Green tea shown to block carbohydrate breakdown to prevent blood glucose spikes
(NaturalNews) Rapidly changing levels of blood glucose as a response to eating a high carbohydrate meal is now widely recognized as a trigger for many chronic illnesses ranging from heart disease to cancer, metabolic dysfunction and diabetes. Researchers have uncovered a host of naturally occurring compounds that slow the release of glucose from carbohydrates after[Read the Rest]
A soda a day raises a man’s risk of developing aggressive form of prostate cancer
Men who drink one normal-sized soft drink per day are at greater risk of getting more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, according to a Swedish study released Monday. “Among the men who drank a lot of soft drinks or other drinks with added sugar, we saw an increased risk of prostate cancer of around 40[Read the Rest]
Colorful Fruits, Vegetables May Be Key to Cancer-Fighting Diet
MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) — Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it’s a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises. For example, research suggests that eating an apple a day really may keep the doctor away, by helping to prevent throat,[Read the Rest]
Diabetes Rates Higher in Countries Using Lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 27 (HealthDay News) — In the United States and elsewhere, high fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in soft drinks, sweet baked goods and many processed foods. But a new study shows that as a nation’s rate of fructose intake rises, so do levels of type 2 diabetes. The study cannot prove a cause-and-effect[Read the Rest]
Hearing Loss Tied to Diabetes in Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes may have a higher risk of hearing problems than those without the disease, a new research review confirms. Combining the results of 13 past studies, Japanese researchers found that impaired hearing was twice as common among people with diabetes compared to those without. And the effects[Read the Rest]
Smoking in pregnancy tied to lower reading scores
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Babies exposed to their mother’s cigarette smoke in the womb later perform more poorly on reading comprehension tests, according to a new study. “It’s not a little difference – it’s a big difference in accuracy and comprehension at a critical time when children are being assessed, and are getting a[Read the Rest]
Losing Weight May Improve Sleep Quality
TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight can help people who are overweight get a better night’s sleep, according to a new study. And sleep quality seems to improve whether the weight loss is achieved through dieting alone or by combining diet with exercise, researchers from Johns Hopkins found. “We found that improvement in[Read the Rest]
Four visible aging signs may predict heart disease, including bald spots and earlobe creases
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Common visible signs of aging may not just be a vanity or employment problem. They may also be a harbinger of heart disease. In a large, long-term study, people who displayed three to four signs of aging, such as receding hairlines at the temples, baldness at the crown of the hear,[Read the Rest]
Daily doses of a new probiotic reduces ‘bad’ and total cholesterol
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2012 — Two daily doses of a probiotic lowered key cholesterol-bearing molecules in the blood as well as “bad” and total cholesterol, in a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012. Probiotics are live microorganisms (naturally occurring bacteria in the gut) thought to have beneficial effects; common sources[Read the Rest]
Values exercise improves doctor-patient communication
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A short waiting room exercise encouraging African American patients to reflect on their personal values helped improve communication between the patients and their white doctors, in a new study. However, those patients didn’t rate their trust in their doctor or satisfaction with the appointment any higher, compared to those who[Read the Rest]
