Drinking Tea May Prevent Cognitive Problems In Elderly People

Individuals who include tea in their daily dietary regimen may be less likely to suffer from memory problems later on in life, according to a study presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference. Over the course of 14 years, a team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) examined the

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Majority Of Women Receiving Gynecological Surgery Do Not Worry About Sexual Repercussions

For some individuals about to undergo a surgical procedure, the worry of what could happen after the treatment sometimes overshadows the benefits that the procedure can accomplish. According to researchers from Ohio State University, most women who are scheduled to have gynecological surgery to treat noncancerous symptoms do not think about the repercussions the procedure

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Herbal supplements show promise against prostate cancer

Herbal supplements containing red clover may have a beneficial effect on DHEA levels and help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that these herbal supplements may have preventive effects, but scientists caution that more research is needed. Julia Arnold of the National Center

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Stress management boosts quality of life in cancer patients

When it comes to radical prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer, even brief stress management sessions have been shown to bring both short- and long-term benefits, a study has found. The research was conducted at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and is the first to examine the benefits of psychosocial intervention for

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Elementary schools may be contributing to children’s poor dietary habits

More than 19 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 in the U.S. are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these individuals may exhibit poor dietary habits that contributes to their weight. Now, a news report indicates that some elementary schools throughout the country may

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Naprapathy can help joint pain

As people get older, it is normal to find yourself feeling aches and pains that you may not have experienced at an earlier age. An article in US News and World Report suggests that a therapy called naprapathy may be just the thing to help ease joint pain, back pain, headaches, knee strain, tennis elbow,

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Plastic surgery may expose you to deadly infections! – Issue 52

Dear Health-Conscious Friend, As you age, you probably want to continue feeling and looking great. Some folks feel a little “nip and tuck” is the best way to achieve this goal. But a new report links this popular cosmetic surgery with a dangerous infection. This drug-resistant “superbug” infects more than 90,000 Americans each year. Plus,

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Anxiety may interfere with stroke recovery

Anxiety and depression may interfere with the recovery efforts of those who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke, according to new research. A Dutch study found that nearly one-third of people who survived this type of stroke – in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the area between the skull

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