Saturday, April 30, 2016

10-year trajectories of depressive symptoms and risk of dementia: a population-based study - The Lancet Psychiatry

10-year trajectories of depressive symptoms and risk of dementia: a population-based study - The Lancet Psychiatry

Some Supplements May Make Antidepressants More Effective!



The multibillion-dollar supplement industry spews many dubious claims, but a new study suggests that some nutritional supplements, including omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, may boost the effectiveness of antidepressants.


 Do Vitamins and Supplements Make Antidepressants More Effective? Bret Stetka. Scientific American. April 26, 2016. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-vitamins-and-supplements-make-antidepressants-more-effective/

Autism and Spraying for Mosquitoes May Be Linked!



A new study finds a correlation between the aerial spraying of pesticides to kill mosquitoes and an increased risk of developmental delays and autism among kids.


 The Link Between Mosquito Spraying and Autism. Alexandra Sifferlin. Time.com. April 30, 2016. http://time.com/4313156/mosquito-spraying-autism-pesticides/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Women With Endometriosis at Higher Risk for Heart Disease


 
Women with endometriosis—the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus—tend to focus their concerns on health problems such as debilitating pelvic pain and infertility. But new research suggests that women with the condition may also face another more deadly health threat: heart disease.


A Surprising Heart Disease Risk Factor for Women – Especially Younger Women. Cleveland Heartlab. April 26, 2016.  http://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/surprising-heart-disease-risk-factor-women/

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Childhood Obesity Still Rising!

 A study published in the journal Obesity brings somber news about the nation's weight. Despite educational drives and public health messages, childhood obesity in America shows no signs of slowing.


Childhood obesity is still rising. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. April 26, 2016.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309512.php

Monday, April 25, 2016

Turmeric Can Improve Attention and Memory in the Elderly!


 
Turmeric can improve memory and attention in old age, study finds. It also improved energy levels, calmness, and contentedness.


 Turmeric can improve memory and attention in old age, study finds. Jacinta Bowler. Science Alert.  April 22, 2016. http://www.sciencealert.com/turmeric-can-improve-memory-and-attention-span-in-old-age-study-finds

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Sleep Deprivation May Lower Good Cholesterol!


 
Previous studies have suggested that lack of sleep may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, and a new study may help explain why; researchers found that sleep deprivation may have a negative impact on cholesterol levels.


 Sleep deprivation may lower 'good' cholesterol. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 24, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309482.php

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Probiotics May Offer New Ways to Shape Mood and Well- being!




As knowledge of the gut and brain relationship develops, the use of probiotics and prebiotics could open up new ways to shape mood and well-being, according to a prominent nutrition coach. 



By Will Chu, 22-Apr-2016

Friday, April 22, 2016

Immune Response To Flu May Be Why The Elderly Get So Sick With It!

Death from influenza virus in older people may be primarily caused by a damaging immune response to flu and not by the virus itself, new research suggests. The insight could lead to novel strategies for combating flu in the most vulnerable patients, said the researchers.


 Yale University. (2016, April 21). Immune response to flu causes death in older people, not the virus, study suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 22, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160421145802.htm

Everyday Chemicals May Encourage Our Bodies To Store Fat!


 
The amount of fat stored in our bodies may be influenced by exposure to phthalates, says research published in Toxicology in Vitro.


 Everyday chemicals may encourage cells to store fat. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 21, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309394.php

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Yoga Improves Physical and Mental Health in Children!



 
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among American children. A national survey found that 3% of U.S. children (1.7 million) did yoga as of 2012 — that’s 400,000 more children than in 2007.


 More than just a game: Yoga for school-age children. Marylyn Wei., MD. Harvard Health Publications. January 29, 2016. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/more-than-just-a-game-yoga-for-school-age-children-201601299055?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=012916kr&utm_content=blog

Curcumin Supplements Shows Vascular Health Benefits in Study!



Supplements of curcumin with enhanced bioavailability may improve the vascular health in healthy people, says a new study with OmniActive Health Technologies’ CurcuWIN ingredient. Curcumin is an ingredient in turmeric.
Enhanced curcumin shows endothelial benefits for healthy people: Study
By Stephen Daniells, 19-Apr-2016

 

Alzheimer's Disease Runs In Families!

Alzheimer’s disease represents a personal health crisis, but it’s also a family concern. What does it mean for your children or siblings if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? What does it mean for you if a close relative develops the condition?


