MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'antioxidant'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:00:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159031&cid=t_103661_90_f&fid=36413&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D4582%26utm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dapologists-for-andrew-wakefield-at-southampton-university-a-russell-group-university-teaching-some-dangerous-nonsense Conclusion Electrodermal testing cannot be used to diagnose environmental allergies", published in the BMJ .[download reprint]. In 2003 he published "A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled proving trial of Belladonna 30C” [download reprint] that showed homeopathic pills with no active ingredients had no effects: The conclusion was "”Ultramolecular homeopathy has no observable clinical effects" (the word ultramolecular, in this context, means that the belladonna pills contained no belladonna). In 2010 he again concluded that homeopathic pills were no more than placebos, as described in Despite the spin, Lewith’s paper surely signals the end of homeopathy (again). [download reprint] What i cannot understand is that, despite his own findings, his pri... DC's goodscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159031 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:10:30 +0100 5159031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658414&cid=t_103661_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Fantioxidants-and-your-health%2F Antioxidants are good for your health. Or at least that is a popular claim. An antioxidant is any molecule that slows down or prevents oxidation reactions.  Originally, oxidation reactions were defined as chemical reactions with oxygen.  More recently, oxidation reactions have been described as reactions in which an atom or molecule loses an electron. Oxidation is a natural part of life.  Excessively high antioxidant levels are detrimental to health. Some people have suggested that oxidation reactions contribute to heart disease, declines in cognitive abilities, and cancer. “Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene have been shown to be antioxidants in a test tube, and it is often claimed that they and many other substances are able to function as antioxidants in the body. However, wh... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658414 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:20:01 +0100 4658414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245414&cid=t_103661_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1586 Claudia Schiffer The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.  Maybe the tomatoes are partially responsible for her amazing looks? Lycopene, which is what makes tomatoes red, is nature’s most powerful antioxidant; studies have shown that increased lycopene consumption can lead to decreased risks of heart disease as well as certain types of cancers, including breast, prostate, and colorectal and may also lower the amount of LDL or “bad” cholesterol.  No word on whether it makes your hair blond, curly, and sexy. Tomato juice can, however,  significantly increase the presence of cell-protecting antioxidants that help ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245414 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:13:12 +0100 4245414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086531&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F299%2Ffeed-your-skins-cravings%2F Chances are that a good deal of your beauty budget is spent on products that are meant for the largest organ in your body, your skin. With all of the face creams, lotions, serums, and treatments on the market today, it’s easy to get caught up in the promises of each product. And when no matter what you wear your skin is always showing, anything that improves it seems like a worthy investment. But aside from what the label says, the best thing you can do for your skin is feed it from the inside out. Here are just a few nutrients your skin might be craving. Vitamin C This vitamin helps the skin is two ways, as an antioxidant and in collagen production. As an antioxidant it acts as a natural protector against free radicals that come from pollutants in the environment, smoking, or sun da... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086531 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:39:40 +0100 4086531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983462&cid=t_103661_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F09%2F19%2Fis-red-tea-good-for-your-face-3%2F Gaby gabs about tea… I just wanted to if applying red tea on my face is actually beneficial for it, I use regular tea and apply it on my face after washing it at night, is red tea good for the skin? The Right Brain brews this response: Tea is a hot ingredient these days. Green tea (and black tea too) comes from the plant called Camellia sinensis which is rich in ingredients known as polyphenols that have antioxidant properties. These are ingredients that scavenge “free radicals,” the toxic by-product of natural biological processes that can damage cells and lead to cancer. For more background on the healthful aspects of tea we refer you to this great article from WebMD. Red Tease Red Tea, also known as Rooibos, is not really “tea” in the traditional sense. It ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983462 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:48:33 +0100 3983462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907562&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007440.html Eating brown rice just isn't good enough. BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2010 — Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical alternative, scientists reported here today at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is black rice, one variety of which got the moniker "Forbidden Rice" in ancient China because nobles commandeered every grain for themselves and forbade the common people from eating it. Black rice bran beats blueberries for antioxidants. "Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries, but with less sugar and more fiber and... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907562 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3907562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899355&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007435.html Feed a fruit craving and starve your red blood cells? University Park, Pa. — Health benefits from polyphenol antioxidants — substances found in many fruits and vegetables — may come at a cost to some people. Penn State nutritional scientists found that eating certain polyphenols decreased the amount of iron the body absorbs, which can increase the risk of developing an iron deficiency. "Polyphenols have been known to have many beneficial effects for human health, such as preventing or delaying certain types of cancer, enhancing bone metabolism and improving bone mineral density, and decreasing risk of heart disease," said Okhee Han, assistant professor of nutritional sciences. "But so far, not many people have thought about whether or not polyphenols affect... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899355 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3899355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3891659&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007432.html Kazunori Hironaka, with Obihiro University in Hokkaido, Japan finds that it is possible to use ultrasound or electricity to make potatoes healthier to eat. "We found that treating the potatoes with ultrasound or electricity for 5-30 minutes increased the amounts of antioxidants –– including phenols and chlorogenic acid –– by as much as 50 percent," said Kazunori Hironaka, Ph.D., who headed the research. "Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables are considered to be of nutritional importance in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, various cancers, diabetes, and neurological diseases." Home ultrasound for healthier eating? Or shock those potatoes into better shape? "We knew from research done in the past that drought, bruising, and other stresses could s... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891659 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3891659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807530&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F244%2Flooking-at-the-latest-anti-aging-research-for-skin-care%2F Anti aging research has proven that what your skin needs is all natural compounds for maintaining increased firmness and elasticity.  This is because these substances provide your skin with antioxidants, which are necessary for the repair of free radical damage. Clinical studies have proven that certain natural compounds can do much more than previously thought, so let’s look at what certain ingredients can do to help you look younger. There are three major causes behind why lines and wrinkles develop in the skin.  Free radicals stealing the electrons from chemical structures in the skin, and throughout the body are one of the major reasons why wrinkles develop. The steady decomposition of your collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid caused by enzyme activity, and a gradual decline in t... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807530 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:22:56 +0100 3807530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758123&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F221%2Fthe-best-anti-aging-products-contain-coenzymeq10%2F The best anti aging products contain an ingredient that surprises many people.  It’s called coenzyme Q10. It surprises people, because they have been taking it as a supplement for heart health.  Who knew it was good for your skin, too? To be honest, the form included in lotions and creams is not the same as what we take orally. The particles must be reduced in size in order to penetrate the skin’s surface. But, other than that, it is the same antioxidant that helps keep the heart and muscles healthy. What does coenzyme Q10 do for the skin’s appearance? It is being recommended for everyone in order to help prevent wrinkles and other signs of age. It is recommended for people with sun damage, because it has been shown to reverse sun damage and wrinkling. Why does it work? COQ10 has u... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758123 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:32:45 +0100 3758123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721981&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F191%2Fnatural-advantage-skin-care-products-review%2F Natural Advantage skin care products are available direct from the manufacturer and through numerous retailers.  Are they the right choice for fighting wrinkles and other signs of aging?  Let’s take a look at the ingredients. The daily moisturizer has an SPF rating of 15.  It contains alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids have been included in anti-aging products for years.  There’s nothing “new” about them. While they may be beneficial in some ways, they can also cause irritation.  There are more advanced ingredients on the market. The SPF rating of 15 is something that has been recommended for protecting against sun damage.  There are many controversies surrounding regular sunscreen use.  You will have to decide if it is the right choice for you.  There are alternative... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721981 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:18:31 +0100 3721981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701818&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F185%2Fnatural-skin-care-tips-and-the-mayo-clinic%2F The Mayo Clinic provides the following natural skin care tips for avoiding wrinkles and other signs of aging.  Protect your skin from the sun.  Use moisturizers and don’t smoke. They also provide one that is not so natural.  They suggest that you choose skincare products with “built-in” sunscreen.  I don’t agree with that recommendation. I have nothing against the Mayo Clinic.  They provide a great deal of helpful information.  But, there are many problems with their sunscreen advice. Many researchers agree that the benefit of including sunscreens in most skincare products is questionable.  The combination of different ones included in different products could be dangerous.  