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		How Resveratrol Acts As A Powerful Antioxidant July 31, 2009 Resveratrol in red wine is known for controlling inflammation and promoting health. However, how the ingredient works was not known to scientists - up till now. The Friends You Surround Yourself With Influence Your Weight Loss July 31, 2009 New American research has found a strong link between teenagers' own weight and that of their closest peers. Soy Lecithin: How It Negatively Affects Your Health And Why You Need To Avoid It July 30, 2009 Soy Lecithin has been lingering around our food supply for over a century. It is an ingredient in literally hundreds of proceesed foods, and also sold as an over the counter health food supplement. Scientists claim it benefits our cardiovascular health, metabolism, memory, cognitive function, liver function, and even physical and athletic perfomance. However, most people don't realize what soy lecithin actually is, and why the dangers of ingesting this additive far exceed its benefits. Antioxidants From Black Tea May Aid Diabetics July 30, 2009 Polysaccharides from black tea may blunt the spike in sugar levels after a meal more than similar compounds from green and oolong tea, and offer potential to manage diabetes, says a new study. How Does Activated Zeolite Act as a Natural Cellular Defense? July 30, 2009 Natural Zeolite has been shown to counter free radicals, remove heavy metal toxins, balance pH levels and increase nutrient absorption among many other benefits. The "Desk Jockey Syndrome" July 29, 2009 To reduce rising rates of illness and health-care costs, a growing number of employers are expanding "wellness" initiatives by providing workers with incentives and tools to improve their health. FLOW is one of those promising tools which has been shown to improve the physical and mental health among people who use computers as a significant part of their work day. Boost Your Immune System With Vitamin D and Tumeric July 29, 2009 A combination of vitamin D3 and curcumin, from tumeric, may boost the immune system, and help it clear the protein plaques linked to Alzheimer�s, says a new study. Freshly Crushed Garlic Better For The Heart Than Processed July 29, 2009 A new study reports what scientists term the first scientific evidence that freshly crushed garlic has more potent heart-healthy effects than dried garlic. Good Bacteria Can Prevent The Flu July 29, 2009 Could bacteria present naturally in the body and sometimes added to food or dietary supplements keep colds at bay? First Target of Vaccination Campaigns: Pregnant Women And Unborn Children July 28, 2009 Government statistics are claiming that the swine flu has been hitting pregnant women unusually hard, so they are likely to be among the first group advised to get a new swine flu shot this fall. Mothers' Pollution Exposure Linked with Kids' Lower IQ July 28, 2009 A new study published in the journal Pediatrics links mothers' exposure to high levels of environmental pollutants during pregnancy to a four-point drop in children's IQ scores by age 5. 5 Signs You Think Too Much About Food July 28, 2009 Whether you refuse to let a single speck of trans fat cross your lips or never met an entire pint of ice cream you didn�t like, it�s the rare individual whose attitude toward food, weight loss, and body image is considered the norm. Health Expert in Canada Calling For Compensation For Flu-Vaccine Injuries July 27, 2009 A leading public health expert is calling on Canada to create a no-fault compensation program for people who may be harmed by a swine flu vaccine that millions of Canadians will be urged by the government to get this fall. Knee Injuries Start With Strain On The Brain, Not The Muscles July 27, 2009 New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs. Chocolate Can Reduce Blood Pressure July 27, 2009 Consumption of a commercially available cocoa powder, enriched in flavonoids, may decrease blood pressure and boost heart health, suggests a new study with rats. Governments Massively Stockpiling Vaccines For Campaigns This Fall July 27, 2009 As the WHO and international media conglomerates continue their scare tactics regarding the H1N1 flu, governments around the world are stockpiling hundreds of millions of doses of vaccines for possible autumn vaccination campaigns. Natural Scents May Help You De-Stress July 24, 2009 Feeling stressed or fretful? Try savouring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender or other fragrant plants to calm yourself. Wearing Anything On Your Feet Alters Normal Form And Function Of The Foot July 24, 2009 A habitually shod lifestyle has consequences for the biologically normal anatomy and function of the foot. Children Who Are Active Sleep Better July 24, 2009 Researchers have confirmed what parents have long believed - running around in the day means your child may well fall asleep faster at night. Short Stressful Events May Improve Working Memory July 23, 2009 Experiencing chronic stress day after day can produce wear and tear on the body physically and mentally, and can have a detrimental effect on learning and emotion. However, acute stress -- a short stressful incident -- may enhance learning and memory. You Are What Your Mother Eats July 23, 2009 Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to becoming pregnant may determine the health of offspring much later in life, according to results