A recent study by Waters DD, Ho JE, Boekholdt SM, et al published in the J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;61:148-152 discusses the increased risk of people taking Statin medication (cholesterol-lowering drugs) developing Diabetes. Considering that research dating back as far as the 1980’s identifies inflammation and not cholesterol as the danger associated with increased cardiavascular … Read more
Stem Cells are defined as: biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells. In mammals, there are two broad types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inner cell mass of blastocysts, … Read more
The ability of dietary fatty acids to improve the outcomes of many conditions has been well established. In addition to the well-known interactions on the metabolism of eicosanoids, one of the most interesting areas of research on the mechanisms of action of fatty acids is epigenetics—a term that refers to the ability of diet, lifestyle, … Read more
It is all too easy and tempting to purchase nutritional supplements. They are available in massive displays at the supermarket, chemists and health food stores. The internet provides further temptation to ‘research’ any health condition and offer a myriad of ‘cures’. Friends and colleages are often too forthcoming with ‘advice’ and personal recommendations. Before you … Read more
The following is an excerpt from Medscape – a leading medical journal: Diet is inextricably linked to conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. However, what we consume also seems to have significant implications for the brain: Unhealthy diets may increase risk for psychiatric and neurologic conditions, such as depression and dementia, whereas healthy … Read more
Science and the Siesta: lowering blood pressure and reducing stress levels Long work schedules, shift work, increased anxiety and a greater use of the internet and television late at night — all characteristics of our modern society — have had an impact on nocturnal sleep. We no longer sleep as long as we … Read more
