http://vitaminblog.com/blog2 Info on the latest in Vitamins & Supplements Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:41:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Jane Hart, MD Healthnotes Newswire (July 31, 2008)—Premature babies are at risk for complications in their mental development, but new evidence shows that their brains may get a boost from fatty acids: A study in Pediatrics reports that breast milk supplemented with omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and omega-6 AA (arachidonic ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/08/07/pregnant-get-fatty-acids-for-baby%e2%80%99s-brain-development/ By Jane Hart, MD Healthnotes Newswire (July 31, 2008)—Low levels of vitamin D in the blood may increase risk of cardiovascular events such as a heart attack, according to two recent studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. In addition to its critical role in bone development and maintenance, recent research ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/08/07/vitamin-d%e2%80%94a-heart-healthy-nutrient/ By Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire (July 31, 2008)—Women over 50 are usually reminded to have their bone density evaluated every couple of years, but many healthcare providers don’t know when to recommend this screening to men. To help pinpoint the right time for testing men’s bone density, a new review ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/08/07/osteoporosis%e2%80%94not-just-a-women%e2%80%99s-concern/ By Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire (July 24, 2008)—Potatoes, often thought of as just a starch, are actually an important source of potassium; provide modest amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur; and have small amounts of zinc, boron, copper, manganese, and iron. Cooking them reduces their mineral content, however, and ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/28/healthy-eating-tip-cook-potatoes-whole-for-more-minerals/ By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND Healthnotes Newswire (July 24, 2008)—People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from memory problems, especially right after eating. A new study in Nutrition Research found that taking antioxidant vitamins with food can help people with diabetes offset the memory-robbing effects of a heavy meal. Putting ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/28/antioxidants-improve-diabetes-complication/ By Jane Hart, MD Healthnotes Newswire (July 24, 2008)—The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that bright light may help improve symptoms caused by dementia such as altered moods, disturbed sleep, and the inability to carry out activities of daily living. Dementia is a common condition worldwide, and Alzheimer’s disease is ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/28/bright-light-soothes-dementia-symptoms/ A Healthnotes Newswire Opinion By Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire (July 17, 2008)—Everyone knows that fish is good for you, but it turns out that some is better than others for certain health needs and goals. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, analyzed 30 species of wild ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/24/from-trout-to-tilapia%e2%80%94which-fish-is-best/ By Jane Hart, MD Healthnotes Newswire (July 17, 2008)—A new study has shown that education, combined with healthy behaviors such as eating fruits and vegetables each day, exercising, and keeping a food diary, are key ingredients for maintaining weight loss. While it is well known that such behaviors can help a ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/24/for-long-term-weight-loss-get-educated-eat-right-exercise%e2%80%94and-keep-a-diary/ By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND Healthnotes Newswire (July 17, 2008)—If you are chronically tired, getting moving might be just the thing to put some pep in your step. A new study has found that exercise can improve energy and lessen feelings of tiredness in people who suffer from persistent fatigue. The effects of ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/24/tired-perk-up-with-some-exercise/ By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND Healthnotes Newswire (July 10, 2008)—Good news for your little juice lovers: Although several studies have suggested that drinking fruit juice might contribute to overweight in children, a review of 21 studies found that the link was not strong. “There is no systematic association between consumption of 100% ... http://vitaminblog.com/blog2/2008/07/17/juice-not-linked-to-kids%e2%80%99-weight-gain/