Alzheimer's and Exercise

Recent research in Japan reveals that exercise is more beneficial than diet in treating Alzheimer's Disease.  Exercise reduces the number of Amyloid plaques in the brain which contribute to the progression of the disease.  Exercise improved memory.    http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-06/asfb-eik061312.php

Radioactive Tuna Arrives in US

Bluefin tuna are carrying radioactivity leaked from Japan's recent Fukushima nuclear disaster.  Levels are 10 times normal.   http://worldhealth.net/news/radioactive-tuna-arrives-us-shores/

Magnesium and Cardio Health

Increased consumption of dietary magnesium may decrease the risk of death from heart disease by 50%.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Dietary-magnesium-may-lower-risk-of-death-from-heart-disease

Jogging Dramatically Increases Life Expectancy

A 27 year  study composed of 20,000 Danish people, ages 20-93, reveals regular jogging decreases  the risk of death by 44%.  Jogging increased life expectancy by 6.2 years in men and 5.6 years in women.  http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/esoc-rjs050212.php

Gene Treatment for Longevity

New gene therapy associated with increasing the length of telomeres within the cell has increased life span in mice by 13-24%.   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22585399

Dairy Reduces Strokes

A recent study reveals that people who have 4 servings of low fat dairy are 12% less likely to have a stroke.  http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Prevention/32258

Standing reduces odds of Dying

Adults sitting 11 hours a day or more had a 40% increased risk of dying in 3 years.  http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-03/si-suy032612.php