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The Publisher's Desk: Good Bill, Bad Bill
This month, we bring you updates on two Congressional bills threatening your right to access health-related information. In the March 2012 newsletter, we reported on the Research Works Act... Read More
Male Osteoporosis: An Under-Recognized Threat
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD), breakdown of the structural architecture of the bone and increased risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is typically thought to affect... Read More
Stress and Allergies: A Hectic Life May Equal a Runny Nose
When it comes to allergies, the logical connection is often pollen counts. However, there’s new research to suggest another factor could be to blame for your runny nose and red, itchy eyes. And that culprit is... Read More
Health Clues Hidden In Your Nails
What if you could tell some important things about your health just by looking at your fingers or toes? As it turns out, our fingernails and toenails can tell us a lot about our health because the state of our nails mirrors... Read More
Cardio Conditioning: Best Exercises to Improve Your Heart Health
As we all know, there are many benefits of exercise. Among the most important are weight loss, preservation of bone integrity and musculoskeletal enhancement. And while all of these benefits are clearly healthy, they can almost be... Read More
Are You at Risk from This Dietary Danger?
For decades now, the government and the media have demonized fat as the culprit behind many health concerns. We’ve often read that we need to cut down the fat in order to become healthy. Yet, even though Americans have... Read More
Is New Fructose Study Flawed?
A paper published in the February 2012 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine has claimed that fructose isn’t really the villain many people think it is. So we decided to take a closer look... Read More
Mineral Increases Bone Mass and Thwarts Osteoporosis
The essential mineral, zinc, plays hundreds of roles in human and animal health, yet less-than-optimal levels occur in all age groups of the population. Recent research is a reminder of the importance of... Read More
An Easy Way to Balance Estrogen Levels
The popular Mediterranean diet emphasizes fruits and vegetables plus a variety of other fresh, wholesome and nutritious foods. Epidemiological studies have shown that the consistent consumption of diets high in... Read More
Astaxanthin Supports Eye Health While Reducing Shoulder and Lower Back Stiffness
Astaxanthin is a nutritional substance in the class of carotenoids, similar to lutein and zeaxanthin. While lutein and zeaxanthin are normally found in eye tissue, astaxanthin is not. This beneficial carotenoid is a component of... Read More
The Best Time to Take Your Antioxidants
The best time to take your antioxidant supplement is with a meal. There’s increasing evidence that the post-meal state is an important contributing factor to chronic disease. A Western diet is typically overloaded with... Read More
Green Tea Benefits Fat Reduction
hat do chocolate, olive oil and tea have in common? They all contain some of the very same beneficial antioxidants. Green tea is the front runner of these varieties. It’s the richest in antioxidants due to... Read More
Diet Can Feminize the Average Male
In a recent 2012 article in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, there was an excellent discussion on the impact of estrogen on men. It points out that increased intracellular estrogen levels in men induce and promote... Read More
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Support Thyroid Function and Lipid Balancing
Both thyroid hormones and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids present in fish oils exhibit a potent effect in lowering serum lipids such as triglycerides and cholesterol. A study published in a 2010 issue of... Read More
Exercise Has a Surprising Benefit
We have long known that exercise is important for many aspects of health. Now researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have identified an even more surprising way it benefits... Read More
Micronutrients Support Upper Respiratory Health
A clinical trial published in October 2011 reports that micronutrient supplementation with vitamin C, vitamin D3, folic acid and selenium enhances upper respiratory health. Previous research indicates that... Read More
Increased Sitting Time Related to Inflammatory Markers and Metabolism
Researchers recently determined that increased sitting time is associated with increased inflammatory markers and suboptimal metabolic parameters in women. Adipose (fat) cells release hormones that regulate... Read More
Shift-Work Increases the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Working rotating shifts increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to two studies published in December 2011 by Harvard School of Public Health scientists. Previous studies have... Read More
Calcium and Vitamin D Important for Weight Management
According to a new study, calcium and vitamin D play a role in the deposition of visceral fat. Visceral or abdominal fat is adipose tissue that deposits around the organs within the abdomen and is associated with suboptimal... Read More
Amino Acid Supplementation Supports Muscle Mass
A randomized, controlled trial published in January 2012 reports that exercise plus amino acid supplementation enhances muscle strength and muscle mass in older women. With aging, skeletal muscle is replaced with... Read More
Ginger Studied for Memory and Cognitive Function
In a study published earlier this year, researchers found that ginger (Zingiber officinale) supports memory and cognitive function in middle-aged women. Ginger is a botanical used historically to enhance... Read More
Acupuncture Modulates Stress-Related Protein
A study published in January 2012 reports that electroacupuncture modulates levels of the stress-related protein neuropeptide Y in rats. Neuropeptide Y is elevated during ongoing stress and is believed to contribute to... Read More
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