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ΩHow maternal essential fatty acid deficiency impact on its progeny is poorly understood. Dietary insufficiency in omega-3 fatty acid has been implicated in many disorders. Researchers from Inserm and INRA and their collaborators in Spain collaboration, have studied mice fed on a diet low in omega-3 fatty acid. They discovered that reduced levels of omega-3 had deleterious consequences on synaptic functions and emotional behaviours....

ΩA new study published in the journal Clinical Cardiology reveals that a Super Bowl loss for a home team was associated with increased death rates in both men and women and in older individuals.Sports fans may be emotionally involved in watching their favorite teams. When the team loses, it can cause some degree of emotional stress.Led by Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD, of the Heart Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital and Keck School...

ΩA new study shows that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase the size of the brain's hippocampus in older adults, leading to an improvement in spatial memory.The project—conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Illinois, Rice University, and Ohio State University—is considered the first study of its kind focusing on older adults who are already experiencing atrophy of the hippocampus,...

ΩYoung rats given polyphenols show less endothelial function deterioration with agingThe endothelium is the inner lining of our blood vessels and normal functions of endothelial cells include enabling coagulation, platelet adhesion and immune function. Endothelial dysfunction is associated with reduced anticoagulant properties and the inability of arteries and arterioles to dilate fully.The gradual decrease in endothelial function...

ΩResearchers have demonstrated that the ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil, on the other hand, protects against this mental illness.They have confirmed this after studying 12,059 SUN Project volunteers over the course of six years; the volunteers had their diet, lifestyle and ailments analyzed at the beginning of the project, over its course and at the end of...

ΩA new University of Illinois study provides convincing evidence that the way you prepare and consume your broccoli matters, and also suggests that teaming broccoli with broccoli sprouts may make the vegetable's anti-cancer effect almost twice as powerful."Broccoli, prepared correctly, is an extremely potent cancer-fighting agent—three to five servings a week are enough to have an effect. To get broccoli's benefits, though, the...

Estrogen can protect against dementia and other neurological disorders by decreasing inflammatory responses and by enhancing cells' ability to survive damage. It's a natural way for the brain to protect itself, since the brain normally makes neuroprotective estrodial in response to injury.But there also are risks. The Women's Health Initiative found that taking estrogen plus progestin increased women's risks of heart disease,...

ΩNew research shows that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), with the largest prevalence seen in patients with concurrent connective tissue disease (CTD). Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine evaluated vitamin D levels in 67 patients with CTD-ILD and 51 patients with other forms of ILD. Results showed the overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency...

ΩIf you follow the news about health research, you risk whiplash. First garlic lowers bad cholesterol, then—after more study—it doesn’t. Hormone replacement reduces the risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women, until a huge study finds that it doesn’t (and that it raises the risk of breast cancer to boot). Eating a big breakfast cuts your total daily calories, or not—as a study released last week finds. Yet even if biomedical...

ΩThere is not enough evidence to recommend the widespread use of statins in people with no previous history of heart disease, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. Researchers say statins should be prescribed with caution in those at low risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).CVD is the most common cause of death, accounting for nearly a third of all deaths worldwide. Cholesterol-lowering statins are first line treatments...

ΩDepending on the level of smoking and dietary vitamin C intake, vitamin E supplementation may extend the life-span of restricted groups of men, according to a study published in the Age and Ageing.Several large randomized trials of humans found that vitamin E supplementation does not reduce mortality. However, the average effect on mortality in a group of people with a wide age range may mask an effect of vitamin E on the life-span.Dr....

ΩThe notion that feeling good may be good for your health is not new, but is it really true? A new article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, reviews the existing research on how positive emotions can influence health outcomes in later adulthood. “We all age. It is how we age, however, that determines the quality of our lives,” said Anthony Ong of Cornell...

5 stalks green asparagus, tough ends removed 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, rinsed and drained 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp. dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup leafy salad greens, loosely packed Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Set vegetable steamer into large saucepan. Lightly steam for 2-3 minutes....

Start with one of the prepackaged vegetable slaw mixes and add more vegetables to make it tastier and more unique. Here we’ve added red pepper, zucchini, and the less familiar fennel, a crunchy vegetable with a mild anise flavor. If you don’t like the flavor of anise, substitute celery.1 (16 ounce) package preshredded broccoli slaw or cabbage slaw 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced fennel or celery 1 large red pepper,...

ΩMany newspapers are reporting on new research about statins - this report is typical:But not according to the most recent review of the many trials investigating their effectiveness, published yesterday. It suggests that for three quarters of those taking them, they offer little or no value, while exposing millions to the hazard of undesirable side-effects.But this is lousy reporting - the actual research conclusion is: "All...

ΩA European study investigating the links between diet and disease has found that people who consume more fruit and vegetables have a lower risk of dying from ischaemic heart disease -- the most common form of heart disease and one of the leading causes of death in Europe. However, the authors point out that a higher fruit and vegetable intake occurs among people with other healthy eating habits and lifestyles, and that these...

ΩAntioxidant supplements may benefit couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally, according to a new systematic review published January 18 in The Cochrane Library. The review provides evidence from a small number of trials that suggest the partners of men who take antioxidants are more likely to become pregnant.Male subfertility affects one in 20 men. Chemicals called reactive oxygen species (ROS) are said to cause damage...

ΩAccording to research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University, the commonly held belief that oral contraceptives cause weight gain appears to be false. The results of the study are published online and will appear in next month's edition of the journal Human Reproduction."A simple Google search will reveal that contraceptives and the possibility that they may cause weight...

