Update On Alzheimer’s
December 4, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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Well if like me you are a fish lover then according to new research I’m five times unlikely to ever suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, memory loss and other key brain functions. Just by eating fish once a week. According to Dr Raji’s team at the University of Pittsburgh USA. eating fish either baked or grilled helps to preserve the Grey matter volume in brain area’s that are at risk from the disease that affects more than 460,000 individuals here... [Read more]
Dark Chocolate and Exercise
October 6, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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Well its looking like another plus for Dark Chocolate eaters. Researchers while studying the effects of a compound called epicatechin (found in coco) on mice found that their energy levels went through the roof and also were able to exercise for longer periods of time. The team are now looking to see if it will have a similar effect on humans. Their hope is that it will delay or counteract age related muscle wasting. Dr Malek of Wayne State University Detroit said:... [Read more]
Stop Alzheimer’s In Its Tracks
August 15, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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For Some time now I have posted about much research that is being done to combat Alzheimer’s Disease and although it can not help those who suffer, like yesterday, the promising results are still some if not many years away yet. This post is on the same subject but this time with a difference. Scientists are working on creating tiny molecules that attack and destroy harmful proteins. These particular proteins kill nerve ending which leads to memory loss and confusion. Professor... [Read more]
Alzheimers Only A switch Away
August 7, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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It looks very much like Alzheimer’s Disease will in the not to distant future become just a bad memory. I have had first hand experience of individuals suffering this debilitating illness and believe me it is something you would not wish on your worst enemy. It is heart breaking to work alongside individuals caring for some loved one suffering this progressive degenerative brain syndromes which affect memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. My heart goes out to... [Read more]
Pancreatic Cancer And Vitamin A
July 15, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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If like me you believe in making sure you take a regular in-take of vitamins to keep the doctor away (so to speak) you will be well aware of the benefits of vitamin A. Some of the benefits we receive from vitamin A are it aids our vision. It is also responsible for healthy skin and keeps our mucus membranes working efficiently. The mucus membranes when clogged can cause ear infections, headaches and sore throats, as well as bronchial and lung infections. Those are just... [Read more]
Gene and Depression
July 3, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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Well it has been a long time in coming, but scientist have finally found proof that depression really is a medical problem and not just in the mind of the individuals who suffer this particular illness, as many in society think it is. Gerome Breen is a Lecturer in the MRC Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Research Centre at King’s College London, researchers lead by author Gerome Breen studied 839 families with a history of the illness and have found a particular... [Read more]
Science Fact or Fiction
June 18, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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After a heart attack the damage to the heart can not be reversed, only prevented from happening again. The damage to your heart is all ready done and can’t be undone. Well that was a fact some years ago and may still be for a little while yet. If you have been unfortunate to have suffered a heart attack at some time you will be well aware of the restriction it puts on your quality of life both physically and mentally. What would it mean to you to be told that... [Read more]
An Apple A Day
June 10, 2011 by The Medibolism Team
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So, the saying goes ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’… Old wife’s tale… Maybe not. A study done by Dr Christopher Adams of the University of Iowa discovered by feeding mice ursolic acid they had bigger muscles and suffered less muscle wasting. So what good will that do for me I hear you saying. Well, it depends on if you eat fruit, on a regular basis, in particular an apple. Ursolic acid is found in the peel of an apple if you don’t... [Read more]
