Fitness Improves Dementia-Related Brain Decline

Healthnotes Newswire—Cardiorespiratory fitness may help delay brain "shrinkage" (atrophy) that occurs in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in Neurology.

Brain atrophy happens earlier in a person with Alzheimer's disease than in someone who is aging normally.   > more

Antioxidants May Protect Smokers from Lung Cancer

Healthnotes Newswire—Smoking generates free radicals in the body, causing cell damage that can sometimes lead to cancer.   > more

Bottle-Fed Babies Can Avoid Allergies with Prebiotics

Healthnotes Newswire—When it comes to protecting newborns from allergies, breast-feeding is best, but recent research provides good news for mothers who are unable or choose not to breast-feed: A new study found that young children of parents with allergies were less likely to develop allergies if they received formula with prebiotics—supplements that support the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestine—during infancy.

Making bottle milk resemble breast milk
The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, included 134 bottle-fed babies at increased risk of developing allergies because one or both of their parents had allergies.   > more

Regular Movement Essential for Circulatory Health

Healthnotes Newswire—Prolonged sitting, such as during long car rides and airplane trips, has been known to trigger problems with blood clots, and now there is evidence that prolonged sitting at work is no exception.   > more

Natural Products Expo East brings its green to 'Beantown'

BOULDER, Colo. (August 14, 2008) — Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America (www.expoeast.com), to be held October 15-18 in Boston, Mass., will make a lighter impact on the environment this year by implementing several sustainable practices. More than 1,200 exhibitors and 25,000 overall expected attendees of the East Coast's largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show will experience, and take part in, choices that honor the environmental commitment of the industry. Read more...

Natural Products Expo East brings big business to Boston

BOULDER, Colo. (July 8, 2008) — More than 25,000 natural, organic and healthy products retailers, buyers, thought leaders and trend spotters will congregate in Boston, October 15–18 for the 24th annual Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America (www.expoeast.com). The East Coast's largest natural and organic products trade show—featuring products from more than 1,200 exhibiting companies—is moving to Boston in 2008 to accommodate growth, attendee preference and environmentally-friendly practices. Read more...

Second annual Organic Summit heralds a call for collaboration within the organic industry

BOULDER, Colo. (June 30, 2008) —Two hundred of the organic industry's top stakeholders, from a fourth-generation organic peach farmer to Coca-Cola executives, engaged in the working forum of the 2008 Organic Summit (www.theorganicsummit.com), held in Boulder, Colo., June 25-27. Read more...

Inaugural Healthy Foods International trade show reveals findings on healthy food trends

NEW YORK (June 23, 2008) — Penton Media's first annual Healthy Foods International Exposition and Conference (www.healthyfoodsintl.com), held June 18-19 at the Dallas Convention Center, offered top food manufacturers and retailers a chance to preview the latest in healthy products. Read more...

Diverse agenda announced for The Organic Summit

BOULDER, Colo. (April 23, 2008) — The 2008 Organic Summit today announced its slate of speakers for its summer conference to be held in Boulder. Read more...

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