No one knows how the sunscreen chemicals interact. Your day cream and your foundation might contain ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701818 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:07:00 +0100 3701818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549589&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F62%2Fiv-glutathione-for-skin-whitening%2F Due to the success of oral Glutathione capsules comes a new and supposedly faster way to whiter skin – IV Glutathione – where the antioxidant is injected directly into the vein and into the bloodstream. This way the patient gets a higher dose which lead to quicker results.  Usually the injections are done twice a week for a total of 10 sessions each. Again, this is not FDA approved but despite this fact, patients flock to their dermatologist/plastic surgeon’s office to get their weekly dose. Frankly, I’m not a believer of IV Glutathione and I’m not too wild about the idea of having a drug without any good studies to back it up injected in my vein. I’d rather rely on the good old and dependable sunscreen on top of chemical exfoliants. Related Posts:Glutathione for Skin ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549589 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:50:51 +0100 3549589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534133&cid=t_103661_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F46%2Fglutathione-for-skin-whitening%2F Glutathione is a natural antioxidant that gets rid of harmful substances in our body like free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Manufacturers claim that it’s skin lightening property works by shifting the production of eumelanin (which is the brown/black pigment of the skin) to pheomelanin (yellow/red pigment). This shift in production to a lighter type of melanin becomes visible as whiter skin. Basically, glutathione is a supplement, not a drug. It has been categorized by the FDA as generally regarded as safe (GRAS). No definitive studies have been done to really evaluate the efficacy and safety of glutathione as an oral skin whitening agent. However, there are a lot of testimonials and apparently the people whom I know have taken the supplement are happy with the results. They rep... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534133 Tue, 04 May 2010 17:28:56 +0100 3534133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712332&cid=t_103661_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F7JhLArdtJKg%2Fcan-drinking-juice-delay-onset-of.html The answer appears to be, Yes.Researchers at the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Washington following nearly 2,000 adults for 10 years found drinking fruit or vegetable juice cuts the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Study participants who drank juice three times per week reduced their Alzheimer's risk by 76 percent. Study participants who drank juice once or twice a week reduced their Alzheimer's risk by 16 percent."The theory is that the brain accumulates damage due to oxidation as we age, and if you can protect the brain from that damage you can protect the person from Alzheimer's disease and other causes of dementia," said Eric Larson, MD.According to Dr. Larson, juice is made using parts of the fruit with the highest concentration of natural antioxidants.Advic... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712332 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:35:17 +0100 2712332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725010&cid=t_103661_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D357   Algae makes you feel good inside and on the outside too!  But, it can be really stinky! A new carotenoid has received much attention lately – astaxanthin.   It would be what’s known as a vitamin light-  chemically, astaxanthin is classified as a non-provitamin A.  It is a fat-soluble nutrient and excellent antioxidant.  The richest source of astaxanthin by far is the algae Haemococcus pluvialis.  In skin treatment salons, algae is not only an exfoliant that cleans pores and scrubs off dead skin, but acts as a prime source of dermal nutrients.  This dietary supplement is a therapeutic tool for a variety of conditions and diseases, including heart disease, immune problems, inflammation states,  and neuro-degenerative issues – such as dementia.   When compar... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725010 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:55 +0100 2725010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2683984&cid=t_103661_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FXYuGpdqAe5w%2Fcinnamon-increases-cognitive-activity.html Our reader Ray suggested that I list vitamins, supplements, and the dosages that I give my mother each day. I will do that soon. Here is one spice that we take every day--Cinnamon.Let me preface my article by saying this, all of the things I do are designed to benefit my mother, but just as important--keep my body and brain healthy. Since I know that I am genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's, I decided I should do as many things as I can do, right now, to protect my brain and increase cognitive activity.Cinnamon is good source of manganese, fibre, iron and calcium. Several studies indicate that cinnamon may help prevent type II diabetes, lower blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and lower blood sugar. Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant. I should say, cinnamon is very high in antioxida... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2683984 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:50:05 +0100 2683984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2682115&cid=t_103661_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FXYuGpdqAe5w%2Fcinnamon-increases-cognitive-activity.html Our reader Ray suggested that I list vitamins, supplements, and the dosages that I give my mother each day. I will do that soon. Here is one spice that we take every day--Cinnamon.Let me preface my article by saying this, all of the things I do are designed to benefit my mother, but just as important--keep my body and brain healthy. Since I know that I am genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's, I decided I should do as many things as I can do, right now, to protect my brain and increase cognitive activity.Cinnamon is good source of manganese, fibre, iron and calcium. Several studies indicate that cinnamon may help prevent type II diabetes, lower blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and lower blood sugar. Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant. I should say, cinnamon is very high in antioxida... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2682115 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:15:20 +0100 2682115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2522999&cid=t_103661_97_f&fid=36415&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D1812 Here is a short break from the astonishing festival of chiropractic that has followed the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) v Simon Singh defamation case, and the absurd NICE guidance on low back pain. Singh’s statement already has over 10000 signatories, many very distinguished, Sign it now if you haven’t already. And getting on for 600 separate complaints about exaggerated and false claims by chiropractors have been lodged with the General Chiropractic Council and with Trading Standards offices. Click to sign The BCA has exposed the baselessness of most of chiropractic’s claims more effectively than any sceptic could have done. The University of Westminster is seeing the light? It is only recently that the University of Westminster suspended entr... DC's Improbable Science blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2522999 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:09:31 +0100 2522999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386867&cid=t_103661_90_f&fid=36413&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdcscience.net%2Flifestyle-nutritionists-2-31-mar-08.mp3 This post is not about quackery, nor university politics.  It is about inference,  How do we know what we should eat?  The question interests everyone, but what do we actually know?  Not as much as you might think from the number of column-inches devoted to the topic.  The discussion below is a synopsis of parts [...] (Source: DC's goodscience) DC's goodscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386867 Sun, 03 May 2009 19:37:50 +0100 2386867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414823&cid=t_103661_97_f&fid=36415&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D1391 The Nutrition Society is the interim professional body for nutrition. It seems that, unlike so many ‘regulatory bodies’, it may actually take its responsibilities seriously. The following announcement has appeared on their web site. The UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists acts to protect the public and the reputation the nutrition profession On March 4th 2009, a Fitness to Practice Panel was convened to consider an allegation against a registrant, Dr Ann Walker, that her fitness to practise was impaired. The panel considered whether the registrant, in advocating the use of a web based personal nutritional profiling service had complied with the Code of Ethics’ clause 3: This expects all registered nutritionists to “maintain the highest standards of professionalism an... DC's Improbable Science blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414823 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:48:16 +0100 2414823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318540&cid=t_103661_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F04%2F09%2Fare-super-fruits-good-for-your-skin%2F Volcom wants to know…In the midst of the new antioxidant craze I have noticed the touting of several “exotic” tropical fruits for their exceptionally high antioxidant content. It seems like some people are on a mission to find the world’s antioxidant super fruit. Naturally, these “super fruits” are crossing over into out skincare products. For example, DHC features lines based on both the Acerola and Camu Camu fruits. These key ingredients are supposed to help brighten and even whiten your skin! Can a product containing a fruit with a high antioxidant content help whiten or brighten aging, sun damaged skin? The Left Brain responds: Before explaining about antioxidant effect on skin, let me explain a bit about super fruits. What is a super fruit? Accord... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318540 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:01:53 +0100 2318540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077668&cid=t_103661_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F01%2F03%2Fwill-antioxidants-impact-your-age%2F Today, we’re having a guest post by a cosmetic chemist who calls himself “SoapyGuy”. There has been a lot of buzz in the cosmetic community about this recent study that appears to prove that antioxidants have no effect on aging. So what is this study and what does it really mean? Anti-oxidants and Age Since the 1950s one of the leading theories on aging has been that it is caused by the accumulation of damage from free radicals, but a study from University College London (UCL) claims to disprove this theory. The topic of free radicals is more than an article in itself, but let us just say that they’re highly reactive molecules that are thought to cause a lot of damage to cells. Superoxide Dismutase and Worms Cells have a number of mechanisms for preventing this damage, one of whic... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077668 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:44:21 +0100 2077668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1786019&cid=t_103661_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fnovx9O7KPjg%2F Raw chocolate, that is, as someone on Craigslist suggests as an autism treatment; someone else, the mother of two adopted autistic children, writes about a specific product on an autism board. Why raw chocolate? This site lists a few “health benefits”; apparently raw chocolate is an antioxidant and has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) superior to that of prunes, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. I know “the other Orac” (over at Respectful Insolence) has had his hands full fending off anti-vaccine woo-mongers and putting the Post-Modernists in their place, but Orac on ORAC: That could be worth a box of See’s Candy. Will sugestions for novel autism treatments ever wane? Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1786019 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:07:29 +0100 1786019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1780125&cid=t_103661_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F387957590%2F Welcome to the third edition of Hourglass, the monthly virtual gathering of bloggers to discuss the Biology of Aging. For today's edition, let's imagine all participants sitting around a table leading a lively Questions & Answers session, discussing as a group, listening, talking. (And, well, aging.) Q: What is aging? Ms. Wikipedia: "Ageing or aging (American English) is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time. Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Some dimensions of ageing grow and expand over time, while others decline. Reaction time, for example, may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand." Aging may not be the sexiest  of words in our vocabulary. Unless, o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780125 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:45:55 +0100 1780125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658226&cid=t_103661_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-best-part-of-wine%2F The Abstinent Approach to Healthy Wine Consumption In the Sober Kitchen by Recovering Chef Liz Scott No doubt since you put down that last drink, you have noticed that researchers are continually discovering good and healthy things about drinking, particularly red wine. Most recently, a compound called resveratrol, which is present in grape skins and seeds, has been pinpointed as the potentially key component in red wine that can contribute to good health. In addition to preventing damage to blood vessels, reducing bad cholesterol, and preventing blood clots, resveratrol may also help protect from obesity and diabetes. “…some studies have even shown that drinking red or purple grape juice provides the same heart-healthy benefits of red wine…” For sober folks an... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658226 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:54:36 +0100 1658226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646713&cid=t_103661_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F342732935%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Other Articles You May LikeDid You Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables Today?Remembering Lunch Can Help Reduce the Desire to SnackIndividual Genetics, Coffee Consumption, BRCA1 and Breast CancerBitter Coffee, Better Health?More Education Decreases the Risk of Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646713 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:01:04 +0100 1646713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362395&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F09%2Fproduct-review-snapple-antioxidant-water%2F In a world suddenly laden with amped-up waters, how do you know which ones are right for you? Well, dear readers, we’re going to help you with that. Because in the last couple weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to try a few of the new-to-market enhanced waters and am happy to share the low-down with you so you know where to spend (or save) your money. First up: Snapple Antioxidant Water Available in several different flavors, this water uses cool descriptors such as “Defy”, “Awaken”, and “Protect” to clue you in to their superpowers. Chock full of antioxidants, vitamins and electrolytes, these beverages dare time to take its toll on you. The drawback to these is that with the added enhancement bonuses comes added calories (and, unfortunately, ca... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1362395 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:16:05 +0100 1362395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131187&cid=t_103661_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F211436137%2Fmonavie_a_brains_berry_drink.html Today Robyn and I had a wonderful lunch in Fairport’s Bocaccinni Italian Bistro with Don and Carol Henderson. I’d asked to hear more about MONA-VIE … a drink Don and Carol sell, and Oprah lists as the world’s No 1 super-food. Specific benefits are described at the official MonaVie distributor information page.Over lunch … we shared MITA stories about the human brain’s capabilities and listened to Don and Carol’s amazing tales about MonaVie’s freeze-dried Acai berries. By the way … I’m told that’s pronounced ah-sigh-eee … and it’s a name worth remembering. Life is good with this antioxidant-rich acai berry drink! Toss in 19 fruits and I’m told you’ll have just what your brain craves to fight illnes... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131187 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:51:06 +0100 1131187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886467&cid=t_103661_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F158926169%2F Vitamin C is an antioxidant (it captures volatile oxygen free radicals) — is the prevailing theory why Vitamin C is an anti-cancer agent. A new theory has come up: Vitamin C may block growth of tumors by destabilizing their ability to grow under oxygen-starved conditions – according to a new study from a team from The Johns Hopkins University. The team was alerted to a new possible mechanism of antioxidant functioning when it examined cancer cells from those cancer-implanted mice that were not fed antioxidants. There was an absence of any significant DNA damage in these mice. This led the authors to suspect some other mechanism was involved, such as a protein known to be dependent on free radicals called HIF-1 (hypoxia-induced factor). This new finding – published and reported th... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886467 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:56:37 +0100 886467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=755624&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F24%2Flow-sugar-watermelons-a-guilt-free-treat%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Diet, Daily News, ProductsThe low-sugar watermelon is creating a big buzz in the news right now. The watermelon, developed by plant breeders at the US Department of Agriculture, contains less than half the sugar of regular melons. It may fit the bill perfectly for diabetics who crave a generous helping of that luscious summer treat. Brilliantly, beneficial concentrations of vitamin A, potassium and the antioxidant lycopene stay the same in the low-cal version. Don't rush to the local supermarket looking for it though: the seeds have only just become available to melon growers, so mature fruits has not yet hit the market.The beauty of the low-cal melon is that it's all-natural. Okay, okay. It took some genetic engineering to get there. Still, noshing on a big st... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=755624 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 755624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=725114&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F10%2Fselenium-elevates-type-2-diabetes-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Drugs, Research, Daily NewsA new study has shown that taking selenium supplements elevates the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Around twelve hundred participants were involved in the study. Some took 200 micrograms of selenium daily, while others got a placebo. After nearly eight years had gone by, the researchers found that those taking the selenium were at an increased risk of nearly fifty percent for Type 2 diabetes.The finding raises the question: does supplementation of the diet with bottled vitamin pills or fortified food products do as much, or possibly even more, harm than good? The Washington Post contains quotes from both Larry Deeb of the American Diabetes Association and Eliseo Guallar of Johns Hopkins University expressing concern at Americans' propensity f... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=725114 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 725114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601859&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F11%2Ftea-time-can-lower-your-risk-of-skin-cancer%2F Filed under: Skin Cancer, PreventionThose who drink one or two cups of tea daily may have a lower risk of developing two types of skin cancer by 20 to 30 percent. In a study conducted on nearly 2,200 adults, researchers found that tea drinkers had a lower risk of developing squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma, the two most common forms of skin cancer. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Tea drinking did not show any effect on the worst skin cancer, melanoma. Still, the findings support the theory that tea antioxidants may limit the damage UV radiation inflicts on the skin, according to the study authors, led by Dr. Judy R. Rees of Dartmouth Medical School in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The researchers do warn that it is not okay to bake in the... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601859 Fri, 11 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=520182&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F04%2Fmen-more-likely-to-develop-skin-cancer%2F Filed under: Skin Cancer, Research, Daily newsA new study shows men are three times more likely to develop certain types of skin cancer than women. But it doesn't have as much to do with sun exposure as we might think.According to researchers at Ohio State University, gender differences put men at greater risk for non-melanoma skin cancers than their female counterparts.Researchers tested the effects of UVB rays on mice and found male mice developed tumors earlier. The tumors were also larger and more aggressive than those found in female mice.The study, published in the April 1 issue of Cancer Research, indicates it could be the higher levels of antioxidants females have in their skin that allow them to fight off tumors better.Read | Permalink | Email this | ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=520182 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 520182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=503969&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F27%2Fthought-for-the-day-a-new-view-on-vitamins%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Diets, Vitamins and nutrients, Daily news, Thought for the DayI'm never quite sure what to do about vitamin supplements. Should I take them? Or should I leave them? Sometimes I think supplements could surely help me with whatever I'm lacking in my diet. Other times I don't want to mess with what might be working just fine in my body. Now if a doctor tells me my iron is low, I'll take a supplement to boost my levels. But if there is nothing apparently off kilter in my system, I tend to just leave things alone. I'm glad at the moment for my current plan. Because nutritionists now suspect that high doses of vitamins and minerals -- believed by some to prevent cancer -- might actually be harmful.Think about this: The American Medical Association journal JA... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=503969 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 503969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=481867&cid=t_103661_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F19%2Fthought-for-the-day-some-berry-good-news%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Cancer prevention foods, Daily news, Thought for the DayOf 1,500 foods tested in a University of Oslo study, blackberries were identified as nature's top cancer fighter. Blackberries apparently have the highest antioxidant content per serving of any food tested. And a compound found in fresh blackberries appears to stop the development of skin tumors and lung cancer cells.Think about this:This sweet and juicy fruit, available year-round but plentiful and perfectly potent in April and May, was promoted in a television commercial that aired during the recent Michigan-Ohio State football game. Ohio State University is a recipient of federal grants to study the health effects of blackberries, and the student who appeared in the TV ad plugged the school's res... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=481867 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 481867