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Exercise is key in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Angela Hopp EurekAlert In a recent Journal of Biological Chemistry “Paper of the Week,” research led by Ayae Kinoshita at the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan reveals the benefits of exercise in combating Alzheimer’s disease. The most … Continue reading →
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Self-worth needs to go beyond appearance
Joan Robinson EurekAlert Study identifies 5 factors that promote a positive body image in women Women with high family support and limited pressure to achieve the ‘thin and beautiful’ ideal have a more positive body image. That’s according to a … Continue reading →
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Researchers Find Potential Link Between Drinking Alcohol And Breast Cancer
PR Newswire SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A research team this week will present findings that they say may finally explain the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. “Cells have different mechanisms to remove toxic substances, such as … Continue reading →
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U of I study: Soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease
Phyllis Picklesimer EurekAlert URBANA – University of Illinois scientists report that soy protein may significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese persons. And they’ve discovered why it happens: soy restores partial function of that organ’s key … Continue reading →
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Sugar-sweetened drinks, cardiovascular problems linked
Press TV Men who drink one sugar-sweetened drink per day have a 20 percent higher risk of coronary heart disease than men who drink none, new US study suggests. A health data review of about 43,000 US men demonstrated that … Continue reading →
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Obesity, body composition, and prostate cancer
Source: BMC Established risk factors for prostate cancer have not translated to effective prevention or adjuvant care strategies. Several epidemiologic studies suggest greater body adiposity may be a modifiable risk factor for high-grade (Gleason 7, Gleason 8-10) prostate cancer and … Continue reading →
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The Role of Cortisol in the Cycle of Violence
Source: TMC Child abuse and neglect are universal risk factors for delinquency, violence and aggression; this phenomenon is known as the cycle of violence. Despite a wide body of research demonstrating this phenomenon, the processes which mediate this relationship remain … Continue reading →
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The Best “Drug” for Slashing Your Risk of Cancer?
Source: Mercola Research in the UK suggests that the number of new cancer cases could rise 45 percent by 2030. Cancer Research UK, which funded the study, says that the National Health Service must act immediately to avoid being “overwhelmed”. … Continue reading →
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