Omega-3s may counter degenerative muscle loss

Omega-3s may counter degenerative muscle loss: Study: Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may boost the production of muscle protein in older people, and reduce the risk of degenerative muscle loss, suggest data from a new human trial.

WHFoods: Sweet potatoes

WHFoods: Sweet potatoes: Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes may be one of nature's unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene. Several recent studies have shown the superior ability of sweet potatoes to raise our blood levels of vitamin A.

Brain Atrophy and B Vitamins

Brain Atrophy and B Vitamins » Alzheimer's Association | Blog: This is an important but early study in establishing the effects of vitamin B on the stages of brain atrophy that precede Alzheimer’s disease.

Powerful Protection Against Cellular Aging

Powerful Protection Against Cellular Aging - 1 - Life Extension: PQQ's cell signaling activities produce measurable health improvements, especially cardio-protective and neuro-protective benefits.

Omega-3 Supplements May Slow A Biological Effect of Aging

Omega-3 Supplements May Slow A Biological Effect of Aging: The study showed that most overweight but healthy middle-aged and older adults who took omega-3 supplements for four months altered a ratio of their fatty acid consumption in a way that helped preserve tiny segments of DNA in their white blood cells.

WHFoods: What is the Special Nutritional Power found in Fruits and Vegetables?

WHFoods: What is the Special Nutritional Power found in Fruits and Vegetables?: The array of phytochemicals offered by plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes further supports the fact that these foods can make important contributions to our health.

Onions and Green Tea Can Help Keep Obesity at Bay

Onions and Green Tea Can Help Keep Obesity at Bay | Medindia: Onions, green tea and olive leaf extract can fight obesity and its related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and fatty liver, even when a high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet is indulged in.