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Link Between Vitamin E and Decline in Physical Function

Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Low serum concentration of vitamin E, an indication of poor nutrition, is associated with physical decline for older persons, according to a study in the January 23 issue of JAMA.

Key to a Long Life - Staying Active and Drinking Moderately

Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Both physical activity and a moderate alcohol intake are important to lower the risk of fatal ischemic heart disease (IHD) and all-cause mortality, a new study shows.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices Shown To Increase Life Expectancy

Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Not smoking, eating five servings or more of fruits and vegetables per day, drinking alcohol only in moderation (0-1.5 drinks per day), and maintaining a high level of physical activity are well known to be healthy lifestyle choices. A recent study at the University of Cambridge, England, has helped quantitatively show just how beneficial maintaining these four lifestyle choices is.

Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead To Heart Disease

Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2008

Besides being important in maintaining healthy bones, substantial levels of Vitamin D have recently been shown to be important in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Strawberries Reduce Inflammation in Blood Vessels

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Strawberries are not only delicious and nutrient-rich, new research from Harvard Medical School found that they may offer cardiovascular disease protection.

Vitamin E Improves Heart Health For 40% of Type 2's By 50%

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Researchers in Israel report that vitamin E supplements could offer an inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for the 40% of Type 2 diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene called haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2.

The Magic Pill: A New Drug That Mimics Healthy Lifestyle Effects

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The magic ingredient in wine is being studied to reduce the effects of diabetes and aging.

Cinnamon Does Not WORK!

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

New studies have shown that cinnamon does not control blood sugars or fat levels.

Alcohol Causes Hypoglycemia by Boosting Islet Blood Flow and Insulin Output

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ethanol intake is well known as a potential cause of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients and now new findings from an animal study shed light on the mechanisms involved.

Merck's New Obesity Drug Cuts Pounds

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

An experimental Merck obesity drug helped patients lose weight and burn up calories, but at higher doses caused psychiatric side effects similar to those that prevented U.S. approval of a similar Sanofi-Aventis drug, researchers said.