Archive for July, 2006



Stronger UVA-blocking sunscreen approved by the FDA

Sunscreen that blocks a dangerous type of ultraviolet radiation has been approved by the FDA… finally! Called Anthelios SX, the product contains mexoryl, a chemical that has been shown to block out UVA radiation (which is said to be responsible for everything from skin wrinkles to deadly melanoma skin cancer). Although it has just been […]

Study: Cherry may reduce muscle pain after exercise

Drinking tart cherry juice — filled with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds — may help reduce muscle soreness after exercise and speed muscle fiber repair, according to a new study.
From the British Medical Journal:
Cherry juice can reduce muscle pain and damage induced by exercise, suggests a small study published ahead of print in the British Journal […]

Study: Fruit & fiber keys to maintaining healthy weight

Eating more fruit and dietary fiber each day can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid obesity, according to a new study from University of Southern California. Just more evidence that eating a diet high in fiber, fruit, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates (like whole-grains) is the key to losing weight and maintaining a normal […]

Study: Cool down before exercising in the heat

Wanna stay cool when working out in the heat this summer? You should try “precooling” — using various techniques (such as cold showers) to cool the body as much as possible before exercise — according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Learn more: “Precooling” before exercise helps beat the heat

Tocotrienol — a form of vitamin E — may protect against stroke

News research suggests that tocotrienol (or TCT), an alternative form of vitamin E, may help to protect against stroke and other diseases when taken orally.
From Ohio State University :
Two recent studies offer new evidence suggesting an alternative form of natural vitamin E can be taken by mouth and will reach the blood in humans at […]