A diet rich in beans, whole grains and soy products may help keep blood pressure in check. In a study of 4,680 adults, scientists found that a 5% higher intake of glutamic acid - the predominant amino acid in these nonanimal sources of protein - helped reduce blood pressure by up to 4.1 total points. To increase your glutamic acid intake, eat like a vegetarian once a week: Choose a black bean burger over beef, or stir fry tofu instead of pork.
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Sleep Disorder: an Early Sign of Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease
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Dec 31,2008
People with a sleep disorder that causes them to kick or cry out during their sleep may be at greater risk of developing dementia or Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the December 24, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (more…)
In Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, MRI Brain Scans Accurate
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Dec 25,2008
MRI scans that detect shrinkage in specific regions of the mid-brain attacked by Alzheimer’s disease accurately diagnose the neurodegenerative disease, even before symptoms interfere with daily function, a study by the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) in Miami and Tampa found. (more…)
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