Feb
7
Natural Compounds in Pomegranates May Prevent Growth of Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer
February 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Besides benefiting the heart by reducing arterial plaque, raising HDL and lowering LDL cholesterol, and helping inhibit damage to cartilage in osteoarthritis by its enzymatic action, a new study shows phytochemical compounds in pomegranates reduce the incidence of hormone dependent breast cancer. Ellagitannins appear to be responsible for pomegranate’s anti-proliferative effect, suppressing estrogen production to [...]
Feb
5
Strength Training Improves Women’s Ability to Think, Focus and Plan
February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment
In case you need another incentive to pick up those weights, interesting results from a new study may just tip the balance. Older women who underwent a strength training routine of only 1-2 hours a week scored higher on ‘executive function’ tests for brain processes responsible for planning and executing tasks after one year. This [...]
Feb
3
Leasing Low Cost Solar Power Now an Option for Homeowners
February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
A new financing plan called a residential solar lease, may make going solar affordable by bypassing the high initial cost of installing a system. Popular in California, the world’s third largest solar-power market, twice as many people filed for solar power permits in 2009 than in 2008, much of the demand driven by solar leasing. [...]
Feb
1
Knee Pain? Work Those Glutes!
February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment
