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Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Even if coupled with high animal fat and protein, diabetes risk did not increase, study claims. A diet low in carbohydrates but high in animal fat and protein doesn't seem to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.

A Short Daytime Nap Helps Retain Learnt Knowledge

Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2008

Once certain information is learned and processed in the brain, the information is more likely to be retained if a short daytime nap is taken.

Does L-Arginine Supplementation Make A Difference?

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Researchers have found that diabetes creates too much competition for an amino acid called L-arginine that helps blood vessels to relax.

Improve Postprandial Glucose With "Anti-Inflammatory" Diet

Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

Markers of inflammation and cardiovascular health show improvement with the improvement of postprandial glucose and lipid profiles.

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.

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.