Tea is liquid brain food
8/1/2008 Cognitive function is enhanced by drinking tea. A study of almost 3,000 participants all whom were aged 55 years or more, showed clearly that frequent tea...
Over 60s can still build muscle
3/20/2008 Elderly people can still build muscle when supplemented with the correct nutrients, a study has found. Intake of essential amino acids can boost their lean body...
Fish oil has greater anti-inflammatory potential
8/2/2007 Increased intake of fish oil helps reduce inflammation of various body tissues and organs, a study has found. Researchers cited in the Journal of Biological...
Vitamin D allows seniors to shine
7/23/2007 Recent studies suggest that older people with low levels of vitamin D may be at risk for poor physical performance and disability. With a growing older...
The good oil, minus the bad smell
6/29/2006 Why are Omegas so important? Just as we need vitamins and minerals to maintain our health, we also need certain fatty acids or omega's that our bodies cannot...
Calcium, Vitamin D combo may reduce hip fractures
5/9/2006 An oral calcium and vitamin D combination has been found to be the most effective supplement in reducing the risk of bone fracture. A current one year study...
Antioxidants for age-related eye disease
5/9/2006 A US clinical trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute indicated that the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc significantly reduced the...
Vitamin combo may reduce risk of Alzheimers
5/9/2006 A long-term study has found that taking vitamins C and E in combination had a more protective effect against the symptoms of Alzheimers disease (AD) than...
Whey-rich foods may cut cost of drugs
5/31/2004 The benefits of whey and casein-based proteins for controlling blood pressure are so compelling that their use as food ingredients could significantly reduce...
Protein, weight loss and kidneys
8/22/2003 The high protein, low carbohydrate approach to weight loss continues to gain momentum, with recent research adding strong support. Two studies recently...
No snooze, you lose
5/1/2000 New research shows that light sleepers are missing out on growth hormone benefits, and the pattern gets worse with age. While scientists have long known that...


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