 Alzheimer’s in the family. Harvard Medical School. http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/alzheimers-in-the-family?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=012316kr&utm_content=pr

Dark Chocolate Boosts Athletic Performance!

 

Eating a bar of chocolate a day might not seem the obvious diet for athletic greatness, but a new study shows it can significantly boost performance.

Bar of dark chocolate a day boosts athletic performance, say sports scientists . Sarah Knapton. The Telegraph. April 19, 2016. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/04/19/a-bar-of-dark-chocolate-a-day-boosts-athletic-performance-say-sp/?cid=sf24663593&sf24663593=1

People With Anxiety Have Different Brain Wiring Than Those Without the Disorder!


 
The brains of anxiety sufferers may have completely different wiring than people who don’t have the mental disorder, according to a new study out of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.


 Anxious People Aren’t Just ‘Playing It Safe’: They Have Completely Different Perceptions Of The World. Lecia Bushak. Medical Daily. March 3, 2016. http://www.medicaldaily.com/anxiety-brain-perception-overgeneralization-376273

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Fibromyalgia Pain is Neuropathic and is a Neurogenic Disease!

“Today, it’s more widely accepted that fibromyalgia is primarily a neurogenic disease,” says Philippe Berenger, MD, a pain management specialist at Cleveland Clinic. “It still doesn’t explain the disease, but it’s a step forward.”



Why Fibromyalgia Is Neuropathic. Central sensitization is one explanation. Cleveland Clinic: Consult QD. March 8, 2016. https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/2016/03/why-fibromyalgia-is-neuropathic/?utm_campaign=qd+tweets&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=160308+fibromyalgia+neuropathic&dynid=twitter-_-qd+tweets-_-social-_-social-_-160308+fibromyalgia+neuropathic

New Cause For Asthma Found. May Result In More Treatments In Future!




For some people with asthma, current treatments fail to work. Now, researchers may have shed light on why this is, after uncovering an alternative cause for the respiratory condition that is not targeted with current medications.


Asthma: study may explain why some patients do not respond to treatment. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 19. 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309227.php?tw

Stress-busting mind-body medicine reduces need for health care.




Stress-busting mind-body medicine reduces need for health care

Harvard Health Publications. Daniel Pendick. October 16, 2015.

Healthy Diet Key To Health Later In Life In Those With Diabetes While Pregnant!



Following a healthy diet that is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains while low in salt and processed meat could reduce the risk of high blood pressure in later life for women who develop diabetes during pregnancy, according to the results of a new study.


Healthy diet could lower hypertension risk for women with gestational diabetes. James McIntosh. Medical News Today. April 19, 2016.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309212.php

Monday, April 18, 2016

Antioxidants in Diabetes Medications May Fuel Spread of Cancer!

 
Antioxidants are purported as a crucial part of optimal health and frequently come up in discussions about disease prevention, but new research published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that the presence of these substances in type 2 diabetes medications may fuel the spread of cancer.

Antioxidants In Diabetes Medication May Actually Help Cancer Cells Spread Faster. Jaleesa Baulkman. Medical Daily. April 17, 2016. http://www.medicaldaily.com/antioxidants-diabetes-medication-cancer-cells-382247

Researchers Prove Sunscreen Prevents Skin Cancer!


 
In a first of a kind study, researchers have proven that sunscreen can prevent the development of melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.


 Ohio State docs say sunscreen may reduce melanoma by 80 percent. WBNS-10TV. April 18, 2016. http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2016/04/18/osu-spf-30-study.html

Stem Cells Turned Pancreatic Beta Cells Block Diabetes In Mice!

 

For the first time, researchers have converted induced pluripotent stem cells - cells capable of turning into any other type of cell - into fully functioning pancreatic beta cells, and when transplanted into diabetic mice, they blocked the disease altogether.

Lab-grown human beta cells have blocked diabetes in mice for good. David Nield. Medical Daily. April 17, 2016. http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-grown-human-beta-cells-that-can-stop-diabetes-in-mice

High Levels of Phthalates In People Who Eat Fast Food!


 
Eating fast food exposes people to higher levels of potentially noxious chemicals known as phthalates, says research published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.



High levels of phthalates detected in people who eat fast food. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 17, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309061.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=571496d304d3016f748c74e2&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Coffee Drinkers Less Likely To Die From Several diseases!

 
People who report drinking three to five cups of coffee per day are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease, suicide, diabetes or Parkinson’s disease, US researchers said. 