of studies reported at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. The 'See Food' Diet July 23, 2009 Current research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent one of the leading causes of legal blindness among the elderly. How Do Children Become Bilingual So Easily? July 21, 2009 New research is showing just how children's brains can become bilingual so easily, findings that scientists hope eventually could help the rest of us learn a new language a bit easier. Relieve Inflammation and Pain Naturally With Pycnogenols July 21, 2009 The anti-inflammatory and pain reducing effects of an extract from French maritime pine bark may work by stopping two enzymes linked to inflammation, says a new study. Why Calories May Not Be What They Claim On Food Labels July 21, 2009 According to a small band of researchers, using the information on food labels to estimate calorie intake could be a very bad idea. Your IQ Can Determine Your Mortality And Heart Disease Risk July 21, 2009 Having a lower than average IQ is in itself a risk factor for heart disease, say UK researchers. Five Generations Harmed by Gluten July 17, 2009 An intolerance to gluten can cause a wide array of symptoms, some debilitating. Moreover, delays in diagnosis or common misdiagnoses can be devastating to long-term health. Gerta Farber elaborates on her research and personal experience with Celiac disease. Vitamin D, Curcumin May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease July 17, 2009 UCLA scientists and colleagues from UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute have found that a form of vitamin D, together with a chemical found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta, which forms the plaques considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Experience As Important As Genetics In Determining Intellectual Capacity July 17, 2009 Why are some people smarter than others? A journal of the Association for Psychological Science describes how certain aspects of brain structure and function help determine how easily we learn new things, and how learning capacity contributes to individual differences in intelligence. Grapefruit Extract May Prevent Metabolic Syndrome July 16, 2009 The citrus flavonoid naringenin may prevent cholesterol increases, and changes in insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism linked to metabolic syndrome, says a new study with mice. Solar Cycle Linked To Global Climate July 16, 2009 Establishing a key link between the solar cycle and global climate, research led by scientists at the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo., shows that maximum solar activity and its aftermath have impacts on Earth that resemble La Nina and El Nino events in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Multitasking Ability Can Be Improved Through Training July 16, 2009 Training increases brain processing speed and improves our ability to multitask, states new research from Vanderbilt University. Governments Intensifying Fearmongering Strategies For Mass H1N1 Vaccinations July 15, 2009 A World Health Organization (WHO) Global Alert headlined, "WHO recommendations on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccinations" suggest that universally mandated ones are coming at a cost to your health. Food Fight: Organics Gain Ground as GMOs and Biotech Wreak Havoc on Food Supply July 15, 2009 Genetic engineering was not even on the radar a few decades ago, but today, it is a living science nightmare. In direct contradiction to well documented public rejection of GM foods, government supported representatives of countries present at Codex meetings are producers of GMO foods, namely the USA, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia. Intolerance To Wheat Gluten Increasing July 15, 2009 A Minnesota study using frozen blood samples taken from Air Force recruits 50 years ago has found that intolerance of wheat gluten, a debilitating digestive condition, is four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Elevated Insulin Increases Breast Cancer July 14, 2009 Elevated insulin levels in the blood appear to raise the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, according to researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Low Vitamin D Levels Not Good For Heart July 14, 2009 Low levels of Vitamin D and other nutrients may not be good for the health of your heart, according to latest research. DNA Is Dynamic And Has High Energy; Not Stiff Or Static As First Envisioned July 13, 2009 As researchers from Baylor College of Medicine report, DNA is not stiff or static, but dynamic with high energy. It exists naturally in a slightly underwound state and its status changes in waves generated by normal cell functions such as DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination. Citrus-derived Flavonoid Prevents Obesity July 13, 2009 A flavonoid derived from citrus fruit has shown tremendous promise for preventing weight gain and other signs of metabolic syndrome which can lead to Type 2 Diabetes and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. How Noise And Your Nervous System Get In The Way Of Reading Skills July 13, 2009 A child's brain has to work overtime in a noisy classroom to do its typical but very important job of distinguishing sounds whose subtle differences are key to success with language and reading. Good Dancers Make The Fittest Mates