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Overweight? Add Protein to Subtract Pounds
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Healthnotes Newswire (December 31, 2008)—Diet books touting the benefit of everything from high protein to low fat can perplex even those who are dedicated to shedding excess pounds. New research suggests this confusion may result from differences in the way each person responds to a particular diet.
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Skin Experts Say: Supplements, Not Sun, a Better Vitamin D Source
By Maureen Williams, ND
Healthnotes Newswire (December 31, 2008)—As our understanding about the many important functions of vitamin D grows, people are wondering now more than ever about how to safely get enough. The American Academy of Dermatology recently weighed in on the issue, advising in favor of using supplements rather than sun to boost vitamin D levels, partly to avoid unnecessarily increasing skin cancer risk.
Does Ginkgo Help People with Alzheimer’s Disease?
By Jane Hart, MD
Healthnotes Newswire (December 31, 2008)—Ginkgo extract has been shown to enhance thinking and memory (cognitive function) in people with dementia, although a new study has shown that the extract may not help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. As people age they may experience a normal decline in their ability to think and remember things. Dementia is a more serious disorder that significantly affects these abilities, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known type, generally affecting people over the age of 55.
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