Rather than adding another drug to your medicine cabinet, experts are taking advantage of the Exercise is Medicine Month to tout the benefits of physical activity. There is a growing consensus that exercise may help prevent or manage the symptoms of diabetes, arthritis as well as heart disease. For example, by temporarily boosting the heart
While previous studies have suggested drinking coffee can help preserve brain function, a new study concludes a cup of joe isnt the solution. According to Reuters, researchers at the University of Helsinki found no association between coffee consumption and declining cognition or dementia scores in either men or women. They assessed the coffee drinking habits
Many pregnant mothers maintain a full work week well into their pregnancy, either to take longer maternity leave or simply because they cant afford to stop working. However, Dutch scientists at the University of Amsterdam recently published research that suggests mothers-to-be should try to avoid work-related stress, particularly in their first trimester. The team revealed
Its a question many deal with on a daily basis: whats the best way to lose weight and keep it off? Researchers at California Polytechnic State University say the answer may rest in how conducive your home is to weight loss success. The new study, appearing in The Annals of Behavioral Medicine, has found that
Painful bone breaks can leave you confined to a wheelchairor possibly send you to a nursing home! But new research to explain how aging slowsor even preventshealing of broken bones provides hope for potential treatments designed to restore lost healing capability! Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center focused their current study on the
Why do drug companies not disclose that their cholesterol-lowering drugs cause a deficiency of your essential Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels? In Canada, the disclosure is mandatory if the drug inhibits your amounts of CoQ10. But here in the United States, if you take statins and are unaware of the side effects you could suffer from:
Female patients with diabetes may have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer, and discussing annual screenings with primary care doctors can help prevent the development of the disease. According to findings presented at the 2010 meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), researchers discovered that women aged 55 to 69 with type 2 diabetes
Bucking public perception, research at Ohio State University shows that elements in marijuana can reduce inflammation in the brain and may stimulate the formation of new brain cells, possibly reducing the effects of Alzheimers disease. Although scientists have yet to discover the exact cause of Alzheimers, brain inflammation is thought to contribute to memory loss.
Nearly all major U.S. public health organizations recommend that pregnant women take vitamin supplements containing folic acid. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, mothers-to-be should get more than the dose typically recommended for average adults that is, more than 400 micrograms. But why? Besides reducing the risk of neural tube defects in newborns,
Scientific research shows 50 to 60 percent of men will experience declining prostate health during their lifetime. If fact, more than 33 million American men are experiencing prostate problems right now! An enlarged prostate can cause a number of embarrassing symptoms, including: Frequent nighttime bathroom visits Painful, stinging urination A constant full feeling in your