10 ways to cut risk of cancerNovember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Only a few everyday choices about diet, exercise and tobacco use can dramatically reduce a person's risk of cancer, according to a Special Report on Cancer Prevention. The Special Report examines the science and latest findings on 10 approaches that can make a real difference in preventing cancer.
A handful of nuts a day can keep heart healthyNovember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A daily dose of nuts-walnuts, almonds, pistachios- can make up for a heart-healthy diet, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. Most nuts contain some nutrients that can benefit heart health and help with cholesterol control.
High fructose diet may lead to high BPOctober 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Higher intake of diet rich in fructose might increase your chances of developing hypertension, say researchers. During the study, lead researcher Diana Jalal, from University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center examined 4,528 adults 18 years of age or older with no prior history of hypertension.
Colorado woman, 88, hits major milestone, walking 10,000 miles in husband's memoryOctober 25th, 2009 more images
more imagesWoman, 88, walks 10,000 miles in husband's memoryCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — An 88-year-old woman in Colorado Springs who walks laps around a nursing home in memory of her deceased husband has hit a major milestone: 10,000 miles.
High protein diet 'shrinks the brain', finds Alzheimer's studyOctober 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists studying Alzheimer's disease (AD) in mice found that a high protein diet led them to develop smaller brains. The research team from the US, Canada and the UK were focusing on triggers for brain plaque formation and monitored the effects of four different food regimes on rodents which were genetically modified to develop a severe form of early-onset Alzheimer's.
High fat diet during pregnancy 'ups severe liver disease risk in offspring'October 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, researchers at the University of Southampton have found that a high fat diet during a woman's pregnancy makes her offspring more likely to develop a severe form of fatty liver disease when they reach adulthood. The research has been published in the journal Hepatology.
Mediterranean diet can help beat the bluesOctober 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People who follow Mediterranean diet, an eating regimen which is rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish, are less likely to be depressed, says a new report. The finding has been published in the October issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Fish oil may protect against strokeOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Omega-3 fatty acids may protect against stroke from ruptured carotid artery plaques, according to a new study. Research led by Hernan A.
Adding flaxseed to juices, salads, jellies can help fight prostate cancerSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Adding flaxseeds to juices, salads or pancake batter can help ward off prostate cancer, say experts. "It's the omega 3 fatty acids and the lignan present in flaxseed that led us to look at flaxseed's prostate cancer prevention properties," said Dr Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, professor of behavioral science at M.
Blame the brain for overeatingSeptember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The next time you sabotage your efforts to get back on track after bingeing on an extra scoop of ice cream blame the brain, says a new study. A new study, from UT Southwestern Medical Center, has suggested that fat from certain foods we eat makes its way to the brain.
Exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke linked to liver diseaseSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People can develop liver disease even when they are exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke, according to a study. Scientists at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have found that exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a common disease and rising cause of chronic liver injury wherein fat accumulates in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol.
Here's why sugar in green tea is a healthy ideaSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that adding ascorbic acid and sugar to green tea can help the body easily absorb helpful compounds that help fight health problems. Mario Ferruzzi, lead researcher and associate professor of food science and nutrition at Purdue University, insists that adding ascorbic acid to green tea would increase the absorbability of catechins found in the tea.
How much omega-3 fatty acid is 'just right' for optimal heart healthSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of French scientists has found how much DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, is required to prevent cardiovascular disease in healthy men. In a new study, scientists has shown that a 200 mg dose of DHA per day is enough to affect biochemical markers that reliably predict cardiovascular problems, such as those related to aging, atherosclerosis, and diabetes.
Right dose of omega-3 fatty acid identifiedSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of French scientists has identified just the right dose of DHA acid that prevents heart disease in healthy men. This study is the first to identify how much DHA or docosahexaenoic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) is necessary to promote optimal heart health.
Healthy eating, weight loss improve cardiac risk factorsAugust 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Weight loss achieved through regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet can help improve cardiac risk factors, suggests a cardiologist. Dr Philip Ades said that mild caloric restriction improves insulin resistance and improves a host of other cardiac risk factors, such as blood pressure, cholesterol level, clotting measures and measures of inflammation.
