Diet

According to recent estimates, Alzheimer's disease is expected to triple 2050, with no cure in sight. New research reported in Stem Cell Research & Therapy reveals a new treatment may be on the horizon, however--and it's found in your favorite curry. Led by Dr. Adele Rueger, a researcher from the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine in Julich, Germany, researchers say turmeric, a common spice used in curries, helps rebuild the brain, reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease. "While several substances…
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It's a habit that's hard to stop--overindulging at your favorite restaurant. But why are so we prone to overeating when we go out? While some may put the blame on oversized portions, a new study from Cornell University says what matters more are the people you're eating with--and their own personal fitness level. Worse yet, our temptation to eat more is a subconscious thing that isn't always easy to control, say researchers. "This finding emphasizes the importance of pre-committing to…
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Mangoes are a good way to get your sweet fix--and now, it could even lower your blood sugar, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Research recently published in Nutrition and Metabolic Insights says that obese adults who consumed mangoes regularly had lower blood sugar--and better yet, seemed to have a positive effect on their weight. Now health experts say adding mangoes to your diet could be essential for those at risk of type 2 diabetes. "We are excited about…
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Feeling depressed? There's now an easy way to uplift your mood, and it may be as simple as visiting your local produce aisle. According to a new study conducted by the the University of Warwick Medical School, people who ate five or more servings of fruits and vegetables everyday were more likely to be mentally and physically healthy--something which researchers attribute to maintaining a healthy diet. Those who ate only a few servings were more likely to have mental problems,…
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Ever heard of the term prana? If you haven't, it's time to brush up on your terminology--it could make you skinny. A new diet reported by US News says that following a prana diet, a Sanskrit word meaning "life force," could make you naturally thin without counting a single calorie. However, diet expert Kasia Faser, who founded a website based on the prana diet, says it's much more than that--it means nourishing your body only with the best raw, whole,…
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For most people, eating a traditional Western diet can cause innumerable health problems. For Asian Americans, however, the damage occurs at a more accelerated rate, putting them at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. New research from the Joslin Diabetes Center says there's a way to reverse that, however. According to researchers, Asian Americans at risk of type 2 diabetes who switched to a rigid Asian diet were less likely to have insulin resistance, a big risk factor for…
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For most people, a larger waistline means they're getting out of shape. To doctors, however, they know that this often indicates a higher risk of metabolic syndrome--a group of risk factors that can put people at a higher risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Until now, researchers weren't sure how to reduce certain risk factors of this syndrome. According to new research published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, people who consumed between 2 to 4…
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It's true: Losing weight is hard. However, new research published in the journal Health Affairs reveals there may be an easier way to make the journey easier--by using social networking programs. An analysis done by researchers from Imperial College London says that those who use social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, end up losing more weight because they receive more support in their journey--something that motivates them to keep up with their healthy eating habits. Those who did…
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Want to sleep better? If you're overweight, here's a new way to snooze faster--go on a diet. New research reported by the American Heart Association reveals that obese people who went on a low calorie diet were less likely to suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that often leads to restless, poor-quality sleep. Though not as well known insomnia, sleep apnea can have devastating effects on a person's sleep schedule, preventing people from breathing normally during a normal late-night snooze.…
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According to scientist Robert Lustig, what's really making you fat aren't calories. Instead, eating too much sugar is to blame. Controversially, he even alleges that sugar is toxic--and that eating it can cause an addiction that is hard to beat. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh say that's probably not true, however. According to their study, which was published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, there simply isn't any evidence that the brain can develop an addiction to certain foods. And…
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