Vitamin B3 May Prevent Inflammation

GEORGIA —A recent study conducted at Georgia Regents University and published in the journal Immunity found that consuming vitamin B3 (niacin) could help prevent inflammation.

The study analyzed mice; the researchers noted that their bodily functions are very similar to humans. The mice were given vitamin B3; the researchers analyzed the connection between this vitamin and their immune cells.

The team found that the vitamin helped push immune cells into anti-inflammatory mode. When these anti-inflammatory molecules are created they transmit signals to T cells, which are white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system that fight off inflammation and infections. Inflammation is associated with arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

According to WebMD, Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is found in many foods, including:

·         Meat and poultry

·         Fish (tuna, salmon)

·         Eggs

·         Avocado

If you are interested in minimizing your risk for several illnesses associated with inflammation, you might want to consider adding vitamin B3 to your daily diet.

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Wine Can Help Blood Flow

CANADA —A recent study conducted at the University of Alberta and published in the Journal of Physiology found that a glass of red wine could help improve your long-term heart health.

The study analyzed a group of mice, it is noted that their bodily functions are very similar to humans. The mice were split up into 2 groups; one group was given resveratrol (found in red wine), grapes, and nuts. The other group consumed a controlled diet.

The team found that the mice that consumed resveratrol improved their blood flow by 10 percent, by improving the heart muscles ability to pump blood.

The researchers noted, that consuming wine in moderation is good for your heart. It is recommended to consume 1 glass of red wine per day.

If you are interested in improving your heart health, you might want to consider adding a glass of red wine to your daily diet.

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Mediterranean Diet Can Prolong Life Span

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Harvard University and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that consuming a Mediterranean diet could help increase your lifespan and fight off chronic illnesses.

The study included 10,000 participants; they all completed a questionnaire at the beginning of the study, which provided details about their diet and health. They periodically gave the researchers updates for 15 years.

The team found that those who followed a Mediterranean diet were more likely to live past the age of 70 without diabetes, heart disease, or any other chronic illnesses. In addition, they were considered “healthy-agers” compared to those who did not follow a Mediterranean diet.

According to lead author, Dr. Cecelia Samieri:

“We found that greater quality of diet at midlife was strongly associated with increased odds of good health and well-being among individuals surviving to older ages. These data may have an especially important role in promoting a healthy diet. Maintaining physical, cognitive, and mental health with aging may provide a more powerful incentive for dietary change than simply prolonging life or avoiding any single chronic disease.”

According to WebMD, a Mediterranean diet consists of the following foods:

·         Olive oil

·         Fruits and vegetables

·         Beans and nuts

·         Fish

If you are interested in increasing your lifespan and fighting of chronic diseases, you might want to consider following a Mediterranean diet.

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Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

CAMBRIDGE , MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Harvard University and published in The FASEB Journal found that omega-3 could help boost your immune system and lower inflammation.

The study analyzed the affects DHA long-chain fatty acids had on your immune system and studied other health benefits.

The team found that these fatty acids significantly boost your immune system and help reduce inflammation, which has been known to be a factor of several chronic illnesses including heart disease and diabetes.

According to study researcher, Dr. Charles Serhan:

“We hope that the results from this study will enable investigators to test the relevance of the maresin pathway in human disease.”

It is noted that DHA long-chain fatty acids are part of omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in the following foods:

·         Fish Oil (salmon)

·         Flaxseed

·         Nuts (walnuts)

If you are interested in boosting your immune system or reducing inflammation, you might want to consider adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet.

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Exercise? Long-Term Health Improvement

ENGLAND—A recent study conducted at a hospital in Liverpool and published in the journalNursing Older People found that exercise helps improve long-term health and wellbeing, especially among older patients.

The study included 42 participants aged 60 and older, with a variety of physical and mental health conditions. Some of the conditions include arthritis, dementia, and high cholesterol. The participants were divided into 2 groups; one group was assigned to exercise and the other group did not exercise.

The team found that the participants who were assigned to exercise reported improved health and wellbeing, compared to the group that did not exercise. In addition, they found that the group that was active maintained their exercise levels for up to 12 months after the study.

According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion:

“Older adults can obtain significant health benefits with a moderate amount of physical activity, preferably daily. A moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities (such as walking) or in shorter sessions of more vigorous activities (such as fast walking or stairwalking).”

If you are interested in improving your long-term health and wellbeing, you might want to consider adding physical activity to your daily routine.

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Broccoli May Help Reduce Arthritis Symptoms

UNITED KINGDOM—A recent study conducted at the University of East Anglia and published in Arthritis and Rheumatism found that broccoli could help reduce arthritis symptoms.

It is estimated that 12.4 million Americans are affected by arthritis, and it is noted that statistically 50 percent of the population is expected to develop arthritis symptoms in the knee by the time they reach the age of 85.

The study analyzed a group of participants that consumed a diet that was rich with the nutrient found in broccoli (sulfur compound). The researchers found a significant reduction in cartilage destruction and osteoarthritis compared to the group of participants that did not consume broccoli.

The researchers noted that the sulfur compound reduces inflammation, which is the main reason that causes cartilage that protects bones to wear away.

According to lead author, Ian Clark:

“Once you have osteoarthritis, being able to slow its progress and the progression to surgery is really important, prevention would be preferable and changes to lifestyle, like diet, may be the only way to do that.”

If you are interested in minimizing your risk or slow down the progression of arthritis, you might want to consider adding broccoli to your diet.

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Improve Your Health With Exercise

ENGLAND—A recent study conducted at a hospital in Liverpool and published in the journalNursing Older People found that exercise helps improve long-term health and wellbeing, especially among older patients.

The study included 42 participants aged 60 and older, with a variety of physical and mental health conditions. Some of the conditions include arthritis, dementia, and high cholesterol. The participants were divided into 2 groups; one group was assigned to exercise and the other group did not exercise.

The team found that the participants who were assigned to exercise reported improved health and wellbeing, compared to the group that did not exercise. In addition, they found that the group that was active maintained their exercise levels for up to 12 months after the study.

According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion:

“Older adults can obtain significant health benefits with a moderate amount of physical activity, preferably daily. A moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities (such as walking) or in shorter sessions of more vigorous activities (such as fast walking or stairwalking).”

If you are interested in improving your long-term health and wellbeing, you might want to consider adding physical activity to your daily routine.

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Apricots Can Help Your Vision

JAPAN—A recent study conducted in Japan and published in the Archives of Ophthalmologyfound that consuming apricots could protect vision better than carrots.

It is noted that apricots contain carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin), which are absorbed into the retina and could help prevent age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss causing people to lose the ability to read, drive a car and see objects in detail.

The researchers analyzed the dietary intake of a group of 100,000 participants over an average of 15 years. They examined the health benefits associated with consuming apricots and vision impairment.

The team found that those who ate three or more pieces of fruit per day had a 36 percent reduced risk in developing ARMD compared to those who ate less than 1.5 servings of fruit per day.

According to the researchers, apricots also have other heath benefits, which include:

·       Helping prevent cancer

·       Protecting the liver

·       Preventing inflammation, which is the cause of several chronic illnesses

If you are interested in protecting your vision and receiving other health benefits, you might want to consider adding apricots to your daily diet.

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