Coffee-Drinkers Less likely to Die from Certain Diseases. Medical Observer.  November 17, 2015. http://medicalobserverph.com/adulthealth-coffee-drinkers-less-likely-to-die-from-certain-diseases/

Some Fruits Have More Disease Fighting Power Than Others!


 
The major antioxidant phytochemicals in berries are anthocyanins, in the class of flavonoids. These phytochemicals are concentrated in the skins of berries, give rise to their deep colors, are thought to have a number of benefits that are unrelated to direct antioxidant effects. Flavonoids do have antioxidant activity; however, their most powerful health benefits are thought to be due to their other biological effects.



Fruits that Fight Heart Disease. Joel Fuerman, M.D., About health. March 30, 2016. http://longevity.about.com/od/blogs/fl/Fruits-that-Fight-Heart-Disease.htm?utm_content=6522154&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_campaign=health_tod&utm_term=bouncex4

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Common Heartburn Medicine Linked to Kidney Disease!


 
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors - popular drugs commonly used to treated heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers - could lead to kidney damage and severe kidney disease.


 Heartburn, stomach acid medication linked to serious kidney damage. Catharine Paddock, PhD., Medical News Today. April 15, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309122.php

Compound Found In Breast and Cows Milk Neccessary for Neonates Gut Microbiome!

 
Researchers have pinpointed the compound in breast milk that supplies the nourishment needed for the development of a neonates' gut microbiota, and they have shown that it can be obtained from cow's milk. The findings are published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.


 Gut microbiota development driven by specific enzyme in breast milk. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 16, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309038.php

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Ramen Noodles Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Women!



Women who eat instant noodles, like Ramen, at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol, US researchers said Thursday.


 Instant Noodles Carry Health Risks for Women: Study. Medical Observer. August 21, 2014. http://medicalobserverph.com/adulthealth-instant-noodles-carry-health-risks-for-women-study-2/

Well-being Ths Same for Children Raised with Single Sex Parents as Children With Both!

Among stable families, the health and well-being of children raised by parents of the same sex are no different to that of children raised by parents of different sexes. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.


Health, well-being no different for children raised in same-sex parent families. Honor Whiteman. April 16, 2016.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309082.php?tw

Berry Drink Shows Positive Skin Benefits in Study!

A polyphenol-rich red and black currant berry drink has shown significant anti-wrinkle and skin smoothing benefits in a 12-week French study.


By Shane Starling, 15-Apr-2016 

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Controlling Inflammation and Interveneing with Triglycerides and HDL Key To Treating Insulin Resistance!



A recent study showed that insulin resistance increases as triglycerides and neutrophils rise but decrease with increasing HDL. This was independent of population. A conclusion was that controlling inflammation and intervening with triglycerides and HDL may be a way to prevent or treat insulin resistance that leads to diabetes.

Insulin Resistance in Relation to Lipids and Inflammation in Type-2 Diabetic Patients and Non-Diabetic People. PloS one, Vol. 11, No. 4. by Ying-Mei M. Feng, Dong Zhao, Ning Zhang, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/14011956

Consuming Vegetable Oils May Be Worse Than Consuming Butter!



New research of old data suggests that using vegetable oils high in linoleic acid failed to reduce heart disease and overall mortality even though the intervention reduced cholesterol levels. And researchers found that consuming vegetable oils might actually be worse for heart health than eating butter.


 University of North Carolina Health Care. "Replacing butter with vegetable oils does not cut heart disease risk: Butter might not be a health food, but researchers unearthed more evidence that replacing it with vegetable oils does not decrease risk of heart disease." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 12 April 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160412211335.htm>.

Lower Breathing Problems Correlated With Less Pollution in Children!


 
A significant reduction in bronchitic symptoms in children both with and without asthma in Southern California appears to be associated with lower ambient air pollution levels, according to a study published in JAMA.


 Decrease in air pollution and respiratory symptoms in California. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 12, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308956.php

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Probiotics Increase Muscle Mass and Boost Energy in Mice!

Supplements of Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 may increase muscle mass, boost energy, counter fatigue, and improve physical performance, says a new study with lab mice.


By Stephen Daniells+, 12-Apr-2016

Fiber May Be The Best Way To Restore Gut Microbiome Destroyed By Western Diet!

Increasing dietary fibre intake may be the best way to regain the microbial biodiversity that has been impaired by the western diet, according to researchers.

