Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only •Eating fish that’s broiled or baked, but not fried, may reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of heart arrhythmia. •Snacking on nuts may lower your risk of gallstones. •A daily high-dose multivitamin may slow progression of HIV to AIDS.

Can MigraHealth Manage Migraines?

Subscribers Only The Buzz : “Doctor Recommended” blares the front of the MigraHealth package, while the side panel explains it’s a “new nutritional approach to migraine management.” The Basics : The daily recommended dose of MigraHealth contains riboflavin (vitamin B2), magnesium and an extract of the herb feverfew.

Ginseng May Reduce Action of Coumadin

Subscribers Only Taking the popular herb ginseng may undermine the blood-thinning action of the prescription drug warfarin ( Coumadin ). That’s the conclusion of a recent four-week study conducted at the University of Chicago.

Cauliflower Blooms With Cancer Protection

Subscribers Only The Folklore . “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education,” Mark Twain once said, alluding to its high status within the humble family of cruciferous vegetables. The Findings . Cruciferous vegetables contain unique anticancer compounds, including glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, which stimulate enzymes that deactivate carcinogens.

Can Vitamin B6 Help Alleviate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Subscribers Only Q . I’ve been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Can vitamin B6 help? A . Though not standard therapy, vitamin B6 is increasingly recommended as part of treatment for this common nerve disorder.

Why You Need All Three
Omega-3’s; How to Optimize
Plant Sources

Subscribers Only Q . I don’t like to eat fish. Can I get enough omega-3 fatty acids by eating walnuts and flaxseed? A . That’s a challenge. Walnuts and ground flaxseed (flax meal) are recommended sources of an essential omega-3 fat, but if they are your sole omega-3 sources, it’s unlikely you’ll receive many of the health benefits attributed to omega-3’s.

EN’s Editor Reports on Cutting-Edge Cancer Research Findings

Subscribers Only The recent International Research Conference on Food, Nutrition and Cancer in Washington, D.C., sponsored by World Cancer Research Fund International and the American Institute for Cancer Research, was brimming with news about the power of the foods we eat and the lifestyle choices we make that might prevent cancer as well as its recurrence. Here are highlights of the cutting-edge research presented by top scientists.

Foods With Heart-Healthy Logos Aren’t Only Heart-Healthy Choices

Subscribers Only Looking for heart-healthy foods on your supermarket shelves? Perhaps the American Heart Association (AHA) logo of a red heart with a white checkmark inside catches your eye. Are these the foods to trust?

Good Night, Sleep Tight. Weight, Immunity and Memory
Will Benefit

Subscribers Only Everyone has a sleepless night…or two or three. Chronic sleep deprivation—affecting millions of Americans—is a different matter, because it threatens your well-being. Coming up short on sleep not only saps your memory and learning abilities, but increases your risk of obesity and heart disease plus weakens your immune system.

EN’s Complete Guide to Keeping
Bones Strong and Healthy

Subscribers Only Your bones must strike a delicate balance. Despite their stable appearance, bones are constantly in flux, with some bone tissue dissolving at the same time that new bone is being formed. Yet after age 35, our bodies become less and less able to maintain this balancing act. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to slow bone loss and improve your odds of staying fracture-free.

B Vitamin May Provide Alzheimer’s Protection

Subscribers Only The B vitamin niacin may prove powerful in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline, suggests a new study from the Chicago Health and Aging Project.