Healthy ageing

Ephedra/caffeine combination is 'safe' - study

14-May-2002

A study of the safety and efficacy of the herb ephedra and caffeine
as weight loss promoters has found the combination to be both safe
and effective.

Positive benefits with vitamin D supplements in elderly

12-Apr-2002

A recent clinical review draws together the growing body of
evidence which points to the benefits for the elderly if they
maintain their vitamin D levels - notably, better muscle strength
and a lower risk from falls.

Study finds caffeine intake destroys potential benefits of creatine supplement

15-Mar-2002

Caffeine negates the effects of the controversial sports
supplement, creatine, according to research carried out by
scientists from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium.

Elderly Britons urged to raise folate intake

06-Mar-2002

Elderly people should increase their intake of folic acid to help
combat cardiovascular disease, according to a new study in the UK.

Plant sterols to boost immune system

07-Feb-2002

Many African HIV sufferers are benefiting from a combination of
plant sterols and sterolins, according to Professor Patrick Bouic,
chief immunologist at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South
Africa. Now he is hoping to win support...

Coffee increases bone loss in elderly women

25-Oct-2001

Bone loss in heavy coffee drinking elderly women may be greater
than their non-drinking friends, a new study suggests

Benefits of low cholesterol in elderly questioned

06-Aug-2001

It is the general belief today that low blood cholesterol is key in
reducing cardiovascular disease. This opinion has now been
challenged by data from the Honolulu Heart Program, a large
epidemiological study of cardiovascular disease.