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 'carotene'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:49:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658414&cid=t_123304_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=3153592&cid=t_123304_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F07%2Felevated-proteins-may-warn-of-ovarian-cancer-but-sufficient-lead-time-predictive-value-still-lacking%2F Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center researchers discovered that concentrations of the serum biomarkers CA125, human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), and mesothelin began to rise 3 years before clinical diagnosis of ovarian cancer, according to a new study published online December 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. However, the biomarkers became substantially elevated only [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153592 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:22:08 +0100 3153592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1024444&cid=t_123304_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falzheimers-society-has-more-new.html Today the BBC News has an article titled "Healthy Diet Cuts Dementia Risk," subtitled "More evidence that a diet rich in oily fish and vegetables can reduce the chances of dementia later in life has been uncovered by scientists." The Mediterranean Diet has long been known to help protect against dementia. Several new studies showed beta-carotene, which contains anti-oxidents, helps the brain avoid damage.The article explains a study with 8,000 participants. The ones who ate a diet high in omega-3, an oil found in fish, had a higher percentage of avoiding dementia. People who ate fish once per week had a 40% less chance of dementia during the four years of the study. Eating fruit and vegetables reduced dementia risk by 35%.Another study followed 4,000 participants for 18 years. Half of the ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1024444 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:09:00 +0100 1024444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510400&cid=t_123304_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F14%2Fwomen-common-vitamins-wont-help-your-hearts%2F Filed under: DietNow that many of us are under pressure to make our lifestyles healthier, many will opt for what they believe quick-fixes to their unhealthy habits, rather than making the effort to completely overhaul their lives. I think the increased use to vitamins is evidence of this -- rather than trade in french fries for 5-10 servings of fruits and veggies a day, people seem to instead opt to get their nutrients in pill form. Vitamins can be beneficial in people who already have a healthy lifestyle but it's not a substitute for healthy habits. Take these findings for instance -- new studies show that taking common vitamins does little to promote heart health in women, whereas eating fruits and veggies high in vitamin C, E and Beta Carotene on a daily basis can help your ticker. Ther... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510400 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461139&cid=t_123304_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F22%2Fyou-ate-it-but-did-it-get-absorbed.html When it comes to absorbing nutrients, it makes a difference how you prepare a food (cooked or raw) and what foods you eat with it. The science of understanding nutrient absorption is an area called “bioavailability.”BBC NEWS online has an interesting, easy to read article, titled "Getting the Best Out of Your Food," that will help you understand the best ways to eat certain foods to maximize their nutritional value to you. Here are a few hints from the article.Eat your spinach with a glass of orange juice.We all know spinach is a good source of iron. It is an important source if you are a vegetarian. But did you know that the iron in spinach is in a form that is not readily absorbed? By drinking orange juice along with your spinach, you change the iron in spinach from... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461139 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:33:58 +0100 461139