Posts From Michael Downey
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...
News Briefs – October 2016
EARLY EVIDENCE THAT CINNAMON MAY BOOST INTELLIGENCE New research has found the first evidence, based on work with mice, that cinnamon may have the potential...
HEALTH NEWS: Cruciferous Vegetables Block Cancer; Supplements Improve Parkinson’s; Air Pollution and Kidney Failure
Cruciferous Compound Blocks Mouth, Neck Cancers A new study demonstrates that sulforaphane, a potent compound in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage, activates...
News Briefs: Fruit Consumption Cuts Breast Cancer Risk; Common Drugs Linked to Cognitive Decline; Air Pollution & High Blood Pressure
Teens Who Eat Fruits Cut Risk of Breast Cancer by 25 Per Cent Scientists have reported that eating fruits during the teen years may protect...
News Briefs – June 2016
The Latest Research on Nutrition, Health & Anti-Aging From Around the World Raspberries Have Strong Metabolic, Anti-Inflammatory Effects Six separate studies have been released simultaneously,...
News Briefs – April 2016
Tree Extract Targets and Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells A new study has concluded that a natural extract of the neem tree has the potential to...
News Briefs – March 2016
Higher Intake of Leafy Greens Helps Prevent Glaucoma Researchers have found that natural compounds in leafy green vegetables may lower the risk of getting glaucoma....
News Briefs – February 2016
Eating More Home-Made Meals Lowers Risk of Diabetes According to new research, people who eat more home-cooked meals have a lower risk of developing Type...
News Briefs: Wild Blueberries Boost Cognitive Ability; Factors Influencing Seniors’ Fracture Risk; Exercise Protects Aging Brain
Wild Blueberries Boost Cognitive Ability Among Schoolchildren Scientists have found that consuming wild blueberries may have a significant effect on the cognitive ability of primary...
News Briefs – November 2015
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Depression New research has found that eating a Mediterranean diet (or any similarly healthy dietary pattern comprised of fruit, vegetables,...
News Briefs – October 2015
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers have found that people who are deficient in vitamin D have a 21% greater risk of developing...
News Briefs – September 2015
High-Fibre Diet in Pregnancy Cuts Risk of Childhood Asthma Scientists have concluded that women who consume a high-fibre diet during pregnancy may be reducing the...
News Briefs – July/August 2015
Vegetables, Fruits Lower Mortality in Prostate Cancer Patients A study has found that after a diagnosis of prostate cancer, men who ate foods rich in...
News Briefs – June 2015
Antioxidant Therapy May Help Treat Concussion Injuries A researcher has found that antioxidants may play a key role in reducing the long-term effects of concussions...
