Is Ginger Good For The Brain?

SEATTLE —A recent study conducted in Seattle and published in the Indian Journal of Experimental Biology found that adding ginger to your diet could help protect your brain.

The study analyzed a group of participants who were told to add ginger to their diet. The researchers looked at the health benefits received from the addition to their diets.

The team found that the compound 6-shogaol, which is found in ginger helped significantly improve cognitive impairment. The compound helped prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter needed for memory and other brain functions.

It is noted that cooking with ginger adds great flavor, and can be added to several dishes including chicken, beef, or soup.

If you are interested in protecting your brain, you might want to consider adding ginger to your daily diet.

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Prevent Information - HDL

GERMANY—A recent study conducted at the University Hospital of Bonn and presented in the current issue of Nature Immunology found that HDL “good cholesterol” helps fight off inflammation, and prevents clogging of the arteries.

High cholesterol levels cause dangerous deposits in the bloodstream, which lead to clogging/hardening of the arteries. As a consequence, this can lead to increased risk for stroke and heart attack. These bad cholesterol levels are known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

The study analyzed the different benefits that come from high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol). They found good cholesterol helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, they found that HDL has anti-inflammatory benefits.

According to WebMD, inflammation causes several chronic diseases. Some include, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer.

It is noted that a few things that will help lower bad cholesterol, and raise good cholesterol include:

·       Eating fruit

·       Eating 5 servings of vegetables per day

·       Consuming fish, garlic and onions

If you are interested in fighting off inflammation and preventing heart disease, you might want to consider lowering your bad cholesterol levels and increasing your good cholesterol levels.

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Walnuts May Prevent ALZHEIMER'S Disease

NEW YORK —A recent study conducted at New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that consuming walnuts could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million Americans. By 2050, this number is expected to triple.

The study analyzed mice; the researchers noted that their brain and bodily functions are very similar to humans. For 10 months the mice were fed diets that consisted of 6 or 9 percent of walnuts each day, this is equivalent to 1-1.5 ounces for humans. There was also a control group of mice that did not consume any walnuts.

The team found that the mice that consumed walnuts had significant improvements in their learning, memory and motor coordination, compared to the group that did not consume any walnuts.

According to study leader, Dr. Abha Chauhan:

"These findings are very promising and help lay the groundwork for future human studies on walnuts and Alzheimer's disease - a disease for which there is no known cure. Our study adds to the growing body of research that demonstrates the protective effects of walnuts on cognitive functioning."

If you are interested in preventing Alzheimer’s disease, you might want to consider adding walnuts to your daily diet.

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CAN NUTRASTEEL HELP MEN?

Nutrasteel is an all natural supplement for men.

Recent studies suggest that as many as 50% of men between the ages of 45-70 experience varying degrees of difficulty with sexual desire and performance.

Two of the most common reasons for these troubles are a reduced blood flow to the penis and lower levels of the male hormone testosterone.

Nutrasteel is an all natural formulation of a combination of nutrients that have been shown through scientific research to help a man’s body combat these attacks to the manhood.

The objective of Nutrasteel is to replenish the body with these natural substances that can help a man function like he did when he was younger.   Therefore, Nutrasteel is taken on a daily basis to build up the levels of these powerful nutrients, so the body can function as nature intended.  So, it is different, than various chemical pills that are on the market that one takes right before sexual activity.

It is our belief that such synthetic solutions are band aid approaches that provide a temporary solution, but don’t actually work on fixing the trouble.  Furthermore, these kinds of drugs have also caused many men to suffer serious side effects such as blindness and many men also report mixed results.

If you’re interested in revitalizing your body with natural ingredients that can restore your own body’s functions, you might want to consider trying Nutrasteel.

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A Mediterranean Diet

A study was conducted in Canada recently and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that consuming a Mediterranean diet could help prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome is defined as having more than three risk factors for heart disease. These risk factors include obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It is noted that nearly 34 percent of adults in the US have metabolic syndrome.

The study included a group of men and women between the ages of 55-80 who were at high risk of cardiovascular disease. All of the participants were part of the PREDIMED trial, which is an ongoing study that is analyzing the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. The participants were separated into three groups; one group followed a low-fat diet, the second group followed a Mediterranean diet with nuts and the third group consumed a Mediterranean diet with olive oil.

The team found that the two groups that followed a Mediterranean diet with nuts or olive oil saw a significant reduction in blood sugar levels and obesity. In addition, 30 percent of those who followed the Mediterranean diet did not meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome by the end of the study.

According to Mayoclinic, the following foods are considered part of a Mediterranean diet:

·         Fruits and vegetables

·         Whole grains

·         Olive oil

·         Legumes (nuts, beans)

·         Fish and seafood

If you are interested in preventing metabolic syndrome, you might want to consider following a Mediterranean diet.

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Improve Brain Health Today

A recent study conducted at the University of Delaware found that every day habits could help improve and protect your brain.

The study included a group of participants; the researchers analyzed their every day habits and monitored their brain health.

The team found 6 habits that help your brain health, which include:

1.      Knowing which foods to eat, and which foods to avoid (avoid trans-fat, and consume omega-3 fatty acids)

2.      Get more sleep: Lack of sleep has been proven to be a contributing factor to cognitive decline.

3.      Manage stress and exercise daily

4.      Learn something new: learning new activities and skills helps keep your brain healthy

5.      Become more social: socializing helps stimulate the brain

6.      Set and obtain goals: challenging your brain by setting realistic goals helps keep your brain focused and active

If you are interested in improving and maintaining your brain health, you might want to consider adding these habits to your every day life.

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The Benefits Of Eating Eggs

CAMBRIDGE , MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Harvard University and featured in Medical News Today found several health benefits associated with consuming eggs.

The study analyzed several previous studies that have focused on the benefits associated with eggs. The team found that eggs are one of the best sources of protein available and have dozens of vitamins and nutrients found within them. The following are 4 examples found in eggs:

·         Vitamin A: Boosts immune system, and helps improve vision

·         Vitamin D: Keeps bones and teeth healthy

·         Vitamin E: Helps keep muscles healthy

·         Biotin: Helps increase metabolism and immune system

In addition to the health benefits associated with the nutrients found within eggs, the researchers also found that eggs help strengthen your muscles, and lower your risk of heart disease.

If you are interested in receiving some of these health benefits, you might want to consider adding eggs to your daily diet.

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Benefits Of Eating Yogurt

TENNESSEE—A recent study conducted at the University of Tennessee found four significant health benefits associated with consuming yogurt.

The study included a group of participants; they were split up into two groups. One group was told to consume yogurt at lease once per day, while the other group did not consume any yogurt.

The team found 4 health benefits directly associated with consuming yogurt, they include:

1.    Helps weight loss: they found that those who consumed 3 servings of low-fat yogurt daily lost 22% more weight and 61% more body fat compared to those who did not consume any yogurt.

2.    Helps fight allergies: The researchers found that the probiotics in yogurt help protect against allergies.

3.    Helps reduce the risk of colon cancer: They found that people who ate yogurt daily had nearly half as many pre-cancerous colon polyps as those who did not eat any yogurt.

4.    Helps fight off bad bacteria in your stomach: this could prevent ulcers and stomach cancer.

If you are interested in some of these health benefits, you might want to consider adding yogurt to your daily diet.

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