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Saturday, February 4, 2012

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Lower levels of sunlight exposure link to allergy and eczema in children, study suggests

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 08:33 AM PST

Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study.

Probable mechanism underlying resveratrol activity uncovered: Chemical found in red wine and other foods

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 12:11 PM PST

Researchers have identified how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may confer its health benefits. The authors present evidence that resveratrol does not directly activate sirtuin 1, a protein associated with aging. Rather, the authors found that resveratrol inhibits certain types of proteins known as phosphodiesterases (PDEs), enzymes that help regulate cell energy.

Massage is promising for muscle recovery: Researchers find 10 minutes reduces inflammation

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 02:32 PM PST

Researchers have discovered a brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle. As a non-drug therapy, massage holds the potential to help not just bone-weary athletes but those with inflammation-related chronic conditions, such as arthritis or muscular dystrophy. While massage is well accepted as a therapy for relieving muscle tension and pain, the researchers delved deeper to find it also triggers biochemical sensors that can send inflammation-reducing signals to muscle cells.

Decaffeinated coffee may help improve memory function and reduce risk of diabetes

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:23 AM PST

In an animal study, researchers found that decaffeinated coffee may improve glucose utilization in the brain, reducing the risk for Type 2 diabetes and the brain dysfunction associated with some neurological disorders.

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