The popular “anti-aging” supplement dehydroepiandrosterone — usually labeled as “DHEA” — does not appear to have any significant health benefits for older men and women, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic. Researchers found the same to be true for testosterone patches.
In one of the first rigorous studies of its kind, researchers found […]
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Study: DHEA, testosterone patches not effective anti-aging methods
Published October 20th, 2006 in Health Warnings, Anti-Aging, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsVitamin D may slow breast cancer
Published October 16th, 2006 in Women's Health, Cancer Help, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsVitamin D may help to slow the progression of breast cancer, according to a small study from the UK. Just more evidence that vitamin D — and sunlight — are vital for good health.
From the British Medical Journal:
Vitamin D May Help Curb Breast Cancer Progression
Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer progression, suggests a small […]
Brown Seaweed: The next “big thing” in fat-burning?
Published September 17th, 2006 in Weight Loss, Healthy Foods, Supplements and Health Studies. 1 CommentBrown seaweed contains a substance that may help to reduce body fat, according to new research from Japan. Called fucoxanthin, the compound was found to reduce the bodyweights of test animals by 5 to 10 percent.
The good news is that fucoxanthin seems to target abdominal fat (”belly fat”) and is found in abundant amounts in […]
Study: Curry and onion extracts could help prevent colon cancer
Published August 3rd, 2006 in Cancer Help, Healthy Foods, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA combination of chemicals found in turmeric (a spice used in curry) and onions pay be able to prevent colon cancer, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University. Supplements containing the powerful natural chemicals quercetin and curcumin may soon be an effective, low-cost way to prevent a very common and deadly form of […]
Study: Fish oil helps you lose weight
Published July 31st, 2006 in Exercise, Weight Loss, Healthy Foods, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsEating fish and taking fish oil supplements can help you to lose weight, according to a new study from Australia. According to researchers, the healthy omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil increase fat-burning by improving blood flow to muscles during exercise. In the study, people who walked or ran 45-minutes three time a week, […]