High Vitamin D Levels Reduce Risk Of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration Among Women Younger Than 75

Females under the age of 75 years whose blood levels of vitamin D are high appear to have a reduced risk of developing AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration), researchers from the University of Buffalo, New York, wrote in Archives of Ophthalmology…

High Levels Of Vitamin D Appear To Be Associated With Lower Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration In Young Women

High levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream appear to be associated with a decreased risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration among women younger than 75 years, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…

Blueberries Contain Vital Polyphenols That May Help Curb Obesity

Last week it was reported that strawberries may help treat throat cancer, now a new study shows how blueberries may aid in curbing obesity. Plant polyphenols have been shown to fight adipogenesis, which is the development of fat cell, and induce lipolysis, which is the breakdown of lipids and fat…

Are Organic Foods As Yummy As The Labels Say?

You have to read the labels, but is “organic” a way to just fool your taste buds? A new study shows that the organic label spurns a perception that items are lower in fat, higher in fiber, significantly lower in calories and worth more money according to participants…

Popular Diets: Do They Prevent Cancer?

Not all diet plans help reduce a person’s chances of developing cancer, say experts at The University of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Nutrition experts from MD Anderson separate the good from the bad among popular diets…

Research: Obese Pregnant Women Falling Short On Nutrition

Already overweight expectant mothers are piling on excess weight and choosing fat-laden foods over fruit and vegetables, putting them and their babies at risk of chronic health problems…

Blueberries May Inhibit Development Of Fat Cells

The benefits of blueberry consumption have been demonstrated in several nutrition studies, more specifically the cardio-protective benefits derived from their high polyphenol content. Blueberries have shown potential to have a positive effect on everything from aging to metabolic syndrome…

Green Tea And Tai Chi Enhance Bone Health And Reduce Inflammation In Postmenopausal Women

C.S. Lewis, the famous author and Oxford academic, once proclaimed “You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” We sip it with toast in the morning, enjoy it with sweets and biscuits in the afternoon, and relax with it at the end of the day. Tea has for generations been an integral infusion worldwide, carrying both epicurean and economic significance…