Resveratrol May Protect The Heart And Slow Aging
Research by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has shown that low doses of resveratrol mimic the effects of calorie restriction, which has been shown previously to extend lifespan and reduce the effects of aging.
The researchers examined the influence of resveratrol on heart, muscle, and brain by looking for changes in gene expression in those tissues.
The study [...]
Nuts May Help With Weight Control
Many people avoid nuts, believing they are too high in calories; however research now suggests that nuts can help with weight control.
Nuts, with the exception of chestnuts, contain 160 to 200 calories per ounce. Most of these calories come from unsaturated fats. Populations studies have shown that people who eat nuts regularly are [...]
Endorphins Not Only Make You Feel Good, But May Also Protect Your Heart
Research at the University of Iowa suggests that opioids, which include endorphins and other morphine-like substances that are released during exercise, may protect from heart attacks.
It has been known for a long time now that the good feeling one gets from exercise, sometimes also called “runner’s high”, is caused by natural opioids released during exercise.
The [...]
Tips to Help Lower Triglyceride Levels
Triglyceride levels above 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood are considered High by the American Heart Association. The February 2008 Harvard Heart Letter recommends lifestyle changes to promote healthy triglyceride levels.
They offer the following tips to help:
Beware of bad fats. Cut back on saturated fat (found in red meat and
full-fat dairy foods) and [...]
