by Brenda Watson | Dec 8, 2014 | Seniors, Sugar
You have likely heard of the many downfalls to drinking sugar-sweetened soda. It leads to weight gain, raises blood sugar, and negatively affects liver and brain function, to name just a few of the many reasons for avoiding it. A recent study published in the American...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 15, 2013 | Brain, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Seniors
With the brain benefits of omega-3 fatty acids ever increasing, studies of the effects of omega-3s in older people continue to emerge. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, people over the age of 65 with higher blood levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 3, 2013 | Dementia, Diabetes, Exercise, General, Heart Disease, Smoking
There are five main crucial factors for living a disease-free life: regular exercise, non-smoking, low body weight, healthy diet, and low alcohol intake, according to a recent 35-year study in Wales that was published in the Public Library of Science ONE journal....
by lsmith | Nov 28, 2012 | General
The term advanced glycation end products (AGEs) is a mouthful for a group of compounds that are formed both in the body and in food by the reaction between sugars with proteins and lipids (fats). The sugars literally coat proteins and lipids, which causes them to not...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 19, 2012 | General
If there is one thing scientists would love to discover, it’s how to reverse the aging process. It is currently a hot topic of research and discussion, although very few factors have been found to help slow or reverse aging. A recent study published in the journal...
