Archive for June, 2010
Nuts as Natural Cholesterol Busters
In the endless battle against heart disease and bad cholesterol, one type of food is standing out from the crowd of ‘would be’ super foods in terms of performance: nuts. Several studies in the US and around the world have already attributed the power of nuts to lower LDL (or “bad cholesterol”) and generally improve [...]
Posted: June 26th, 2010 under cholesterol.
Tags: bad cholesterol, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, coronary heart disease, good cholesterol, health benefits of nuts, heart attack, High Blood Pressure, LDL cholesterol, nuts, peanuts, pistachios, Stroke, walnuts
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Secondhand Smoke May Increase Psychological Stress, UK Study Says
In a study performed by researchers from the University College London, it was found that individuals who were exposed to secondhand smoke were more likely to suffer from psychological distress than people who were not exposed. The risk of psychological distress from secondhand smoke exposure is a staggering 50% – a significant risk percentage. In [...]
Posted: June 26th, 2010 under Smoking.
Tags: cigarettes, coping strategy, cotinine, nicotine, psychological stress, Smoking, Stress, tobacco, tobacco use
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Diabetes Prevention May Start with Breakfast
Could Coffee Reduce the Risk for Diabetes Development? Coffee drinking is rarely associated as being a boon for someone’s health. It’s derided for being too high in caffeine, disparaged as being a cause for tooth staining, and pilloried for being a high calorie diet buster. While the negative health claims of coffee have elements of [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2010 under Diabetes.
Tags: coffee and diabetes, diabetes prevention, diabetes statistics
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To Eat or Not to Eat?
Researchers: Skip Pre-Workout Meal, Increase Fat Loss There are plenty of opinions out there regarding the benefits and detriments of eating immediately prior to working out. Advocates say that food provides the fuel an athlete needs to perform at his or her best. But detractors say that pre-workout meals prevent the body from burning off [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2010 under Weight Loss.
Tags: bodybuilding preworkout, pre workout diet, preworkout supplement
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Green Tea Shows Promise as a Cancer Killer, Study Says
According to a study performed by researchers from the Mayo Clinic, the extract of the world-popular green tea has been effective in regulating the growth and proliferation of cancer cells in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The study was classified as a phase two human clinical trial, and the results were very promising indeed. [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2010 under Cancer, Green Tea.
Tags: alertness problems, antioxidants, black tea, caffeine, Cancer, cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, catechins, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, Green Tea, heart attack, immunity, isoflavanoids, lung cancer, memory problems, oolong tea, Polyphenols, Prostate Cancer, Selenium, skin cancer, sleep apnea, sleep problems, Stroke, tea, Vitamin D
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Pectin Found in Kiwifruit May Give Prebiotic Advantage
In a recently published Journal of Functional Foods, researchers from the NZ Institute of Plant and Food Research claim that pectin that has been derived from kiwifruit may help improve the levels of good bacteria in the digestive tract. The humble pectin… was actually a health superstar! The same pectins (the researchers found a total [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2010 under Probiotics.
Tags: Actinidia deliciosa, Adult-onset diabetes, age related macular degeneration, arginine, benefits of kiwifruit, blood glucose level, Cancer, Depression, fiber, Heart Disease, inositol, inulin, kiwifruit, pectin, prebiotics, Probiotics, serotonin, soluble fiber, type-2 diabetes
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Polyphenols May Help Strengthen the Immune System, German Study Shows
In a new study spearheaded by German scientists, it was found that a special juice mix composed of shitake mushrooms, green tea, grape seed and the extract from grape seeds may help reduce the occurrence of one of science’s most baffling problems: the common cold. Because the common cold can be caused by literally hundreds [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2010 under Immune System.
Tags: 3-O glucosides, antibodies, antibody production, antioxidants, beta carotene, Cancer, catechins, colds, grape seed, Grape Seed Extract, Heart Disease, immune function, L-theanine, Polyphenols, Selenium, T-cells, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Chili Peppers May Combat Extra Flab
In a recent report from Science Daily, a new study suggests that chili peppers may just be the missing key to increased weight loss. The new study shows that a compound in chilies called capsaicin, which also makes a chili hot to the taste, is responsible for initiating specific changes in protein. According to lead [...]
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under Obesity.
Tags: capsaicin, chili pepper, chilies, Exercise, heart diseases, High Blood Pressure, low carbohydrate diet, Obesity, orlistat, type-2 diabetes, vinegar, visceral fat, Weight Loss, weight loss medication
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Study Identifies Link Between Smoking and Urinary Health
In a recently concluded study presented in the annual conference of the American Urological Association, researchers pointed to a vital link between smoking, exercise and urinary health. The study involved two thousand individuals (males and females). The respondents were interviewed about their smoking habits and were also given questions regarding their urinary health. It was [...]
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under Exercise, Smoking, Urinary Health.
Tags: benefits of exercise, Breast Cancer, chronic diseases, Colon cancer, Depression, hypertension, osteoporosis, Smoking, smoking cessation, Stroke, type-2 diabetes
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Cranberry Helps Cure Urinary Tract Infection, US Study Says
According to a study performed by researchers from Rutgers University, 72 mg of cranberry (Vaccinum macrocarpon) can help ward off and even treat urinary tract infections or UTIs. The study directly supports an early health claim from France that states that at least 36 grams of fresh cranberries is effective against UTI because it prevented [...]
Posted: June 10th, 2010 under Urinary Health.
Tags: benefits of cranberries, Breast Cancer, cranberry, natural supplements, respiratory system, tooth decay, urinary tract infection
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