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Kathryn Robertson

An Apple A Day May Help Extend Your Life

by Kathryn Robertson 8 March 2011

There’s an old adage that an apple a day will keep the doctor away. It might just keep the grim reaper away for a while, too. Apples, like most brightly colored fruits such as blueberries, tomatoes and the green leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli, are known to contain anti-oxidants which can combat damaging substances [...]

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New Heart Attack Risk Genes Found

by Kathryn Robertson 7 March 2011

Researchers at Stanford University believe that they have identified 13 specific gene ‘regions’ that may statistically increase a person’s risk of cardiac failure. It has long been known that there is some genetic involvement when it comes to vulnerability to heart attacks or cardiac disease, but the new identification may help scientists to narrow down [...]

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Ibuprofen Study Offers Future Hope For Parkinson’s Sufferers

by Kathryn Robertson 3 March 2011

A new study shows some hope for the use of Ibuprofen or some of its derivatives in countering the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, by researchers of the Harvard School of Public Health, showed that regular use of the NSAID, part of a group of anti-inflammatory non steroidal painkillers, could lower the risk of [...]

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Study Shows Possible Fizzy Drinks Link To Higher Blood Pressure

by Kathryn Robertson 1 March 2011

A new international study looking into the effects of sugars in fizzy drinks on blood pressure has been headed by researchers from Imperial College, London. Around 2700 participants from areas in the US and the UK in the 40 to 59 age bracket took part in the testing over four days, during which time their [...]

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Fish Oil May Slow Muscle Wastage in Chemotherapy Patients

by Kathryn Robertson 28 February 2011

The benefits of taking fish oil supplements rich in omega 3 fatty acids, such as cod liver oil, have long been thought to aid a number of ailments, including cardiovascular disease and memory impairment in patients with disease such as Alzheimer’s. There has also been evidence that they can contribute to the wellbeing of [...]

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Research Shows Farm Link to Less Asthma in Children

by Kathryn Robertson 24 February 2011

It has become an increasingly common trend that kids these days seem to be more prone to allergies such as asthma and eczema, and many people intuitively place the blame on modern living and the obsession with cleanliness. A new study has shown that this kind of thinking is probably on the right tracks, with rates of [...]

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New Technique Allows Thoughts to Control Prosthetic Limbs

by Kathryn Robertson 17 February 2011

A new way of controlling prosthetic limbs and even hands and fingers by thought has been showcased to the world today. The technology is being worked on by Center for Bionic Medicine director, Dr. Todd Kuiken, and has been used in around 50 patients in the world so far. The innovative technique makes use of [...]

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Serene Branson Video Raises Awareness of TIA and Stroke

by Kathryn Robertson 15 February 2011

The questions keep coming about what actually happened to Serene Branson on Sunday night as she reported after the Grammies for KCBS. The video of her slurring her words and a swift cut back to the studio quickly went viral, with many making fun of the episode, but many more voicing concern that she may [...]

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Cherries Thought to Speed up Muscle Recuperation

by Kathryn Robertson 12 February 2011

It has been well know that cherry juice has been a major source of relief and prevention for gout patients. The flavonoids present in concentrated forms in cherries are one of the best natural chemicals for breaking down uric acid crystals in the blood, thus preventing build up in the joints. Now new research has [...]

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St. Valentine’s Spin Obscures Real Cocoa Research Results

by Kathryn Robertson 9 February 2011

The benefits of so-called ‘super-fruits’ have had a lot of press in recent years. TV and magazine advertisements are adorned with images of healthy and beautiful looking folk supping their favorite fruit juices, smoothies and quaffing fresh fruit salads. The benefits of five a day are plastered all over food packaging, the internet was run amok with acai [...]

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