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Brain Work Induces Hunger

Posted: Friday, September 05, 2008

Mental exercises and focused mind-intensive tasks appear to induce hunger and increased calorie intake, according to a recent study. Students performing these forms of "intellectual work" were seen to eat significantly more than those simply resting and relaxing their minds.

Lead, Mercury and Arsenic Found in Internet Purchased Ayurveda

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ayurvedic medicines are used throughout South Asia, especially in India, and are available throughout the world through Internet purchase. While there are many proponents of its usage, it has recently been found by researchers that over 20% of Ayurvedic medicine purchased over the Internet has unhealthy amounts of mercury, lead and arsenic.

MSG Use Linked to Obesity

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don�t use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of physical activity and total calorie intake, according to a study published this month in the journal Obesity.

Family, Dogs and Childhood Health Problems Linked to Adult Snoring

Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2008

Chronic adult snoring has been linked to various health concerns, as well as obvious inconveniences. The development of snoring often starts early in life however, and a recent research team has uncovered some major risk factors during childhood for future adult snoring.

Carbs and Sugars Cause Brain Cell Deterioration and Weight Gain

Posted: Friday, August 22, 2008

Weight gain with age is a common occurrence for many. This is often attributed to decreased activity and slowed metabolism, but recent research has revealed that appetite control cells within the brain deteriorate with age, making overeating more likely.

Diabetics Should Include More Herbs And Spices In Their Foods

Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008

In test-tube experiments, researchers at the University of Georgia, Athens, found that extracts of various herbs and spices - such as cinnamon, cloves, sage and rosemary -inhibited a damaging process that can result from high blood sugar levels.

New Treatment for Diabetes Growing on Trees

Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008

A new possible food additive can reduce blood glucose levels by 28% for those with type 2 diabetes. A new study shows that a phytochemical in fruits and vegetables, called Emulin can help to reduce blood sugars in type 2 diabetics. This treatment for diabetes has been growing right in our backyard.

Arsenic Contaminated Drinking Water Connected to Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Exposure to arsenic increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, concludes a recent study. Arsenic levels in urine were seen to be significantly higher in diabetics than in individuals without the disease.

New Drug Helps to Reverse Diabetes and Prevent Aging

Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008

A drug that fights aging and halts the onset of diabetes, cancer and heart disease, may hit market shelves in another five years, claim researchers.

Broccoli Can Reverse Diabetes Damage

Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008

Broccoli burgers offered by McDonalds to reduce diabetes risk? Not really, but why not?