It seems that chatting away for hours on a cell phone could have other physical repercussions beyond a sore ear. Some frequent talkers are at risk of suffering an allergic reaction to the nickel surface on mobile phones, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. After noting a number of published cases describing an explained
Although an alkaline diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help prevent health problems such as high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, scientists have found a specific enzyme that is crucial to maintaining a healthy heart. According to a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, an enzyme known as calcineurin is
A new study suggests that older men who suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS) may also be at risk for erectile dysfunction. A new study published in the journal Sleep suggests that erectile dysfunction was 16 percent more prevalent in men who suffered from restless leg syndrome symptoms between five and 14 times a month.
A new article in Obesity and Weight Management has shed more light on the link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and excessive weight. In the report, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Pennsylvania describe a 48-year-old patient who was mildly obese and suffered from hypertension and ED. They explain that the
Although such as vitamins C and E can help reverse damage caused to the skin by sunlight, skin cancer remains prevalent in todays society. A new study has discovered how sunlight causes skin cells to become cancerous. Findings published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, suggests that sunlight can damage a skins DNA, leading it
Did you know that more than 70 percent of people over the age of 40 have plaque blocking the flow of blood in their arteries? If this happens, you could experience a heart attack, stroke or even death! So what causes the plaque to deposit within the walls of your blood vessels? It could be
While some individuals may want to stave off signs of aging as long as possible, a new study is cautioning against the use of anti-aging hormones as they have been found to be ineffective and have a high risk factor. According to the American Medical Associations (AMA) Council on Science and Public Healths recent report,
The problem of toxic arteries is a huge threat due to all of the heavy metal exposure in our air, food and water. Take lead, for example. Symptoms of too much lead in your body include headache, depression, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, confusion, anxiety, muscle weakness, aching bones, abdominal pain, constipation, hypertension and kidney function defects.
Mangosteen juice, known as an all-natural anti-inflammatory, may prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals, according to a new study. The studys results, published in the Nutrition Journal, suggest that the exotic fruit juice can lower the C-reactive protein level (CRP), which is a measure of inflammation. According to lead researcher
Its no surprise that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with the flu and its complications each year. But what is shocking is that most people assume that getting sick is just part of life. But it doesnt have to slow you down each and every year, leaving you and your family with aches and