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Green Tea is a Versatile Helper
12/21/2009
Green tea is one of the most versatile beverages you can add to your diet. Name a health condition, and green tea probably contains elements to help you through it. In any top-10 list of herbal beverages to consume daily, green tea is sure to be rated - but why all the hype?
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
12/21/2009
Drinking a lot of coffee or tea has been linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a new analysis.
Feeling Blue? Green Tea May Help, Study Shows
12/20/2009
Elderly people who drink several cups of green tea a day are less likely to suffer from depression, probably due to a "feel good" chemical found in this type of tea, Japanese researchers said.
HealthWatch: New Study Links Tea And Relaxation
8/17/2009
Drinking tea is associated with positive mood and feelings of relaxation, and its chemical properties have been linked with making the brain more alert and helping people recover from stress. Now new research says just turning on the kettle can keep you calm.
Tea Fits the Definition of Healthy to a T
8/12/2009
A glass of fresh-brewed iced tea does more than cool you off on a summer day. For more than 4,000 years, people have been turning to tea, a beverage with a long list of benefits.
Japanese Team Looks at Blood Cancer-Green Tea Relationship
8/12/2009
A study by researchers at the Tohoku University School of Medicine has indicated that green tea consumption may be inversely related to blood cancer risk.
Green Tea Slows Prostate Cancer
6/19/2009
A chemical found in green tea appears to slow the progression of prostate cancer, a study has suggested.
Green Tea Lowers Stroke Risk
6/10/2009
Drinking two cups of green tea a day could, over time, halve a person's risk of having the most common form of stroke, Australian researchers say.
Green Tea Studied As HPV Treatment
6/10/2009
A new clinical study will look at whether a chemical found in green tea can help treat women with human papillomavirus, or HPV. Certain strains of HPV can cause cervical cancer.
Mayo Clinic Says Green Tea May Help Fight Leukemia
5/27/2009
A study being done at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic is getting national attention even though it's still in its early stages. It indicates that something many people drink for pleasure may help fight a certain cancer.
Men's Health: Best and Worst Brain Foods (Peppermint Tea)
5/01/2009
The scent of peppermint helps you focus and boosts performance, according to researchers. Need to reach Chicago before nightfall, and you're stuck in traffic around Cleveland? One study found that peppermint makes drivers more alert and less anxious.
White Tea: Solution To Obesity Epidemic?
4/30/2009
Possible anti-obesity effects of white tea have been demonstrated in a series of experiments on human fat cells (adipocytes). Researchers have now shown that an extract of the herbal brew effectively inhibits the generation of new adipocytes and stimulates fat mobilization from mature fat cells.
Chinese Food Fights Breast Cancer
3/15/2009
Two Chinese dietary staples - mushrooms and green tea - may have the power to ward off breast cancer, mounting evidence suggests.
Note: Here's a great Stash Tea recipe for Chicken, Green Tea & Mushroom Soup!
Go Green for Healthy Teeth and Gums
3/5/2009
A recent study suggests that antioxidants in green tea may help reduce periodontal disease.
Tea Drinkers, Coffee Drinkers May Be Less Likely to Have Strokes
2/19/2009
The odds of having a stroke may be lower for tea drinkers and coffee drinkers. That's according to two studies presented today in San Diego at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2009.
Three Cups of Tea Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk by a Third
1/22/2009
The chances of developing a tumour dropped by around 37 per cent in women under 50 who drank tea at least three times daily. But older women who drank a similar amount did not see any benefits, according to the study. Researchers believe the anti-cancer properties of tea may have a more potent effect on the types of tumours that tend to grow in younger wome.
Chocolate, Wine And Tea Improve Brain Performance
12/24/2008
According to Oxford researchers working with colleagues in Norway, chocolate, wine and tea enhance cognitive performance.
Taking a Tea Break Serves Body and Mind
12/11/2008
Tea experts worldwide believe that the drink's health benefits may come from naturally occurring compounds called flavonoids. In your body, these powerful antioxidants work to mop up harmful molecules called free radicals that, over time, can cause heart disease and cancer.
