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Our mission & writing commitmentMay 7, 2011
The Antioxidant Properties of CaffeineCaffeine is known to have antioxidant properties and may be protective against a variety of health problems. For example, coffee contains various [...]
May 5, 2011
Friendly Flora Prevents Weight Gain from High Fat DietA particular strain of friendly flora, Lactobacillus plantarum, has recently been shown to prevent weight gain from a high fat diet. High fat diets are [...]
May 4, 2011
Blueberries May Help Weight ManagementA new study with blueberries shows they can have a direct effect on white adipose tissue, cutting fat cell numbers and the amount of fat in cells. While [...]
May 3, 2011
A Lifetime of High Fiber Intake Reduces Cardiovascular Disease RiskIf you want to implement healthy actions today, to prevent problems down the road, then ensuring adequate fiber intake is a key strategy for future [...]
April 26, 2011
Mom's Intake of DHA Reduces Child's Risk of Being OverweightA mother's intake of DHA essential fatty acid, along with reduction of omega 6 vegetable oils (fries, chips, packaged foods, some salad dressings) reduces [...]
April 21, 2011
Is Low Level Radiation Exposure Good for You?A general uneasiness has swept across the U.S. as a result of the nuclear reactor problems in Japan. At this time the radiation exposure in the U.S. is [...]
April 19, 2011
The Liver as a Source of Alzheimer’s PlaqueCognitive decline and Alzheimer’s are associated with an abnormal accumulation of amyloid beta protein fragments that form plaque in the brain. Amyloid b [...]
April 14, 2011
Whey Protein Protects Against a High Fat DietA new animal study shows that consumption of whey protein can offset the disease-producing effects of a high fat diet by lowering weight gain by 32%, [...]
April 12, 2011
Vitamin D Lowers Risk of Macular DegenerationPreservation of eyesight is vital for quality of health. A new study shows that the higher the vitamin D level in women ages 50 – 75, the lower the risk f [...]