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Jul 30, 2010, anti-aging news

anti-aging news, most recent developments in the field of anti-aging

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Jul 30, 2010, Fish Oil May Slash Breast Cancer Risk

Following up on a number of studies which suggested that fish oil supplements play a role in preventing chronic disease, Emily White, from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Washington, USA), led a team which surveyed 35,016 postmenopausal women who did not have a history of breast cancer on their use of non-vitamin, non-mineral "specialty" supplements and tracked the incidence of breast cancer during a six-year follow-up period. The team found that those women who regularly used fish oil supplements, which contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, had a 32% reduced risk of breast cancer, with the risk reduction limited to invasive ductal breast cancer, the most common type of the disease. (Source: http://www.worldhealth.net

Jul 26, 2010, Vitamin E could prevent Alzheimer’s Diseas

Alpha-tocopherol, one of the more common forms of Vitamin E, has been widely studied for potential protective effects against the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. A team led by Francesca Mangialasche, from the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), studied 232 dementia-free octenigarians for six years, tracking the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease and measuring blood levels of all eight natural vitamin E components.

Those subjects with higher blood levels of all these components were at a markedly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, as compared to subjects with lower levels.

After adjusting for confounding factors, the team reports the risk reduction in those with the higher blood levels of all the vitamin E family forms was 45-54%, depending on the vitamin E component.

The researchers conclude that: “The neuroprotective effect of vitamin E seems to be related to the combination of different forms, rather than to alpha-tocopherol alone.”(Source: http://www.worldhealth.net).

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Jul 26, 2010, Garlic and Onion Aid Mineral Absorption from Foods

Residents of lesser developed nations often are deficient in iron and zinc, because the bioavailability of both micronutrients is particularly low from plant foods. Krishnapura Srinivasan from the Central Food Technological Research Institute (India), and colleagues added garlic and onion to rice and sorghum cereals, and chickpea and green gram pulses, and found that iron uptake increased by 70% and zinc uptake rose by up to 160%. It is thought that the high sulfur content in garlic and onion, may be integral to this mineral boosting effect, as sulfur-containing amino acids such as cysteine have previously been shown to boost iron and zinc status in lab animals. The team believe that this knowledge could be included in a “ food-based strategy to improve the bioavailability of trace minerals and hence contributes to the human health benefit.”(Source: http://www.worldhealth.net).

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Jul 26, 2010, Cocoa Flavanols Help Improve Blood Vessel Function

A study conducted in the US to investigate the role of flavanols in the prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) and other cardiovascular conditions has had positive results The study was led by Christian Heiss, from University of California/San Francisco (California, USA). Sixteen CAD patients between 61 to 67 years took part in the 30-day study and were randomly assigned a twice-daily beverage containing high flavanoid cocoa, or a low-flavanol drink. Those subjects that consumed the beverage containing high flavanoid cocoa were found to have doubled the number of circulating angiogenic cells (CACs) in the blood, which improved blood vessel function improved by 47%.Earlier studies have shown that CACs have vessel repair and maintenance functions, which can contribute to healthy blood vessels. They have also been associated with a decreased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. (Source: http://www.worldhealth.net).

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Jul 26, 2010, Tai Chi & Qigong Boost Physical & Psychological Health

Tai Chi and Qigong, ( get a better definition here) two Chinese wellness practices, have been associated with a variety of physical and mental health benefits. A team led by Linda Larkey, of Arizona State University ( USA ) conducted a meta-analysis of 77 peer-reviewed journal articles reporting on the medical benefits associated with the two disciplines.Assessing data on the 6,410 men and women involved, the team found that subjects showed a significantly improvment according to devices which measured cardiopulmonary fitness, immune function and bone density, and also reported a better quality of life, as compared to sedentary counterparts. The researchers concluded that the two disciplines appeared to have similar positive health benefits.(Source: http://www.worldhealth.net).

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Jul 26, 2010, Antioxidant Vitamins Promote Healthy Arteries

Following up on a number of studies which found that antioxidants have the potential to prevent atherosclerotic damage, a team led by Reuven Zimlichman, from Tel Aviv University (Israel) evaluated the effects of prolonged antioxidant treatment on arterial elasticity, inflammatory and metabolic measures in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. The team enrolled 70 patients from a hypertension clinic, who were randomized to receive either antioxidants or placebo capsules for six months. Tests at the beginning of the trial, after three months and at the six month mark revealed that the patients in the antioxidant group had more elastic arteries (a measure of increased cardiovascular health) and better blood sugar and cholesterol profiles. (Source: http://www.worldhealth.net).

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Jul 16, 2010, Trash the Transfats

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is calling for major changes in food production and marketing and said drastic cuts in fat and salt levels were needed to halt the scourge of heart disease. According to the NICE, Trans fats do little more than prolong shelf life and should be banned from all food, saturated fat levels should be cut drastically and average salt intake more than halved by 2025. If these changes were implemented, they said, around 40,000 early deaths could be prevented each year in Britain alone and millions of people could be spared the suffering of living with the effects of heart disease and stroke.

Of course, you don’t have to wait till 2025 for that to happen. If you ditch the trans fats you will eat less of the junk that clogs your system and leaves you feeling sluggish, tired, and bloated. In the long-term you can also stave off high cholesterol. If you’re not sure how to recognise foods that contain trans fats, look on the labels in the ingredients list for the words “hydrogenated fats”. If you see them, don't buy!!!Leave them on the shelf!!!

(Source: Dr Marilyn Glenville’s Health Digest ‘Natural News for Women’').

Jul 14, 2010, conditions which are age-related and how to avoid them

conditions which are age-related and how to avoid them

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Jul 14, 2010, Black Pepper Can Lower Cholesterol

Black pepper should not be sneezed at as a health food. New research suggests that it has a wide range of benefits, from lowering cholesterol to fighting infections. According to a report from the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India, it also helps with digestion, speeds up the natural processing of food by the body and helps keep the liver healthy. One of its main beneficial effects is that it works as an antioxidant, protecting healthy tissue from damage. The researchers say that it may also offer some protection against cancer, through its active ingredient, piperine.(Source: Free Health Tip from Dr Marilyn Glenville’s Health Digest ‘Natural News for Women’ )

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Jul 5, 2010, The Aging Process Explained

The aging process is natural and can be slowed down if you know how

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Jul 5, 2010, The Potential of Cherries

The Potential of Cherries

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Jul 2, 2010, Anti-aging Developments - June 2010

Anti-aging Developments - July 2010

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Jun 28, 2010, Anti-aging Developments - June 2010

Anti-aging Developments - June 2010

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