Mediterranean Diet Reduces Small Vessel Damage In The Brain

The February issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, carries a report this month on the Mediterranean diet.

Overeating Linked To Memory Loss

A study released today and scheduled to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012, shows that those over 70 eating more than 2,100 calories per day, nearly double their risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI)…

Mexican-American youth add pounds as they lose native eating habits

Researchers have found that Mexican-American youth gain pounds as they move away from the dietary habits of their native country, a move that is putting them at risk for serious health problems.

Study Of Resveratrol May Lead To Treatments For Vascular And Metabolic Diseases

A well-conducted experimental study in mice has provided potentially important new insights into the association of the intake of resveratrol and like compounds with health benefits. Resveratrol is a constituent of red wine and other vegetable products, and is being evaluated in high-doses as a pharmaceutical…

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers at Zucker Hillside Hospital’s Recognition and Prevention (RAP) Program who have worked with teenagers at risk for serious mental illness for the past decade are now studying the effectiveness of Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for treating psychiatric symptoms…

Specific Goals In Nutrition Needed To Improve Diabetes Diet

A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research…

Dark Chocolates On Valentine’s Day Are Better For You

A recent study, published just in time for Valentine’s Day, states that dark chocolate is the “heart-healthy” way to go, not only on Valentine’s day, but all year long. Dr…

Acute Lung Injury Patients Don’t Benefit From Less Nutritional Support

A study published early in JAMA , to coincide with the presentation at the 41st Critical Care Congress, reveals that even though some data indicated that lower caloric nourishment via a feeding tube may be beneficial for critically ill patients in need of mechanical ventilation, those with acute lung injury who received a smaller amount of nourishment displayed no improvement i…

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Found In 44 Percent Of Postmenopausal Women With Wrist Fracture

Wrist fractures, also called distal radius fractures (DRF), are among the most common osteoporosis-related fractures occurring on average 15 years earlier than hip fractures.

Sodium Intake Too High For The Vast Majority, U.S.A

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that nearly all individuals in the U.S. consume too much sodium than the recommended daily allowance (RDA)

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