Use of a cell phone for as little as 50 minutes at a time appears to affect brain glucose metabolism in the region closest to the phone's antenna, a new study shows. Investigators used positron emission tomography (PET) during cell phone use in the on and then off positions and found that although whole-brain metabolism … Continue reading Cell Phone Use Affects Brain Glucose Metabolism
Month: July 2011
Anti-aging and eye health benefits of resveratrol for age-related macular degeneration
Resveratrol a natural polyphenolic phytochemical with a variety of health benefits in age-related diseases, and aging process. Resveratrol is found in at least 72 plant species and exists in two structural isomeric forms, cis and trans, with the trans form being more common and possessing greater biological activity. Polygonum cuspidatum, which is a plant used in … Continue reading Anti-aging and eye health benefits of resveratrol for age-related macular degeneration
Soy, Milk Protein Supplements May Be Associated With Lower Blood Pressure
The Los Angeles Times (7/18, Stein) "Booster Shots" blog reported that, according to a study published online in Circulation, Journal of the American Heart Association, "soy and milk protein supplements may be associated with lower blood pressure more than refined carbohydrate supplements." For a two-month period, researchers randomized 352 "people with mild hypertension or higher-than-normal blood pressure on three … Continue reading Soy, Milk Protein Supplements May Be Associated With Lower Blood Pressure
Eye Experts Say Protective Eyewear Would Prevent Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (7/18, Kelly) reports, "More than 600,000 Americans will suffer an eye injury while playing a sport this year," according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). "Of these, about 42,000 will be serious enough to require treatment in a hospital emergency room." But, "more than 90 percent of these injuries could be prevented if the … Continue reading Eye Experts Say Protective Eyewear Would Prevent Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries
Vitamin C more important than known for eye, brain health
Vitamin C has an important role for eye and possibly brain health, finds a new investigation. Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OSHU) recently discovered the cells in the eye are bathed in the vitamin. In their research, scientists found high doses of vitamin C are necessary to keep the retina of the eye, and … Continue reading Vitamin C more important than known for eye, brain health