Signs of long-term problems seen in teens' dieting
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who go on diets or take unhealthy measures to lose weight may end up gaining pounds in the long run, according to a new study.
What's more, researchers found, these teens seem likely to get trapped in a pattern of unhealthy eating, extreme weight-loss tactics and, in some cases, overt eating disorders.
DHEA may reduce depression symtoms in HIV patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The dietary supplement DHEA seems to relieve the symptoms of minor depression in patients infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to a new report.
Proteins Proteins are essential nutrients composed of a chain of amino acids. There are two types of amino acids: essential and nonessential. Essential amino acids are those your body can't make or can't make enough of. You can get nonessential amino acids from your diet, but your body is also equipped to make them.
Single workout can lift mood in depressed patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A single 30-minute walk on a treadmill can give a temporary emotional lift to patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, the results of a small study suggest.
A diet low in sugar leads to greater weight loss For overweight individuals known to secrete high levels of insulin, a diet low in sugar leads to greater weight loss than a diet high in sugar, investigators in Boston report. However, dietary sugar load or "glycemic load" makes no difference when insulin secretion is relatively low, according to the team.
Stress, diet, tempting food--recipe for overeating
The holidays are fast approaching. You're stressed, trying to diet and tempting foods abound. It's a recipe for overeating, according to researchers who found that when rats are stressed, deprived of food and then exposed to chocolate -- they overeat.
Cutting carbohydrates in diet improves blood pressure and lipid profile DALLAS (Reuters Health) - Reducing carbohydrates and replacing them with protein or monounsaturated fat lowers cholesterol and other markers of cardiovascular disease risk, investigators with the Optimal Macronutrient Intake Trial to Prevent Heart Disease (OmniHeart) announced here at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2005.
Depression linked to early onset of perimenopause
Women with a history of depression may enter the pre-menopausal period known as perimenopause sooner than women who have never suffered from depression, according to a report published in the January 13th issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry
Whey Protein Concentrate: Choosing a Supplement Whey protein is believed to be the highest quality protein available, even when compared to egg, casein, milk, beef or soy. It contains all essential and nonessential amino acids and is an excellent source of glutamine and the branched-chain amino acids that are necessary for new cell growth. While whey protein supplements have been available for many years, a multi-patented, breakthrough process has been developed that produces a unique whey protein concentrate that contains high levels of naturally occurring, bioactive immunoglobulins. These immunoglobulins, or antibodies, promote the activity level of the immune system and are believed to support healthy, efficient intestinal function. For providing both a basic dietary form of high quality protein and for immune support, this concentrated whey protein is an excellent choice.
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Premenstrual syndrome predicts menopausal symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to have an increased risk of developing symptoms such as hot flushes, depressed mood, and poor sleep during menopause, according to a report published in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Anti-cancer compound found in beans, nuts, cereals
Anti-cancer compound found in beans, nuts, cereals
Last Updated: 2005-09-15 12:24:29 -0400 (Reuters Health)
LONDON (Reuters) - Eating a diet rich in beans, nuts and cereals could help to prevent cancer because the foods contain a natural compound that inhibits the growth of tumors.
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Folic acid, also called folate or vitamin B9, is critical to many body processes, including the health of your nervous system, blood, and cells. It protects against heart disease, birth defects, osteoporosis, and certain cancers.
Uses
Folic acid protects the body against, and helps treat, many disorders, including the following.
• Birth defects. Low levels of folic acid have been linked with birth defects. Half of neural tube defects (such as spina bifida) are believed to be preventable if women of childbearing age supplement their diets with folic acid. Studies suggest that the amount of folic acid needed to prevent neural tube defects is more easily reached with supplements than from dietary sources alone.
• Heart attacks and stroke. Folic acid is essential to a process that clears a substance called homocysteine from the blood. High homocysteine levels have been linked with increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
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