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Stress research expands impact on individuals

January 12th, 2008 by Richard Brassaw

Since the 1950s stress has directly been linked to coronary heart disease. In one study chronic stress at work or at home was attributed to a 30% increase of death during a 9-year study. Depression has also been linked as a result to stress. But it is also noted that both heart disease and depression [...]


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Chronic disease linked to food preparation

November 4th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

A Mount Sinai study has linked Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease, diabetes, insulin resistance, and inflammation to advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGE naturally occurs highest in animal products that are grilled, fried, or broiled (i.e. meats and cheeses).
Researchers are alarmed at how AGE consumption correlates with the current trends of disease epidemics. They understand that the concept of food-related AGE [...]


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A gene found to be common among Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus patients

September 8th, 2007 by Richard Brassaw

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Lupus have long been suspected to have a common genetic component. Narrowing the field of possibilities to just one likely candidate has taken researchers years to accomplish. The suspected gene is STAT4, but it is too early to tell what impact it will have in therapy for both diseases. This is [...]


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