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Jul 19, 2008 |
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Cardiorespiratory fitness and brain atrophy in early Alzheimer disease - Source: Neurology, July 2008
Increased cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to less brain atrophy in early Alzheimer disease and may moderate a common underlying process that affects both brain atrophy and fitness. [Source: Neurology, July 2008] |
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Jul 17, 2008 |
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Medication-induced mitochondrial damage and disease – Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, July 2008
Dysfunctional mitochondria (the cells’ energy-generators) play a role in migraine, nerve pain, ME/CFS, FM, and many more illnesses, and antioxidant therapies hold promise. This article explains how the mitochondria function, and how many common types of medications are known to damage them. [Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, July 2008] |
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Jul 10, 2008 |
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Ionophore compound (PBT2) reverses Alzheimer’s within days in mouse models - first human trials also promising
Australian brain research collaborative reports that an ionophore compound (PBT2), fed to mice in special tomatoes, reversed Alzheimer's by detoxifying beta-amyloid plaques of zinc and copper, causing the plaques to disperse very rapidly. And recent clinical trials in human AD patients have been promising. |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08 |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08 |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Study suggests as little as one glass of milk a day can cut risk of kidney/heart disease 37%
International Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis tracked eating patterns & a measure of kidney function closely linked to risk of cardiovascular disease. Of 5,042 adults ages 45 to 84, those consuming at least one lowfat milk serving daily averaged 37% better kidney function. |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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'Silent strokes' - 10% of apparently healthy midlife people have been injured by them
Exam findings in people who'd had “silent stroke” match the 10-year risk factors for a clinical stroke - underscoring “the importance of current guidelines for the early diagnosis and prevention of hypertension and atherosclerosis and their risk factors." |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Prevalence and Correlates of Silent Cerebral Infarcts in the Framingham Offspring Study – Source: Stroke, June 26, 2008
MRIs show 1 in 10 apparently healthy people at mid-life has injury from silent strokes. These go unnoted, but are associated with uncontrolled high blood pressure and artery disease, and are risk factors for dementia, clinical strokes, and atrial fibrillation. [Source: Stroke, June 26, 2008] |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Associations between microalbuminuria and animal foods, plant foods, and dietary patterns in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008
Dairy consumers average 37% better kidney function/heart disease risk; diet with only nondairy animal food is associated with worse kidney function/heart risk. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008] |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Elevated Biomarkers Predict Risk for Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Large trial at U Texas found simple blood panel is 86.6% accurate in predicting risk of relapse after surgery - “a large and unique improvement for patient care” and the decision on watchful waiting vs. aggressive treatment. |
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