ΩIt is becoming well accepted that, as well as too little exercise, too much sitting is bad for people's health. Now a new study has found that it is not just the length of time people spend sitting down that can make a difference, but also the number of breaks that they take while sitting at their desk or on their sofa. Plenty of breaks, even if they are as little as one minute, seem to be good for people's hearts and their waistlines.The...

ΩFor postmenopausal women with osteopenia (low bone mineral density), practicing tai chi and/or taking green tea polyphenols appears to be safe. Further, practicing tai chi by itself or in combination with green tea polyphenol supplements may improve quality of life; however, taking green tea supplements by themselves has no significant improvement in quality of life. This is according to a recent NCCAM-funded study...

ΩAntioxidants are sold over the counter everywhere. They’re added to food, drink, and face cream. But according to Prof. Nava Dekel of the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Department of Biological Regulation, we still don’t have a complete understanding of how they act in our bodies. New research by Prof. Dekel and her team, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), has revealed an unexpected...

ΩNSAID Receptor Responsible for Olive Oil’s ‘Cough’ and MoreCombination of sensory and molecular approaches identify receptor sensitive to anti-inflammatory compoundsScientists from the Monell Center and collaborators report that a receptor known as TRPA1 is activated by two structurally unrelated anti-inflammatory compounds. The first, oleocanthal, is a natural polyphenolic anti-inflammatory agent uniquely found in extra virgin...

ΩDoes eating a big breakfast help weight loss or is it better to skip breakfast altogether? Available information is confusing but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Nutrition Journal clears a path through these apparently contradictory reports.Dr Volker Schusdziarra, from the Else-Kröner-Fresenius Center of Nutritional Medicine, conducted a study on over 300 people who were asked to keep a journal...

Ω1. This is the wrong time of the year (NFL playoffs, UConn basketball, snow, cold, early darkness) to find this out:Spending too much leisure time in front of a TV or computer screen appears to dramatically increase the risk for heart disease and premature death from any cause. People who devote more than four hours to screen-based entertainment...

Ω Exercise – it will cure what ails you, or at least some of the most common ailments. Research conducted in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has shown that resistance training has some similar effects as aerobic exercise in lowering a person’s blood pressure. Dr. Scott Collier was the lead investigator of the study published in...

ΩEating blueberries can guard against high blood pressure, according to new research by the University of East Anglia and Harvard University.High blood pressure – or hypertension – is one of the major cardiovascular diseases worldwide. It leads to stroke and heart disease and costs more than $300 billion each year. Around a quarter of the...

Sports drinks and enhanced waters have become extremely popular among athletes and consumers who want to live a healthy lifestyle. Yet a growing body of evidence points to old-school beverages—tea, coffee and low-fat or chocolate milk—as the best elixirs for nutrition, health and workout recovery. For hundreds of years, ancient cultures have relied on tea for medicinal purposes, and modern science is now verifying why....

Researchers discover molecular mechanism behind drink's prophylactic effectCoffee, that morning elixir, may give us an early jump-start to the day, but numerous studies have shown that it also may be protective against type 2 diabetes. Yet no one has really understood why. Now, researchers at UCLA have discovered a possible molecular mechanism behind coffee's protective effect. A protein called sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG)...

ΩNew study shows indoor lighting has profound suppressive effect on the hormone melatoninAccording to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), exposure to electrical light between dusk and bedtime strongly suppresses melatonin levels and may impact physiologic processes regulated by melatonin signaling, such as sleepiness, thermoregulation, blood...

Ω When treating an eating disorder, exercise is rarely considered therapeutic; it's more likely to be viewed as dangerous for patients already obsessed with their weight. But a new University of Florida study shows that the psychological benefits of exercise could be used as an intervention for -- or even a way to prevent -- eating disorders. Despite the documented mental and physical benefits of exercise, health care...

ΩI used to be a sun worshiper - 1:00 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) on June 21st was a holy moment each year - the time when the sun was closest to the earth. I got lots of tans, but rarely burned. It all added up, however. In recent years, I have had two skin cancers removed in operations, and many pre-cancerous growths burned off. I now am checked by a dermatologist every 6 months - I highly recommend it for all my readers.Here...

ΩKaiser Permanente Research Strengthens National RecommendationsReceiving the herpes zoster vaccine was associated with a 55 percent reduced risk of developing shingles, according to a Kaiser Permanente study of 300,000 people that appears in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.This retrospective study observed the outcomes of the effectiveness of the herpes zoster vaccine in a large, diverse population...

ΩNew research suggests eating vegetables gives you a healthy tan. The study, led by Dr Ian Stephen at The University of Nottingham, showed that eating a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow than the sun.The face in the middle shows the woman's natural colour. The face on the left shows the effect...

New Delhi researchers show that vitamin D levels may be a useful index for the assessment of hip fracture risk in elderly people.A study in New Delhi India has revealed high rates of vitamin D deficiency among hip fracture patients, confirming the conclusions of similar international studies which point to vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for hip fracture.A group of 90 hip fracture patients was compared to a matched control...

ΩSo does heavy drinkingPrevious research regarding the association between alcohol consumption and dementia or cognitive impairment in later life suggests that mild to moderate alcohol consumption might be protective of dementia. However, most of the research has been conducted on subjects already rather elderly at the start of the follow-up.A new study published in the December issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease addresses...