Jul 09, 2009
Over half of individuals taking statins complain of muscle aches and pains. A new study demonstrates that 56% of those with these symptoms have injured muscle fibers based on muscle biopsy.
Jul 09, 2009
A new study of 3,516 Italian patients prescribed statins for high cholesterol looked into the issue of how well the therapy lowered cholesterol and the effect of therapy on the time to first hospitalization for a coronary event.
Jul 01, 2009
There is no short cut to improving health and slowing aging. You need to understand how hormones work and the risks involved before trying any. It is always recommended that you work on improving general health issues while bioidentical hormones.
Jul 01, 2009
Leonard Hayflick, PhD, a professor of anatomy at the University of California, San Francisco is best known for his aging theory known as the Hayflick Limit, which places the maximum potential lifespan of humans at 120.
Jun 25, 2009
A flurry of recent studies demonstrates that gamma tocotrienol, a unique form of vitamin E, offers protection at the molecular level from a number of different types of cancer.
Jun 25, 2009
Exercising in the presence of a lack of antioxidants will increase tissue damage and consequent inflammation, resulting in a poor response to exercise that is unlikely to produce fitness or weight loss.
Jun 24, 2009
A new animal experiment shows the power of glutamine to dramatically reduce the inflammation caused by excessive H. pylori infection – a typical cause of ulcers.
Jun 24, 2009
In women ages 65-75 taking DHEA along with calcium and vitamin D increased their bone density 2% each year during a 2 year study.
Jun 23, 2009
A significant body of science now links poor thyroid function and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s risk. Taking thyroid hormone to help offset aging issues may make cognitive decline worse.
Jun 22, 2009
Oprah has gotten recent criticism from Newsweek Magazine regarding her views on increasing estrogen. Leading health expert Byron J. Richards, CCN explains the truths behind and Estrogen Replacement Theory and the dangers it poses to your health.