Natural Health Headlines- Week of Friday, April 11

Omega-3 Intake During Last Months Of Pregnancy Boosts An Infant's Cognitive And Motor Development
Research finds that omega-3 intake during the last months of pregnancy boosts an infant's sensory, cognitive, and motor development. (ScienceDaily.com - Apr. 11, 2008)

Blueberry flavonoids could have Alzheimer's benefits, study
Blueberries and other phytochemical-rich foods could help in increasing memory capacity by reversing age-related deficits in memory, according to a new rat study by UK researchers. (NutraIngredients-USA.com - Apr. 11, 2008)

Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study
Study finds that women with the highest blood levels of trans-fats have about twice the risk of breast cancer compared to women with the lowest levels. (Reuters.com - Apr. 11, 2008)

Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Our Stress Hormones, Study Shows
New research finds that simply seeking out positive experiences that make us laugh can do a lot with our physiology to stay well. (ScienceDaily.com - Apr. 10, 2008)

Tart Cherries May Reduce Factors Associated With Heart Disease And Diabetes
Cherries may be a heart-healthy food. (ScienceDaily.com - Apr. 10, 2008)

Whisk Those Blues Away
Study finds 20 minutes of activity a week, including housework, is good for mental health. (HealthDay.com - Apr. 9, 2008)

Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young
British study found it shaved 10 to 12 years off biological age. (HealthDay.com - Apr. 9, 2008)

Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
Its ability to stabilize blood-brain barrier may play role in neurological therapies. (HealthDay.com - Apr. 9, 2008)

A Month of Exercise Helps Ease Heart Failure
Moderate regimen saw heart output, breathing improve, researchers say. (HealthDay.com - Apr. 8, 2008)

Food as Medicine?
Caffeine, green tea, tart cherries may fight MS, cancer and heart disease, studies suggest. (HealthDay.com - Apr. 8, 2008)

Too little childhood sleep tied to later problems
Less childhood sleep can double a child's risk of being overweight and increases chance of having anxiety and depression later in life. (Reuters.com - Apr. 7, 2008)

Depressed people more prone to Alzheimer's
Study finds that depression is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease developing later in life. (Reuters.com - Apr. 7, 2008)