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Health News: New Therapies for Muscle-Wasting Diseases
March 1st, 2013Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles that spurs their growth and increases power following resistance exercise. They suggest that artificially raising the protein’s levels might someday help prevent muscle loss caused by cancer, prolonged inactivity among long-term hospital patients, and aging.
Health News: High-Fiber Diet Halts Prostate Cancer Progression
March 1st, 2013A high-fiber diet may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease.
Health News: Can Rice Bran Reduce Cancer?
March 1st, 2013A recent University of Colorado Cancer Center review in the journal Advances in Nutrition shows that rice bran offers promising cancer prevention properties. An ongoing clinical trial is testing the effectiveness of rice bran in preventing the recurrence of colon cancer.
Health News: Beat Stress and Anxiety…with Lavender
March 1st, 2013Lavender has been known for quite some time to calm nerves, restore balance, and promote rest. That is why it’s commonly used in linen sprays, potpourri, perfumes, and oils. But now a clinically-studied lavender oil supplement has been discovered as a safe, non-habit-forming way to help you feel more relaxed and stay productive.
Health Tips: Used Coffee Grounds Rich Source of Antioxidants
March 1st, 2013Used coffee grounds are already pressed into service for plant food, insect repellent, and other homespun uses, and scientists are adding another application as used grounds may be a valuable resource for production of dietary supplements. According to a new report in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, used coffee grounds are a rich source of healthful antioxidant substances.
Health Tips: Berries Show Heart-Boosting Power for Women
March 1st, 2013Here’s a reason to love fruits more than ever. Three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may slash a woman’s risk of a heart attack by as much as 33 percent, says a new study from Harvard.
Good-For-You Comfort Foods
March 1st, 2013Comfort foods tend to be less than healthy, but with simple ingredient swaps and healthier cooking techniques, these satisfying foods can be heart-healthy, too. CanolaInfo’s “Comfort Your Heart” recipe collection (found at canolainfo.org) will show you how to do just that.
Comfort your heart and stomach with healthy and hearty recipesEating to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s
March 1st, 2013At the 2012 Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference held in Monte Carlo, Monaco, we presented groundbreaking new evidence based on recent clinical trials showing that specific nutritional interventions can significantly improve memory function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
11 Memory-Boosting Diet RecommendationsThe Gluten-Free Diet and Digestive Health
March 1st, 2013The gluten-free movement has gained ground quickly over the past few years, but this is more than a flash-in-the-pan fad dietary trend. For a large segment of the population, there are some very good reasons to go gluten-free that have nothing to do with trending popularity and everything to do with overall health.
What is gluten?
Skip the Gluten and Prevent DiseaseThe Pain of Progress
March 1st, 2013High levels of stress follow as naturally after progress as exhaust after traffic—pick up a magazine at Barnes and Noble and see if it doesn’t contain an article mentioning the subject. Four out of five Americans report a need to reduce stress in their lives, often resorting to tranquilizers. Why, in such a prosperous age, is it necessary to sedate so many?
Understanding the physiology of stress
