Drinking Two Quarts Of Water A Day Does Not Contribute To Weight Loss March 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Just about every diet plan recommends drinking a lot of water – usually eight 8-oz. glasses a day – to reduce appetite and help burn calories. But a nutrition professor at the University of Alabama could find no scientific evidence that drinking a lot of water leads to weight loss. She acknowledges that people need to drink plenty of fluids during the day, but they can come from many sources: diet soda, green tea, juice, powdered beverages mixed with water and, yes, plain water. Caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea also count, and they do hydrate. For weight loss, Beth Kitchin suggests long-term, science-based weight management programs like EatRight (by UA-Birmingham) or Volumetrics. Beth Kitchin, "Debunking water myths: Weight loss, calorie burn and more", News release, University of Alabama, Birmingham, March 12, 2014, © University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Older Men Who Eat More Animal Protein Experience Less Mental, Physical Decline March 11, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Life expectancy has increased steadily around the globe, but older people often lead lives plagued by mental and physical decline.  Researchers in Japan report that one way to combat  functional decline may be through  greater consumption of animal protein. With aging, the ability to absorb and process protein deteriorates. In their seven-year study, the researchers analyzed questionnaire data from 1,007 people whose average age was 67 years. Tests determined higher-level functional abilities  Men who consumed the most animal protein were 39 percent less likely to experience functional decline than those who ate the least animal protein. The association was not seen in women, nor were any benefits derived from eating plant protein in either sex. Eri Imai et al., "Animal Protein Intake Is Associated with Higher-Level Functional Capacity in Elderly Adults: The Ohasama Study", Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, March 11, 2014, © Imai et al.

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Bread, Cereals Contribute Heavily To Elevated Salt Consumption Among British Children March 10, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A British study finds that children in London eat way too much salt, and they get it from some surprising sources. Researchers analyzed urine samples from 340 children aged five to 17. Five and six year olds ate 3.75 grams of salt a day, while teenagers between 13 and 17 ate 7.55 grams a day. Thirty-six percent of the sodium the children ate came from breads and cereals; meat products provided 19 percent and dairy products accounted for 11 percent. The American Heart Association recommends adults and children consume no more than 3.75 grams a day (about a teaspoon). Salt starts increasing the risk of high blood pressure in children starting at age one. N. M. Marrero et al., "Salt Intake of Children and Adolescents in South London: Consumption Levels and Dietary Sources. ", Hypertension, March 10, 2014, © American Heart Association, Inc.

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Unless You’re Over 65, Eating A Lot Of Protein Increases Risk Of Cancer, Mortality March 10, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Two recent studies from the U.S. and Australia, one in mice and one in humans, found evidence that diets high in protein can actually be harmful over the long run. Protein-rich diets do have their benefits: they contribute to weight loss and to normalization of blood sugar levels. But the study in mice, which tested various ratios of protein to carbohydrates, found that animals that ate higher ratios of protein were leaner, but shorter-lived. The 18-year clinical study in 6,381 adults found that people aged 50 to 65 whose diet included high levels of animal protein were at much greater risk of cancer death and overall mortality. However, people over 65 who ate more animal protein survived longer.  Kevin Helliker, "The Risk of High-Protein Diets", The Wall Street Journal, March 10, 2014, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Most Raw Chicken Delivered To Hospitals Is Tainted March 7, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A multinational team of scientists reports that robust safety measures by hospital kitchen staff usually prevent the spread of food pathogens like antibiotic resistant E. coli bacteria, despite its extremely high occurrence in chicken delivered to hospital kitchens. They cautioned that household kitchens, where food safety precautions are less rigidly applied, can be a major focal point of foodborne disease. As much as 80 percent of the raw chicken used in hospital kitchens to prepare meals for patients and staff is contaminated with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), which produces E.coli. Careful preparation of the chicken eliminates most of the bacteria, but the arrival of the tainted chicken is a major concern. Andrew J. Stewardson et al., " Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase–Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Hospital Food: A Risk Assessment. ", Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, March 07, 2014, © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

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Risk Of Cancer Death Among Older Adults Is About The Same For Protein-Eaters And Smokers March 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study that tracked the dietary patterns of more than 6,000 Americans over 50 for 20 years found that eating an animal-protein-rich diet during middle age puts people at four times the risk of dying or cancer than eating a low-protein diet. That puts protein eating in the same risk category as smoking, the researchers said. Moreover, middle-aged people who eat a lot of animal protein – including meat, milk and cheese – are also more likely in general to die an early death.  Protein eaters were 74 percent more likely to die of any cause within the study period than their  low protein counterparts. They were also several times more likely to die of diabetes, the study found. The researchers concluded that what's good for a person earlier in life may be damaging at a later stage. Morgan E. Levine et al., "Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population. ", Cell Metabolism, March 06, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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Low Levels Of Omega-3 In Children May Result In Poor Sleep, Learning Problems March 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST New U.K. research adds to the growing evidence of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Scientists found that high levels of omega-3 DHA fatty acids in algae and seafood are also linked to improved sleep. The study involved 362 healthy seven- to nine-year olds who were all struggling readers. About 40 percent of the kids were reported – via parental questionnaires – to have regular sleep disturbances. For the study, these children were monitored nightly with wrist sensors. Those who received daily omega-3 supplements slept nearly an hour longer than those taking a placebo, and had seven fewer waking episodes per night. “Alarmingly low levels” of omega-3s in the blood of children could be related to poor sleep and, in turn, behavior and learning and learning problems, the researchers concluded. Paul Montgomery et al. , "Fatty acids and sleep in UK children: Subjective and pilot objective sleep results from the DOLAB study – a randomized controlled trial. ", Journal of Sleep Research, March 06, 2014, © Montgomery et al.

