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Monthly Archives: July 2011
The secret to preventing age-related macular degeneration.
According to a study conducted at Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, high dietary intake of nutrients with antioxidant properties (including omega-3 fatty acids and zinc) reduces the risk of early AMD in those at high genetic risk. Therefore, clinicians should provide … Continue reading
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The “sunshine” vitamin may prevent Alzheimer’s disease!
Advancing age is a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and is associated with build- up of the peptide amyloid β in the brain. New research published shows that removal of amyloid β from the brain depends on an ordinary, … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Health/Memory
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Broccoli Reverses Diabetes Damage
Eating broccoli could reverse the damage that diabetes inflicts on heart blood vessels. The key is most likely a compound in the vegetable called sulforaphane. Read the study!
Posted in Cardiovascular Health
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Eating veggies may save your life one day
A recent study revealed that fruit and vegetable intake (cruciferous vegetable) was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality in both women and men. Read the study
Posted in Cardiovascular Health, Uncategorized
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Eggs may be a life-extending food
Past studies have revealed that the Mediterranean Diet, which is rich in high-protein foods such as meat and fish and vegetables, helps reduce the risk of heart disease. However, new studies are now showing that Choline, a compound in eggs, … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Aging/Longevity
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A Bodyguard for the brain has been discovered!
Why does our brain age or degenerate? The current school of thought is that factors such as stress, accumulation of toxic waste products as well as inflammation accelerate aging. But new research shows that our bodies have certain brain protectors, … Continue reading
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Beauty is more than skin deep!
You may have seen her as a cover on Clientele Beauty magazine or know her as a 2-Time Oscar Nominated Songwriter. Carol Connors co-wrote the Theme Song from “Rocky”, and “To Know Him is To Love Him” and recently seen … Continue reading
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If you take a statin, you need to exercise to preserve Co-Q10 levels!
A rare and serious side effect of statins is severe muscle pain due to a Co-Q10 deficiency caused by statins. Coenzyme Q10 levels are low in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), and increasing or preserving coenzyme Q10 could be … Continue reading
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Eating veggies may save your life one day
A recent study revealed that fruit and vegetable intake (cruciferous vegetable) was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality in both women and men. Read the study Also, to help you maintain your daily share of nutrients contained in … Continue reading