By Avril OConnor London: Botox, skin polishing and laser hair removal are the three most popular treatments for metrosexual City man the heterosexual male who shamelessly takes pride in his appearance. And according to experts there are an increasing … Continue reading
Madrid: Polyphenols from cereal, such as wheatgerm and buckwheat, could restore the immune system function and could potentially extend lifespan, says a new animal study from a joint French and Spanish team. The supplementation used in the present study seems … Continue reading
London: New research shows that some dietary interventions may not prove effective in helping tackle stress and poor health. Research published online in the Journal of Proteome Research, shows how improving the diet of rats placed in stressful environments did … Continue reading
New York: scientists may have discovered a new way to use stem cells to make the brain repair itself after a stroke, which brings much hope for stroke victims. The research, by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke … Continue reading
London: Elderly poor in Europe at greater risk of ill-health, according to a new report that highlights the inequalities in health care. Called, “The State of Ageing and Health in Europe” which was compiled by the International Longevity Centre in … Continue reading
London: A skin cream made from 100% organic rose-hip oil, which has been flying off the shelves in Australia, has now launched in the UK. Kosmeas Skin Clinic Certified 100% Organic Rose Hip Oil, which is a cult product in … Continue reading
Edmonton: People who take their medicine regularly, even dummy (placebo) medicine, have a lower risk of death than those who don’t, finds a study in this weeks British Medical Journal. This intriguing finding supports the concept of the healthy adherer … Continue reading
London: A new drug, which fights obesity by preventing food cravings, is to be made available to British patients through the country’s National Health Service. The drug called Acomplia, is made by a French company and can cut bodyweight by … Continue reading
Parts of the body regenerate in days and others in years. This means that our bodies are younger than our birth certificate, according to Swedish scientists who have used carbon dating to make their findings. Our bodies are weeks, years … Continue reading
New York: Plant pesticides and weedkillers more than doubles the risk increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease in later life, new research has revealed. In the US study, partly founded by the Michael J Fox Foundation, scientists examined statistics on … Continue reading
Washington: Scientists at the Univesity of Washington are working on an anti-ageing drug using a compound said to stimulate human growth hormone (Hgh) to give people more energy and cut their body fat. Scientists at the University of Washington said … Continue reading
London: Traces of deadly poisons may be contained in some traditional Chinese medicines, the most popular alternative treatment, the UK’s Trading Standards Institute has warned. Traces of deadly arsenic and mercury which if taken in large quanities can kill have … Continue reading
London: Cherry juice can increase strength and reduce muscle pain brought about by exercise, according to a new study to be published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Fourteen volunteers were asked to either drink fresh cherry juice blended … Continue reading
London: The latest advances in preventative dental health and chelation are the subject of of speaker Brian Halvorsen’s presentation to the Anti-Ageing Conference London 2006. Mr Halvorsen BDS LDS, RCS. FRSH founded the Prestwood Dental Health Centre. Founder Member British … Continue reading
Honolulu: Research carried out by the Cancer Center of Hawaii has found that just two daily servings of soy reduced levels of the prostate cancer marker PSA in men by 14 percent. Doctors test PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels in men … Continue reading
Nanoparticles used in some sun tan lotions have been found to affect mice brains by upsetting the chemical balance and possibly causing brain damage, says new US research. The US Environmental Protection Agency study, published on the website Nature.com, looked … Continue reading
Yale: A new study from the US reveals that people who lose their jobs in their 50s double the risk of heart attack or stroke. Researchers at Yale University looked at more than 4,000 US workers aged between 51 and … Continue reading
A new device called the Scout is being used by doctors to more accurately detect early signs of diabetes. It uses light to detect the early signs of diabetes in 60 seconds by spotting chemical markers in the skin. It … Continue reading
London: Eggs blamed for raising levels of bad fats in the blood are now being labelled a “superfood” following new research. According to a new report published in the British Nutrition Foundation’s Bulletin they have no “significant impact” on heart … Continue reading
Dundee: Mineral water has been found to protect teeth from erosion, says a study at the University of Dundee. Just two glasses a day offer protection to children from acids even if they continue to drink damaging fizzy drinks. Erosion … Continue reading
London: Health Perception, the UKs leading glucosamine specialists, have initiated a new consumer awareness campaign called JUMP 4 JOINTS! This has been developed specifically to draw attention to the importance of looking after ones joints from an early age in … Continue reading
New York: Restricting calorie intake may prevent Alzheimer’s Disease by triggering activity in the brain associated with longevity, a study by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests. The study, published in the July 2006 issue of the Journal of … Continue reading
London: A British hospital is about to carry out he world’s first full-face transplant. The hospital’s ethical committee is expected to announce this week that it will approve the first operations. Royal Free Hospital plastic surgeon Peter Butler has been … Continue reading
North Carolina: Unhealthy fats, such as those used in processed foods, can alter body shape giving you a fat middle, a new study has found. Scientists at the Wake Forest University school of medicine in North Carolina carried out research … Continue reading
By Avril OConnor Superfoods and food supplments can help the body fight infections and the diseases of ageing. For example, by eating superfoods and taking supplements that contain powerful antioxidants, substances that can protect our body from infections. These supernutrients … Continue reading