Green Tea May Help Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
12/1/2008
NCCAM-funded investigators at the University of Maryland and Rutgers University examined the effects of green tea polyphenols on RA by using an animal model in rats.
Green Tea May Delay Onset Of Type 1 Diabetes
10/26/2008
A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
Living Well: Green Tea Brims with Benefits
9/28/2008
As a naturopathic physician and faculty member at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Paul Anderson has plenty of opportunity to practice what he prescribes. In the case of drinking green tea for health protection, Anderson says he is a regular -- but not daily -- drinker.
"Green tea has a significant amount of antioxidants," said Anderson the other day, taking a break from moving to a new office. "That helps with regulating cholesterol and burning fat."
Prevent Diabetic Ills With Chamomile Tea?
9/22/2008
When you sit down for a meal today, consider drinking a cup or two of chamomile tea, especially if you have diabetes. A new study shows the tea may help prevent the development of diabetic complications, such as loss of vision, nerve damage, and kidney damage.
Healthy Drinking: Tea Total
9/22/2008
In studies across Europe, drinking three or more cups a day has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Tea Protects Against Heart Disease, Cancer: Study
9/16/2008
Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, researchers say, according to BBC News Online. The work in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates.
Tea Halves the Risk of Dementia, Study Shows
7/17/2008
Scientists found those who drank two or three cups of black tea a day were less than half as likely to exhibit early signs of dementia as those who never or rarely drank it.
Green Tea Relaxes Your Arteries, Too
7/09/08
Score another win for green tea: New research suggests that the potent leaves can rapidly improve the functioning of the endothelial cells lining blood vessels, aiding blood flow and relaxing the arteries. That may lower the risk of clots and heart disease.
Does Green Tea Help the Heart?
7/03/08
A new study shows that the beverage, which is more popular in Eastern cultures, can protect heart arteries by keeping them flexible and relaxed, and therefore better able to withstand the ups and downs of constant changes in blood pressure.
Green Tea Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
7/02/08
Drinking green tea rapidly improves the health of the delicate cells lining the blood vessels and helps lower one's risk of heart disease. Researchers writing in the latest issue of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation have found that people who drink green tea have better blood vessel function just 30 minutes later.
Drinking Tea Can Reduce Heart Attack Risk
6/10/08
Drinking more than three cups of tea a day cuts the risk of a heart attack, according to a study to be published by the British Nutrition Foundation.
Natural Medicine: The Benefits of Going Green with Tea
6/01/08
Tea is the most popular beverage in the world, second only to water. It has been enjoyed in Eastern countries for more than 4,000 years and Chinese and Japanese traditions attribute many healing properties to this beverage. Today, scientists around the world are supporting these traditions as they use rigorous research methods to identify the many health benefits of green tea.
Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
5/30/08
An antioxidant found in green tea appears to prevent the development of amyloid fibrils, a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. Amyloid plaque is commonly seen in the brains of Alzheimer's patients and appears to disrupt the function of cells. Strategies to prevent the development of amyloid plaque are one avenue being explored in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's. Now, a German team says the tea antioxidant, called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has potent anti-plaque ability.
Green Tea Helps Beat Sleep Apnea Deficits
5/16/08
Chemicals found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea, U.S. researchers say. Lead author Dr. David Gozal of the Kosair Children's Hospital Research Institute at the University of Louisville in Kentucky examined the effects green tea polyphenols, administered through drinking water, on rats that were intermittently deprived of oxygen during 12-hour "night" cycles, mimicking the intermittent hypoxia, known as IH, that humans with obstructive sleep apnea experience.
Your Health: Time for a Coffee Break? Try Tea for your Health
5/15/08
Wouldn't it be great to find a drink that tastes good, quenches your thirst and improves your health, all at the same time? It's a tall order, but a glass of tea might just measure up. Tea is rich in polyphenols, natural plant compounds with potent antibacterial and antiviral properties. The polyphenols in tea also serve as powerful antioxidants. In the body, these agents help neutralize free radicals - high-energy molecules that contribute to the development of a number of deadly diseases, including cancer. The antioxidants in tea aren't the only ingredients that make it a powerful weapon in the war on cancer. A compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) appears to squelch an enzyme necessary for the growth of cancer cells.
