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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Antioxidants Help Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009

Certain antioxidants within extra virgin olive oil may contain properties that help fight against breast cancer, according to a recently published study.

Green Tea Inhibits Cancer Drug

Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009

The benefits of green tea are well known and highly publicized, but a recent research group has found that some components of green tea block the positive effects of a commonly prescribed cancer drug.

High-Intensity Exercise Helps Regulate Blood Sugar

Posted: Sunday, February 01, 2009

Recent research has found that intense exercise for short periods of time greatly improves the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. This finding provides an alternative in helping stay fit and preventing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), for people who feel they don't have time for more conventional exercise regiments.

Frequent Sex and Masturbation In Young Adulthood Could Increase Prostate Cancer Risk

Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Frequent masturbation and heavy sexual activity, in young men, appears to increase the risk of developing prostate cancer later in life. The same researchers that came to this conclusion also found that sexual activity in men in their 40's and 50's has little effect on prostate cancer risk, and possibly helps prevent against the development of the common disease.

Fun and Social Lifestyle and Mindset Help Prevent Dementia

Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009

Being anxious, stressed and introverted, may well increase the risk of future dementia, according to a recent study. Researchers have recently found that more relaxed, social individuals, develop dementia less often when elderly, than their stressed-out, antisocial counterparts.

Possible Link Found Between Diabetes and Human Circadian Rhythms

Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2009

A new gene variant has been discovered that raises blood glucose levels through melatonin secretion. This finding possibly establishes a previously unknown link between human circadian rhythms (sleep-wake cycles, regulated by melatonin), and diabetes.

Free Public Exercise Programs Could Benefit Many Americans

Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2009

Numerous dangerous health conditions are a product of poor nutrition and exercise, but many individuals lack the motivation to change their ways and protect their health. Using a Brazilian model for free public exercise, researchers at Washington University of St. Louis, in conjunction with researchers in Brazil, have recently published a study suggesting that free public exercise programs in the United States could increase the activity levels and health of many individuals.

Black Raspberries Help Prevent Throat Cancer

Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009

A recent study has found that certain chemical compounds found within black raspberries help prevent the growth of cancerous cells within the esophagus of rats.

Juvenile Diabetics Lacking in Vitamin D

Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2008

An unexpected risk has recently been found for youths with type 1 diabetes. Joslin Diabetes Center researchers have found that the majority of juvenile diabetics have insufficient levels of vitamin D, a condition that often leads to bone frailty and fractures later in life. Research has also linked vitamin D to skin cancer.

Brain Enzyme Helps Control Food Regulation

Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2008

A hypothalamus based enzyme has recently been shown to be "nutrient sensitive." Researchers found that the enzyme SK6, when highly active, helps control appetite and weight gain.