears [...]
Continue reading...Obesity Appears Linked to Pain
28. February 2012
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — There’s a clear link between obesity and pain, suggests a new study that finds the heaviest people suffer the greatest discomfort. Researchers examined data from more than 1 million people who were asked about their health, pain and well-being in telephone surveys conducted between 2008 and 2010. Thirty-eight percent [...]
Continue reading...Lead, Cadmium Levels in Blood Linked to Reduced Fertility
28. February 2012
TUESDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) — High blood levels of cadmium in women and high levels of lead in males can make it difficult for couples to conceive, new research suggests. Cadmium is a metal that is used in batteries, metal coatings and plastics, but the most common source of cadmium exposure is cigarette smoke. [...]
Continue reading...Antioxidant-rich cocoa shows short-term heart benefits: Harvard review
30. September 2011
Related topics: Research, Antioxidants, carotenoids, Phytochemicals, plant extracts, Cardiovascular health Eating antioxidant-rich cocoa products may improve blood pressure and boost levels of good cholesterol, according to a meta-analysis of studies. Cocoa and chocolate: Not interchangeable terms Cocoa and chocolate: Not interchangeable terms Consumption of flavonoid-rich cocoa was associated with an average decrease in systolic blood [...]
Continue reading...Olive oil slashes risk of stroke: Study
20. September 2011
Consuming high levels of olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people, according to new research. The study, published in Neurology, reports that higher dietary intakes of olive oil may reduce the risk of developing stroke by over 40 per cent. The researchers also reported that those with the highest levels of plasma [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 supplements show benefits against anxiety: Human data
15. September 2011
A daily dose of 2.5 grams of omega-3s may reduce symptoms of anxiety by about 20%, according to new data from the Ohio State University. The study is reportedly the 1st to show anti-anxiety effects in people without an anxiety disorder The study is reportedly the 1st to show anti-anxiety effects in people without an [...]
Continue reading...High Cholesterol Might Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
13. September 2011
MONDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that high cholesterol levels could boost the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by creating more brain-clogging bits known as plaque. The finding doesn’t directly prove that high cholesterol causes Alzheimer’s disease or that lowering it would reduce the risk. Also, researchers didn’t find any link between high [...]
Continue reading...Probiotics may reduce anxiety and depression, suggests study
30. August 2011
Probiotic bacteria may have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry, affecting anxiety and depression-related disorders, says new research. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrated that mice fed with Lactobacillus rhamnosus JB-1 showed significantly fewer stress, anxiety and depression-related behaviours than those fed with just broth. Moreover, the research [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 DHA may reduce the severity of stroke: Study
30. August 2011
Consuming the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reduce the extent of damage following a stroke by 25%, suggests a new study with mice. Researchers from Université Laval in Canada report that feeding mice a diet rich in DHA for three months significantly reduced the severity of a stroke. “The consumption of omega-3s creates an anti-inflammatory [...]
Continue reading...US military: Low omega-3 levels may boost suicide risk
30. August 2011
US troops and service personnel with low levels of omega-3 are at increased risk of suicide, says a new study that potential opens the door to widespread omega-3 supplementation. According to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, male US military personnel on active-duty between 2002 and 2008 with the lowest levels of DHA [...]
Continue reading...Calcified Plaque in Arteries May Be Tied to Stroke, Dementia Risk
26. August 2011
THURSDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) — A build-up of calcified plaque in arteries in parts of the body outside the brain may be linked with brain changes that increase the risk of stroke and dementia, a new study finds. Researchers used CT scans to check 885 people, average age 67, for calcification in four different [...]
Continue reading...Greenpeace finds toxic chemicals in branded clothing
25. August 2011
Traces of toxic chemicals harmful to the environment and to human health have been detected in products made by 14 top clothing manufacturers, Greenpeace said Tuesday. Samples of clothing from top brands including Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein, H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lacoste, Converse and Ralph Lauren were found to be tainted with the chemicals, known [...]
Continue reading...Nuts-and-soy diet beats low-fat diet: study
25. August 2011
People who ate a diet rich in foods that lower cholesterol, such as nuts, soy, avocado, olive oil and oats, saw a bigger drop in cholesterol than people on a low-fat diet, said a US study on Tuesday. After six months of eating a diet that specifically included foods that lower LDL cholesterol, the randomized [...]
