CBS NEWS – Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say blueberries may help fight off Alzheimer’s. Patients with mild cognitive problems who took *blueberry powder* for four months — equal to a cup of berries a day showed improvements in brain function. Previous studies show the fruit may protect against heart disease and cancer. SOURCE – American Chemical Society/MedDay/CBS
A new study suggests people with sleep apnea may have worse cancer outcomes. European researchers found random shortages of oxygen in lab mice promoted tumor growth. SOURCE – European Association of Urology/MedDay/CBS
Practicing yoga may help patients with heart rhythm problems. That from doctors in Sweden tracking people with atrial fibrillation. They found patients practicing yoga an hour a week for 12 weeks showed improvements in heart rate, blood pressure, and quality of life. SOURCE – European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing/MedDay/CBS
