Baby boomers seek age-related solutions
Over-55s – or Baby Boomers – are not being catered to with functional foods and supplements that cater to their anti-ageing, eye, joint and other health requirements, according to a new report.
Archives for July 8, 2010
Fish oil may cut breast cancer risk
Postmenopausal women who take fish oil supplements for at least 10 years may be at less risk of developing breast cancer, according to the results of a recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association...
Draft dietary guidelines report flawed, claims CRN
Needs improvement, is the verdict of trade organization Council for Responsible Nutrition on the draft report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee (DGAC).
E-book explores treasured history of elderberry’s traditional uses
A new book, available in electronic and hard copy form, may offer historical insights into the potential health benefits of the elder tree – its berries, flowers, stems, bark, roots and seeds.
Colostrum may boost immune function after exercise
Supplements of colostrum from cows may counter the drop in immune function following exercise, says a new study from Wales.