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eeling psychologically strained or blue at work? A simple, daily B vitamin supplement may be an


answer. Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharma-


cology, at Swinburne University of Technology, and the National Institute of Complementary Medicine recently partnered in a study assessing the per- sonalities, work demands and mood, anxiety and strain experienced by 60 men and women. Half the group took a nutrient-herb-blend supplement with the full spectrum of B vitamins plus calcium, magnesium and vitamin C, nutrients known to help with the stress response; and passionflower and oats, which also soothe the nervous system. The other half received a placebo.


At the end of three months, controlling for differences in personality and work


demands, the B-complex treatment group reported significantly lower personal strain. The supplement group also reported decreased feelings of depression/dejec- tion, anger/hostility and tension/anxiety, as well as less fatigue. The placebo group noticed no such changes. It’s wise to talk with a doctor or other health professional before beginning


any supplementation program; bottled Bs may interact with certain medications and with each other. B vitamins occur naturally in meat and tuna; whole grains; leafy greens like collards, kale and Swiss chard; lentils and beans; broccoli, Brus- sels sprouts and cabbage; and potatoes and oranges.


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EAT BREAKFAST TO SHED POUNDS


es, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, says Heather Leidy,


an assistant professor in the University of Missouri’s department of nutrition and ex- ercise physiology. “Everyone knows that eating breakfast is important, but many people still don’t make it a priority.” Leidy’s research shows that a


healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day, making it a valuable strategy to control appetite and regulate food intake. Using func- tional magnetic resonance imaging, she discovered why. Eating a protein- rich breakfast works to reduce the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.


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FASTING IS GOOD FOR THE HEART


ew evidence from cardiac re- searchers at the Heart Institute at


Intermountain Medical Center, in Utah, suggests that routine, periodic fasting is good for our health and specifically, our heart, because it reduces weight and levels of sugar and triglycerides in the blood. The results expand upon a 2007 Intermountain Healthcare study show- ing a direct association between fasting and a reduced risk of coronary heart failure. The findings were presented at the 2011 annual scientific sessions of the American College of Car- diology, in New Orleans.


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