Depression May Accelerate Cognitive Decline Health and Human Growth Hormone In that major depression occurs in up to 20% of diabetics and it has been shown to increase the risk for retinopathy and other microvascular complications, as well as macrovascular complications like heart attack and stroke, researchers from the University of Seattle (Washington, USA) assessed…
Watermelon Helps Soothe Aching Muscles Healthy Food and Human Growth Hormone l-Citrulline, an amino acid shown in previous studies to reduce muscle soreness, is found abundantly in watermelons, as well as certain squashes, cucumbers, and other melons. Martha P. Tarazona-Díaz, from the Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena (Spain), and colleagues administered 500 mL of natural watermelon…
More Fruit Lessens Diabetes Risk Functional Foods and Human Growth Hormone Whole fruits are an abundant source of fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals that may help to promote overall health. Qi Sun, from Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts, USA), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 66,105 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health…
Iron Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease Most researchers believe that Alzheimer’s Disease is caused by one of two proteins, namely – tau and beta-amyloid. As we age, it is thought that these proteins either disrupt signaling between neurons or simply kill them. George Bartzokis, from the University of California/Los Angeles (UCLA; California, USA),…
Plant Compounds Benefit GI Health Alternative Medicine and Human Growth Hormone In that gastrointestinal (GI) health is linked to health of the body’s numerous other systems – from cardiovascular to neurological, Netherlands researchers investigated the role of polyphenols from dietary sources on the ecosystem of the gut. Using an in vitro model of the gut…
Beat Arthritis with Broccoli Healthy Food and Human Growth Hormone Cruciferous vegetables – such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage – are a rich source of sulforaphane, a compound for which previous studies suggest an anti-inflammatory effect. Ian Clark, from the University of East Anglia (United Kingdom), and colleagues have shown that…
Sea Buckthorn Berries Improve Cardiometabolic Markers Botanical Agents and Human Growth Hormone The deciduous shrub Hippophae (family Elaeagnacea) yields sea buckthorn berries – abundant in Vitamin C as well as flavanols. Petra S. Larmo, from the University of Turku (Finland), and colleagues analyzed the effects of sea buckthorn and select fractions, on…
Blueberries Boost Heart Health Men’s Health and Human Growth Hormone Blueberries are an abundant source of flavonoids – antioxidant compounds that occur in plants. Jeremy Spencer, from the University of Reading (United Kingdom), and colleagues conducted two double-blind crossover trials involving 21 healthy men. The first study assessed the effect of 4 different doses…
Manage Your Week to Manage Your Weight Lifestyle and Human Growth Hormone It is common for many people to lose a bit of weight on weekdays and gain a little weight on weekends. Brian Wansink, from Cornell University (New York, USA), and colleagues explored the role of the seven-days-a-week human cycle…
Yogurt May Reduce Diabetes Risk Health and HGH Milk, cheeses, yogurt, and other dairy products serve as an important dietary source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Nita Forouhi, from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), and colleagues assessed daily dietary habits among 4,000 men and women, including 892 participants with incident diabetes, for 11 years. …