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Lab Studies Associating Cancer With Eating Red Meat May Be Flawed March 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Recent studies associating the consumption of red and processed meat with a higher risk of colon cancer should be taken with a grain of salt, according to a paper published by 23 scientists. Much of the data were collected from studies in which animals ate large amounts of red meat without a balance of vegetables, fiber, milk or other sources of calcium. These other foods, cooperating with the bacteria that live in the gut, may actually protect the gut from cancer. Meat contains nutritionally beneficial compounds that are not carcinogenic, the researchers concluded, but when consumed in very high amounts may result in an imbalanced diet and thereby increase the risk of developing [colorectal cancer].” Marije Oostindjer et al., "The role of red and processed meat in colorectal cancer development: A review, based on findings from a workshop.", Meat Science, March 06, 2014, © Oostindjer et al.

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Waste Product From Beer Brewing Process Prevents Cavities March 5, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Hops leaves discarded during the brewing of beer contain healthful antioxidants that may be used to prevent cavities and gum disease, a Japanese study finds. Extracts from hops leaves (called bracts) stopped the bacteria responsible for harmful dental conditions from sticking  to surfaces and prevented the release of some bacterial toxins. The researchers used a laboratory technique called chromatography to find three new polyphenol compounds, one already-known compound identified for the first time in plants, 20 compounds found for the first time in hops, and many healthful proanthocyanidins. Yoshihisa Tanaka et al., "Comprehensive Separation and Structural Analyses of Polyphenols and Related Compounds from Bracts of Hops (Humulus lupulusL.)", Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, March 05, 2014, © American Chemical Society

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Refined Carbs – Not Saturated Fats – Are To Blame For Higher Obesity, Diabetes Rates March 4, 2014: 12:00 AM EST An American researcher who analyzed study data from the last 60 years says saturated fats are not to blame for the steady rise of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Instead, he says, look to refined carbohydrates because diets low in saturated fats do not prevent heart disease, contrary to flawed research from the 1950s. Dr. James DiNicolantonio advises those who have experienced a heart attack to not replace saturated fats with refined carbs or omega 6 fatty acids like those found in processed corn or safflower oils. Instead, the best diet for heart health is one rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and low in refined carbohydrates, sugars and processed foods. He urges "a public health campaign”, like the anti-saturated fat campaign, that admits “we got it wrong," he says. J. J. DiNicolantonio, "The cardiometabolic consequences of replacing saturated fats with carbohydrates or -6 polyunsaturated fats: Do the dietary guidelines have it wrong? ", Open Heart, March 04, 2014, © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Cardiovascular Society

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Hyperactive Children Should Be More Active To Avoid Obesity In Adolescence March 4, 2014: 12:00 AM EST An eight-year study in Finland that followed children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has found a significantly higher risk of obesity among ADHD kids by age 16. Children with ADHD were more sedentary as teenagers. The study followed 7,000 Finnish children, about nine percent of whom were diagnosed with ADHD. Oddly enough, given that the disorder has to do with “hyperactivity”, a key factor in the onset of obesity among ADHD teenagers was their lack of activity. “We think encouraging children with ADHD to be more physically active could improve their behavior problems as well as help them stay a healthy weight,” the researchers concluded. Natasha Khalife et al., "Childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms Are Risk Factors for Obesity and Physical Inactivity in Adolescence. ", Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, March 04, 2014, © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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Diet Rich In Omega-3s From Fish Linked To Lower Incidence Of Coronary Artery Disease March 4, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Sticking to a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of fish would help American men reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a multinational study led by U.S. scientists. They followed 300 American and Japanese men for five years, noting their consumption of omega-3-rich oily fish and monitoring factors like cigarette smoking, cholesterol levels, alcohol consumption, diabetes rates and blood pressure. After adjusting for those factors,  the U.S. men had three times the incidence of coronary artery calcification as the Japanese men. Significantly, the levels of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids in the blood were more than 100 percent higher in the Japanese than in the white men. A. Sekikawa et al., " Long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and incidence rate of coronary artery calcification in Japanese men in Japan and white men in the USA: population based prospective cohort study. ", Heart, March 04, 2014, © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Cardiovascular Society

