Men who have been diagnosed with the most aggressive types of prostate cancer may have denser bones, according to a trial conducted at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Previous studies have found that this form of cancer commonly spreads to the bones, and in order to better understand how certain bone characteristics affect the advancement
It is no secret that contemporary lifestyles have made it more difficult for families to sit down together at mealtime. Now, research suggests that this factor could be among those causing people to pay less attention to what they eat and gain weight in the process. A Japanese study published in the British Medical
Starting the school day later may be beneficial to high school students, according to findings published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. In fact, researchers have found that a delayed start time can improve alertness, mood and overall health. During a recent study, researchers observed how delaying morning classes by 30 minutes would
Chances are good that you have never heard of estrogen dominance, but its a major health hazard for womenand menover 40. With the correct balance, estrogen provides anti-inflammatory properties and protects our health in many ways. However, an imbalance where there is an excess of estrogen and xenoestrogens (chemicals in the environment that mimic the
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Age related memory loss affects millions of Americans each year. But you may be surprised to learn why some researchers say earning your college degree could actually SPEED UP the process!Read on for more information about these surprising study results And find out why government recommendations for vitamin E could be far
WPBF news reports that a Florida doctor Mark Rosenburg of the Institute of Healthy Aging claims that consuming a certain amount of healthy calories and vitamins could lead to a longer life. According to Rosenburg, his restrictive diet consists of organic vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts as well as chicken and fish. He
It may be a good idea for women to adopt an alkaline diet which is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new study suggests that it may boost their survival rate for ovarian cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, women who had
In recent years, growing of evidence has suggested probiotics have a range of digestive health benefits, and the food industry appears to be catching up with researchers by offering an increasing variety of probiotics-enhanced products. Scientists believe these live bacterial cultures regulate the work of the digestive tract, balance its microbial composition and may contribute
Mothers who give birth to babies with low birth weight may want to monitor their childs health as they grow, as a new study is suggesting that babies that are born at a low weight have a stronger chance of developing type 2 diabetes. According to a report published in the journal, Nature Genetics, researchers
If youre one of more than 39 million Americans taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, then you probably have a deficiency in the spark needed to ignite your fuel and turn it into energythe powerful antioxidant known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This amazing antioxidant, discovered in 1957, provides 95 percent of your bodys energy! And hundreds of scientists