Green Tea Ingredient Slows Breast Cancer
4/7/08
An antioxidant in green tea may be a powerful weapon against breast cancer. A new study shows the green tea antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) significantly slowed breast cancer growth in female mice. Previous studies have suggested that this antioxidant may protect against breast cancer and other cancers, but this research has been limited, and the mechanism behind these effects isn't clear. Researchers say the results suggest that green tea's anticancer effects may be largely because of its high content of EGCG, which helps the body's cells from becoming damaged and aging prematurely.
Green Tea Helps Beat Superbugs, Study Suggests
4/1/08
Green tea can help beat superbugs according to Egyptian scientists speaking March, 31, 2008 at the Society for General Microbiology's 162nd meeting. The pharmacy researchers have shown that drinking green tea helps the action of important antibiotics in their fight against resistant superbugs, making them up to three times more effective.
Three Cups of Tea a Day Helps Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes (Unless You're a Man)
3/17/08
Women who drink three cups of tea a day may be protecting themselves against heart attacks and strokes. They are less likely to have plaques - dangerous build-ups of fat and cholesterol - in their arteries, researchers found.
Tea Could Help Combat Diabetes
3/2/08
Drinking black tea could help prevent diabetes, according to new findings by scientists at Dundee University. The researchers said black tea may have the potential to combat type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. They believe certain constituents of tea could act as an insulin substitute.
7 Reasons to Drink Green Tea
2/20/08
The steady stream of good news about green tea is getting so hard to ignore that even java junkies are beginning to sip mugs of the deceptively delicate brew. You'd think the daily dose of disease-fighting, inflammation-squelching antioxidants--long linked with heart protection--would be enough incentive, but wait, there's more! Lots more.
4 Green Foods You Need
1/25/08
Detox diets are mostly bunk, but here are some super foods that fight carcinogens and are great for your whole system. And yes, they're all green in color. A green-tea drinking habit may be one reason that the Chinese have lower cancer rates. Drink it fresh-brewed: bottled or instant tea has little of the key catechins that work as powerful anti-oxidants.
Green Tea May Ward Off Weight Gain
1/23/08
The benefits of green tea might include blocking fat and keeping extra pounds at bay, according to preliminary lab tests in mice.
Coffee, Tea Linked to Lower Risk of Kidney Cancer
12/24/2007
The findings, based on an analysis of 13 previous studies, suggest that coffee and tea may be protective against kidney cancer, while milk, soda and juice seem to have no effect one way or the other. ...those who sipped just one 8-ounce cup of tea each day had a 15 percent lower risk of the disease than non-drinkers. The findings appear in the International Journal of Cancer.
Tea's Healthy Attitude: Wellness Takes Stage at Symposium
11/2007
One of the many marvels of tea is the seeming contradiction that this ancient beverage calms the mind as it stimulates our ability to concentrate. This phenomenon was one of several topics covered at the Fourth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health, held in September at the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. Tea's ability to both calm and stimulate has been recorded in centuries-old Chinese lore and Buddhist practice.
The Legend of Green Tea Keeps a-Growin'
10/29/2007
Green tea seems to be appearing everywhere these days, in practically every form imaginable: green tea ice cream, green tea cookies, green tea soda, green tea angel food cake (with an almost freakishly green color) -- even green tea chocolate covered cherries. Much of the cause of this rise is green tea's health benefits, which are the stuff of legend. Now people with rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes can lift their cups high and toast green tea -- some of that legend has been proved in the laboratory. At two recent conferences, two groups of researchers presented intriguing data on a compound found in green tea, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the same stuff that's supposed to make it possible for some energy drinks to have a negative number of calories.
Tea Helps Toughen Older Women's Hips -- Those Who Drink it Daily Lose Less Bone, Study Finds
10/10/2007
New Australian research suggests that having a cuppa (tea, that is) may help strengthen older women's hips.
