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Aging gracefully
Aging gracefully

A growing number of British Columbians are seeking alternative treatments at pharmacies for age-related symptoms

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Low Vitamin D Increases Mortality Risk

A comprehensive population-based study finds that low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is linked with all-cause death.

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Magnesium Modulates Blood Sugar

Increased consumption of magnesium associates with decreased metabolic markers of insulin resistance, among men and women with Metabolic Syndrome.

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Magnesium Improves Metabolic Markers

Dietary magnesium may help to lower elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), elevated systolic blood pressure, and elevated C-reactive protein.

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Magnesium Levels Tied to Dementia Risk

Magnesium levels, either too high or too low, are associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Neurology.

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Anti-Aging Powers of Broccoli Enzyme

NMN compensates for loss of energy production, reducing typical signs of aging such as loss of insulin sensitivity, weight gain, and decline in physical activity in mouse model.

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Vitamin D Levels Affected by Birth Control Pills

Researchers determine that taking estrogen-containing birth control pills increases Vitamin D levels and discontinuing them causes Vitamin D levels to plummet.

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Looking through the Eyes of Alzheimer’s Disease

What do your eyes have to do with the development of Alzheimer’s disease? A lot, according to scientists.

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Vital Muscle Vitamin

Dietary supplementation of Vitamin D may enhance muscle strength, among young healthy adults.

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Too Much or Too Little Sleep Linked to Inflammation

Study finds that longer sleep duration and sleep disturbances are associated with increases in markers of inflammation.

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Anti-Inflammation for Anti-Aging

To live 100+ years, management of inflammation helps the body ward off diseases.

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Omega-3s Promote Healthy Blood Vessels

Daily omega-3 supplementation helps to reduce pulse wave velocity (PWV) --  a marker of arterial stiffness.

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A Nose for Living Longer
A Nose for Living Longer

Failing to be able to detect odors may raise a person’s risk of death.

 

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Eyeing Brain Health
Eyeing Brain Health

Enhancing macular pigments may improve cognitive skills in aging.

 

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Look to Nature to Lower Inflammation
Look to Nature to Lower Inflammation

“Feel good emotions” triggered by enjoying nature’s great wonders may lower a person’s cytokines.

 

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Disease Dangers of Chronic Inflammation
Disease Dangers of Chronic Inflammation

Nutritional factors may contribute to – and may thus counteract – the unchecked inflammatory response.

 

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Eat Healthy to Breathe Easy
Eat Healthy to Breathe Easy

Enjoying a healthy diet may help protect against the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

 

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Mental Health Linked to Bone Health
Mental Health Linked to Bone Health

Women who are satisfied with life have higher bone density and less osteoporosis.

 

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Ditch the Pastries
Ditch the Pastries

Refined carbohydrates may be a risk factor for depression, among women.

 

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“D”egenerating Vision
“D”egenerating Vision

Low vitamin D blood levels may raise the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), among women at genetic risk for the disease.

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“E”ssential Vitamin for Brain Health
“E”ssential Vitamin for Brain Health

Vitamin E maintains levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the brain (zebrafish model).

 

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Saliva Suggests Cognitive Concerns
Saliva Suggests Cognitive Concerns

Higher levels of cortisol in evening saliva is linked to smaller total brain volume.

 

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A Treat for Your Brain
A Treat for Your Brain

Dark chocolate can markedly improve attention skills.

 

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Insights on Oxidative Stress
Insights on Oxidative Stress

Mechanism of aging also plays role in weakening the immune system.

 

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Fiber Intake Linked to Successful Aging
Fiber Intake Linked to Successful Aging

Eating the right amount of fiber helps to avoid disease and disability into old age.

 

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Sleep Problems Raise Pain Sensitivity
Sleep Problems Raise Pain Sensitivity

People with insomnia have increased sensitivity to pain.

 

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Salmon Compound Minimizes Inflammation
Salmon Compound Minimizes Inflammation

Astaxanthin may improve muscle recuperation, among athletes.

 

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Preventable Diseases Shorten Lifespan
Preventable Diseases Shorten Lifespan

Heart disease, stroke, and type-2 diabetes may reduce lifespan by as much as 23 years.

 

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The Brain-Gut Connection
The Brain-Gut Connection

Both a high-fat and a high-sugar diet can cause changes in gut bacteria that appear related to a significant loss of "cognitive flexibility"

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Blueberries Bump Up Blood Vessel Health
Blueberries Bump Up Blood Vessel Health

Smoothies made with blueberry powder may improve endothelial function, among men and women with Metabolic Syndrome.

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