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
Consuming blueberries, a food source that contains high levels of antioxidants, may help prevent the development of liver disease, according to findings published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Despite the development of many liver disease medications, researchers have yet to find a prescription that cause numerous side effects. In an effort to discover a
containing glucosamine or chondroitin are believed to be helpful in reducing and eliminating joint pain. But researchers are saying supervised exercise therapy can improve symptoms of a common knee pain as well. A recent study followed 131 patients aged between 14 and 40 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome for one year. They found that the
Chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are increasingly prevalent in the U.S. due to lifestyle factors such as bad diet, sedentary work or smoking, so any news about natural ways to protect the body from these health problems is potentially significant. Scientists from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that a water soluble
A type of chemical commonly found in food packaging, carpets, clothing and personal care products may affect a womans ability to become pregnant, new research suggests. Findings published in Human Reproduction indicate that a high level of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in the blood may delay pregnancy. PFCs are currently being phased out of use in
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem that affects millions of American men of all ages. For those who prefer to improve their libido naturally, a physician recently made a few suggestions in an online health report published on The Huffington Post. Family medicine practitioner Jeffry Life, M.D., wrote that the basic problem underpinning all ED
Scientists working at the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute have announced that a compound found in red wine may help prevent cancer growth, if combined with a common immunosuppressant. The team wrote in the journal Cancer Letters that reservatrol, a polyphenol molecule, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Likewise, rapamycin a common immune suppressing
We already know that eating well, exercising and taking nutritional supplements can promote a lean, healthy body. Now, research conducted by a group of New Zealand scientists has found that adding yoga, meditation or another relaxation activity to your regular routine could help you shed additional pounds. The scientists compared the results of three groups
Researchers are already aware that consuming a diet high in fat can lead to heart disease but now they know a little bit more about how this process works. A study at the University of Cincinnati looked at high-fat diets and the effect they have on the tissue around human blood vessels. First, in
Patients with depression or similar mood disorders may consider following a healthier diet, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. This is because research has found that individuals with depression commonly experience abdominal obesity, which can lead to higher risks of being diagnosed with cancer and cardiovascular disease. In an