Based on the fact that about two thirds of our bodies are comprised of water, it may seem obvious that consuming water is important for our health. But a new study finds that by increasing plain water consumption, we can control our weight and reduce intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat.
Recent research has established associations between certain environmental factors, including eating a western diet and being sedentary, with an increased susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease. In fact, it is estimated that a combination of diet and inactivity contributes to as many as 25% of Alzheimer's cases.
"Ah, one of the most common questions I'm asked when a new client starts up with me: "Should I take any supplements now that I"m working out?" With the supplement industry raking in tens of billions of dollars annually, one would think that there must be at least SOME brand or SOME type of supplement one should take to enhance one's performance in the gym."Should You Take Supplements?. Peter Weintraub. Huffpost Healthy Living. February 26, 2016. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-weintraub-/should-you-take-supplemen_b_9321690.html
A recent in pigs has demonstrated that cocoa phenols has the ability to increase commensal bacteria in the intestine. Recent studies have shown that cocoa phenols may have health benefits such as being a cancer preventative, prevent heart disease and help fight aging. The researchers of this study conclude that some of the benefits of cocoa phenols may stem from its activities in the intestinal tract and influencing it immunity.Flavanol-Enriched Cocoa Powder Alters the Intestinal Microbiota, Tissue and Fluid Metabolite Profiles, and Intestinal Gene Expression in Pigs. The Journal of nutrition (2 March 2016) by Saebyeol Jang, Jianghao Sun, Pei Chen, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13969017
A recent study published in December, 2015 showed that consumption of coffee may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. According to the analysis of 11 studies, results showed a reductions of Alzheimer's disease with consumption of coffee. However, the results did not show any correlation between coffee consumption and cognitive decline and dementia. More studies are needed to identify whether there is any benefit of coffee consumption on cognitive decline and dementia.
Taken as a whole, the findings prove that depression affects the whole human organism, not just the mind, and a better understanding of that should help inform future treatments and studies.