Continue reading...Being Overweight May Take Years Off Seniors’ Lives
19. August 2011
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — Elderly people with extra body fat may not live as long as those who maintain a normal weight, according to a new study that contradicts previous research. In following seniors over an extended period of time and accounting for changes in their weight, researchers found a higher body mass [...]
Continue reading...Antioxidant vitamins may cut mortality risk: EPIC data
17. August 2011
Users of antioxidant vitamin supplements may be at reduced risk of cancer mortality, as well as premature death in general, suggests data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. Antioxidant vitamin supplement use at the start of the study was associated with a 48 percent reduction in the risk of cancer mortality over [...]
Continue reading...High-Fiber Diet Might Lower Risk for Colon Polyps
11. August 2011
TUESDAY, Aug. 9 (HealthDay News) — People who regularly eat legumes, brown rice, cooked green vegetables and dried fruit have a reduced risk of colon polyps, a precursor to colon cancer. That’s the finding of California researchers who analyzed data from 2,818 people who were followed for 26 years. During that time, 441 cases of [...]
Continue reading...Toxic chemicals found in kids’ car seats: study
8. August 2011
More than half of children’s car seats sold in the United States contain hazardous chemicals, according to a study published Wednesday by a non-profit environmental group. Sixty percent of 150 car seats tested by the Michigan-based Ecology Center were found to contain chemicals that can be harmful to human health such as bromine and chlorine, [...]
Continue reading...Fish oil during pregnancy may slash infant allergy
8. August 2011
Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oils during pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergy and eczema in children, according to a new study from Sweden. The occurrence of eczema and food allergies was 16 and 13 per cent lower, respectively, in infants of mothers receiving the fish oil supplements during pregnancy and the early months [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 plus probiotics may boost health profile of breast milk
8. August 2011
Supplementing breast feeding mothers with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and select probiotics may enhance the fat content of the milk, and boost the immune benefits of the breast milk, suggests a new study from Finland. According to findings published in the European Journal of Nutrition , the combination of canola (rapeseed) oil-based food products and Lactobacillus [...]
Continue reading...Women who eat lots of fiber have less breast cancer
2. August 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A fresh look at the medical evidence shows women who eat more fiber are less likely to get breast cancer. Chinese researchers found those who ate the most of the healthy plant components were 11 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than women who ate the least. Their findings [...]
Continue reading...Some Ethnic Groups More Vulnerable to Dangerous Fat
2. August 2011
FRIDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) — Some ethnic groups are more likely than others to store dangerous fat around their internal organs as they gain weight, according to a new study. This organ-hugging fat, which can lead to diabetes and coronary artery disease, is more common among people from South Asia, the Canadian researchers reported [...]
Continue reading...Teflon component linked to arthritis
15. July 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – High blood levels of a man-made chemical used in non-stick coatings were associated with a raised risk of arthritis in a large new study of adults exposed to tainted drinking water. Researchers found that people with the highest levels of perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) in their blood were up to 40 percent [...]
Continue reading...Nuts may help prevent diabetes, suggests study
13. July 2011
Daily consumption of nuts may help to control type 2 diabetes, and prevent its complications, according to new research. The study, published in Diabetes Care, reports that consuming two ounces of nuts daily as a replacement for carbohydrates may be an effective glycemic and serum lipid control for people with Type 2 diabetes. “Mixed, unsalted, [...]
Continue reading...Vitamin D may improve pancreas function
11. July 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Vitamin D supplements reduced risk factors for type 2 diabetes by improving the function of insulin-producing cells in pre-diabetic volunteers, a new study has found. “The results…suggest that vitamin D supplementation may help to improve the main defect in type 2 diabetes,” co-author Dr. Anastassios Pittas, an endocrinologist at Tufts [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 ‘scientifically supported’ to reduce blood vessel stiffness
11. July 2011
A review of the scientific literature reveals that omega-3 fatty acids offer a ‘scientifically supported means of reducing arterial stiffness’, says a new review from Australia. According to findings published in the British Journal of Nutrition, analysis of data from ten clinical trials revealed that omega-3 fatty acids were associated with an improvement of both [...]
Continue reading...Earlier the better for omega-3 benefits for brains & hearts?
5. July 2011
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids for brain and heart health may need to be provided early in life to produce any benefits, suggests a new study with rats. Four months of feeding omega-3s to old rats did not affect age-related declines in cognitive function, but the supplements did produce some “small but positive” changes to [...]
