A new study has found that it may be possible to improve impaired attention in those who have suffered a stroke, which in turn could aid further recovery. Impaired attention is a common neuropsychological side effect of stroke and can significantly reduce cognitive productivity, the ability to focus on tasks and the overall quality of
If you are watching your heart health, you may want to invest in some nutritional supplements full of potassium to make sure you are getting enough of this dietary mineral. A new analysis conducted by the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute found that increasing potassium intake while also decreasing sodium consumption
Research has shown that vitamin D can help strengthen bones because it promotes calcium absorption. However, patients who suffer from long-term liver disease or cirrhosis experience decreased bone strength, a new study reveals. An article soon to appear in the World Journal of Gastroenterology indicates that individuals with cirrhosis had more fragile bones while they
Although may help curb the severity of the disease, smokers may be at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A new study adds onto the previous notion that smokers are more likely to develop the illness. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine suggest that quitting smoking may increase a patients
As the government gears up for a comprehensive healthcare reform, there are signs the new administration may have a favorable view regarding the role of alternative medicine in the larger healthcare system. AcupunctureToday.com reports that during a recent presidential town hall meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, President Obama was asked about his views regarding the
New findings have discovered that between 8.5 and 14 percent of soldiers returning from service in Iraq are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, according to a report published in Archives of General Psychiatry. From 2004 to 2007, a team of researchers had a total of 18,305 U.S. army personnel complete mental health
It may be a good idea to look into for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and
According to a new study, nutritional supplements containing multivitamins may help women live longer by preventing parts of their DNA from shortening. The research was conducted by a team from the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences who analyzed data from 586 women, including those who had breast cancer and their cancer-free siblings. During
If you like gazpacho a traditional chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil, vinegar and other vegetables you may be interested to hear that its vitamin C content actually decreases as its ingredients are combined and served cold. Those are the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the
With obesity and type 2 diabetes more prevalent than ever in the United States, any natural remedy for high blood sugar can provide welcome relief. Enter cinnamon. According to Natural News, the common spice can stimulate the body into processing glucose more efficiently. The health news source stated that multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the