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Healthy Diet During Pregnancy Reduces Risk Of Premature Birth March 4, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Mothers-to-be can reduce the risk of a premature or preterm birth by making sure they eat a “prudent” diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and water, and even a “traditional” diet of boiled potatoes, fish and cooked vegetables, a British study finds. The researchers examined data from a Norwegian study of preterm births among 66,000 women between 2002 and 2008. They said their findings do not establish a causality between poor diet and premature births: the "Western" dietary pattern, for example, was not independently associated with preterm delivery. The data do show a link between maternal dietary habits and the health of the unborn child. Linda Englund-Ögge et al., "Maternal dietary patterns and preterm delivery: results from large prospective cohort study", BMJ, March 04, 2014, © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd

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Study Shows Potential Effectiveness Of Cork Tree Bark Extract In Treating Prostate Cancer March 3, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A species of cork tree found in eastern Asian countries and long used in Chinese herbal medicines may play a significant role in the treatment of both pancreatic and prostate cancer,  U.S. researchers report. In the study it was found that an extract (Nexrutine) of the Amur cork tree bark blocks cancer tumor development pathways (proteins) that are similar in the pancreas and the prostate. The extract inhibits the scarring (fibrosis) around the tumors that thwart the entry of anti-cancer drugs, hindering effective treatment. Nexrutine has already been shown to be both safe and effective in a clinical trial involving 24 prostate cancer patients. J. Gong et al., "Combined Targeting of STAT3/NF- B/COX-2/EP4 for Effective Management of Pancreatic Cancer", Clinical Cancer Research, March 03, 2014, © American Association for Cancer Research

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Debate Rages In Diet Industry Over “Cleansing” Products And Regimens March 3, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Physicians and nutritionists argue that the human body’s digestive system is already very efficient at removing harmful substances. But others – who are making millions of dollars selling detoxifying diets, diet books, supplements, juices, etc. – disagree, saying the liver, kidneys and colon are simply overwhelmed by the environmental toxins they have to deal with. And that’s the great debate in the $60 billion U.S. diet industry. Still, most gastroenterologists – acknowledging the confusion caused by the “jumble of science, pseudoscience and hype” of the cleansing industry – advise against the supplements, laxatives, enemas and irrigation devices sold to unclog the colon. For one thing, their use can lead ironically to constipation. Instead, eat more fruits and vegetables to keep the digestive system functioning normally. Melinda Beck, "The Debate Over Juice Cleanses and Toxin Removal", The Wall Street Journal, March 03, 2014, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Eating Fatty Fish Boosts The “Good" Cholesterol That Reduces Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases March 3, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Earlier studies have shown that high density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol), especially large HDL particles, efficiently clean extra cholesterol off artery walls, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from Finland shows that diet can play a major role in the process. Participants who consumed at least three or four meals of salmon, rainbow trout or herring a week had more of these large HDL particles in their bloodstream than less frequent fish eaters. The researchers used advanced state-of-the-art metabolomics in the study that enabled a detailed analysis of lipoprotein particles. Maria Lankinen et al., "Effects of Whole Grain, Fish and Bilberries on Serum Metabolic Profile and Lipid Transfer Protein Activities", PLoS ONE, March 03, 2014, © Lankinen et al.

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Progression Of ALS Slowed By Special Diet February 27, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A 12-center clinical trial involving patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) demonstrated that a high-carbohydrate, high-caloric diet can delay progression of the disease. A fatal neurodegenerative disorder that destroys the ability to control muscles, ALS leads to respiratory failure and death within three years of diagnosis. For the U.S. study, three groups of patients were fed different diets. After four months, patients given the high-carbohydrate/high-calorie diet experienced fewer adverse events (23 vs. 42), and significantly fewer serious adverse events (0 vs. 9, including deaths from respiratory failure) than the control group. Anne-Marie Wills et al., "Hypercaloric enteral nutrition in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial", The Lancet, February 27, 2014, © Elsevier Ltd

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Protein-Activating Molecule Extends Lifespan In Lab Animals February 27, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. research in mice has discovered a molecule that activates a single protein, delaying the onset of metabolic diseases associated with aging and improving general health. For the study, researchers supplemented the regular diet of mice with 100 mg/kg of the molecule SIRT 1720 – which activates the protein SIRT 1 – beginning at six months and for the remainder of their lives. SRT1720 not only lengthened the lifespan of the mice by an average of 8.8 percent, it reduced body weight and body fat percentage, and improved muscle function and motor coordination. Sarah J. Mitchell et al., "The SIRT1 Activator SRT1720 Extends Lifespan and Improves Health of Mice Fed a Standard Diet", Cell Reports, February 27, 2014, © Mitchell et al.

