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Would You Like a Side Order of Simvastatin?

Posted by bmagnus On August - 13 - 2010Comments Off

A group of British doctors are suggesting a novel way to combat the “artery clogging” properties of fast food: serve it with a free dose of anti-cholesterol drugs. They call it “a rational modern means to offset the cardiovascular risk,” comparing it to the risk reduction of “wearing a seat belt or choosing cigarettes with filters.” But is it a good idea?

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Posted by bmagnus On August - 6 - 2010Comments Off

There are two schools of thought on sugar. One says that sugar is sugar, period, the end, and it’s only a problem if you consume too much of it. Many people in this camp think that the concerns over high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are overblown (and that much of the research stating otherwise is flawed). There another school of thought that feels that all sugars are not created equal, and many in this camp think that HFCS is particularly dangerous. Science just gave a point to the latter point of view.

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Omega 3 and Omega 6

Posted by bmagnus On July - 30 - 2010Comments Off

Some months ago, we presented a review of 3 anti-inflammatory diet books. One of the major points on which all three authors agreed was that Omega 3 fatty acids were good for you (so eat plenty of fish and take a fish oil supplement they advise), but unfortunately most of us eat more Omega 6 fatty acids. New research takes that idea one step and four generations further.

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The Rats of NIMH

Posted by bmagnus On July - 9 - 2010Comments Off

We’re not talking about children’s literature, but research on mice and rats at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). With the help of these lab animals, scientists think they may finally have real help for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Drink your water, people!

Posted by bmagnus On July - 7 - 2010Comments Off

Everybody knows that pure good old fashioned water is good for you. Water is 2/3 of the body weight of most humans and is essential for normal cellular function. Researchers have found that water is so much more than just taking up cellular space. The effects can be subtle and very beneficial.

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