Polyunsaturated Fat May Help Lower Cholesterol and Prevent Coronary Heart Disease

Individuals who are concerned with their cholesterol may want to consider replacing their normal intake of saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that patients who replaced saturated fat in their diets with polyunsaturated fat reduced their risk of developing coronary

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Breast milk protects babys digestive system

British scientists have discovered that an ingredient in breast milk acts to protect and heal the intestines of newborn babies. The research was conducted by a team from Queen Mary, University of London, which used human intestinal cells in the lab and found that when they inflicted damage to them a compound called pancreatic secretory

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Good News For Folks Crippled by Rheumatoid Arthritis!

Tiffany Lowery Researchers have uncovered new clues about how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) contributes to bone loss. These findings may not only help researchers reverse RA-related bone loss—but with some minor changes, they could also help in developing new treatments for osteoporosis! RA is an autoimmune disease that affects a whopping 2 million Americans. The disease

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A Natural Nutrient To Help Preserve Your Precious Memory

Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a normal part of aging, but the risk of getting it does increase with age. For example, researchers estimate that about 3 percent of men and women between ages 65 and 74 have Alzheimer’s disease. This increases to 10 percent by age 80 and nearly 30 percent for those ages 85 and older. Early symptoms differ by individual, as well as day-to-day. Some signs

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Acupressure principles form basis of anti-allergy product

As allergy medications often have unpleasant side effects, sufferers will be relieved to learn a new hayfever-fighting product based on acupressure points is now available. The Qu-Chi acupressure band has been developed by acupuncturist Andrew Broch and works by applying pressure to a specific acupuncture point on the arm, known as the Qu-Chi point, also

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Protein ‘can help women maintain muscle mass’

Women who are looking to shed excess weight without losing muscle tone should concentrate on getting enough protein in their daily diet, an expert has suggested. Writing on the Kansas City infoZine, dietician Karen Collins describes how multiple studies have found that female dieters tend to lose muscle as they lose weight, even if they

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Are You Getting Enough Of The Right Kind Of Vitamin D?

A vitamin D deficiency can not only lead to decreased bone strength, but according to The Vitamin D Council, serious medical problems could arise. Studies show that ensuring optimal and adequate levels of this vitamin may promote heart and cardiovascular health, support strong immunity, enhance mood and mental health, promote strong and healthy muscle function

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Researchers Say Vitamin A Could Be A Life-Saver

Vitamin deficiencies are quite common in the U.S., but in under-developed nations they can be rampant, especially in regions where agriculture is scarce and a wide variety of foods is not readily available. Having low vitamin levels can be dangerous, particularly for growing children. However, a new report has suggested that vitamin supplements may preserve

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