Food chemical 'may boost memory'

A chemical found in chocolate, tea, grapes and blueberries can improve the memory of mice, research suggests.

The Salk Institute study could lead to further tests to see if epicatechin also works on humans.

The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, suggests it improves blood flow in the brain - especially in combination with extra exercise.

However, nutritionists warn chocolate is high in fat and sugar, which may undo any potential benefits.

This is not the first study to find a link between 'flavanol' chemicals in certain foods and health benefits - other studies claim that cardiovascular health can be improved by including them in the diet.

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Treat For Diet Concious People!

Yea, it is treat like news for diet conscious people around the world.
Now you can have concentrated and tasty / yummy foods like ice creams without affecting your sleek waistline.

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com New light desserts allow you to indulge while watching your waistline Yes, you can have your ice cream and eat it, too. Gelato, water ice, sour frozen yogurt and "fro-yo" are among the popular health-conscious frozen desserts.

Glad Milk News

Hello fellas,

Here is a great news from the science point of view. A new invention or can be said as a great discovery rather.

clipped from www.independent.ie Skimmed milk direct from the 'magic' cow Marge IT may soon be possible to produce skimmed milk straight from the cow - a development that could revolutionise the dairy industry. Scientists in New Zealand have discovered some cows have genes which give them a natural ability to deliver skimmed milk. The company identified a cow, Marge, with the required genes. As an added bonus, the milk contains omega-three oils. "The eureka moment was when we found her daughters produced milk just like their mother," said a company spokesman. The development of a commercial herd is now likely, reports the magazine 'Chemistry & Industry'.

Sweet disaster

Been a while since I updated NT. Looks pretty dull here. Let me share an interesting article I just read in an online newspaper:

HEART disease and diabetes are indeed a deadly duo, and people with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those without diabetes.

This is because those with diabetes usually have associated CVD risk factors: High blood glucose, high blood pressure, abnormal blood fat levels and central obesity.

High blood glucose and high blood pressure levels can damage the inner lining of your blood vessels (arteries), making it easier for cholesterol and other fat substances to accumulate inside the artery walls.

This causes plaques (fatty deposits) to form. These plaques narrow your arteries, restrict blood supply and may also rupture, leading to the formation of blood clots.
If the blood clots travel to other parts of your body and partially or totally block blood flow to an organ, say for example, your heart, you may end up with a heart attack. If a plaque ruptures in the brain, you will suffer a stroke.

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