Polyphenols found in red wine have already been found to lower the risk of Alzheimers disease, and now scientists are looking for ways to maximize the value of their delivery. One such study, conducted by a team from Purdue University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, showed that on the 10th consecutive day of feeding,
It has long been known the diet plays a significant role in the health of your cardiovascular system. Writing in the Coloradoan, dietician Shirley Perryman of Colorado State University explains how eating highly colorful foods can help people include valuable heart-healthy nutrients and vitamins in their diet. “Color is often an indication of different phytonutrients,
Older individuals may want to consider taking such as Ginkgo Biloba, which doctors believe can help with memory retention, as a new study is suggesting that the neurological disease, dementia, could potentially become an epidemic among the elderly. According to findings published in the Annals of Neurology, dementia is prevalent in 18.2 percent of people
Post-menopausal women who suffer from HIV have a higher risk of bone fractures, a new study suggests. Although such as vitamin D and calcium can help increase the strength of bones, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism indicates that therapies used to make HIV patients live longer can be detrimental
A new study has found that one out of every eight stroke victims has a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke beforehand. The research, appearing in the journal Neurology, reports that 12 percent of all stroke victims identified over a four year period in Ontario suffered mild stroke as well. A TIA
An irregular genetic strand may increase the risk of suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to research conducted at Ohio State University. Using tissue samples taken from IBS patients, investigators discovered an RNA mechanism that could lead to damage of the colon membrane. They found that this RNA reduced production of glutamine, an amino
Researchers are already aware that consuming a diet high in fat can lead to heart disease but now they know a little bit more about how this process works. A study at the University of Cincinnati looked at high-fat diets and the effect they have on the tissue around human blood vessels. First, in
In another example of how a small change can make a big difference, researchers have found that those who try to lose or control their weight should reach for fat free-milk rather than a fruit drink in the morning. Australian scientists enrolled 34 overweight but healthy individuals in the study and conducted two testing sessions
Researchers hoping to find methods of improving the diets of sub-Saharan Africans have found that yellow cassava roots contain up to 20 times more vitamin A than whiter varieties. A study published in the journal The Plant Cell determined that the genetic difference between the darker and lighter colors, and thus between the radical disparities
For many people, weight loss can be a struggle, especially for individuals who are looking to lose a lot of weight but cannot conform to routines such as an alkaline diet or an exercise regimen. A new study from the University of Illinois is suggesting that people who are interested in losing weight may want