Archive for the ‘Mental Health’ Category

In the News: A diet rich in fish, seeds and nuts can cut blood pressure risk

Friday, February 1st, 2008

A large percentage of people have a subtle rise in blood pressure as they age and by middle age many of them have high blood pressure. New research has suggested that a diet rich in fish, nuts and seeds – in other words rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids – could help to lower a person’s blood pressure.

 

The study, reported recently in the American Heart Association Journal Circulation, looked at diet and its relation to blood pressure in 4,680 men and women aged 40 to 60 and living in Europe, China, Japan and the United States. Researchers adjusted for variables known to influence blood pressure, for example age, gender, salt intake and exercise. The people with diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids have slightly lower blood pressure than those who ate foods with less omega 3.  

 

To lower your blood pressure risk you need to eat less

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In the News: Omega oils keep your brain healthy

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

According to a new study from the National Institute for Health and Medical research in France a diet which is rich in omega-3 oils, fruit and vegetables as well as fish may reduce the risk of dementia in elderly people. But a diet too high in omega 6 fats could double the risk.

 

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In the News: A carrot a day to keep the doctor away

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

A new study has revealed that taking supplements of beta carotene, the pigment found in carrots, tomatoes and broccoli and which makes carrots orange, may cut the risk of dementia and help you remember words and conversations better.

 

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