Archive for May, 2010
Fibromyalgia is Now Linked to Weight and Obesity
A new study from Norwegian University of Science and Technology has shown that overweight and obese women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia. Â This study was published in the May issue of Arthritis Care and Research. Fibromyalgia includes long-lasting pain in points including the neck, shoulder, back, hips, arms and legs. Â People with this issue [...]
Posted: May 9th, 2010 under Fibromyalgia.
Tags: Exercise, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, headaches, Obesity, Weight Loss
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Vitamin E Can Help with Liver Disease
One of the most common liver diseases related to obesity is called fatty liver disease. Â Unfortunately, doctors currently believe that this issue has no form of treatment. Â However, researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University have discovered that Vitamin E can help patients with fatty liver disease. Â Researchers were surprised at these findings, as typically vitamin [...]
Posted: May 9th, 2010 under Liver Damage.
Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, Diabetes, liver disease, liver health, Vitamin E
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Looking for a Way to Cut Your Colon Cancer Risk? Try Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Do you get tons of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? Â If so, new research indicates you will reduce your risk of colon cancer. Â Taking fish oil supplements can also accomplish the same goal. According to Dr. Sangmi Kim at the National Institute of Environmental Health Studies in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, not only [...]
Posted: May 9th, 2010 under Cancer, Fatty Acids.
Tags: Colon cancer, Fish Oil, Mediterranean Diet, omega 6 fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids
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The Connection Between Vitamins and Breast Cancer Rates
If you have been taking vitamins and calcium supplements, there is good news concerning your risk of getting breast cancer!  New findings about breast cancer prevention were announced at this year’s American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting. The event took place April 17-21st in Washington DC.  The meeting attracts over 15,000 attendees each [...]
Posted: May 9th, 2010 under Breast Cancer, Vitamins.
Tags: Breast Cancer, calcium supplements, superfoods, Vitamins
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Dark Chocolate Offers a “Stroke” of Good Luck
A study at Johns Hopkins has shown that dark chocolate contains a special compound, which can protect the brain after a stroke. Â As it turns out, the dark chocolate increases cells that are designed to protect nerve cells from damage. The Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism recently published this study. Researchers induced a [...]
Posted: May 9th, 2010 under Brain Health, Stroke.
Tags: dark chocolate, Flavonoids, Stroke
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Take It Outside!
Just Five Minutes of Exercise Outdoors Boosts Mental Health, Researchers Say Here in New York and all around the country, summer is in the air. It may say “May” on the calendar, but the weather sure doesn’t know that, as this week’s temperatures in New York City are headed for the 70s and 80s! I [...]
Posted: May 4th, 2010 under Brain Health, Exercise.
Tags: exercise outdoor, exercise outdoors, exercising effects
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