Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • Men with early-stage prostate cancer may be able to slow or even reverse cancerous changes in cells by making dramatic lifestyle changes. • A high intake of the carotenoids beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin may reduce the risk of arthritis. • People with severe asthma may have greater antioxidant needs than other people.

Juice, Sesame Dangers

Subscribers Only • Unpasteurized juice and cider are causing new outbreaks of foodborne illness , warns the Food and Drug Administration. • Increasing numbers of people are allergic to sesame , according to a recent study. A sesame allergy can trigger a life- threatening anaphylactic reaction.

New Research Finds Yoga May Help Fend Off Weight Gain as You Age

Subscribers Only Think yoga and it conjures up images of relaxing Indian music and gentle stretching. Not what’s typically envisioned for weight control. But a new study from the University of Washington in Seattle has found that engaging in yoga for at least a half-hour a week for four or more years helped prevent weight gain.

Should You Queue Up for Good Health With Coenzyme Q10?

Subscribers Only Q . I read recently that coenzyme Q10 might help prevent Parkinson’s disease. But isn’t it a treatment for heart disease? A . The effectiveness of coenzyme Q10 has been tested not only on heart disease, but also high blood pressure, cancer, AIDS, Parkinson's and even getting rid of wrinkles.

On Coumadin? Tell Your Doctor If You Love Spinach or Take Fish Oils

Subscribers Only Q . I take Coumadin . Should I be concerned about possible interactions with foods or other drugs? A . Yes. A recent report in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that there are potential interactions between Coumadin and foods and Coumadin and other drugs.

More Choices, Better Flavor for Health-Conscious Cheese Lovers

Subscribers Only Despite a reputation for clogging arteries, cheese is still beloved by Americans; cheese consumption nearly tripled between 1970 and 2003. But these days, you can have your cheese and protect your arteries too, as many low-fat cheeses pass the bar for both taste and texture. An EN food comparison, brand by brand.

Broccoli: Lean, Green Anticancer Machine

Subscribers Only Broccoli—loved by many, despised by legions more—is the cancer-fighting cruciferous crusader of the produce isle. Packed with vitamins A, C and K, folate and beta-carotene, broccoli is also a source of the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Cancer Conferences Focus on Anticancer Foods

Subscribers Only What to eat to prevent cancer was a hot topic in Washington, D.C. recently, with researchers from around the world sharing findings at two international conferences focused on cellular research. EN attended both and brings you some highlights here.

Protect Against Broken Bones With Diet, Supplements, Exercise

Subscribers Only Broken bones are a serious health concern in older people. Fractures, a fancy name for broken bones, can cause chronic pain and long-term disability; for many people, a broken hip proves fatal. Defending bones from breaking calls for two strategies: strengthening bones and reducing the risk of falling. Check out EN ’s fracture-prevention plan

Add a Multi for Multiple Benefits; EN Helps You Make the Best Choice

Subscribers Only Taking a multivitamin /mineral supplement is often likened to having an insurance policy—a way to fill nutrition gaps in your diet. Yet the evidence is mounting that multis mean much more to health. EN looks at the research linking multivitamin/mineral use to optimal health plus helps sort through the myriad of multis to find the right one for you.

What to Do—and Not Do—When
A Loved One Has Diabetes

Subscribers Only Diabetes afflicts more than 18 million Americans. Managing diabetes means keeping blood sugar levels in control, or face serious consequences, such as heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. Research shows that family support—from a spouse or significant other—is one of the strongest predictors of how well people manage their disease. EN takes a look at how to provide that support.

Insulin Resistance May Up Risk
For Alzheimer’s

Subscribers Only New research suggests that insulin resistance, which results in elevated blood levels of both insulin and glucose (blood sugar), may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.