 
By Will Chu, 12-Apr-2016


Sunday, April 10, 2016

Diet Soda Can Make You Fat or Fatter!


 
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that people who drank diet soda gained almost triple the abdominal fat over nine years as those who didn’t drink diet soda.



What Diet Soda Does to Belly Fat. Mandy Oaklander. Time. March 17, 2015. http://time.com/3746047/diet-soda-bad-belly-fat/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter

Risk For Depression In Teens Whose Mothers Took Antidepressants!




Adolescents whose mothers took certain antidepressants while pregnant with them are more than four times as likely to become depressed by age 15, compared with children whose mothers had psychiatric disorders but didn’t take the medication during pregnancy, according to a large new study.


 Study Finds Risks for Teens of Mothers Who Took Certain Antidepressants. Andrea Peterson. The Wall Street journal. April 4, 2016. http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-finding-on-risk-of-ssris-during-pregnancy-1459798114

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Obesity and Gestational Diabetes Linked to Excessive Fetal Growth!


 
Babies of women who are both obese and develop gestational diabetes are five times as likely to be excessively large by 6 months of pregnancy, according to research published in Diabetes Care.


 Obesity and gestational diabetes linked to excessive fetal growth. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 8, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308832.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=57081e2b04d3011df5dd1c40&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Friday, April 8, 2016

Vitamin D Deficiency May Predict Aggressive Prostate Cancer!

 
“Vitamin D deficiency may predict aggressive prostate cancer,”


 NU study links low Vitamin D levels to aggressive prostate cancer. Chicago Sun Times. http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/nu-study-links-low-vitamin-d-levels-to-aggressive-prostate-cancer/

More Studies for Benefits of Vimain D on Heart Health Needed!

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says recently published data linking vitamin D food supplements and heart health is encouraging but called for more research before giving its full support. 

By Shane Starling+, 07-Apr-2016

More Fruit May Result In Lower Cardiovascular Health!





New research provides further evidence of the health benefits of fruit consumption, after finding that eating fresh fruits daily may lower the risks of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death.


 Eating fresh fruits daily may reduce your risk of cardiovascular death. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 7, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308796.php

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Eating High-Fat Foods At The Wrong Time Can Increase Inflammation!



It's not just what you eat, but also when you eat it," say researchers who suggest that consuming saturated fats at particular times may put internal body clocks out of synch, also causing inflammation.


 High-fat diet can alter the cellular body clock. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 6, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308738.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=57055f0c04d30115943a10db&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

A Diet High in Protein May Offer Fullness to Help Lose Weight!


 
A new meta-analysis of diet studies confirmed that a meal high in protein can help people feel more full afterward, which might help them to maintain or lose weight.


 High-Protein Meals Boost Satiety. Jeff Minerd. Medpage Today. http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/56574

Coffee May Be Protective Against Multiple Sclerosis!


 
That morning cup of joe -- with several refills -- could be protective against multiple sclerosis (MS), according to an analysis of two cohort studies.

 High Coffee Intake Tied to Lower MS Risk. Kay Jackson. MedPage Today. http://www.medpagetoday.com/clinical-context/MultipleSclerosis/56939

Cutting Out Sugary Drinks and Processed Foods Can Cut Cancer Risks!


 
Most of us are familiar with warnings to go easy on the carbs, and especially the unhealthy, processed ones, to avoid weight gain and other health problems. Now it seems that cutting out sweet drinks and processed foods can also reduce the risk of cancer.


 Highly processed carbohydrates impact cancer risk. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 6, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308679.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5704ee8c04d30123b761fa3b&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Tanning May Limit Body's Ability to Make Vitamin D!


 
While the sun helps the body make vitamin D, a new study says that too much exposure might actually lower the levels of the essential vitamin.


 Tanning May Limit Ability to Produce Vitamin D. Mary Elizabeth Dallas. Web MD. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20160404/tanning-may-limit-skins-ability-to-produce-vitamin-d-study?ecd=soc_fb_160405_cons_news_tanninglimitsd

Resveratrol In Red Wine May Reduce Heart Disease Risk By Changing Gut Microbiome!

 
Red wine contains a compound called resveratrol, which could reduce the risk of heart disease by changing the gut microbiome, according to research published in mBio.


How can red wine help the gut microbiome to prevent heart disease? Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 5, 2016.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308669.php?tw

'Mindfulness' Might Help Older Adults With Back Pain: MedlinePlus

'Mindfulness' Might Help Older Adults With Back Pain: MedlinePlus

New Procedure May reduce Nightime Bathroom Visits in People with Enlarged Prostate!


