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Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, both of which help counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation that can cause cognitive decline. In this study, 636 men and women, aged 63 to 79, living independently in California or in Spain, ate one to two ounces of walnuts per day, or did not eat walnuts. AfterContinue reading “Healthy Insight: Walnuts for Cognition”

Pre- and probiotics help regulate mood A new health field of “nutritional psychiatry” is emerging as evidence that a beneficial bacterial balance in the gut “microbiome” can positively influence the brain and mood through the central nervous system. This review of seven clinical anxiety and/or depression studies included people over 18 who got one orContinue reading “New field of nutritional psychiatry examines microbiome influence on cognition”

Earlier studies found a link between high levels of beta-carotene and lower chances for cancer. Here, doctors identified other anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory agents in raw carrots, from the falcarinol family, FaOH and FaDOH. In this study, 57,053 people answered food-frequency questionnaires periodically. In follow-ups lasting up to 18 years, those who ate at least two toContinue reading “Healthy Insight: Carrots and Cancer”

You’ll have a hard time keeping this tangy raw salad on hand. While you enjoy, please see our article about Carrots and Cancer, which details a new study that found those who ate two to four raw carrots per week were much less likely to develop colorectal cancer than those who didn’t eat carrots. PrepContinue reading “Pickled Carrot and Cucumber Slaw”

Magnesium increased survival in postmenopause Women in postmenopause are more susceptible than other male and female adults to heart and circulatory diseases, including sudden cardiac death. Magnesium is important for healthy heart function, and nearly half the U.S. population does not meet the dietary reference intake recommendation. In this study, doctors measured magnesium in theContinue reading “Healthy Women: Magnesium and probiotics improve women’s health”

Vitamin K low in COVID-19 patients Vitamin K plays a role in regulating the blood clotting function, which can become impaired in severe cases of Covid-19. For this reason, doctors in this study theorized vitamin K levels might be low in patients with severe Covid-19. To determine vitamin K status, doctors measured a type ofContinue reading “Coronavirus Update: Vitamins K and D may improve COVID-19 outcomes”

Selenium increases blood flow There is a thin, single layer of cells that lines the blood vessels, called the endothelium, which allows fluids and cellular material to pass from the bloodstream to the tissues. e endothelium also controls the ability of blood vessels to expand and contract, and is very sensitive to oxidative stress. Age,Continue reading “Better Circulation: Selenium and vitamin E boost circulation”

Fenugreek boosts muscle mass, strength Fenugreek has over 100 phytochemicals that provide a range of health benefits. is sports study included 138 non-smoking men, aged 25 to 47, some healthy weight, some overweight. The men took a placebo, 300 mg, or 600 mg of fenugreek extract per day, while participating in a whole-body calisthenic programContinue reading “Fitness: Fenugreek and omega-3 fish oil provide sports benefits”

Fish oil improves survival rates Fish oil is rich in the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids EPA and DHA, which doctors have long recommended for preventing heart and circulatory disease, but clinical studies have had conflicting findings. The small size of some placebo trials, and thefact that they require ideal, controlled conditions, make it difficult toContinue reading “Heart & Circulation: Fish oil and vitamin K2 increase chances for a healthy life”