July 10, 2009 It now looks as if women are right to go for men who can strut their stuff like John Travolta or Patrick Swayze - as they are more likely to be strong and to produce healthy offspring. How Food Industry Giants Are Undermining the Organic Movement July 10, 2009 This organic consumer-driven movement is under steady attack by the biotech and Big Food lobby, with little or no help from government. Growth And Function of Reproductive Cells Obstructed By Plastics Chemical, BPA July 9, 2009 Bisphenol A, a chemical widely used in plastics and known to cause reproductive problems in the offspring of pregnant mice exposed to it, also has been found to retard the growth of follicles of adult mice and hinder their production of steroid hormones, researchers report. Two Dietary Oils Benefit Older women With Diabetes July 9, 2009 A study comparing how two common dietary oil supplements affect body composition suggests that both oils, by themselves, can lower body fat in obese postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes. Amino Acid Could Prevent Compulsive Hair Pulling July 9, 2009 An antioxidant commonly found in supplements could help people suffering from a compulsive hair-pulling disorder, University of Minnesota scientists have found. Bilingual Persons Have Distinct Language Areas In The Brain? July 8, 2009 A new study carried out at the University of Haifa sheds light on how first and second languages are represented in the brain of a bilingual person. Is Cooking With Silicone Safe? July 8, 2009 Although no long term studies have ever been conducted on the use of silicone for cooking or baking, it appears to be safe in the short-term. Health Experts Concerned About Overuse of Energy Drinks July 8, 2009 Health experts are sounding the alarm over the possible effects on young athletes of popular energy drinks such as Red Bull, the leading brand in a growing market. Stress Can Make You 'Fat' July 8, 2009 The study looked at the relationship between weight gain and multiple types of stress-job-related demands, difficulty paying bills, strained family relationships, depression or anxiety disorder-in the U.S. population. Food Packages Leak BPA, Phthalates July 8, 2009 At least 50 chemicals capable of interfering with hormones is permitted in packaging in the United States and the European Union, a recent study says. A Single Thought Is All It Takes July 7, 2009 The visions seem to swirl up from the brain's sewage system at the worst possible times - during a job interview, a meeting with the boss, an apprehensive first date, an important dinner party. What if I started a food fight with these hors d'oeuvres? Mocked the host's stammer? Having the worst thing come to mind, in some circumstances, might increase the likelihood that it will happen. Journalist Fired Over Flu Pandemic Lawsuit July 7, 2009 Austrian journalist Jane Burgermeister, who recently filed criminal charges with the FBI against the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), has been fired from her job. Phthalates Contribute To Pre-term Births July 7, 2009 A new study of expectant mothers suggests that a group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are present in many industrial and consumer products including everyday personal care items, may contribute to the country's alarming rise in premature births. Vegetable Proteins Linked To Lower Blood Pressure July 7, 2009 Consuming an amino acid commonly found in vegetable protein may be associated with lower blood pressure, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Lose Weight: The Wonders of KettleBells July 6, 2009 Used consistently over centuries by the Russian military, the kettlebell has shrugged off its iron curtain image and reinvented itself as the trendiest new fitness tool. Many Parents Don't Have Enough Self-Confidence To Change Child's Behavior July 6, 2009 Many parents don't have enough self-confidence to implement and enforce changes in their child's behavior that will reduce the child's risk of obesity, researchers from Harvard Medical School in Boston have found. Vegetarian Diets Prevent Chronic Diseases July 3, 2009 The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. Walnuts Reduce Cholesterol Levels July 3, 2009 A meta-analysis of walnuts by Harvard scientists has found diets rich in walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, supporting growing evidence to suggest these popular nuts can improve healthy blood lipid ratios. Is Your Sunscreen Safe? July 2, 2009 Exposing your body to at least 10 minutes a day of direct sunlight is not only recommended, but a necessity to optimize vitamin D levels for good health and disease prevention. The sunscreen industry has worked hard to promote the myth that the sun (at any exposure) is bad for our health and should be avoided. The truth is, the only thing that should be a avoided is a sun burn. So how do we prevent burning and still stay healthy with the abundance of dangerous sunscreens on the market? Overweight Kids Experience More Loneliness And Anxiety July 2, 2009 A new University of Missouri study has found that overweight children, especially girls, show signs of the negative consequences of being overweight as early as kindergarten. Vitamin D Deficiency Is Widespead And On The Increase July 2, 2009 A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International1, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D.