"This study suggests that drinking tea in moderation can actually benefit your bones," said lead researcher Amanda Devine, a senior lecturer in the nutrition program at the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, and adjunct senior lecturer at the University of Western Australia's School of Medicine and Pharmacology, in Perth.
"Those who drank tea in the study had a higher bone density over the four years that they were studied," she said. "These women lost less bone than those who did not drink tea. More than three-quarters of the women drank tea daily, and they consumed on average about three cups per day."
Put the Kettle on -- Tea is Steeped in Health Benefits
10/7/2007
Health benefits have been attributed to tea, especially green tea, nearly as long as people have been drinking it, Mukhtar and his co-authors write in the July issue of the journal Life Sciences. But, they note, scientific investigations of tea and the compounds found in it began less than 30 years ago, and most have been conducted in just the past five years. Name the ailment, and research suggests tea might protect against it. Most of the studies are either population-based -- for example, research shows that prostate cancer is less common in countries where people drink a lot of green tea -- or in lab dishes or animals, none of which provide conclusive evidence for humans. But Mukhtar and other tea researchers point to tea's 5,000-year track record of safety and say at the very least, drinking tea can't hurt, and most likely, it can help.
Suited to a Tea -- Experts Say Tea Boosts Aging Brain, May Prevent Lung Cancer
10/2/2007
Can imbibing tea affect brainwaves or perhaps more astonishingly, thwart the development of lung cancer?
A growing number of scientists theorize that tea is far more complex than most people might think. As a result, they are exploring new ways to uncover the chemical secrets nature has tucked into the leaves of green and black teas. "People have been drinking tea for 5,000 years, and many cultures have used teas for medicinal purposes for just about that long," said John Foxe, a professor of neuroscience and biology at the Nathan Kline Institute in Orangeburg, N.Y. Foxe studies the effects of tea on the brain.
New Scientific Research Suggests that Drinking Tea May Lower an Individual's Risk of Developing Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders Such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases
9/18/2007
Fourth International Scientific Symposium on Tea & Human Health in Washington
"This new data adds to the growing evidence which shows that diet influences the likelihood and risk of an individual experiencing cognitive decline or dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, with aging," said Canadian tea and health expert Dr. Carol Greenwood.
Green Tea May Brew Up Healthier Skin
8/20/2007
Green tea may hold promise as a new treatment for psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions, including dandruff and lupus-related skin lesions, according to a U.S. study. Medical College of Georgia researchers found that green tea slowed the growth of skin cells in rodents genetically predisposed to psoriasis. The findings were published in the Aug. 18 issue of the Journal Experimental Dermatology.
A Porcelain Cup of Power -- Already Known for its Health Benefits, Tea Now Seems to be an Effective Deterrent Against a Myriad of Diseases
8/14/2007
The list of potential benefits of tea seems to be growing in leaps and bounds. Scientists have linked tea consumption to protection against common ills such as cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, high blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease. Tea's action in protecting artery health provides insight into just how complex its disease-fighting weaponry actually is. First, some of the polyphenols in tea, called flavonoids, have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol readings. Also on the cholesterol front, some of these compounds defend against cholesterol being oxidized into the form of cholesterol that's more easily deposited in arteries.
Green Tea Boosts Production of Detox Enzymes, Rendering Cancerous Chemicals Harmless
8/10/2007
Concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to researchers at Arizona Cancer Center. These findings, published in the August issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, suggest that a green tea concentrate might help some people strengthen their metabolic defense against toxins capable of causing cancer.
Eat Your Way to a Beautiful Smile -- A Few Simple Changes to Your Diet Can Help Keep Your Teeth Healthy for Life
7/16/2007
Black and green teas contain polyphenols, antioxidant plant compounds that prevent plaque from adhering to your teeth and help reduce your chances of developing cavities and gum disease. "Tea also has potential for reducing bad breath because it inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause the odor," explains Christine D. Wu, PhD, associate dean for research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, who has conducted several studies on tea and oral health. Many teas also contain fluoride (from the leaves and the water it's steeped in), which helps protect tooth enamel from decay.
