Dietary trans fat linked to worse memory
On average, men aged 45 and younger recalled 86 words -- however, for each additional gram of trans fats consumed daily, performance dropped by 0.76 words. To read more about the study, click here.
Too much time in front of a screen? Omega-3s may ease computer-related dry eye
Daily omega-3 supplements may improve symptoms of dry eye associated with prolonged exposure to computer screens, says a new study from India. To read more about the study, click here.
Orange juice could help improve brain function in the elderly
Orange juice’s flavones could help provide ‘brain boosting nutrients’ in diets which aim to reduce the effects of cognitive decline, according to researchers at the University of Reading. To read more about the study, click here.
Omega-3s may slow age-associated muscle loss
Fish oil-derived omega-3s may slow the normal decline in muscle mass and function in healthy older people, says a new study from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. To read more about the study, click here.
Drinking chamomile tea decreases risk of death in older Mexican American women
Consuming chamomile tea was associated with a 29% decreased risk of death from all causes among women compared with nonusers in Mexican-American American women over 65. To read more about the study, click here.
Zeaxanthin + lutein may speed up visual processing
Supplements of zeaxanthin with or without lutein may boost macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and visual processing speed in young adults, says a new study. To read more about the study, click here.
Can eating nuts extend life? Research backs ‘handful a day’ to prevent early death
Snacking on half a handful of nuts every day could significantly lower overall and cause-specific mortality, Dutch researchers have reported. To read more about the study, click here.
Vitamin D may offer gut barrier benefits in people with Crohn's disease
Supplementation with vitamin D may have a positive impact on intestinal barrier dysfunctions associated with the onset and worsening of Crohn's disease, according to a new pilot study. To read more about the study, click here.
Green tea supplement backed for prostate cancer reduction
Consumption of a green tea extract has been suggested to reduce rates of cancer in certain indiviuals while reducing levels of the cancer biomarker prostate-specific antigen (PSA), say researchers. To read more about the study, click here.
Carotenoids lower lipid oxidation and DNA damage in middle-aged men
Daily carotenoid intake lowers lipid and oxidative stress markers in middle-aged men, say researchers. To read more about the study, click here.