Omega-3 Supplementation May Reduce Joint And Cognitive Side Effects Of Breast Cancer Treatments

“I know I need this medicine to help lower my chance of cancer recurrence, but it makes my joints ache and stiff. It makes me feel old and I am not sure I can take this medication much longer…

Nutritionists Say Willpower No Match For Cheap Food, Big Portions

Ditching the diet for Thanksgiving? Turkey with all the fixings isn’t the only temptation causing would-be dieters to miss their goals, according to a new Cornell University review article that finds powerful environmental cues are subconsciously bending willpower every day…

Pouch Packaging Holds Promise For Extended Shelf Life Of Foods For Space Travel And On Earth

Scientists from Lockheed Martin and NASA conducted research to find out the potential shelf of food products packaged in retort pouches (a flexible package in which prepared food is hermetically sealed for long-term unrefrigerated storage) in order to determine the suitability of these foods to support long-duration (three-to-five years) spaceflights…

Protein, Not Sugar, Stimulates Cells Keeping Us Thin And Awake, New Study Suggests

A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories.

Heart Protection From Component Of Garlic Oil

A component of garlic oil may help release protective compounds to the heart after heart attack, during cardiac surgery, or as a treatment for heart failure. At low concentrations, hydrogen sulfide gas has been found to protect the heart from damage

Excessive Amounts Of Vitamin D Linked To Onset Of Atrial Fibrillation

While previous studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, new research at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute shows that too much vitamin D can lead to the onset of a dangerous heart condition known as atrial fibrillation…

Green Tea May Lower "Bad" Cholesterol, New Analysis

A new analysis of published studies finds that consuming green tea, either as a beverage or in capsule form, is linked to significant but modest reductions in total and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, but the researchers found no link with HDL or “good” cholesterol and triglycerides. Dr Olivia J…

Atrial Fibrillation Patients Who Take Vitamins Less Likely To Take Medication As Prescribed

Atrial Fibrillation patients who are prescribed the powerful blood thinner warfarin often take it with vitamins or supplements that can hamper its effectiveness, or skip doses completely, increasing their risk for stroke, according to new research…

Three Kiwis A Day To Keep The Cardiologist At Bay

Apples are out and Kiwis are in, now its three kiwis a day to keep the doctor away. New Zealanders can be proud of their native fruit once again, as a new research shows the furry fruit lowering blood pressure…

A Scientific Study Describes New Benefits Of Nut Consumption

A recent scientific study has revealed the relationship between nut consumption and a high level of serotonin metabolites (an important neurotransmitter) in patients with metabolic syndrome, who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease…

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