Green Tea 'May Keep HIV at Bay'
3/29/2007
Drinking green tea could help in the fight against HIV, research suggests.
Scientists found a component called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) prevents HIV from binding to immune system cells by getting there first. Once EGCG has bound to immune system cells there is no room for HIV to take hold in its usual fashion.
It's in the Bag: Choose the Tea with the Most Health Benefits
12/2006
Green tea is widely known for its health benefits. You can thank its high content of catechins, antioxidants that help fight both cancer and heart disease. But a recent USDA study found that the amount of these healthy compounds -- as well as the amount of caffeine -- varies widely among commercially available teas. See how several of the top brands compare per 8-ounce cup, then choose wisely: Stash Darjeeling Organic Green Tea has the most catechins -- measured in milligrams per gram -- of any green tea tested.
Tea a Promising Prostate Cancer Fighter
12/08/2006
Green and black tea can slow down the spread of prostate cancer, while a highly touted antioxidant found in red wine, grapes and peanuts does not perform well as a cancer preventive, two new studies have found. For the tea study, Susanne Henning, an associate researcher at the Center for Human Nutrition at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, assigned 20 men, all scheduled for prostate removal due to cancer, to drink either black tea, green tea or soda, five times per day.
Long Life May Be Your Cup of (Green) Tea
10/12/2006
For those hoping to live a long, healthy life, a cup of green tea may hit the spot, a large new study shows. Adults who drank at least five cups of the brew daily had a lower risk of cardiovascular death and death from all other causes, except cancer, than those who drank less than one cup a day, according to a research team from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
Tea 'Healthier' Drink Than Water
8/24/2006
Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers. The work in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates. Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found.
Black vs. Green
10/18/2005
According to the Journal of Neuroscience, an antioxidant found in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may prevent the buildup of plaque in the brain linked to the memory-robbing disease. Mice used in the study were given daily injections of EGCG. After several months, the nerve cells of treated mice generated as much as 54 percent fewer beta-amyloid proteins, which is the plaque that blocks memory in the brain.
Tea May Help Prevent Diabetes And Cataracts
4/19/2005
Researchers fed green and black tea to diabetic rats for three months and then monitored the chemical composition of the rats' blood and eye lenses. At levels that would be equivalent to less than five cups of tea per day for a human, both teas significantly inhibited cataract formation relative to a control group which did not get tea, they say. The researchers found that both teas decreased glucose levels, which in turn affects other biochemical pathways that accelerate diabetic complications such as cataracts.
White Tea Beats Green Tea In Fighting Germs
5/25/2004
New studies conducted at Pace University have indicated that White Tea Extract (WTE) may have prophylactic applications in retarding growth of bacteria that cause Staphylococcus infections, Streptococcus infections, pneumonia and dental caries. Researchers present their findings today at the 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Another Green That Might Prevent Breast Cancer
9/13/2003
Many studies have indicated that diets high in produce -- including broccoli and other veggies -- may lower a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Now, California researchers report data suggesting that drinking green tea does the same thing.
Tea Aids Oral Health
5/21/2003
A spot of tea may offer more than just a pleasant way to pass the afternoon. Research findings presented this week at the 103rd General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Washington, D.C. suggests that it can help fight bad breath and may boost the powers of toothpaste. Christine Wu and Min Zhu of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry isolated chemical components of tea leaves known as polyphenols and tested them against three species of bacteria known to cause bad breath. The researchers found that the compounds, specifically catechins and theaflavins, inhibited growth of the oral bacteria over a 48-hour incubation period.
Study: Tea Boosts Immune System -- Five Cups a Day May Keep Doctors Away
4/21/2003
A new study finds that tea boosts the body's defenses against infection and contains a substance that might be turned into a drug to protect against disease, researchers say. Coffee does not have the same effect, they say. A component in tea was found in laboratory experiments to prime the immune system to attack invading bacteria, viruses and fungi, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences released Monday.
Tea Consumption and Mortality After Acute Myocardial Infarction
5/6/2002
Self-reported tea consumption in the year before acute myocardial infarction is associated with lower mortality after infarction.
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