Reproduction, a process that has from the beginning of time formed the very basis of life itself, is undergoing a profoundly magical change that may make it possible for two women to reproduce without needing male sperm and for two men to reproduce with a surrogate without needing her eggs. The implications are enormous. The… Continue reading On the Front Lines of Reproductive Research
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The Real Reason Why Female Fertility Decreases After Age 35. It’s Not What You Think.
Age is the single most important factor affecting a woman’s chances of getting pregnant and delivering a healthy child A woman’s chance of conceiving begins to wane at about age 32. For the next few years, the drop is very slight, but after age 35, the decline accelerates significantly. “The most common reason is reduced… Continue reading The Real Reason Why Female Fertility Decreases After Age 35. It’s Not What You Think.
Nutrition Linked to Brain Health and Intelligence in Older Adults
A study of older adults done at the University of Illinois links consumption of a pigment found primarily in leafy green vegetables, cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, and egg yolks to the preservation of “crystallized intelligence,” the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has acquired over a lifetime. The study was reported in… Continue reading Nutrition Linked to Brain Health and Intelligence in Older Adults
What Should You Know about Proteins?
Editor’s note: Protein foods are an essential part of a healthy diet. Here, experts from ChooseMyPlate, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offer a basic guide to this important food group as well as tips on selecting the best kinds of protein-rich foods. What foods are in the protein foods group? All foods… Continue reading What Should You Know about Proteins?
Raw Dough Can Be A Raw Deal
Do you find it hard to resist gobbling up a piece of raw dough when making cookies, or letting your grandkids scrape the bowl? Do children in your family use raw dough to make ornaments or homemade “play” clay? If your answer to any of those questions is yes, that could be a problem. Eating… Continue reading Raw Dough Can Be A Raw Deal
Get Smart about Protein
Editor’s Note: According to the National Institute on Aging, proteins are often called the body’s building blocks. They are used to build and repair tissues. They help you fight infection. Your body uses extra protein for energy. Good sources of protein are seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, soy products, and… Continue reading Get Smart about Protein
Eggs Can Improve Salads’ Health Benefits
Eggs added to a salad of raw vegetables can improve the absorption of nutrients known as carotenoids that help reduce inflammation, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene,” said Wayne Campbell, a professor of nutrition… Continue reading Eggs Can Improve Salads’ Health Benefits