NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – An analysis of “real-world” clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental and physical abilities in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) over the long term.
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Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s disease
Posted in Chemicals in the body, Nutrition on May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Watermelon Produces Effects Similar to Viagra
Posted in Nutrition on July 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Be the hit of the party, show up with watermelon and make this incredible announcement!
LUBBOCK, Texas – Researchers say fresh watermelon has effects similar to Viagra. Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body’s blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, [...]
Healthy Diet = Better School Performance
Posted in Food & Nutrients, Nutrition on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Kids who eat better perform better in school, a new study of Nova Scotia fifth-graders confirms.
Studies Show How Fruits and Veggies Reduce Cancer
Posted in Food & Nutrients, Nutrition on December 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Researchers at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, surveyed 275 people who had bladder cancer and 825 people without cancer. They asked especially about cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage.
Other studies show that dark-colored berries can reduce the risk of cancer too — adding more evidence to a growing body of [...]
Pumpkin Soup, Loaded With Beta Carotene
Posted in Food & Nutrients, Nutrition on November 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
By Megan Murphy
If pumpkin soup sounds like a bowl full of sweet pumpkin pie filling to you, think again. Plain pumpkin lends itself very well to a savory, spicy soup that will fill you up, warm your insides and give you a dollop of good nutrition, too. The bright orange [...]
You Are What You Eat — Benefiting the Skin with Nutrition
Posted in Nutrition, Uncategorized on November 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
New research suggests that eating foods rich in protein and certain vitamins and minerals might provide valuable anti-aging effects.
“While there’s no mistaking how our diet affects our overall health, we’re just beginning to understand how certain foods — or lack thereof — can impact our skin’s health,” said Dr. Taylor. [...]