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Diet That Protects Brain
Consuming a so-called Mediterranean diet massively reduces the risk of contracting Alzheimers disease, researchers reported last night. Those people with the most Mediterranean-style diet enjoy a two thirds reduced risk of developing the brain illness, according to the report in the Archives of Neurology. US researchers studied nearly 2,000 people, trying to match their normal diets to the typical Greek, Italian or southern French diet, which has been shown repeatedly to have health benefits. This, supposedly, includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals and fish with small amounts of red meat and dairy products. It also includes "mild to moderate" amounts of alcohol, usually based on wine, and extensive use of olive oil. Some 194 of the New Yorkers in the research already had Alzheimers disease.
Roundup: Stroke Danger; Alzheimers Risks; Spider Silk
There is disturbing news is that many people are experiencing symptoms of a stroke but are doing nothing about it. That leads to more serious problems. Many times MRI scans show evidence that someone suffering a stroke, likely had several small strokes leading up to this one. But researchers say up to 20 percent of Americans over the age of 45 aren't telling their doctors about their symptoms, even after having warning signs like: sudden numbness or weakness on one side of their body, vision loss, or sudden trouble speaking or understanding. Doctors say more needs to be done to educate folks so doctors can take preventative action to save their lives. If you want to beat the memory losing disease, Alzheimers, pay attention to your diet.
Daily Planner: Tuesday
HARLEN ADAMS THEATRE, CHICO STATE: 7:30 p.m. Featuring new works by guest composers performed by the Chiaroscuro Ensemble. Final event of the Alfred Loeffler New Music Symposium. Free. Community JUDGMENT WORKSHOP: How to do your own divorce including family support issues. To attend, call 532-7015. A service of Butte County Superior Court. Weekly. BLOOD DRIVE: Donor hours 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. 893-5433. Weekly. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: 8:45 a.m. coffee, 9 a.m. worship and study, "Women of Faith," led by Kathryn Redman. Neighborhood Church fellowship, Room 1, 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. Join any time. Veronica Wilkins, director of Women's Ministries, 343-6006, extension 2805.
Study Results Found Low-Dose Orlistat (60 mg) Demonstrates ...
BOSTON, MA, and PITTSBURGH, PA -- October 23, 2006 -- Data presented today at the 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting of NAASO, The Obesity Society, found that low-dose orlistat (60 mg) in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, provided significantly greater reductions in LDL cholesterol and weight loss when compared to treatment with placebo and a reduced-calorie diet.
The data demonstrate that the effect of low-dose orlistat on change in LDL cholesterol persisted even after correcting for weight loss, showing the reduction in LDL cholesterol was independent of weight loss. In addition, a significantly greater number of patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels at baseline had improved LDL cholesterol levels that shifted to a normal range after treatment with low-dose orlistat for 1 year.
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