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People In Mid-Life Who Say They Are In Poor Condition Are More At Risk For Dementia February 26, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A 30-year Finnish study involving 3,559 adults has found that a negative response to a single question about physical fitness in mid-life correlates to an increased incidence of dementia. Researchers noted that adults who reported that they were in poor physical condition in their fifties were four times more likely to get dementia during the next thirty years than those who said they were physically fit. The association between poor self-rated physical fitness and dementia was most prominent among people who did not have a strong genetic susceptibility for dementia. People with chronic diseases also had a strong association between poor self-rated physical fitness and dementia. Jenni Kulmala et al., "Association between mid- to late life physical fitness and dementia: evidence from the CAIDE study", Journal of Internal Medicine, February 26, 2014, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Fructose Should Not Be Blamed For The Obesity Epidemic - Study February 26, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Physicians, nutritionists and researchers continue to argue about whether consuming excess fructose plays a major role in the onset of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Now a meta-analysis by Canadian researchers of data from 13 clinical trials involving 260 healthy participants shows that fructose in and of itself is not to blame for the increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The researchers could find no evidence that there is something unique about the fructose molecule, or the way it is metabolized, that would cause the obesity epidemic. Overall intake of excess calories, not the source of the calories, is the real culprit. S Chiu et al., "Effect of fructose on markers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled feeding trials", European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 26, 2014, © Chiu et al.

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With Support From Nurses, The Elderly Can Improve Health And Wellbeing Through Exercise February 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A 12-center clinical trial involving patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) demonstrated that a high-carbohydrate, high-caloric diet can delay progression of the disease. A fatal neurodegenerative disorder that destroys the ability to control muscles, ALS leads to respiratory failure and death within three years of diagnosis. For the study, three groups of patients were fed different diets. After four months, patients given the high-carbohydrate/high-calorie diet experienced fewer adverse events (23 vs. 42), and significantly fewer serious adverse events (0 vs. 9, including deaths from respiratory failure) than the control group. Ricky Wallace et al., "Effects of a 12-week community exercise program on older people", Nursing Older People, February 24, 2014, © RCN Publishing Company Limited

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Study To Determine If Higher Doses Of Vitamin D Improve The Mood Of Diabetic Women February 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Chicago nursing researchers have launched a four-year clinical study to determine whether vitamin D supplements will improve the moods of type 2 diabetic women between the ages of 21 and 75. The researchers hope to show that a higher dose of vitamin D is an easy and cost-effective way to improve mood, which in turn would make the women more likely to eat properly, take their medication, get enough exercise and better manage their disease overall. Women with low levels of vitamin D who receive weekly doses of 50,000 IUs of vitamin D3 are expected to have better a mood than those who receive weekly doses of 5,000 IUs. "Study to determine if vitamin D supplements will improve mood in women with type 2 diabetes", News release, Loyola University Health System, February 24, 2014, © Loyola University Health System

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Several Factors – Not Just Willpower – Account For Lapses When Dieting February 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A small, week-long study among dieters has found that late night cravings, alcohol use and friends contribute significantly to a drop in willpower and self-control. For the study, 80 people who were dieting were given mobile phones to use as an electronic diary. Researchers found that participants gave in to food temptations just over 50 percent of the time, and were especially vulnerable at night. They were more likely to give in to alcoholic temptations than to eat a sugary snack or to overindulge. And they were often influenced by the presence of others, regardless of whether a dietary temptation was unexpected or whether the dieter went looking for something to eat. Heather C. McKee et al., "An Ecological Momentary Assessment of Lapse Occurrences in Dieters. ", Annals of Behavioral Medicine, February 24, 2014, © Springer

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Vigorous Activity At Work Can Be Fatal February 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Workplaces where employees are involved in vigorous physical activity should prepare for the possibility of heart attacks and strokes on the job and should screen for high-risk workers carefully, a U.S. study finds. Researchers gathered data on on-duty deaths of firefighters that had been forwarded to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention between 1998 to 2012  There were 199 fatal cardiovascular events while firefighters – average age 49 – were on duty, including 167 were heart attacks, 12 from irregular heartbeat, three from stroke, and  the rest from other cardiovascular causes. A total of 148 of the events occurred after vigorous activity lasting an average of 33 minutes. Amna Zarar, "Heart attacks, stroke at work often follow vigorous physical activity, study finds", News release, presentation at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology annual meeting, February 24, 2014, © American Academy of Neurology

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Selenium And Vitamin E Prove A Dangerous Combination For Men February 21, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Data derived from a seven-year, multicenter, 35,000-men clinical trial show that selenium and vitamin E not only do not protect against prostate cancer, they actually increase the risk. At the start of the trial in 2001, U.S. researchers measured the concentration of selenium in participants to see whether selenium supplements would benefit men with low levels. They instead found  that taking selenium increased the risk of high-grade cancer by 91 percent among men with high selenium status at baseline. In addition, taking vitamin E increased cancer risk in men with low selenium at the beginning by 63 percent and increased the risk of high-grade cancer by 111 percent. Alan R. Kristal et al., "Baseline Selenium Status and Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E Supplementation on Prostate Cancer Risk", Journal of the National Cancer Institute, February 21, 2014, © Kristal et al.

