Archive for the 'Nutrition' Category

75 percent of US Women suffer from Eating and Lifestyle Disorders: Study

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

A new report notes that as much as two-thirds of the total number of the female population in the US has disordered and unhealthy eating habits. This finding has been made by an online poll conducted by Self magazine in association with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
“Our survey found that these […]

Domestic Violence linked to Chronic Malnutrition in Women, Children in India: Study

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Women and children in India have been ill treated in many rural parts of the country. There the women and children are attimes physically, mentally and economically tortured. Experts at The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) (Boston) have found that Indian mothers and children are suffering from chronic malnutrition as they are suffering […]

Magnesium Deficiency linked to Faster Aging: Study

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

A regular intake of certain nuts, soybeans, legumes, unrefined grains, seafood, dark green vegetables, cereals, beans and milk could keep your cells younger!
So what exactly do these food items offer that could perhaps result in the increased longevity of your cells? The answer is “magnesium”!
A new study states that magnesium deficit in the human […]

Green Tea increases Effectiveness of Antibiotics, finds study

Monday, March 31st, 2008

A new study has found another benefit of drinking green tea. Besides lowering prostate cancer risk and protecting the bladder from getting inflamed, this tea has been found to assist antibiotics to fight resistant super bugs, making antibiotics up to three times more effective.
Mervat Kassem of Alexandria University in Egypt, “We tested green tea […]

Cranberry Juice prevents Bladder Infection

Monday, March 31st, 2008

A medical magazine has said that cranberry juice is helpful for women who suffer frequently from bladder infections.
It has been found that cranberry juice disinfects the urine and can possibly prevent further illness.
It is known that in older women, bladder infection tends to cause incontinence. Previous infections typically are caused by bacteria of […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids can help Eczema Patients

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

A new research has found that a diet rich in omega-3 can actually help reduce the severity of symptoms in eczema patients. Eczema which is also known as dermatitis is a group of skin conditions that causes dry, itch inflammation of the skin.
Purified fish oil supplements which contain omega-3 were found to cut the […]

Older Women need more Protein, shows research

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Research has shown that women find it harder than men to remain in shape as they age. So if all you women wish to stay fit even as you grow older you should eat plenty of protein. This is because according to new research women’s bodies find it much harder than aged men to […]

Post-workout Nutrition- The Facts and Follies you need to know

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Some people eat to live and some people, live to eat. Either way, some basic knowledge of nutrition can go a long way in improving your quality of life. Having looked at various forms of work-outs, BMI and calorie counts, our discussion would not be complete without a look at nutrition.
The body continuously consumes […]

Cod Liver Oil could reduce Arthritis Drug Use, finds Study

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

It is common knowledge horrid tasting cod liver oil offers a host of health benefits. Now, according to researchers, the daily intake of cod liver oil could reduce the need for drugs in people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
The research team at Dundee University has said that the intake of 10g of cod liver […]

Women pick Healthier Diets over Men, says Research

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Here is one more reason why gender differences exist. Research has said that women tend to choose a healthier diet over men.
Men preferred meat and women opted for fruit and vegetables, suggesting that women are programmed to choose a healthier diet.
The study revealed that duck, veal, ham, and shellfish such as shrimp and oysters […]