Archive for September, 2008

Which Supplements Are Best for Your Menopause Symptoms

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

When dealing with menopause symptoms, it can be tempting to take every supplement on the market. Many supplements claim to offer amazing health benefits, so which one is right for you? Click to Read More.
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Barry’s Tea is Authentically Irish

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

With a full-bodied taste, Irish teas are increasingly popular with tea drinkers. Barry’s Tea is an authentic Irish tea, blended and produced in Ireland. Barry’s Gold, Barry’s Classic and Barry’s Irish Breakfast are the company’s leading teas.
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Running Out Of Ideas For Lunch? Check Out “Healthy Lunches To Go”

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Parents, students and working individuals are hungry for lunch ideas. Dietitians of Canada invites you to visit its Healthy Lunches to Go section and discover tips and recipes to make your job of packing healthy and delicious lunch a little easier.
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Supplements No Better Than Placebo In Slowing Cartilage Loss In Knees Of Osteoarthritis Patients

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In a two-year multicenter study led by University of Utah doctors, the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate performed no better than placebo in slowing the rate of cartilage loss in the knees of osteoarthritis patients. This was an ancillary study concurrently conducted on a subset of the patients who were enrolled […]

Behavioral Modification Programs Help Obese Children Manage Their Weight

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Obese school-age kids and teens can lose weight or prevent further weight gain if they participate in medium- to high-intensity behavioral management programs, according to a new report released today by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Children in the medium- to high-intensity behavioral management programs studied met for […]

AICR Study: Walnuts Slow Growth Of Breast Cancer Tumors

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

New research funded by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has found evidence that a daily dose of walnuts - equal to two servings a day in humans - reduces the growth of breast cancer tumors in mice. The study is the first to investigate the effect of walnut consumption on cancer. […]

Chai - A Brief History of One of the World’s Best Teas

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Chai is one of the few teas that smell as good as it tastes. In most of the world, chai is used as a normal, every day tea that is though to help its drinker lead a healthy life. If fact, the word “chai” is in many, many language s, including Arabic, Persian, […]

Students Vote For “President Of School Lunch” In National Election, USA

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) invites students nationwide to cast their ballot and participate in this year’s ‘Vote for School Lunch’ campaign to learn more about healthy meal choices at school. Marking the final round of lunchroom elections in the three-year national campaign, this year’s candidates include Petunia Pita Pocket, Pete […]

Cuppa Tea - The Origin and Introduction of Tea to England

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Tea to many is seen as a symbol of Britishness and something of a national obsession. Its effects on the nation reach right through to the power grid having to prepare for a huge demand for electricity for the post Eastenders cuppa.
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What Is The Relationship Between Serum Folate/Vitamin B12 And MTHFR C677T Genotype?

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Transcriptional silencing of tumor suppressor genes by hypermethylation of CpG islands located in the promoter region is very common in human colorectal cancer. Dietary folate/vitamin B12 intake and MTHFR C677T genotype was suggested to protect against colorectal cancer. However, only a few studies have addressed the joint effects of circulating levels of folate/vitamin B12 and […]