A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell conducted a study in which they fed mice three diets two that contained different servings of pecans and
Two new studies raise concerns about levels of mercury found in products containing high-fructose corn syrup. In one study, published in Environmental Health scientists found mercury in nine out of 20 samples of high-fructose corn syrup tested. Former FDA scientist and lead researcher Renee Dufault said she warned the agency about her findings, but they
Although protein is a nutritional supplement that is key to building muscle and beneficial to overall health, there could be risks in the way that its cooked. According to findings published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, frying meat on a gas burner could potentially increase an individuals risk of cancer. Cooking fumes that arise during
Tai chi may provide another tool among health resources available to recent stroke victims, a new study suggests. Proponents argue that tai chi may improve balance and minimize falls, and Christina Hui-Chan, head of physical therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, tested whether the benefits would extend to stroke victims. Hong Kong residents
Certain antioxidant compounds found in green tea could provide some assistance for people looking to lose weight, new research suggests. Findings published in the Journal of Nutrition reveal that a subclass of flavonoids known as catechins may enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat. As part of the study, a total of 132 obese adults between
Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Restless leg syndrome occurs when an individual is sleeping, and includes symptoms such as numbness, tingling and spasms in the legs. For this study, researchers enrolled 172 people with the joint
The ancient Chinese martial art form tai chi has been practiced for centuries by people who want to balance the body and mind, as well as increase their life energy. Now, new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that this balance-based exercise program could help reduce falls suffered by older
Those who suffer from the skin condition psoriasis may be at greater risk of obesity, according to new findings. A Taiwanese study found that the hormone leptin which helps regulate body weight and food intake is present at higher levels in psoriasis suffers. This not only makes them more likely to become obese,
Following a diet enriched with vitamin D may be associated with achieving better weight loss results, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Over the course of two years, more than 300 individuals aged 40 to 60 who were considered overweight followed three different diets, which all featured foods that
Middle-aged women who have a healthy level of vitamin E intake in their diet can lower the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by 10 percent, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Societys annual International Conference in New Orleans. A team of researchers led by Anne Hermetet Agler, a doctoral