menopause Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study’s…
sugar Too much sugar decreases the function of blood vessels A new study reports that excess sugar intake decreases blood vessel function and lessens blood flow in only 14 days. One of the reasons for this effect is that high sugar intake "caramelizes" elastic fibers in blood…
Antioxidants Antioxidants - too much of a good thing? A compound in red grapes, including red wine, counteracts exercise benefits in older men
