Nutrition & Wellness News

Hydration Without Calories Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new sports drink that describes itself as a zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage may be a good option for athletes seeking hydration. A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting demonstrated that Aqua-Lyte doesn’t contain the sugars, calories and artificial … [Read more...]

Find the Right Personal Trainer Reported March 7, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You've set your goals, promised to get in shape and want to lose weight. A personal trainer can keep you on track, and finding the right one can make all the difference. From the educator to the drill sergeant. Your trainer … [Read more...]

Fruit and Vegetable Coloring may Protect Against Colon Cancer Reported August 21, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The stuff that makes fruits and vegetables so colorful may also help protect against colon cancer.New research from The Ohio State University shows understanding the molecular structures of the coloring compounds may help researchers find more powerful cancer … [Read more...]

Even some with chronic disease can live to 100, with aggressive treatmentReported February 11, 2008 CHICAGO - Living to 100 is easier than you might think. Surprising new research suggests that even people who develop heart disease or diabetes late in life have a decent shot at reaching the century mark. "It has been generally assumed that living to 100 years of age was … [Read more...]

High proportion of non-white students found to have insufficient vitamin D: study Reported December 19, 2007 TORONTO - A study of vitamin D levels in more than 100 University of Toronto students has found a much higher proportion of non-white participants had insufficient levels of the vitamin in their blood compared to white students. The pilot study, which hasn't been … [Read more...]

Mexican Food: Breast Cancer Preventer? Reported 07 January, 2009 Breast cancer is the leading cancer diagnosis among American women and the second leading cause of cancer death. The American Cancer Society estimated over 182,000 new cases of female breast cancer would be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2008. More than 40,000 women were expected to … [Read more...]

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics Reported September 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the condition are nearly five times more likely to end up in the hospital with an asthma flare up compared to people of normal weight. The finding held true even after the … [Read more...]

Save Your Heart With Diet and MedicationReported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Approximately seven million people worldwide die each year from high blood pressure (hypertension), a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While you probably know losing weight can lower blood pressure, a new study says combining diet with certain medications may cut that risk … [Read more...]

SSRIs: Clarifying the Suicide RiskReported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Much has been written about the link between drugs used to treat depression and the risk of suicide. A study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 suggested a lower risk among the elderly, no increased risk among adults, and an increased risk among those age 25 and … [Read more...]

Taking Care of Caregivers Reported May 22, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Clinical trials are generally for a patient, not the people taking care of the patient; but a new study focuses on the caregiver and how support can help everyone involved. Louise Jolliff is the ultimate caregiver. For 40 years, she has taken care of her son, Jerry, who has cerebral palsy … [Read more...]

Easy on the dark chocolate, it may not be as healthy as we like to believe December 21, 2007 Claims that dark chocolate is good for you may be misleading, according to health experts. Plain chocolate is naturally rich in flavanols, plant chemicals believed to protect the heart. But an editorial in The Lancet medical journal today says that many … [Read more...]

Vitamin D helps kids improve bone densityReported November 09, 2009 WASHINGTON - Calcium and vitamin D supplements can improve bone density during a crucial growth period for young girls. A six-month study looked at identical twin girls aged between nine and 12, who were randomly assigned to receive either the calcium and vitamin D tablets, or a matched placebo. David … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s Prevention Found in GrapesReported November 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Previous research has linked red wine to protection from heart disease and certain types of cancer, and a new study details how it may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. A recently published study reveals how compounds called polyphenols -- which occur naturally in red wine -- may … [Read more...]

Low carb diet may land you in depression   Reported November 11, 2009 A very low carbohydrate diet, seen as a sure shot way to shed weight, may not be good for your mental health, warn researchers. An Australian study published in prestigious medical journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of America Medical Association, shows that … [Read more...]

Daily Dose of Nuts Reduces Cancer Risk Reported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung and other cancers. "It is known that vitamin E provides a degree of protection against certain forms of cancer,” Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S., R.D., L.D., senior research dietitian in … [Read more...]

Drink Coffee, Lower Diabetes Risk? Reported December 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Individuals who drink coffee or tea, whether it is caffeinated or decaf, appear to have a substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes. "Despite considerable … [Read more...]

Explaining Energy DrinksReported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Energy drinks can give you an extra boost – but how? New research shows the mechanism may lie in your mouth! Whether it’s real sugar or a tasteless carbohydrate, carb-filled energy drinks can significantly boost performance in an endurance event, even if the drink isn’t ingested. To better … [Read more...]

Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Linked to Cancer Reported December 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with heart disease in Norway, a country where foods are not fortified with folic acid, had an increased risk of cancer and death from any cause if they received treatment with folic acid and vitamin B12. Most epidemiological studies have found inverse … [Read more...]

Get the Most out of the Doctor Reported October 11, 2007 NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- An average doctor's visit lasts only 10 to 15 minutes ... not a lot of time! Making the most out of that visit is important ... but how do you do it? Jim Jirjis, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, says it starts with … [Read more...]

Vitamin K helps strengthen bones Reported May 27, 2009 Wednesday May 27, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- High doses of Vitamin K help reduce the risk of bone fractures in post-menopausal women, according to a recent article in Nutrition Research. Though scientists found that high doses of vitamins K1 and K2 had only “moderate … [Read more...]

Study: Divorced Women Suffer More Stress, Illness Reported August 31, 2007 Women may give up more than a husband by divorcing. They may also lose some of their good health. There's a popular belief among spouses in bad marriages that divorce might relieve their stress and lead to a happier life, but divorce actually increased chronic stress and produced greater physical … [Read more...]

Losing Weight to Protect Kidneys Reported September 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Losing weight may do more than improve your confidence and body image. New research reveals shedding extra pounds may prevent the progression of kidney disease in obese patients. More than one out of every three Americans is either obese or overweight. Losing weight … [Read more...]

New Hope for Eating Disorders Reported November 02, 2007 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating disorders affect more than five million people in the United States. Traditional programs can take 10 years or more to make a difference. And even then, only half of those who get help manage to stay well. But a new program is increasing the odds and teaching people how to eat … [Read more...]

Putting a Stop to Teen Binge Drinking Reported September 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rates of binge drinking among eighth-graders dropped 37 percent in communities in seven states that used a prevention system to reduce drug use and delinquent behavior, compared to teenagers from similar communities that did not use the system. The findings come from … [Read more...]

Substance Abuse Treatment Helpful in Pregnancies Reported June 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals treating pregnant women for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can help achieve the same health and delivery outcomes as pregnant women with no substance abuse. In a new study done by Kaiser Permanente, researchers examined 49,985 women and found … [Read more...]

The Science of Obesity: Programmed to be Fat? Reported May 05, 2008 PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a lot more to feeling hungry than you might think! And the science behind our cravings could help explain why Americans are getting bigger. Sixty-six percent of adults in the United States are overweight … as are 17 percent of our kids. What can we do? Is … [Read more...]

We Are What We Eat Reported September 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent Swedish study may shed new light on the old adage, "You are what you eat." Researchers found that DNA isolated from the muscles of people with diabetes bears chemical marks not found in those who respond normally to rising blood sugar levels. The marks in question are found on … [Read more...]

Wines Found Contaminated With Metals Reported October 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re living by the idea that wine protects your heart with antioxidants, you may want to consider new research that states otherwise. In a recent study, researchers analyzed metal levels in wines from sixteen different countries and found many commercially available wines contain … [Read more...]