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Red Wine and Trans-Resveratrol: A Toast to Good HealthTrans-Resveratrol is abundant in the skins of red grapes. It has been suggested that resveratrol underlies the phenomenon known as the "French paradox" where wine is the most notable food source of the compound resveratrol: A fluid ounce of red wine contains an average of 160 pg of trans-resveratrol. Read More |
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Trans-Resveratrol: Hope in a CapsuleStudies conducted by the Harvard Medical School and the New York Medical College indicate that resveratrol – a plant-based compound – suggest broad implications for the treatment of age-related diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. Read More |
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A Basic Primer on Caloric RestrictionThere have been a number of dietary regiments that claimed to have a significant effect on weight. All too often, many of these diets have little to no foundation in scientific fact or study. Medical science has not found cause to believe that most of the dietary tactics are viable, with the exception of those based on the principles of caloric restriction. Read More |
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Help for Countering StressStress is unavoidable. External and internal factors can all cause us to develop high stress levels, and this is a natural response. Medical data and science in general recognizes that stress has both positive and negative ramifications. Stress can activate the body’s "fight or flight" response and trigger an increased production of adrenaline in a tense situation. Stress has been shown to improve response time and reflexes temporarily. However, medical science further notes that chronic high stress levels are dangerous. Read More |
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