A Case for the Blues
Extracts from the wild lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. Inhibit the growth of bacteria that lead to gum disease, in a lab model. More… View News Source
Weigh Less – Walk to Work
Leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the main factors in warding off diseases and preventing premature aging. Eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep and exercising are key factors in conducting this way of life. It is quick and easy to jump in your car and commute to work, but walking, cycling or using public transport …
Fermented Milk Boosts Skin Health
There has been much interest in the potential for using probiotic bacteria for treating skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, however few studies have investigated their effect upon healthy skin. Hiromi Kimoto-Nira, PhD, of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science (NILGS) in Japan, and colleagues conducted a …
Calorie Restriction Modifies Risk Factors for Age-Related Diseases
Posted on July 21, 2016, 6 a.m. in Diet Longevity and Age Management Sustained calorie restriction in humans has been shown to modify risk factors for age-related diseases and influence indicators associated with longer life span Results of a 2-year-long human study of calorie restriction have produced mixed results. The randomized-controlled Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term …
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Too Much or Too Little Sleep Linked to Inflammation
[ad_1] Too Much or Too Little Sleep Linked to Inflammation New study finds that longer sleep duration and sleep disturbances are associated with increases in markers of inflammation. [ad_2] Source
Sitting Linked to Depression
Posted on July 20, 2016, 6 a.m. in Depression Lifestyle Too much sedentary time correlates to a greater risk of depression. Amassing scientific literature suggests a multitude of life-enhancing – and potentially life-extending, benefits of movement. Conversely, having a sedentary lifestyle is thought to rob both quality, and quantity, of life. Long Zhai, from Qingdao …
Blog – Trending Technology For Virtual Reality In 3D Laparoscopy
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Fructose Feeds Fat
Posted on July 13, 2016, 6 a.m. in Weight and Obesity Diet The simple carbohydrate is linked to increase in fat deposits and body weight. Due in large part to an ever-increasing presence of high-fructose corn syrup in prepared foods, fructose – a simple carbohydrate derived from fruit and vegetables, has become a predominant component …
Work Stress Raises Diabetes Risk
Posted on July 19, 2016, 6 a.m. in Diabetes Stress Job strain can significantly increase a person’s risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Previously, studies report that workplace stress can have a range of adverse health effects, especially raising the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Cornelia Huth, from Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen (Germany), and colleagues examined data prospectively …