| Lipoic Acid Could Reduce Atherosclerosis, Weight Gain
ScienceDaily (Jan. 17, 2008) A new study done with mice has discovered that supplements of lipoic acid can inhibit formation of arterial lesions, lower triglycerides, and reduce blood vessel inflammation and weight gain -- all key issues for addressing cardiovascular disease. .
Food as fun: Students at Calusa Park Elementary learn about the ...
Where Food and Fitness are Fun," an education outreach program to combat childhood obesity and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, kicked off in Calusa Park Elementary School in East Naples on Wednesday morning with two health-education assemblies. The 45-minute program was to be presented at Lake Trafford Elementary School on Friday and Osceola Elementary School on Tuesday. The five-month program is scheduled to visit multiple schools and present the program to about 6,000 students in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties from January through May, according to Subway restaurants officials. Standing on the stage, six students divided into two groups and played a game titled “Let's Make a Meal." After singing the alphabet song while washing their hands, six students began to construct four sandwiches as Sidoran read clues to the ingredients of a Subway sandwich.
Probiotics Play Critical Role in Pediatric Health and Immunity
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Probiotics have become such a trend in consumer food products that their scientific evidence and clinical benefits may often be overlooked. But probiotics, or "good bacteria," deserve attention from pediatric clinicians, said presenters at a satellite symposium during the 2007 meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in San Francisco. Renowned experts in pediatrics, nutrition, and gastroenterology addressed how intestinal microflora influence a child's developing immune system, as well as how disruptions to this normal microbial balance impact infectious, inflammatory and allergic diseases in children. The symposium, Probiotics in Pediatrics: Modulating Gut Immunity and Enhancing Long-Term Health, explored how greater understanding of the intestinal microflora and its role in the development of the infant immune system has led to increased interest from pediatricians.
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