Continue reading...Norway: No high-dose omega-3 adverse effects
5. July 2011
Norwegian authorities have conducted a safety review of omega-3 forms EPA and DHA and found no adverse effects up to levels as high as 6.9g per day for certain conditions – a level far in excess of recent German recommendations of 1.5g/day. No serious adverse effects at high doses of omega-3s, conclude Norwegian authorities The [...]
Continue reading...Soluble fibre may cut levels of belly fat: Study
30. June 2011
Increased soluble fibre consumption may reduce the amount of deep belly fat that we accumulate, according to new research. The study, published in Nature’s journal Obesity, found that for every 10-gram increase in soluble fibre eaten per day, deep belly visceral fat, known to be more dangerous than subcutaneous found near the skin, was reduced [...]
Continue reading...Early Chemical Exposures May Affect Breast Health: Report
23. June 2011
WEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to common chemicals during critical periods of breast development may affect breast growth, the ability to breast-feed and breast cancer risk, a new report contends. Some of these chemicals are found in ordinary household products such as certain types of plastic water bottles, canned foods and laundry detergents, [...]
Continue reading...Diet tied to lower risk of vision loss in old age
20. June 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For people at a higher risk of losing central vision as they age, eating sufficient levels of certain dietary nutrients could help protect their eyes. A new study finds that among people with a genetic susceptibility to macular degeneration — vision loss caused by erosion of the retina – those [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 boosts insulin resistance markers, suggests study
17. June 2011
Increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may help to improve important markers insulin resistance, which may lead to diabetes, says new research. The study, published in the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, evaluated the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on lipid profile and insulin resistance biomarkers. The researchers found that dietary [...]
Continue reading...L-carnitine shows blood sugar benefits: Study
17. June 2011
Daily supplements of L-carnitine may improve how the body handles glucose, and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels, suggests a new study from Scotland with implications for diabetics. A daily dose of L-carnitine produced a reduction in levels of blood sugar of lean men 30 minutes after being fed 75 grams of glucose – called [...]
Continue reading...Chemical Found in Foam Cups a Possible Carcinogen
13. June 2011
FRIDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) — The chemical styrene, ubiquitous in foam coffee cups and take-out containers, has been added to the list of chemicals considered possible human carcinogens, according to a new U.S. government report. On Friday, experts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services added styrene, along with five other chemicals [...]
Continue reading...Will eating more broccoli help you live longer?
13. June 2011
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – To the likely delight of nagging parents, a new study shows that people who eat more fruit and veggies tend to live longer. Plants from the mustard family — including broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower — seem particularly beneficial, although the study can’t prove that eating more vegetables automatically increases longevity. [...]
Continue reading...Obesity Greater Risk for Fatty Liver Than Alcohol, Study Finds
3. June 2011
THURSDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and insulin resistance constitute a greater risk for fatty liver disease than moderate alcohol consumption, according to a new study that found drinking modest amounts of red wine posed no greater risk for developing the condition. For their study, published online May 23 in Annals of Medicine, Swedish [...]
Continue reading...Fear of Dying During Heart Attack May Make Matters Worse
2. June 2011
WEDNESDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — People who become very afraid of dying in the moments during and days after a heart attack also seem to have more inflammation, an indicator that they may, in the long run, do worse than patients who are less fearful, a small British study suggests. The finding, published online [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 may reduce depression symptoms in the elderly: Study
23. May 2011
Daily omega-3 supplements may reduce the occurrence of the symptoms of depression in elderly women, says a new study from Italy that adds to the ongoing debate over omega-3 and mood. According to findings published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, depressed women who received daily supplements containing 2.5 grams of omega-3 experienced [...]
Continue reading...What’s Good for Your Heart Is Good for Your Brain
9. May 2011
SATURDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Some simple precautions and activities can help keep your mind sharp and your brain healthy throughout your life, an expert says. Genes and chance certainly play a role in memory loss, brain tumors, strokes and other brain disorders, Dr. Keith L. Black, chairman of the department of neurosurgery at [...]
Continue reading...16 lesser-known nutrients with big powers
5. May 2011
Many of us are well aware of macronutrients, such as carbohydrates, protein and fat, as well as micronutrients, such as the vitamins and minerals that are listed on FDA-regulated food labels. But too few of us are familiar with phytochemicals — plant-based micronutrients that offer many health benefits and may help ward off chronic diseases, [...]
