Saturday, May 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
In a recent study it came as a surprise to researchers when they found that sucrose and high fructose corn syrup elevated blood triglycerides much higher than did fructose over a 24-hour period. This little problem throws a monkey wrench in the idea that all simple sugars are more or less the same. It explains one main contributor to obesity and heart disease.
Thursday, May 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Most people think of bone issues in terms of osteoporosis or concerns about breaking them, which are important issues as something like a hip fracture can lead to an increased rate of mortality. However, bones are now recognized as a metabolic powerhouse intimately involved with cardiovascular health, diabetes risk, immunity, inflammation, and metabolism. This started becoming obvious a few years back when “all cause mortality” was linked to bone health.
Thursday, May 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Science is proving what most women already know; that leisure time physical activity boosts your mood compared to the same amount of physical energy spent at work or doing chores.
Friday, May 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Miracles never cease and it appears that the Mayo Clinic is trying to enter the 21st century with at least a finger on the nutritional pulse of reality. My cursory review of their website found them woefully lacking even the basic ideas of what really works on most health topics – but at least they have come out and stated that fish oil is a terrific nutrient for the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
Friday, May 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Aging is marked by a progressive loss of physical function. A new study of community dwelling women between the ages of 70-79 shows that those lacking vitamin B12 had more than double the risk of being frail.
Thursday, May 01, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
The list of damage found in the path of a Fosamax tornado continues to grow. A new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine offers conclusive proof that users of Fosamax are at an 86% increased risk for developing heart-related damage in the form of atrial fibrillation.
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new series of animal experiments shows that your kidneys are the first to show significant signs of Q10 distress – a red flag indicating problems are likely anywhere in your body (whatever your weak spots may be). Signs of kidney stress include…
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Researchers at Texas A & M University have discovered that it is the mitochondria that signals the DNA to initiate cell division. This profound discovery means that protecting and energizing mitochondria just became a topic of immense proportion – if you would like to be healthy and live longer.
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
TB continues as an international problem. There are only 14,000 cases per year in the U.S., disproportionately affecting those born in other countries and minorities. A new study shows that treating TB patients with basic nutrients: vitamin A, B-complex, C, E, and selenium reduced the recurrence of TB by 45% - a rather stunning finding.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Is there anything vitamin D doesn’t do? All those vitamin D receptors in your brain apparently want vitamin D so that your mind functions normally!
