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Aspirin's heart benefits vary by sex

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 02:59:00 +0000

Basically, this study shows that regular aspirin use lowered women's risk of stroke but not of having a heart attack or dying of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, men using aspirin regularly reduce their chances of heart attack by 32% but no reduced chances of stroke or cardiovascular disease. Yahoo! News

Childhood illness inspires his research -- Newsday.com

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:46:00 +0000

Student wins prize on green tea treating inflamation. Childhood illness inspires his research -- Newsday.com

Vitamin cuts risk of cancer by half | the Daily Mail

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:22:00 +0000

A major study combining the results of 63 studies, has shown that a large dose of vitamin D each day can halve the chance of developing cancer. The scientists who produced the study recommended a daily dose of 25 micrograms per day, the equivalent of 3 to 4 servings of oily fish. Vitamin cuts risk of cancer by half | the Daily Mail

Antioxidants May Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:17:00 +0000

Today's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association states that diets that are high in beta carotene, vitamins C and E, and zinc tend to have a substantially reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration in elderly people.

Studies Show Green Tea May Prevent Cancer

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 04:38:00 +0000

The American Institute for Cancer Research has come out with a statement that drinking just a few cups of green tea daily can help prevent tumors. The key is mainly a catechin in green tea called EGCG. This is particularly prevalent in green tea and not so much in other forms of tea. VOA News - Studies Show Green Tea May Prevent Cancer

Green Tea Craze Hits East Texas

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 04:13:00 +0000

Hey, we take green tea every day but this is too much! Apparently green tea flavored drinks are all the rage in East Texas! From Smoothie King to Starbucks: Gotta have a green tea! KLTV 7 Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, TX: Green Tea Craze Hits East Texas

Green tea boosts endurance

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 19:41:00 +0000

Scientists from the Biological Sciences Lab of Kao Corporation in Japan have reported that green tea extract can boost physical endurance. They stated that regular green tea usage, whether in pill or as a drink, boosted endurance in mice by 8-24%.

They commented that a single dose of green tea extract didn't affect performance. Performance was only improved though long term ingestion.

We believe that that overall benefits of green tea on the cardiovascular system as well as its anti-oxidant activities are likely the reason for the endurance improvement.

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Cocoa could help diabetes, stroke, and cardio disease

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 23:06:00 +0000

The key here is that cocoa contains flavenols which can aid in many conditions, particularly cardiovascular. Flavenols are also found in green tea, red wine, and tomatoes. Report: Research from candymaker to show cocoa's benefits - Jul. 25, 2005

Bring me darkness!

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:15:00 +0000

The advent of the electric light was a boon to mankind but it has a dark side. People who sleep during the day have far more diseases than those who sleep at night. Check out this fascinating article. Taipei Times - archives

Are You Absorbing Your Vitamins?

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:02:00 +0000

One of the main considerations for nutrients is the delivery of them. If we take a pill with 1 gram of vitamin c, how much are we really getting. This excellent article gives a nice wrapup and practical advice on how to get the most from your vitamin intake. The Christian Post

Vitamins Combat Age-Related Blindness

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 22:07:00 +0000

Johns Hopkins Medical estimates that there are 8 million people at least 55 years old at a risk of gettting macular degeneration. They estimate that more than 300,000 of them would avoid advanced macular degeneration and any associated vision loss if they took certain high-dose antioxidants vitamins C, E, and beta carotene as well as zinc or zinc oxide.PakTribune

I'll drink to living forever!

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Tue, 30 Nov 2004 03:16:00 +0000

Living forever by getting hammered? Well, a German beer maker has added algae and antioxidants to their beer to create "Anti-Ageing-Bier". Bottoms up!Edmonton Journal

Drinking tea may delay Alzheimer's Disease

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:54:00 +0000

A recent study suggests that drinking both black and green tea, but not coffee, may delay the development of Alzheimer's. This follows a significant amount of science suggesting that green tea can stifle certain types of cancer. Buy green tea supplements now! Reuters

How healthy living 'extends life'

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:20:00 +0000

There are four simple lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of a elderly person dying in half! BBC NEWS | Health | How healthy living 'extends life'

Hibiscus helps the heart

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:08:00 +0000

Turns out that hibiscus flowers may significatnly reduce cholesterol levels. Read about hibiscus!

Prostate cancer test under fire

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 16:01:00 +0000

The person who invented the PSA test that is the standard for detecting prostate cancer says that it is effectively causing more harm than good. Yes, it detects cancer but he says that is not that important. The test is then being used to justify thousands of surgeries that are not needed. London Free Press: News Section - Prostate cancer test under fire

Vitamin C May Improve Smokers' Blood Circulation

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:56:00 +0000

They key take away message from this story is that the circulation of those smokers in the study became normal within minutes of taking 2 grams of vitamin C. Yahoo! News - Vitamin C May Improve Smokers' Blood Circulation

Annual CT scans boost cancer risk

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:38:00 +0000

Whole body CT scans increases cancer risk. A whole body CT scan delivers a dose of radiation 500 times that of a conventional X-ray and nearly 100 times that of a mammogram. However, the risk of dying of cancer increases by just .08% from one whole body scan. However, that is cumulative over a person's life as they have more of them. Unfortunately, we don't know if overall mortality is harmed. It may be that the gains from the scan may outweigh the costs. We'll keep digging.

High Intake of Linoleic Acid May Cut Cancer Risk

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:18:00 +0000

Men who consumed the highest amounts of linoleic acid were 45% less likely to develop prostate cancer than those peers who consumed the least amount. Omega-6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids also were correlated with protection against prostate cancer, all other things being equal. MedlinePlus: High Intake of Linoleic Acid May Cut Cancer Risk

Breathing training helps with Cystic Fibrosis

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:10:00 +0000

The study concluded that teaching patients to breathe a particular way "dramatically" improved lung function while also reducing anxiety and depression.

We believe that controlling breathing can have many positive effects in a person's life. This study shows this clearly. Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage

Gingko to Get Dementia Test

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:06:00 +0000

Gingko has been used for centuries as a brain booster. The basic concept is that it causes blood vessels to dilate, thus stimulating the brain. In addition, it may have antioxidant properties that protect nerve cells. This study will examine 250 patients to see if gingko can also combat such maladies as dementia and Alzheimer's. Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Gingko to Get Dementia Test

Information on Viagra

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Fri, 21 May 2004 23:15:00 +0000

- Official Viagra website
- FDA information on Viagra

Sources of information on Erectile Dysfunction

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Fri, 21 May 2004 23:08:00 +0000

The following source contain excellent information on erectile dysfunction or impotence:
- National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Urology Channel

Hot Topic: Erectile dysfunction or impotence

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Fri, 21 May 2004 23:05:00 +0000

It seems like everywhere you turn you see an ad for Levitra, Viagra, or Cialis. In addition, there are many ads and emails talking about Levitra, Viagra, or Cialis. Do a search on the internet and you get a flood of resources for Levitra, Viagra, or Cialis. Read More.

The rush to buy ephedra

courtneydsmith@gmail.com (Courtney Smith) — Thu, 01 Jan 2004 21:12:00 +0000

In fact, not only is there no major concern over ephedra by the American public but they are rushing to buy it before the ban becomes effective. Read More.