Continue reading...Socializing May Keep Elderly Minds Sharp
5. May 2011
– Wed May 4, 11:47 pm ET WEDNESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — Being sociable can help keep your brain healthy as you age, researchers report. The team at Rush University Medical Center found that elderly people with the highest levels of social activity — doing things such as visiting friends, going to parties or attending church — showed [...]
Continue reading...Obese Teens Lack Vitamin D, Study Finds
5. May 2011
WEDNESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — Low levels of vitamin D are common in obese adolescents, a new study finds. Researchers screened 68 obese adolescents and found low vitamin D levels in all of the girls (72 percent were deemed deficient and 28 percent insufficient) and in 91 percent of the boys (69 percent deficient [...]
Continue reading...Radiation Damage
23. March 2011
Radiation damage to cells in the body can happen after a person receives radiation therapy to treat cancer. It can also happen if a person is exposed to radiation through x-ray imaging, nuclear power, or fallout from nuclear weapons. If severe enough, radiation damage may cause cancer, birth defects, and other serious health problems.
Continue reading...Whole Grain Cereal May Help Control Blood Pressure
23. March 2011
TUESDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Eating breakfast cereal — especially whole grain cereal — may reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study suggests. “We found about a 20 percent decreased risk of developing hypertension in those who consumed whole grain breakfasts cereals at least seven times a week,” said lead [...]
Continue reading...Fiber May Lessen Lifetime Risk for Heart Problems
23. March 2011
TUESDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that middle-age and younger adults who eat high amounts of fiber are less likely to suffer from heart disease over their lives. The findings add to existing research that links high-fiber diets to lower rates of high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol. Researchers from Northwestern [...]
Continue reading...Multivitamin use linked to fewer heart attacks for women
14. March 2011
Women who take a daily multivitamin may be at a reduced risk of heart attacks, according to new research. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, observed multivitamin use to be inversely associated with myocardial infarction in women with no history of cardiovascular disease. The researchers noted that the association grew stronger [...]
Continue reading...Magnesium reduces sudden heart failure risk for women: Harvard study
14. March 2011
Increased intakes of magnesium-rich foods are associated with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, says new research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The highest dietary intakes of the mineral were associated with a 37 percent reduction in the risk of sudden cardiac death, compared with the lowest average intakes, according [...]
Continue reading...The nutrition of cognition: Review considers the evidence for Alzheimer’s
9. March 2011
Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), uridine, and choline may improve the cognitive functions of Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new review. The study, published in Nutrition Reviews, assesses previous research and clinical trials that have attempted to use nutritional modification to aid brain functioning, suggesting that certain compounds may bring about physiological and cognitive benefits [...]
Continue reading...Increased B vitamins may ease PMS symptoms: Study
7. March 2011
Higher intakes of the B vitamins thiamine and riboflavin from the diet may reduce the incidence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by about 35 percent, suggest new findings. According to a new paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the link between B vitamins and PMS is biologically plausible since B vitamins such as [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3s may counter degenerative muscle loss: Study
23. February 2011
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may boost the production of muscle protein in older people, and reduce the risk of degenerative muscle loss, suggest data from a new human trial. Omega-3 may combat muscle loss associated with aging Four grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids for eight weeks were found to increase the [...]
Continue reading...Omega-3 may improve depression measures for seniors: Study
21. February 2011
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve measures of depression in seniors with mild to moderate depression, according to new findings from Iran. Writing in the peer-reviewed European Archives of Psychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience, researchers from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences report that six months of supplementation with 300 mg of both eicosapentaenoic acid [...]
Continue reading...Phytosterols show benefits as part of Western diet
16. February 2011
Daily supplements of phytosterols were associated with a 20 percent reduction in LDL cholesterol levels in metabolic syndrome patients on a Westernized type diet. Phytosterols benefit from approved health claims in many markets, including Europe A daily 4 gram dose of plant sterols in an enriched yogurt was associated with a 20 percent drop in [...]
Continue reading...Obesity Alone Raises Risk of Fatal Heart Attack, Study Finds
16. February 2011
MONDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) — Obese men face a dramatically higher risk of dying from a heart attack, regardless of whether or not they have other known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, a new study reveals. The finding stems from an analysis involving roughly 6,000 middle-aged men, and it suggests that there is something [...]
Continue reading...Berry compounds may improve blood pressure: Harvard study
16. February 2011
Flavonoid compounds from blueberries and strawberries may reduce blood pressure and aid in the prevention of hypertension, suggest findings from a new Trans-Atlantic study. The study’s findings should be investigated further, with feeding studies to find the best dose Increased intakes of anthocyanins – mainly from blueberries and strawberries – were associated with a reduction [...]
