Archive for May, 2007
Heart Disease Death Risk Lowered by One-Third Through Vitamin D, Study Says
A study covered at the 42nd annual conference on Cardiovascular Disease and Epidemiology Prevention in Honolulu, Hawaii suggests that women who supplement with vitamin D can lower their risk of death from heart disease by 31 percent. Higher risk of heart disease & heart attacks have previously been linked to low levels of vitamin D in [...]
Posted: May 31st, 2007 under Vitamin D.
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Benefits of Vitamin C Exhibited Yet Again: Lowers Arthritis Risk, Study Shows
A study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease suggests that consuming vitamin C rich foods can offer protection from a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects at least two joints called polyarthritis. Conversely, in people who consumed small amounts of fruits, vegetables and vitamin C, risk of polyarthritis was increased. The chances of developing polyarthritis were [...]
Posted: May 31st, 2007 under Vitamin C.
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Sleeping Habits Linked to Diabetes Risk, According to Study
According to a study published in Diabetes Care, getting 5 hours or less of sleep or nine hours or more each night may increase risk of developing diabetes. The study included more than 70,000 diabetes-free women that were followed for a 10-year period. The study concluded that diabetes symptoms were 34 percent more likely to [...]
Posted: May 24th, 2007 under Diabetes.
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Benefits of Interval Training Showcased in New Study
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, indicates that combining alternate short bursts of high-intensity exercise with gentle recovery during workout regimens at least once a week is beneficial. While interval training – which is essentially what this technique is – has been around for years, the new study confirms that cardiovascular [...]
Posted: May 24th, 2007 under Exercise.
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A High Fiber Diet Can Slash the Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Finds
According to a new study by Leeds University that was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, a high fiber diet can slash the risk of breast cancer among young women in half. Among the most effective was cereal fiber, which can be found in whole bread and cereals. Ed Yong, information officer for Cancer [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007 under Cancer.
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Tai Chi Successfully Treats Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms, Study Concludes
According to a 2005 study, a new application of an age old form of martial arts known as Tai Chi has been found to be an effective treatment for the effects of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a systematic degenerative condition that affects the peripheral nervous system – the part of the body which transmits signals [...]
Posted: May 21st, 2007 under Tai Chi.
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Food Combining Offers Miraculous Health Benefits, Research Reveals
A study published in the January 15, 2004 issue of Cancer Research Magazine has revealed the power of combining certain foods for health enhancement. Researchers found that a powerful, synergistic shield against cancer can be achieved by eating a combination of broccoli and tomatoes together as opposed to separately where such an effect could not be achieved. [...]
Posted: May 21st, 2007 under Cancer.
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Supplementing With Calcium Daily May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps, Study Suggests
According to a study published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, a daily regimen involving calcium supplementation maintained for four years can protect people from recurrent colorectal adenomas – a type of polyp that leads to cancer – for up to five years even after discontinuing the supplementation. [...]
Posted: May 17th, 2007 under Calcium.
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Watercress Shown to Destroy Cancer Cells, Study Indicates
Researchers at Ulster University conducted a study which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that indicates cancer damage to white blood cells was significantly reduced by eating 85 grams of watercress per day. The watercress also increased levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants in the body. The study consisted of 30 men and 30 women [...]
Posted: May 16th, 2007 under watercress.
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Moderate Wine Consumption May Delay Alzheimer’s Disease, Research Shows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines a “moderate” amount of wine as 5 ounces a day for women and 10 ounces a day for men. When this amount was administered to mice with a disease similar to Alzheimer’s, memory loss and brain cell death was slowed, according to research reported in the Federation of American [...]
Posted: May 14th, 2007 under Red Wine.
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