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Reducing Caloric Intake Delays Nerve Cell Loss
Activating an enzyme known
to play a role in the
anti-aging benefits of
calorie restriction delays
the loss of brain cells and
preserves cognitive function
... > full story
Making Ice-Cream More Nutritious With Meat Left-Overs
Most of the animal proteins
found in the meat industry
waste have, until now, been
underutilized. The challenge
is to transform such
waste into food of higher
... > full story
Vicious Cycle: Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry
Scientists have shown that
in the brain cells of rats,
obesity impedes the
production of a hormone that
curbs appetite and inspires
calorie burning. The root
... > full story
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
New results link job stress
to dyslipidemia, a disorder
that alters the levels of
lipids and lipoproteins in
the blood. An altered lipid
... > full story
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Children of Married Parents Less Likely to Be Obese
May 22, 2013 — Children living in households where the parents are married are less likely to be obese, according to new ... > full story -
Dietary Advice on Added Sugar Is Damaging Our Health, Warns Heart Expert
May 21, 2013 — Dietary advice on added sugar is damaging our health, warns a cardiologist. He believes that "not only has this advice been manipulated by the food industry for profit but it is actually a risk ... > full story -
Genetic Risk for Obesity Found in Many Mexican Young Adults
May 21, 2013 — As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autónoma de San ... > full story -
Mediterranean Diet Seems to Boost Aging Brain Power
May 20, 2013 — A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to new ... > full story -
Gym Class Reduces Probability of Obesity, Study Finds for First Time
May 20, 2013 — Little is known about the effect of physical education on child weight, but a new study finds that increasing the amount of time that elementary schoolchildren spent in gym class reduces the ... > full story -
Newer Diabetes Medications May Have Additional Cardiovascular Benefits
May 17, 2013 — A newer class of medications used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics may also improve cardiovascular ... > full story -
Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart ... > full story -
Intestinal Bacterium Akkermansia Curbs Obesity
May 15, 2013 — A dominant and useful bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila is present in the intestinal system of all humans, from babies to the elderly. This microorganism is found in the intestinal mucus layer ... > full story -
New Research Shows What Raises and Lowers Blood Pressure: Cell Phones, Salt and Saying Om
May 15, 2013 — Considered the "silent killer," high blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide, including one in three adults in the United ... > full story -
Body Fat Hardens Arteries After Middle Age
May 15, 2013 — Having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age, a new study has ... > full story
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