Healthy lifestyle may prevent cognitive decline

Recent studies have found that metabolic disorders, which in many cases may be prevented or minimized by healthy lifestyle choices, share risk factors with neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, the reports which appeared in the March issue of Archives of Neurology have pointed to a link between obesity and high blood sugar level and various forms

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Researchers Scratch Their Heads Over Kava

Like Americans who eat right and take herbal supplements to improve their health, many Pacific Islanders drink a beverage derived from the kava plant. However, considering the potential side effects of large amounts of kava, researchers are currently wondering just how these peoples can tolerate the plant. A study published in the journal Chemical Research

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Article calls for research into link between vitamin D and Alzheimer’s

Given a growing body of evidence linking the development of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia to vitamin D deficiency, a new paper suggests more research is needed to establish a possible causation. The existing evidence centers around the fact that low serum levels of vitamin D have been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases,

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Strawberries May Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk

Many individuals eat strawberries in order to maintain adequate levels of vitamin C and antioxidants in their bodies, while others may choose to take a dietary supplement for the same purpose. Now, scientists are saying that consuming strawberries regularly may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. A team of researchers led by officials at the

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