U.S. Rates of COPD Stabilize While Women Show Higher Occurrence

While the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is stabilizing in the U.S., the incidence among women is increasing.
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The “Cancer-Causing Convenience” All Women Should Avoid

Human and animal studies show that a group of genes called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) can influence odor. In general, females prefer the odor of mates with a dissimilar MHC -- but this effect is reversed in women on oral contraceptive pills.

A study found that that single women preferred the odor of MHC-similar men, but women in relationships preferred the opposite. This means that that the use of contraceptive pills could influence mate preference.

According to FYI Living:

"The women on pills preferred men with similar MHC genes. Studies indicate that, 'women consider the olfactory domain to be an important factor in their assessment of potential partners.' Thus, due to serious alterations in odor preference, the use of oral pills could influence partner choice."

Flush These “Dementia Markers” Out of Your Blood Stream

Daily supplementation using a natural pigment called astaxanthin -- the same coloring that gives flamingos their pink appearance -- can reduce the accumulation of phospholipid hydroperoxides.

These compounds accumulate in the red blood cells of people who suffer from dementia, and scientists now believe that astaxanthin could help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer's.

About 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and that number is only expected to go up in coming years.

According to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition:

"After 12 weeks of treatment, erythrocyte astaxanthin concentrations were higher in both the 6 and 12 mg astaxanthin groups than in the placebo group. In contrast, erythrocyte [phospholipid hydroperoxide] concentrations were lower in the astaxanthin groups than in the placebo group ...

These results suggest that astaxanthin supplementation results in improved erythrocyte antioxidant status and decreased [phospholipid hydroperoxide] levels, which may contribute to the prevention of dementia."

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Take 4.5 Grams of This Each Day to Prevent or Fight Asthma

Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) may improve the airway hyper-reactivity in asthmatics, according to the results of a new study. A dose of 4.5 grams of CLA each day produced significant reduction in airway hyper-responsiveness. It also had favorable effects on body weight.

CLA is a fatty acid, which is found in ruminant meat and dairy products. Average intake of CLA has fallen over the years due to changes in the Western diet.

NutraIngredients reports:

"A significant body of science supports the potential of the ingredient to enhance ­lean body mass and aid in body sculpting. The new study ... is the first to report that the ingredient may also have benefits for overweight asthmatics."

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