August 6, 2015 A recent article was published that stated: “One-ounce of almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and/or walnuts daily may lower colorectal cancer risk by 13%. Previously, a number of studies link increased nut consumption to reduced risks of obesity and type-2 diabetes – primary factors in colorectal cancer.…
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July 22, 2015 Magnesium is important in metabolism of glucose, production of cellular energy and manufacture of proteins. A study was done that showed magnesium in foods PLUS additional supplementation with magnesium showed significant differences in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and HDL cholesterol. Here is the link to the entire article: Magnesium Improves Metabolic…
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July 15, 2015 A recent study was conducted using data from a 38 year period. CRP (a marker for inflammation) was measured as a comparison in people who slept well and had insomnia. The study authors report that: “In a population-based cohort, persistent, and not intermittent, insomnia was associated with increased risk for all-cause and…
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July 6, 2015 A recent study was done to examine the acute effects of chocolate on attentional characteristics of the brain. Results showed that eating 60% cacao chocolate made the brain more alert and attentive, but it also increased blood pressure for a short time. However, an immediate drop in blood pressure was recorded in…
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June 29, 2015 A recent study was done analyzing data with regard to sitting and heart disease. “The data revealed that each hour of sedentary time per day on average associated with a 14% increase in coronary artery calcification (CAC) burden – a measure of the amount of plaque in the coronary arteries. ” While…
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June 10, 2015 Magnesium is important in metabolism of glucose, production of cellular energy and manufacture of proteins. A study was done that showed magnesium in foods PLUS additional supplementation with magnesium showed significant differences in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and HDL cholesterol. Here is the link to the entire article: MAGESIUM IMPROVES METABOLIC…
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June 8, 2015 A recent study employing a mouse model observed that promoting healthy gut microbiota can prevent Metabolic Syndrome, which is a condition involving a large waistline, high triglycerides level, low HDL cholesterol level, high blood pressure, and high fasting blood sugar. Altered gut microbiota promotes inflammation that leads to Metabolic Syndrome, therefore supplementation with…
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June 2, 2015 Walnuts are an excellent source of numerous vitamins and minerals. They are also a significant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), walnuts have a high antioxidant content (3.7 mmol/ounce). Researchers from Ewha Womans University (South Korea) report that walnut extract significantly slowed the survival of cancer stem cells, as well as reduced the stemness of…
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May 27, 2015 Bethany Simmonds, from the University of Bath, and colleagues assessed data collected on 213 people, average age 78 years. Those subjects who completed more than 25 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day – such as walking quickly, cycling or swimming – received 50% fewer prescriptions. The team also observed…
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May 18, 2015 A recent study suggests that taking calcium supplements might decrease the risk for developing colon cancer. In a recent study, researchers conducted a comprehensive literature search for studies evaluating the effects of calcium intake on colon cancer risk published up to December 2013. The researchers found that with every 300 milligram increase of…
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