As with the rest of society, clinical research is taking a step in the direction of technology. This article expands the possibilities of the future of clinical research with the luxury of staying at home. Read on for more information!!
http://www.centerwatch.com/news-online/headline-details.aspx?HeadlineID=1763
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Cutting back on fats, sugar might protect against Alzheimer’s
Are you trying to put an early halt on Alzheimer's? Read this article for a few tips on how to keep it at bay.
Cutting back on fats, sugar might protect against Alzheimer’s
Jun 13, 2011 4:01 PM
Following a diet that’s low in saturated fat and quickly digested carbohydrates, such as doughnuts and white bread, could cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, suggests a study published today in the June issue of the journal Archives of Neurology.
Researchers fed 20 healthy adults either a diet that had a high glycemic index and lots of saturated fat or a low glycemic index and little saturated fat for four weeks. They then gave the participants a memory test. Those who ate the low-fat, low-glycemic-index diet performed better on the memory test, and also had lower blood levels of certain markers of Alzheimer’s disease. A similar experiment in 29 adults who already had some signs of cognitive showed similar, though not quite as impressive, results.
—Ginger Skinner
Researchers fed 20 healthy adults either a diet that had a high glycemic index and lots of saturated fat or a low glycemic index and little saturated fat for four weeks. They then gave the participants a memory test. Those who ate the low-fat, low-glycemic-index diet performed better on the memory test, and also had lower blood levels of certain markers of Alzheimer’s disease. A similar experiment in 29 adults who already had some signs of cognitive showed similar, though not quite as impressive, results.
While this study is quite small and relatively short, it's not the first to look at the effects of diet on cognition. Earlier research has shown the Mediterranean way of eating can lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s. And numerous studies suggest that fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, and other foods might help preserve mental agility by protecting blood vessels and promoting regeneration of nerve cells.
Bottom line: Eat good-for-you foods now. Aim for at least five servings of produce a day, including some leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. Keep trans and saturated fats, which could hasten brain aging, to a minimum, and get healthful fats from fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
SourceDiet Intervention and Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment [Archives of Neurology]
Monday, June 13, 2011
E.Coli Outbreak
Have you been following the news in regards to the E.Coli outbreak? Here is an article from the New York Times giving new insights into where it all began...
Germany Says Bean Sprouts Likely E.Coli Source
Germany Says Bean Sprouts Likely E.Coli Source
Thursday, June 9, 2011
First Clinical Trial
This video will give you a step by step idea of what your clinical trial will be like. Hopefully after watching it, you will feel more comfortable coming in to CCRC and helping researchers to find a solution to your illness. Enjoy!
The Clinical Trials Guru
The Clinical Trials Guru
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