A three-decade study has found a connection between elevated levels of blood fats and stroke. The 31 year Danish study of almost 14,000 adults, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, discovered a direct link between the high levels of triglycerides and an increased risk of ischemic stroke. The results show that people
Blueberries are considered to be a superfruit for their numerous health benefits. Containing nutritional supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber, blueberries can help symptoms of urinary tract infections and varicose veins. A new study has discovered that blueberry juice can also improve memory retention in elderly individuals. According to findings published in the
Low libido can have several causes, including aging, stress and a number of medical conditions. However, not all hope is lost for those who are suffering for reduced bedtime energy. The UK Daily Mail has published a list of foods that may help boost libido. Cecilia Tregear, a physician and aging specialist provided the new
Although that are found in green tea offer an array of health benefits, a new study is suggesting it may also decrease an individuals risk for developing glaucoma, in addition to improving metabolism and heart health. According to findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers discovered that an antioxidant found in
Patients who have a history of blood clots may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid anigiopathy (CAA),
The worlds largest quality of life study to-date has found one in three people dealing with chronic chest pain says it affects their daily lives. The study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals 29 percent of patients experience angina chest pain at least once a week, despite contemporary medical treatments. In addition, 60
New research conducted at the University of California, Berkley has found that a reproductive hormone balance may be upset by stress, making it harder for couples to conceive. When an individual is under pressure, he or she releases more stress hormones, like cortisol, that block gonadotropin-inhibitory (GnIH) hormones that hold back the release of gonadotropin-releasing
Numerous studies have suggested that acupuncture may reduce pain, aches, tension or stress. Now, a report from the University of Gothenberg, Sweden, has determined that the ancient alternative remedy may partially treat women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A study published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism found that four months
The chemical that often gives food its brown color may actually reduce white blood cell counts in the bloodstream, according to new research. A study published in the journal Toxicological Sciences found that caramel color, a food additive used in countless products, reduces the amount of immune lymphocytes in the blood of laboratory rodents. To
Those who are suffering from corneal disease may be able to have their vision restored with the help of stem cells found in umbilical cords. Findings presented at the annual meeting for the American Society of Cell Biology indicated that when human umbilical mesenchymal stem cells into mices eyes that had insufficient lumican, a protein