A recent UCLA study on the actions of a cellular antioxidant regulator, Nrf2, found that it had some connection to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque, and that reducing Nrf2 decreased atherosclerosis. But should these study findings scare you away from eating Nrf2-promoting dietary antioxidants found in broccoli, blueberries, and dark chocolate, or from taking the [...]

UCSF.edu – Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging even on telomeres, according to new research from UCSF that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level. The scientists learned that vigorous physical activity as brief as 42 minutes over a 3-day period, similar to federally recommended levels, can protect individuals [...]

UCLA.edu – UCLA scientists have found that middle-aged and older adults with little Internet experience were able to trigger key centers in the brain that control decision-making and complex reasoning after just one week of internet searching. The findings, presented October 19, 2009 at the meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, suggest that Internet training [...]

Turmeric , an Asian spice used in curry that contains the natural compound curcumin , has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent diabetes ? Since inflammation plays a big role in many diseases and is believed to be involved in onset of both obesity [...]