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Shortness Of Breath After Light Physical Activity Is A Warning Sign Of Imminent Danger February 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A 28-year Finnish study of twins finds that a sensation of breathlessness – known as dyspnea – during light daily activities can be an indicator of a higher risk of death. It is definitely is an indicator of exercise intolerance and low fitness. In the study, twins with persistent dyspnea (first  noticed in 1975 and 1981) and dyspnea developers (dyspnea noticed in 1981) had an increased risk of death compared to individuals without dyspnea symptoms. Easy shortness of breath also indicated an increased risk of death among individuals considered healthy at the 1981 baseline. K. Waller et al., "Dyspnea and All-Cause Mortality: 28-Year Follow-up Study among Adult Twins. ", Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise, February 20, 2014, © American College of Sports Medicine

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Multivitamin Supplements Reduce Risk Of Cataracts In Older Men February 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Scientists have suspected for awhile that there’s a link between multivitamin supplements and healthy eyes, but there was no reliable scientific data to support the theory. Now researchers at Harvard report results from a randomized, double-blind study from 1997 to 2011 of 14,641 U.S. male doctors age 50 and older, half of whom took a common daily multivitamin, plus vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene supplements. Half took a placebo. In the placebo group there were 945 cases of cataract, but only 872 cases in the multivitamin group, a nine percent decrease in risk. The risk was 13 percent for nuclear cataract, the most common variety of cataract associated with the aging process. William G. Christen et al., "Effects of Multivitamin Supplement on Cataract and Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a Randomized Trial of Male Physicians", Ophthalmology, February 20, 2014, © American Academy of Ophthalmology

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Teens Exchange Water For Sugary Sodas In Successful Test Project February 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A 30-day test program that encouraged high schoolers in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio to drink fewer sugary drinks and more water has succeeded, according to the program’s developer.  Dubbed “Sodabriety”, the program was presented as a challenge to teens in the region, where the  average number of sugared drinks was 2.5 servings a day over an average of four days a week. The teens – who had no idea about the high calorie content of sugared beverages – were particularly fond of oversized drinks. But during the program, which was monitored by teens themselves, rather than teachers or other adults, the average daily number of sugary drinks dropped  to 1.3, and the number of days dropped to two a week. Water consumption increased nearly 30 percent. Laureen H. Smith et al., "Piloting “Sodabriety”: A School-Based Intervention to Impact Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Rural Appalachian High Schools", Journal of School Health, February 20, 2014, © American School Health Association

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Women Who Maintain A Healthy Weight Increase Their Chance Of Survival To Old Age February 19, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who looked at data on body mass index, disease, disability and mortality from nearly 37,000 post-menopausal women (aged 66 to 81 years) found that obese, overweight and underweight women had the least chance of living to age 85. Women with a healthy body weight had a much better chance of reaching that age. The researchers also found that overweight and obese women had higher risks of developing chronic diseases and mobility disabilities that required the use of a cane, walker or wheelchair. In fact, they noted, “disability risks were striking” among overweight and obese women.  The main conclusion: “The heavier you are, the worse your chances of healthy survival.” Eileen Rillamas-Sun et al., "Obesity and Late-Age Survival Without Major Disease or Disability in Older Women", JAMA Internal Medicine, February 19, 2014, © American Medical Association

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Obese Patients Who Feel Judged Negatively By Physicians Have A Harder Time Losing Weight February 18, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The perception by obese patients that their primary care physician had passed judgment on their size led to less effective weight loss efforts, a Johns Hopkins University study has found. The study involved a national Internet-based survey of 600 obese adults who regularly saw their primary care doctors. Asked if their doctor ever judged them because of their weight, 21 percent believed they had. Ninety-six percent of those who felt judged said they tried to lose weight, compared to 84 percent who did not. Fourteen percent of those who felt judged lost 10 percent or more of their body weight, though 20 percent of those who did not feel judged lost a similar amount. Kimberly A. Gudzune et al., "Perceived judgment about weight can negatively influence weight loss: A cross-sectional study of overweight and obese patients", Preventive Medicine, February 18, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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Risk Of Disability Soars For Elderly Who Are Sedentary February 19, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study finds that every hour after 12 hours that an elderly person spends sitting doubles the risk of becoming disabled, no matter how much time is spent exercising. The study focused on 2,286 adults aged 60 and older, comparing those in similar health with the same amount of moderate vigorous activity (e.g., walking briskly). Being sedentary turned out to be almost as strong a risk factor for disability as lack of moderate vigorous activity. More than 56 million Americans are considered disabled because they have limited ability to do basic activities such as eating, dressing or bathing oneself. Overall, hospitalization of disabled persons accounts for 25 percent of the national cost of health care. Dorothy Dunlop et al., "Sedentary Time in U.S. Older Adults Associated With Disability in Activities of Daily Living Independent of Physical Activity", Journal of Physical Activity and Health, February 19, 2014, © Human Kinetics, Inc.

