Posts From Michael Downey
Health Archives: Vitamins Reduce Risk of ASD; Zinc Inhibits Cancer; Cholesterol Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk
(Originally published December 2017; Updated May 1st, 2022) Multivitamin Use During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk of Autism A study has found that taking multivitamins...
Health Archives: Garlic for Stomach Cancer; Folate Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk; Vitamins B, C, E Help Prevent Cataracts
(First published in 2005, updated in 2022) Garlic and Stomach Cancer According to an August 9, 2005 report by the Xinhua News Agency, also reported...
From the Archives: Curcumin for Tuberculosis; Broccoli for Liver Cancer; Exercise and Healthy Diet Prevents Alzheimer’s
Updated August 16, 2021 Curcumin May Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis A 2016 study found that curcumin, a substance in turmeric that is best known as one...
6 Ways to Create a Healthy Home Environment
(Updated July 7, 2020) No matter how much care you take with diet and lifestyle, environmental factors at home will affect your health. Many cleaners...
HEALTH BRIEFS: Nuts Improve Cancer Survival; Walking Prevents Heart Failure; Grape Seed Inhibits Cancer
WALKING HELPS TO PREVENT HEART FAILURE A new study found that walking for at least 40 minutes, several times per week, at an average-to-fast pace...
NEWS BRIEFS: Vitamin D for Heart Health; B-3 for Alzheimer’s; Soft Drinks Affect Fertility
VITAMIN D MAY REVERSE VASCULAR DAMAGE For the first time, scientists have identified the role that vitamin D plays in preserving cardiovascular health. They used...
HEALTH NEWS: Curcumin & Memory; Link Between Meat & Cancer; Vitamin D for IBS
Curcumin Enhances Memory and Mood in Older Adults New research indicates that daily consumption of curcumin, a substance found in turmeric, improves memory and mood...
News Briefs – September 2017
The Latest Research on Nutrition, Health & Anti-Aging From Around the World Turmeric, Apple Peel, Red Grapes Starve Cancer Cells New research has identified several...
News Briefs: July/August 2017
RESVERATROL REDUCES ARTERY STIFFNESS IN DIABETICS Scientists have reported that resveratrol may reduce artery stiffness in people with Type 2 diabetes. (Resveratrol is a natural...
News Briefs – June 2017
Chili Pepper Compound May Help Cure Diabetes and Colitis New evidence shows that, when eaten, both chili peppers and marijuana interact with a receptor in...
News Briefs – May 2017
The Latest Research on Nutrition, Health, and Anti-Aging From Around the World PROBIOTIC COMBO CURBS SPRING ALLERGY SYMPTOMS New research shows that a probiotic combination...
News Briefs – April 2017
VITAMIN B-3 MAY HELP PREVENT GLAUCOMA – New research suggests that vitamin B-3 may help prevent glaucoma. (There is currently no cure for glaucoma, a...
News Briefs – March 2017
VEGETABLE PIGMENT MAY SUPPORT INTELLIGENCE Scientists have found evidence that links consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of what is...
News Briefs – February 2017
OMEGA-3s LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE IN YOUNG ADULTS A study has found that healthy young people may be able to help prevent the onset of high...
News Briefs – Dec 2016 / Jan 2017
POMEGRANATE EXTRACT PROTECTS THE BRAIN AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S AND DEGENERATION New research shows that a diet rich in pomegranates has significant positive impacts on the brain...
News Briefs – November 2016
SIX EXTRACTS HOLD KEYS TO DELAYING AGING AND DISEASE A newly released study indicates that six previously identified plant extracts can significantly delay the aging...
