This book is designed to present an accurate and balanced picture of wine, alcohol, the Mediterranean lifestyle, and how you can put it to work in your own life to cut your risk of heart attacks and live a longer, more enjoyable life.

Wine has always been a part of popular medicine. Bacchic Medicine analyses the historical role of wine in the treatment of disease and preservation of health and also discusses the contemporary debate over the role of alcohol and wine in preventive medicine.

“Only once in a great while does a book come along that really does the job in addressing a major medical issue. When this happens, all can be joyful... Readers will find ALL their favorite dietary puzzlements dealt with... With consummate scholarship, clarity and brevity, Truswell sifts out the chaff and identifies the critical questions, the responsible investigators, and the key studies.” So says Emeritus Professor Henry Blackburn from the University of Minnesota in the foreword to this remarkable concise book on the history of research on diet and heart disease. This was a theme of scientific, medical and public interest in the 20th Century, a century marked by the rise and fall of coronary heart disease as the major cause of death in the first world, followed by the rise of this cause of death in the developing world. There is obviously much to learn, and this book is an excellent starting point, tracing dietary factors and their role in heart disease one by one: fats, sugar, salt, alcohol, coffee, trans-fats, etc. Without an understanding of the role of diet and the changes that have been seen in the North American and NW European diet, the story of the decline in the heart disease death rate may have been very different.

Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 73 covers the synthesis, testing and recording of medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts of fascinating developments in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis and pharmacology of a diverse array of bioactive natural products. Natural products in the plant and animal kingdom offer a huge diversity of chemical structures that are the result of biosynthetic processes that have been modulated over millennia through genetic effects. With rapid developments in spectroscopic techniques and accompanying advances in high-throughput screening techniques, it has become possible to isolate and determine the structures and biological activity of natural products. Hence, these new discoveries have created new avenues and applications for their use. - Focuses on the chemistry of bioactive natural products - Contains contributions by leading authorities in the field - Presents sources of new pharmacophores

Because of the wealth of new information generated by the scientific community during the last decade on the role of nutrition on cancer risk, this book provides a forum for presentation and discussion of recent scientific data and highlights a set of dietary recommendations. Bioactive Compounds and Cancer presents chapters that highlight laboratory and clinical findings on how selected nutrients function as signaling molecules and, as such, influence cellular behavior and cancer predisposition. This important compendium focuses on understanding the role of nutrition in cancer biology, the molecular action of bioactive food components and xenobiotics on cancer risk, the role of dietary components in cancer prevention and/or treatment, and nutrition education with the most up to date dietary recommendations that may reduce cancer risk. This volume will be of interest to specialized health professionals, clinicians, nurses, basic and clinical researchers, graduate students, and health officials of public and private organizations.

By the year 2000 half of the people in the United States were over the age of 50. By 2030, 70 million elderly will account for 20% of the U.S. population. The percentage of the population with Alzheimer’s disease is significantly on the rise and by 2025 there will be a 45% increase in developed countries and a 215% increase in developing countries. Aging populations face many other issues involving cognitive decline. Building an Ageless Mind offers practical solutions, including specific directives to assist individuals in changing the course of cognitive decline as a result of aging and disease. The brain, our ability to think, and our self-concept are so very important to individual lives, and the desire to maintain robust cognitive function is the ultimate goal for anyone concerned about the aging mind. Here, Dr. William J. Tippett helps readers understand the basics of how the brain works, and explains why engaging in certain exercises may be helpful. He gives people the tools to maintain, combat, and understand good brain health. He also examines one of the most profound brain aging related illnesses of our time, Alzheimer’s disease, and provides detailed information on how this disease affects the individual, as well as ways to protect against it and to alter its course even if it’s been diagnosed. Lifestyle strategies to promote brain health are also offered throughout. Readers will be fascinated by the way the brain functions and ages, and the many methods available to everyone to maintain better brain health as they age.

Glaucoma: A Neurodegenerative Disease of the Retina and Beyond Part B, Volume 257, the latest release in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Topics covered in this new release include Glaucoma neurodegeneration and myopia, Links between obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma neurodegeneration, Artificial intelligence and deep learning in glaucoma: Current state and future prospects, Brain networks reorganization and functional disability in glaucoma, Advanced vascular examinations of the retina and optic nerve head in glaucoma, and much more. - Covers all key aspects of current research on glaucoma - Provides extensively referenced chapters, giving readers a comprehensive list of resources on topics covered - Includes comprehensive and in-depth background information written in a clear form that is accessible to both specialists and non-specialists

Cholesterol and The French Paradox, shows you how to deal with your cholesterol, and how to avoid heart disease.

Like many Americans, Ricky Vogt was searching for a career and purpose during the fallout from America's 2008 economic implosion. At the same time the nation was searching to resolve energy, environmental, and economic problems within a dysfunctional political system. This story explains how Vogt joined his fellow Americans as they fought amongst themselves in search of a better vision. He questions how community resolves the tension between intolerance and personal liberty; between the selfishness of trickle-down economics and the ideals of spirituality and our founding documents promoting the common good. The book depicts Vogt's evolving search for better solutions and a new way forward.

Let's face it, good beer and food tastes great, but it is also full of calories. Those calories can wreak havoc to your health faster than you can say "pass me another beer " Well there is hope. Beyond The Twelve Ounce Curl was written specifically to help beer and food lovers get fit and lose weight without giving up good beer or food You will learn tips, ideas, strategies and suggestions based on my success over the last 25 years of balancing a love of good food and drink with a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking to improve your physical condition and/or lose some weight, reading this book can get you started down the road to better health. You will be able to make improvements in your health and fitness while still enjoying the good beer and food that you love. The book is loaded with straightforward information, including a step by step program that you can use to improve your health and fitness beginning right now. If you follow the basic ideas and concepts in this book and make a commitment to improve yourself, you will see results in these areas: Your Diet: You will learn how to manage your calorie intake and how to make smart decisions about the food you eat. Whether you are looking to lose weight or just eat healthier, I can help you get the most from your diet and still let you enjoy good beer and food. Your Heart: Discover the secret that allows you to control your workouts and build a healthy heart. You will be able to start down the road to aerobic fitness and all of the benefits it provides, like weight loss, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and more energy each and every day. Your Body: Gain back the strength and flexibility you once had by doing some basic exercises. Help your body endure the stresses of everyday life and "turn back the clock" on aging and muscle loss. Your Life: Learn how to make health and fitness part of your everyday routine and enjoy the benefits for the rest of your life. Being fit and eating well can actually go together. You will be able to take pride in the "new you" and still enjoy the food and beer that you love. Not to mention that your friends will all be jealous of you