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COPD Patients Can Reduce The Likelihood Of Respiratory Attacks By Low-Intensity Exercise February 18, 2014: 12:00 AM EST People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the time spent in the hospital with severe respiratory attacks if they would start walking every day, a Spanish study has found. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and is characterized by breathing difficulties resulting from long-term lung damage, often from smoking. For the study, researchers monitored the exercise levels of 543 COPD patients. They found that those who maintained moderate or high levels of exercise over time – including low intensity activities such as walking two to four miles a day – reduced the likelihood of being hospitalized by severe symptoms. Cristóbal Esteban et al., " Influence of changes in physical activity on frequency of hospitalization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease", Respirology, February 18, 2014, © Esteban et al.

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Magnesium Added To Drinking Water Could Reduce Incidence Of Hip Fractures February 18, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study conducted in Norway found that drinking water containing high levels of magnesium correlated with a lower incidence of hip fractures in both men and women. The same correlation was not found in water high in calcium. Given these findings, the researchers suggested that, in Norway at least, water utility companies should use dolomite with, or instead of, the lime (calcium carbonate) that is added to reduce water acidity. Dolomite contains both magnesium and calcium, while lime contains only calcium. A major public health problem in Norway, hip fractures affect 9,000 people a year.  Cecilie Dahl et al., "Nationwide data on municipal drinking water and hip fracture: Could calcium and magnesium be protective? ", Bone, February 18, 2014, © American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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New Whole Food Nutraceutical Drink Promises To Fortify Body’s Stem Cells February 18, 2014: 12:00 AM EST FTN Believe has introduced a nutraceutical whole food drink in the U.K. that promises to support stem cells in the body and enhance the natural ability to repair and renew cells. FTN contains five whole food ingredients – green tea extract, wild blueberry extract, vitamin D, organic blue-green micro-algae with protein, and  organic fruit juice – in addition to vitamins, amino acids and other nutrients. The drink contains no artificial chemicals or stimulants, and is available in citrus and super berry flavors. "New Wholefood Drink Launches In The UK", Food & Drink Innovation Network, February 18, 2014, © Food & Drink Innovation Network

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Infants Who Don’t Respond To Body Signals Of “Fullness” May Be On Track For Adult Obesity February 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A British study that compared same-age, same-sex babies in the same family revealed that a hearty appetite, and unresponsiveness to satiety signals, in infancy may be a portent of future obesity. The researchers analyzed data – measures of satiety responsiveness and food responsiveness – from non-identical, same-sex twins born in the U.K. in 2007. Infant twins who were more food responsive or less satiety responsive grew faster than their co-twins. The researchers advised parents to be alert for these tendencies because this behavior could put a growing child at risk of gaining weight too fast, putting on an unhealthy amount of weight, and being obese as an adult. Clare H. Llewellyn et al., "Satiety Mechanisms in Genetic Risk of Obesity", JAMA Pediatrics, February 17, 2014, © American Medical Association

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Vitamin D3 Helps Reduces Symptoms Of Hives When Combined With Allergy Meds February 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The chronic allergic skin condition known as hives – characterized by red, itchy welts and swelling that can last for months – has no cure and few treatment options. But U.S. researchers report that after just one week of supplemental treatment with low and high levels of vitamin D3 and other drugs, the severity of patients’ symptoms decreased by a third. For the study, 38 participants took three allergy medicines every day for 12 weeks. Half of the group took 600 IUs of D3, the other half took 4,000 IUs. At the end of the study, the group taking the higher dose of D3 had a further 40 percent reduction in symptom severity. Andy Rorie et al., "Beneficial role for supplemental vitamin D3 treatment in chronic urticaria: a randomized study", Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, February 17, 2014, © American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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Deadly Form Of Stroke Is Linked To Deficiency In Vitamin C February 14, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A French study of 65 stroke victims found that, compared to healthy people, forty-one percent had normal levels of vitamin C in their blood and the rest –  59 percent – had either depleted or deficient levels. The researchers said vitamin C deficiency should be considered a risk factor for the severe, often deadly, type of stroke known as hemorrhagic, where a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Other risk factors included overweight, high blood pressure and drinking alcohol. Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables: oranges, papaya, peppers, broccoli, strawberries, etc. Stéphane Vannier, "Can citrus ward off your risk of stroke?", Presentation, American Academy of Neurology's upcoming annual meeting, February 14, 2014, © American Academy of Neurology

