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First a little something about one of my favorite subjects, Hormone Therapy. Hormones have been known to effect brain function for some time now. From improving memory and mood, to delaying dementia. Here's some of the latest research on this rejuvenating subject.
The U of G's Department of Biomedical Sciences is studying how two common groups of hormones can boost brain function and memory.
GUELPH (Oct 30, 2006)
Estrogen and androgen, two common groups of hormones, are known for their effects on the human reproductive tract. But Guelph researchers say they may have another function in the human body -- in the brain.
Professor Neil MacLusky, says estrogen and androgen may help improve memory and synapse formation -- the bridges between nerves that enable movements and responses to occur -- warding off diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other forms of dementia.
"It turns out that androgens and estrogens are important to maintaining the health of the brain," he says.
His timing couldn't be better. One in 10 people over the age of 65 and nearly half of those aged 85 or older have Alzheimer's disease. The situation represents a potentially serious public health risk as life expectancy continues to rise.
In one project, he and a team of researchers at Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are studying the impact of using estrogen therapy on aging women who are beginning to show symptoms of Alzheimer's. Early results look promising, and the team hopes to shed light on the potential of hormone therapy to reverse or at least slow some mental degeneration.
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http://www.guelphmercury.com:80/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=mercury/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1162206128348&call_pageid=1050067726115&col=1050421501473Want an easy way to lose 5 to 7 pounds a year -- year after year? (Thought that might grab your attention.) Then read the article just below.
Study concludes: Drink more water, lose more weight
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
BOSTON — Dieters who replace sugary drinks with water lose an extra 5 pounds a year, and those who drink a couple of more cups of water a day increase weight loss by 2 pounds a year, a study presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Obesity Society suggests.
Most popular diet programs and books advise drinking plenty of water to aid digestion and to help reduce intake of sodas and other high-calorie drinks, but there haven't been many studies to back up the advice.
So researchers analyzed weight-loss data on 240 overweight women, ages 25 to 50, who were following one of several popular diet plans, including Atkins and The Zone, programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption to varying degrees.
Before beginning their programs, the women drank an average of about two cans a day of sugary drinks (about 200 calories total), including soda and juice. Findings:
•Dieters who replaced virtually all sweetened drinks with water, lost on average 5 pounds more in a year than dieters who didn't.•Those who drank more than four cups of water a day lost an additional 2 pounds more than dieters who did not drink that much.
When you are trying to lose weight, it's easy to change the beverages you drink, says Barry Popkin, nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. "It doesn't matter if you drink bottled water or tap water. Just drink more water. It's a powerful way to cut weight."
Adults haven't changed their water intake over the past decade, but they are drinking about 20 more ounces a day of caloric beverages. "This is the major cause of our overall caloric increase during this period, and it's clearly linked with the increase of obesity."
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http://www.usatoday.com:80/news/health/2006-10-24-water-diet_x.htm(I've always believed the consumption of sugary sodas is a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. Dr. Rehert)
Tea's sedative effects have been know since way before the first glass of Lipton's was ever poured. Finally science is trying to unlock the key to this benefit. Read the article below for more information. (I think I'll go and have a cup, myself.)
Tea soothes a troubled mind, say scientists
The soothing power of a regular cup of tea has been given more backing from science with research that shows it can reduce the harmful effects of stress. Stress hormone levels fell by nearly twice as much in tea drinkers compared with those given a tea-like drink, after all had been put under stress.
The research involved 75 young men who were regular tea drinkers. All gave up normal tea, coffee and decaffeinated drinks for six weeks and drank one of two "tea" mixtures, four times a day instead. The real tea was disguised so that the volunteers could not derive accustomed comfort from the brew.
After six weeks they were given role-playing tasks to put them under stress.
Both groups exhibited significant levels of stress measured by increased levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, increased heart rate and raised blood pressure. But fifty minutes after the task, levels of cortisol in the real tea group had fallen by 47 per cent compared with 27 per cent in the fake tea group.
"Many people believe that drinking tea helps them relax after facing the stresses of everyday life. However, scientific evidence is quite limited." He said they did not know which of the many constituents of black tea produced the beneficial effects. He added: "Although it does not appear to reduce the actual levels of stress we experience, tea does seem to have a greater effect in bringing stress hormone levels back to normal."
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/health/2006/10/09/ntea05.xmlThe above is not meant to be medical advice. Please read the attached Disclaimer, Etc.
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