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Fatty Fish Consumption Increases Cell Membrane Fluidity, Study Says
Eating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The lipophilic index is considered a marker of cell membrane fluidity, and a low lipophilic index indicates better membrane fluidity. In a study published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, a low ...
Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, a new study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University (U.K.) found that individuals who ate a Mediterranean-like diet had up to 23 percent lower risk for dementia than those who did not. ...
Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect
Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark). A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. The researchers hope to be able to study the health effects on ...
More Steps, Moderate Physical Activity Cuts Dementia, Cognitive Impairment Risk
Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study led by the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California (UC) San Diego. In the Jan. 25, 2023 online edition of Alzheimer’s ...
CRN Responds to Cholesterol Study That Compares Supplements to Prescription Drug
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to results of the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study. It was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Nov. 6. SPORT, and funded by AstraZeneca, the company that markets Rosuvastatin. The study compared the effect on low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) from the funder’s low-dose statin with ...
Study Finds Dieters May Overestimate the Healthiness of Their Eating Habits
In a small study, most adults seeking to lose weight overestimated the healthiness of their diet, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2022. The meeting, held in person in Chicago, IL and virtually, Nov. 5-7, 2022, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research ...
Diet and Exercise For Obese Mothers Protects Cardiovascular Risk in Infants
A lifestyle intervention of diet and exercise in pregnancy protects against cardiovascular risk in infants, a new study has found. The study, published recently in the International Journal of Obesity by researchers from King’s College London (U.K.) and funded by the British Heart Foundation, found that 3-year-old children were more likely to exhibit risk factors for future ...
Activity ‘Snacks’ Following Meals May Help Maintain Muscle Mass
Interrupting prolonged sitting with periodic activity “snacks” may help maintain muscle mass and quality, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto (Canada). Daniel Moore, an associate professor of muscle physiology at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) who led the study, found that short bouts of activity, such ...
Metabolism, Not Genes, May Offer More Insight Into Risk of Some Diseases
Our ancestry can be detected not only in our genes, but also in our metabolism, a new Yale-led study has found. In an analysis of the metabolic profiles of healthy American babies, researchers found surprising differences among ethnic groups which may help make screening for inherited metabolic disorders, cystic fibrosis or hypothyroidism much more accurate ...
Activity Patterns and Sleep Cycles Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research published in Experimental Physiology found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic differences and alter our body’s preference for energy sources. The researchers found that those who stay ...
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