New research suggests a technique that blocks blood flow to the prostate shows promise in the treatment of enlarged prostate. An analysis of men with enlarged prostates and lower urinary tract symptoms who underwent the procedure found many of them experienced a reduction in night visits to the bathroom.


Enlarged prostate: new procedure shows promise in reducing nighttime waking. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. April 5, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308657.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5703c73b04d3015bb31b708a&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

There Are Now More Overwieght People Than Underweight Globally!

 
More than 640 million people globally now weigh in as obese and the world has more overweight than underweight people, according to an analysis of global trends in body mass index (BMI).


 World's Obese Population Hits 641 Million. Scientific American. April 1, 2016. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/world-s-obese-population-hits-641-million/

Higher Calcium Intake May Protect Seniors from Cardiovascular Disease!

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When it comes to dietary calcium intake, there is good and bad news for older adults; while higher calcium consumption may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, it does not reduce stroke or fracture risks.



Higher calcium intake 'may protect seniors from CVD, but not stroke, fractures'. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 4, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308632.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5702bc0c04d3012e9412a19d&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Vitamin D3 Supplementation May Improve Heart Function In Congestive Heart Failure!



For patients with chronic heart failure, daily supplementation with vitamin D-3 may improve heart function. This is the conclusion of a new study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology 65th Annual Scientific Session & Expo in Chicago, IL.


 Daily vitamin D-3 supplementation may benefit heart failure patients. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 5, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308638.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=57039d0b04d3012fd253788e&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Monday, April 4, 2016

Vitamin D Could Predict Poor Cardiovascular Health!


 
The risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiac events could be predicted by measuring levels of two vitamin D components, suggest researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City, UT.


Vitamin D levels could predict risk of poor cardiovascular health. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 4, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308566.php

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Depression Increases Heart Disease Risk Later In Life!

 
Heart disease and depression are both serious and prevalent conditions; mounting evidence infers that they are connected. Depression has been shown to increase the likelihood of developing heart disease later in life. A new study looks in depth at this relationship.


 Treating depression may reduce heart disease risk. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. April 3, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308569.php

Where You Carry Your Weight Predicts Heart Disease Risk!


 
Are you an apple or a pear? New research being presented at the American College of Cardiology 2016 Scientific Session in Chicago, IL, adds to the evidence that where you carry your weight is more likely than weight or body mass index to tell you whether you will have heart disease.


 Apple- or pear-shaped? Your answer may affect your heart disease risk. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. April 3, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308578.php

Saturday, April 2, 2016

The Polyphenol In Dark Chocolate Can Make You Feel Calmer and Happier!


 
A new study shows that the antioxidant polyphenol in dark chocolate may make you feel calmer and more content.


Dark Chocolate Can Make You Feel Calmer and Happier . Morgan Goldberg. Food & Wine. March 31, 2016. http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/dark-chocolate-can-make-you-feel-calmer-and-happier?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_fw


FDA Proposes Limits of Arsenic in Baby Food!


 
Concerns about the potential health risks from arsenic in infant rice cereal has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to propose limits for one of America's favorite baby foods.


 FDA: Limit Arsenic Levels in Baby Rice Cereal. Susan Wagner. NBC News. April 1, 2016. http://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/fda-wants-arsenic-limits-baby-rice-cereal-n549361?cid=sm_fb

Friday, April 1, 2016

Eating Before Bedtime May Up Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence





Eating Before Bedtime May Up Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence: Longer fasting times at night may protect women against the recurrence of breast cancer: study.

How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle?



Most research shows little benefit to consuming more than 2.2g of protein per kg of lean body mass.

How much protein should I eat to build muscle? Christian Finn. May 14, 2015. http://www.menshealth.co.uk/how-much-protein-should-i-eat-to-build-muscle?utm_content=buffer41534&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer



Teens Need Adequate Sleep!

 
There’s been a lot of back-and-forth recently about how much sleep we really need, with recent studies suggesting that some long-held notions about this may be outdated. For example, a recently published study challenged the widely held belief that adults need an average of eight hours of sleep a night to function well.


 News flash: Teens need adequate sleep!. Dennis Rosen M.D. Harvard Medical
School. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/news-flash-teens-need-adequate-sleep-201603319333?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=033116kr&utm_content=blog