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Lifestyle Changes, Plus Ongoing Help From Physicians, Improves Health Of Menopausal Women February 13, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A pilot project involving 83 menopausal women found that five consultative doctor visits over six months, combined with health risk assessment, exercise, and other factors, helped the women fight obesity and reduce hot flashes. At the end of the U.S. project, the participants, aged 35 to 55, better understood their health risks and set and achieved health goals. They trimmed their waistlines by an average of 1.5 inches and lowered their diastolic blood pressure by two points; hot flashes and other menopause symptoms – energy, libido, mood, vaginal dryness, etc. – had all improved significantly. All of the visits to their healthcare provider were reimbursed by insurance. Diana L. Bitner et al., "Clinical intervention to reduce central obesity and menopausal symptoms in women aged 35 to 55 years", Menopause, February 13, 2014, © The North American Menopause Society

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Healthful Habits Acquired Early In Adulthood Pay Big Dividends Later In Life February 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study that followed 495 German men and women over 18 years concluded that acquiring healthful habits early in adulthood is a major determinant of how healthy one is later in life. The researchers randomly selected the group, average age of 45, beginning in 1992. They were then monitored every five years until 2002, then finally in 2010.  The analysis of the data collected over these intervals revealed that stress management strategies, as well as nutrition and physical exercise habits, influenced physical fitness and health in 1992. And those initial nutrition and physical exercise habits affected the fitness of participants over the following 18 years. Lena Lämmle et al., "Does initial behavior predict our physical fitness and health 18 years later? ", Psychology of Sport and Exercise, February 12, 2014, © Elsevier Ltd.

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Technology-Based Study Finds That Sedentary Lifestyle Is A Key Factor In Obesity February 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study using accelerometry-based technology to validate a protocol for calculating energy expenditure found that obese Americans on average spend less than a minute a day on vigorous exercise, and 15 hours sleeping and sitting. The technology could prove to be an effective way to supplant the use of questionnaire data for estimating lifestyle factors, like exercise and diet, in research. The study of 1,272 men and 1,325 women found that obese particpants were significantly less physically active and spent more time in sedentary behaviors than their normal weight counterparts. Archer et al., "Validation of a Novel Protocol for Calculating Estimated Energy Requirements and Average Daily Physical Activity Ratio for the US Population: 2005-2006", Mayo Clinic Proceedings, February 12, 2014, © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

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Oregano Compound Proves Potentially Useful In Destroying Norovirus February 11, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A compound found in oregano oil has been found effective in breaking down the norovirus responsible for a condition known as ”winter vomiting disease” that affected more than 600 people on a recent cruise. Norovirus, a common cause of foodborne illnesses, is a serious problem in nursing homes, hospitals, cruise ships and schools. In the U.S. study, conducted using the mouse version of norovirus, carvacrol acted directly on the virus’s tough surrounding layer of proteins, causing it to break down. The researchers said that allows another antimicrobial to enter the internal part of the virus and kill it. The suggested that carvacrol could someday be used as a food sanitizer or a surface sanitizer with other antimicrobials. D.H. Gilling et al., "Antiviral efficacy and mechanisms of action of oregano essential oil and its primary component carvacrol against murine norovirus", Journal of Applied Microbiology, February 11, 2014, © The Society for Applied Microbiology

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Overweight People Have Lower Levels Of A Key Molecule Linked To Brain Health February 11, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The molecule N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA) in the hippocampus is associated with brain health. The  hippocampus is involved in memory, learning, appetite control and emotions. In this study, U.S. researchers using magnetic resonance spectroscopy were able to visualize the NAA molecule in the hippocampus, finding that overweight participants had lower levels in their brains than normal weight participants, an effect independent of age, sex or psychiatric diagnoses. The researchers acknowledged further research is needed because they didn’t whether "low NAA is a consequence of being overweight, causes being overweight, or is a combination of both”. Jeremy D. Coplan et al., "Reduced hippocampal N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA) as a biomarker for overweight", NeuroImage: Clinical, February 11, 2014, © Coplan et al.

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Tired Consumers Are More Likely To Choose Healthful, Or Safety-Related, Products February 11, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study by Dutch and American researchers finds that physical exhaustion can lead to better health care decision making. Five experiments were conducted during which consumers were tested in ways that would determine how they use what is called “self-protective motivation” when avoiding danger. They were also asked their preference regarding products that emphasize  safety. In one example, participants were surveyed before or after working out. Then as a reward they were offered a choice of two gifts. Those who were tired from working out were much more likely to pick sun block than moisturizing lotion. The conclusion: "Consumers value products that emphasize safety features more when they are feeling depleted.” Monika Lisjak et al., "The Bright Side of Impulse: Depletion Heightens Self - Protective Behavior in the Face of Danger", Journal of Consumer Research, February 11, 2014, © Lisjak et al.

