Green tea may slow prostate cancer development

Natural beverages such as green tea are enjoyed around the world and there have been recent scientific developments that indicate this beverage may promote prostate health. A recent study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research looked at how active compounds found in green tea affected serum biomarkers in 26 men aged between 41 and

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Resveratrol May Lead To Anti-Inflammatory Benefits In Humans

Resveratrol, a plant-derived antioxidant, may provide anti-inflammatory benefits for humans, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. As a result of successful trials using resveratrol in animals, researchers wanted to determine if humans would experience similar effects. For six weeks, the team had 10 people take a supplement containing the

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Compound Found In Grapes, Peanuts, Supplements Burns Fat

Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberries—or who take nutritional supplements—may have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It’s called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently wrote

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Overweight Individuals May be at Greater Risk for Loss of Neurological Function

Individuals who are overweight may want to consider dropping a few pounds with the help of an alkaline diet – rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables – as a new study suggests that overweight middle-aged adults are at a greater risk for losing their cognitive function later in life. According to findings published in

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Indian Herb Is Loaded With Antioxidants

Whether they take multivitamins or herbal supplements for their health, many Americans invest in dietary supplements in order to make sure they are getting plenty of nutrients, minerals and antioxidants. Recently, scientists at the Central Food Technological Research Institute said that a tasty source of antioxidants may be sitting on your spice rack. It’s called

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Prostate Cancer Linked To Low Levels Of Bone Mineral Content

Prostate cancer patients may have an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also have an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis. A total

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Regular Exercise May Provide Pain Relief For Adolescents With Fibromyalgia

Young people who have developed fibromyalgia may alleviate painful side effects by exercising regularly, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain. In an effort to better understand how physical activity may improve joint and muscle pain among adolescents, researchers enrolled 104 individuals aged 11 to 18 years in a one-week trial. Participants wore

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