Continue reading...Anthocyanins may reduce risk of Parkinson’s: Study
16. February 2011
A diet rich in anthocyanins may help lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. The research, which is due to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd Annual Meeting in April, suggests that men and women who regularly consume foods that are rich in anthocyanins – like berries [...]
Continue reading...US study links pesticides to Parkinson’s disease
14. February 2011
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US researchers said Friday they have found that people who used two specific varieties of pesticide were 2.5 times as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. The pesticides, paraquat and rotenone, are not approved for house and garden use. Previous research on animals has linked paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, so it is restricted [...]
Continue reading...High salt intake may have immediate effects on circulation: Study
7. February 2011
Consuming highly salty foods may begin to impair the functioning of blood vessels within 30 minutes, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study suggests that 3.8 grams of salt – an amount similar to commonly eaten meals – can reduce the ability of blood vessels to widen after [...]
Continue reading...Study highlights vital role of magnesium in type 2 diabetes
7. February 2011
Low magnesium status may exacerbate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes by further influencing insulin status, according to new research. The study, published in Clinical Nutrition, finds that long-term hyperglycemia (a condition that leads to excess levels of magnesium in the urine) in patients with type-2 diabetes increases the risk of chronic complications such as [...]
Continue reading...Study links trans fat intake to depression
2. February 2011
The ingestion of trans fats may increase the risk of depression, whilst healthier oils such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and olive oil may reduce the risk, according to a new Spanish study. The study, based on results from the SUN Project – consisting of over 12,000 Spanish volunteers – found that participants with the highest [...]
Continue reading...Carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in women: Study
31. January 2011
Increased dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene may reduce the risk of breast cancer among female smokers, suggests a new study from Sweden. Although expert advice is clearly to avoid tobacco smoke altogether, the results suggest female smokers could benefit from upping their intakes of carotenoid-rich foods, particularly those rich in alpha- and beta-carotene, according [...]
Continue reading...About 26 million Americans have diabetes, up 9 pct
28. January 2011
U.S. health officials have raised their estimate of how many Americans have diabetes to nearly 26 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the new estimate Wednesday. It means about 1 in 12 Americans have diabetes, a disease in which the body has trouble processing sugar. The new figure marks a 9 percent increase [...]
Continue reading...Bad eating can give you depression: study
27. January 2011
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Eating foods high in trans-fats and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study published in the US Wednesday, confirming previous studies that linked “junk food” with the disease. Researchers also showed that some products, such as olive oil, which is high in healthy omega-9 fatty acids, can [...]
Continue reading...Berry compounds may improve blood pressure: Harvard study
24. January 2011
Flavonoid compounds from blueberries and strawberries may reduce blood pressure and aid in the prevention of hypertension, suggest findings from a new Trans-Atlantic study. Increased intakes of anthocyanins – mainly from blueberries and strawberries – were associated with a reduction in the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) of up to 12 percent, according to [...]
Continue reading...Five Steps to a Healthier Heart
17. January 2011
Five simple steps can help lower your risk of heart disease, says a leading expert on preventive cardiology. About 58 million Americans have heart disease and more needs to be done to educate people about risk factors and prevention, said Dr. Holly Anderson, director of education and outreach at the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute [...]
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D.C., D.A.C.B.N.Whether hosting his radio show, “Healthline” or lecturing throughout the world, Dr. Alan Pressman shares his broad knowledge of health, nutrition and breakthrough medicine with obvious enthusiasm. He presents clear explanations of medical fact, tells personal stories for illustration and then asks questions to keep his listeners alert. He talks about wellness in a direct, lively style, so that people can hear, understand and incorporate his words into their lives.
Dr. Pressman’s extensive knowledge of health and medicine comes from the richness of his experience. He is a chiropractor and a New York State Board certified dietitian/nutritionist. He has been a Professor of Nutrition Research and Chairman of the Department of Clinical Nutrition at New York Chiropractic College and Associate Professor of Bio-nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. He has served numerous terms as president for the Council on Nutrition of the American Chiropractic Association and has been their Director of Education and Research. He is also a diplomate and past president of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition and a fellow of the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists.
Dr. Pressman has written 2 textbooks and 10 books for the general public. He has appeared on the major TV and radio networks and is the Director of Gramercy Health Associates in New York City, where he maintains his private practice.
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