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 […]
Archive for July, 2006
Stronger UVA-blocking sunscreen approved by the FDA
Published July 25th, 2006 in Health Technology, Skin Health and Anti-Aging. 0 CommentsStudy: Cherry may reduce muscle pain after exercise
Published July 23rd, 2006 in Pain Relief, Exercise, Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 0 CommentsDrinking 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
Published July 19th, 2006 in Weight Loss, Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 1 CommentEating 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
Published July 15th, 2006 in Exercise and Health Studies. 0 CommentsWanna 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
Published July 14th, 2006 in Brain Health, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsNews 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 […]