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Even Moderate Weight Loss Can Improve, Even Cure, Sleep Apnea February 11, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study conducted in Finland finds evidence that a modest weight reduction – five percent – can lead to significant  improvements in – even curing of – obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and metabolism in overweight patients. The researchers also found that the positive changes can be sustained even four years after the end of an active intervention. OSA – a chronic, progressive disease – is tightly linked with metabolic abnormalities, particularly type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Henri Tuomilehto et al., "The impact of weight reduction in the prevention of the progression of obstructive sleep apnea: an explanatory analysis of a 5-year observational follow-up trial", Sleep Medicine, February 11, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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Vitamin C Shots Kill Ovarian Cancer Cells, Reduce Toxic Effects Of Chemotherapy February 10, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A therapy that combines vitamin C injections with conventional chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) stopped ovarian cancer in Petri dish cells, animals and humans, U.S. researchers report. In addition, the therapy reduced chemotherapy- associated toxicity in patients. The researchers said intravenous, but not oral, vitamin C kills some cancer cells without harming normal tissues. The clinical trial involved 27 patients with newly diagnosed stage 3 or stage 4 ovarian cancer. All received conventional chemotherapy, and some received high-dose intravenous vitamin C. Patients were monitored for five years. Patients who received vitamin C experienced reduced cancer as well as fewer toxic effects from chemotherapy drugs. Y. Ma et al., "High-Dose Parenteral Ascorbate Enhanced Chemosensitivity of Ovarian Cancer and Reduced Toxicity of Chemotherapy", Science Translational Medicine, February 10, 2014, © American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Exercise Linked To Healthier Eyes, Better Vision February 7, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study in mice demonstrated that treadmill training preserved photoreceptor cells in the animals’ retinas after exposure to damaging bright light. The findings, if applicable to humans, suggest that moderate aerobic exercise may slow the progression of retinal degenerative diseases, like age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The exercised mice lost only half the photoreceptor cells that the control group lost. In addition, the retinal cells of exercised mice were more responsive to light and had higher levels of a growth- and health-promoting protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Eric C. Lawson et al., "Exercise Protects Retinal Function and Structure from Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration", The Journal of Neuroscience, February 07, 2014, © Society for Neuroscience

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Study Data Spotlight Link Between Fast-Food Consumption And Obesity Epidemic February 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A bulletin published by the World Health Organization reports a link between the obesity epidemic and the increase in fast food consumption in developed countries over the last decade. U.S. researchers suggested that national governments could retard or even reverse the obesity problem by regulating fast food consumption. The authors analyzed data on the number of fast food transactions per capita from 1999 to 2008 in 25 high-income countries, finding that each 1-unit increase in the average number of annual fast food transactions per capita was associated with an increase of 0.0329 in BMI over the study period. "Unless governments take steps to regulate their economies, the invisible hand of the market will continue to promote obesity worldwide with disastrous consequences,” the researchers concluded. Roberto De Vogli et al., "Tighter economic regulation needed to reverse obesity epidemic", Bulletin of the World Health Organization, February 06, 2014, © World Health Organization

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Monkeys Fed Omega-3-Rich Diet Have Highly Developed Neural Networks February 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Oregon researchers who used functional brain imaging in live, older rhesus macaque monkeys show that animals whose diet was rich in omega-3 fatty acids had highly connected and well-organized neural networks compared to those whose diet lacked omega-3s. The imaging data show how similar the brain networks in monkeys and humans are, but “only in the context of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids”. The next step is to see if monkeys with deficits in certain neural networks have behavioral patterns similar to those in humans with neurological conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. D. S. Grayson et al., "Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids Modulate Large-Scale Systems Organization in the Rhesus Macaque Brain", Journal of Neuroscience, February 06, 2014, © Grayson et al.

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Novel Dietary Supplement Improves Brain Processing Speed In Older Adults February 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Scientists in Florida have concocted a dietary supplement rich in antioxidants and other natural components that boosts the speed of information processing in the brains of older adults. The supplement (NT-020) contains extracts of blueberries and green tea combined, as well as vitamin D3 and amino acids like carnosine. The mixture was tested in a two-month clinical trial involving 105 healthy adults aged 65 to 85. Test results at the end of study show modest improvements in two measures of cognitive processing speed for those taking the supplement compared to those taking a placebo. Processing speed – in areas like memory and verbal ability – is most often affected early in cognitive aging. Brent Small et al., "Nutraceutical Intervention Improves Older Adults’ Cognitive Functioning", Rejuvenation Research, February 06, 2014, © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Heart Disease Risk Better Than Low-Fat Diet February 6, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish – basically the Mediterranean diet – is a better way to reduce cardiovascular risk than by lowering fat intake, according to a review of studies on the subject. Clinical trials conducted over the last fifty years usually compared low fat, low saturated fat, low dietary cholesterol and high polyunsaturated fat eating to conventional meals. Though those diets did reduce cholesterol levels, they did not reduce fatal heart attacks or other coronary heart disease deaths. In their survey of studies, the U.S. researchers found that Mediterranean-style diets prevent heart disease, even though they may not lower total serum or LDL cholesterol. James E. Dalen et al., "Diets to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease 1957- 2013: What Have We Learned? ", The American Journal of Medicine, February 06, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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