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KLRI Recommendations May Boost Muscle and Joint Health
Posted: 11-5-2009 at 7:00 am
A new report from Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI), which suggests diet and exercise are better than testosterone therapy for older men, also includes exercise recommendations designed to promote joint and muscle health.
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Can a Mediterranean diet prevent Alzheimer’s? »
Posted: 11-5-2009 at 7:00 am
A new study has found that seniors following a Mediterranean-type diet and who are physically active may be cutting their risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Alternative Medicine May Help Relieve Symptoms of Menopause »
Posted: 11-2-2009 at 7:00 am
Menopause in women is associated with the lowering of estrogen levels and cessation of reproductive fertility. With significant individual differences, women may experience a variety of bothersome symptoms as they go through that phase, including hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain and fatigue.
High Cholesterol May Lead to Neurodegeneration in Later Life »
Posted: 10-28-2009 at 7:00 am
Scientists have found elevated cholesterol levels during midlife substantially increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia. An international team of researchers from Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland analyzed 10,000 individuals over a period of 40 years.
Vegetable protein appears to reduce blood pressure »
Posted: 10-26-2009 at 2:00 am
According to a new study, vegetable consumption may be linked to lower blood pressure due to the presence of a specific amino acid. The compound in question is glutamic acid, and according to the work conducted at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, boosting its intake may contribute to better health of the circulatory system.
Survey Suggests Menopause Symptoms May Be Severely Disruptive »
Posted: 10-22-2009 at 7:00 am
A new study has found that menopause can present a whole spectrum of symptoms and some of the more severe ones can have a profoundly negative impact on a woman’s quality of life. The Menopause Impact Survey was sponsored by Duramed Pharmaceuticals and found a majority of women (67 percent) reported their menopause negatively impacted their personal health and well-being, while 58 percent experienced a lower quality of sex life and a worsening of their relationship with their significant other (52 percent).
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Posted: 11-2-2009 at 7:00 am
A healthy bowel transit time should take between 16 and 24 hours from eating to eliminating. But the average American can go up to 96 hours without a bowel movement. That’s four days that rotting waste has been in your system blocking the absorption of key minerals and nutrients… causing fatigue and severe abdominal pain… resulting in embarrassing gas and irritable bowels… and leaving you with bad breath and skin outbreaks.
Posted: 10-28-2009 at 7:00 am
Israeli scientists have demonstrated how carbohydrate-rich foods—such as bread or cornflakes—can increase the risk for heart disease. The study was conducted by specialists from Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center using 56 healthy volunteers.
Posted: 10-26-2009 at 7:00 am
According to research published by the Pennington Biomedical Center in Louisiana, exercise does more than help control your weight when it comes to dealing with diabetes. By increasing your muscle mass, you can lower your blood sugar levels since healthier muscle is more responsive to insulin.
So how much exercise should you be getting to help control your prediabetes or diabetes? The center recommends combining 30 minutes of aerobic exercise with 20 to 30 minutes of resistance training five days a week. By walking or running and introducing weights or strength training, you may see a more significant drop in your blood sugar levels.
Posted: 10-19-2009 at 7:00 am
If your diet is completely void of all fats, then your body could be open to free radical damage to your cells and organs. “Good” fats like omega-3s can help you absorb disease-fighting antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene. And without the presence of fat, your body won’t absorb enough of the nutrients to reap maximum benefits and optimum protection. Keep reading to find out how to get the most nutrition out of your foods…
