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What happens when we sit a lot?
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
We have all heard that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy. Trying to get a better understanding of why it is unhealthy, researchers investigated the association between weekday sitting time and biomarkers linked to chronic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and adiposity (Yates T, et al. 2012). The study included 505 participants...
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Sugar, interesting facts
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
I have written before on the negative effects on health of sugar sweetened beverages. Those of you who have consulted with me have also heard me explain that sugar and high glycemic index foods will increase the risk of chronic diseases from cardiovascular disease to cancer. I have also said...
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Improve the function of your blood vessels
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
We need healthy and well functioning blood vessels to supply the different tissues in the body with nutrients and oxygen. If one of the more important blood vessels in the body get obstructed, it could have severe consequences resulting in a heart attack or stroke. The reviewed research is interesting...
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Easy way to improve your chance to live longer
Posted by: Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
There has not been a single easy way to improve our odds of living longer, but the research reviewed here indicates that it may be an easy way to affect aging. Data from 12 original studies including 32,142 elderly participants were analyzed for 25-hydroxyvitamin D and the association of all-cause...
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The risk of drinking diet soft drinks
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
The study reviewed investigated the association between soft drinks and stroke, myocardial infarction and vascular death (Gardener H, et al. 2012). The participants were 2,564 men with an average age of 69 and the follow up was 10 years. The researchers took into consideration age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, smoking, physical...
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Interesting benefits from a specific type of fat.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
More and more scientific evidence is emerging documenting that fat may not be unhealthy after all. The research reviewed evaluated if almond consumption would improve glycemic control and decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes (Li SC, et al. 2011). The participants consumed either a...
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Green tea associated with lower risk of disability.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
Research on green tea consumption has shown many health benefits. The study reviewed here investigated if drinking green tea possibly could prevent disability in older individuals (Tomata Y, et al. 2012) 13,988 individuals aged 65 years or older were included in the research. The ones who drank the most tea...
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Dietary fiber intake can affect breast cancer risk
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
We have all heard that fiber is healthy, but we may think of fiber intake mainly beneficial for the colon. Fiber can however be beneficial for many reasons. The reviewed research included results from several studies evaluating fiber intake and breast cancer risk (Aune D, et al. 2012). Results from...
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Association between low back disc degeneration and overweight
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
The reviewed study investigated if there was a relationship between overweight, obesity and the presence, extent and severity of low back disc degeneration (Samartzis D, et al. 2012). MRI was used in the evaluation and also measurements of height, weight and body mass index (BMI). 2,599 men and women with...
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If you are overweight you may hurt more.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
The study reviewed is very interesting because the investigators tried to verify the accuracy of small scale studies which showed a connection between central obesity and pain (Stone AA, Broderick JE. 2012). The study included 1,062,271 participants, so it was huge. The survey included height and weight from which the...
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Brain study documents important nutrients for cognitive function.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
Maintaining good brain function is probably a top priority for most people, especially since neurological problems like Alzheimer disease and dementia are on the rise. The research reviewed is very interesting since the investigators used reliable tests like thirty blood plasma biomarkers and MRI for verification instead of relying on...
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Weight loss by eating a specific way provides a more effective reduction of inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
The study reviewed here is interesting because the researchers evaluated separately the effects of either weight loss or diets varying in protein contents and glycemic index without further changes in body weight on cardiovascular risk factors (Gogebakan O. et al, 2011). The study participants were 932 overweight adults. They first...
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CoQ10 important for the health of blood vessels.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
Coenzyme Q10 is an enzyme involved in the energy metabolism of the mitochondria of the cell. It also has antioxidant properties and provides several health benefits. The research reviewed here documents that CoQ10 can also benefit endothelium function (Gao L, et la. 2011). The endothelium is the layer of cells...
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Inflammation can affect your behavior
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
Research continues to show us how different areas and functions of the body are influenced and connected in ways we have not been aware of. The article by researchers at the Emory University School of Medicine reviewed here covers some of these interesting connections (Haroon E, et al. 2012). Elevated...
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Can you improve your odds of avoiding Alzheimer and dementia?
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
We would all like to keep our mental capacity and functional ability as we get older. Research however shows that more and more people are developing Alzheimer disease and dementia. There are never the less steps you can take to improve your chances of staying mentally healthy. The study reviewed...
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Fiber rich food is more important than you may think.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
More research has been conducted related to men and cardiovascular risk than has been done on women. The study reviewed here however included 48, 627 women 15-49 years old who lived in Denmark (Strom M, et al. 2011). The follow up time was an average of 8 years and data...
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Vitamin D and calcium reduce biomarkers of inflammation related to colorectal cancer.
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
Calcium and vitamin D are important for many reasons. The reviewed study is interesting since it investigated if vitamin D and calcium could reduce the risk for developing colorectal adenomas and cancer (Hopkins MH, et al. 2011). Epidemiological studies have indicated that vitamin D and calcium may reduce these risks,...
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Omega 3 fatty acids and prostate cancer
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
The ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids is important for many reasons. The reviewed research investigated the effect of different ratios of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids on prostate cancer development and progression (Aronson WL, et al. 2011). The study participants were patients undergoing radical prostatectomy....
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B-vitamins and cognition
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
Good memory and a well functioning brain would be high on a wish list for most people. The research reviewed here evaluated the effectiveness of a simple thing everybody can do for themselves. The researchers investigated if taking B-vitamins can make a difference in cognitive function (de Jager CA, et...
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What is the most effective dietary approach to reduce cardiovascular risk factors?
Posted by: Didrik Sopler
The research reviewed evaluated randomized controlled trials comparing the Mediterranean style diet to low fat diets in overweight/obese individuals as it related to cardiovascular risk factors (Nordmann AJ, et al. 2011). 6 trials with 2,650 individuals of which 50% were women. After 2 years of follow up, individuals assigned to...
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