by Dr. Michael Murray | Jan 9, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
“Senior moments” may actually start in middle age, according to new research conducted in France and England. Scientists have long believed that age-related declines in memory, reasoning and comprehension begin around our 60th birthday, but new evidence from France’s...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Dec 30, 2011 | Weight Loss
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered that eating more of the unsaturated fats in avocados, olive oil and nuts—foods typical in the Mediterranean diet—and less white bread and pasta can improve heart health in people at risk...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Dec 22, 2011 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Whether you’re a veteran exerciser or just starting a strength-training program, new research suggests you might want to drink some green tea or take it in supplement form. In a study published in the November 2011 issue of Nutrition Research, scientists from the...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Dec 14, 2011 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
We all know that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but new research shows that eating specific types of produce can decrease your chance of getting various kinds of colorectal cancer. In a study published in October 2011 in the Journal of...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Dec 7, 2011 | Childrens Health
The vitamin D studies just keep on coming. Previous research has linked the sunshine vitamin with bone health and enhanced immunity, along with lowered risk of osteoporosis, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, cognitive decline and depression. New...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Nov 24, 2011 | Anti-Aging, Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
New research shows that even if you have a history of cardiovascular disease, eating a diet loaded with antioxidants may substantially lower your risk of having a stroke. In a long-term study of nearly 37,000 women ages 49 to 83, Swedish researchers discovered that a...