Spinach is a dark leafy green vegetable with a high chlorophyll content and other diverse bioactives. Previous research has identified spinach as having anti-colon cancer properties. A new study from the TAMU Health Science Center reaffirmed the anticancer properties of spinach and investigates how the vegetable with gut bacteria and genetics to achieve its beneficial […]
The hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the deposition of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Elevated levels of brain-pathologies, including amyloid-β and neurofibrillary tangles, initiate a series of molecular events leading to neuronal damage and, ultimately, cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Around 1 in 9 adults […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Together with premature ejaculation, ED represents the most common among the symptoms of male sexual disorders. The prevalence rates of ED are estimated to range from 1-10% in adults aged <40 years to 50–100% […]
If you exercise regularly, you likely want to be sure you’re getting the most out of it. One important benefit from exercise is gaining muscle and strength. Having a healthy amount of muscle allows you to perform your best during exercise and daily life. Three main criteria must be met for maximal muscle gain: eating […]
People worldwide are living longer. Today for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years or older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. Today, 125 million people are aged 80 years or older. […]
The essential nature of vitamins and minerals for human health was demonstrated more than a hundred years ago. Recommendations for appropriate dietary intakes aim to ensure that most of the population receive amounts fulfilling their physiological needs. Getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, maintaining low stress levels and getting enough sleep each night can […]
Obesity is an epidemic and a worldwide problem. It can lead to some chronic diseases such as dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, fatty liver and cardiovascular diseases. It is a complex condition, one with serious social and psychological dimensions that affects virtually all age and socioeconomic groups and threatens to overwhelm both developed and developing […]
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is obese. The issue has grown to epidemic proportions, with over 4 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese […]
Salt substitutes with reduced sodium levels and increased potassium levels have been shown to lower the blood pressure, but their effects on cardiovascular and safety outcomes are uncertain. A group of researchers in China, published an article in The New England Journal of Medicine in which they included nearly 21,000 participants from over 600 villages […]
A high percentage of children, teens and young adults with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and coenzyme Q10, a vitamin like substance found in every cell of the body that is used to produce energy for cell growth and maintenance. Migraine affects 18% of women and 6% of […]