A new study has provided some additional incentives for those who are trying to lose weight with herbal supplements or through another means. Research conducted by an international team of scientists has linked a large waist circumference with a high risk of premature death. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggest
New research out of the University of California at Berkeley finds postmenopausal women can achieve the same health benefits from exercise as younger women. Researchers put 10 female participants with an average age of 55 through rigorous endurance training for the study. Their findings suggest that exercise without weight loss is an effective method of
Eating soy may improve weight loss in women who have already gone through menopause, according to findings presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. Soy is a vegetable used to make milk, oil and other food products, and contains a variety of nutrients, including compounds similar to estrogen,
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Whether or not youre like me and like to keep up with news about the latest gadgets, it sure helps to keep abreast of new technologies that may impact your health. Well, in todays edition of Health News Weekly, Ill share what scientists have discovered about how car GPS technology can be
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients in the human diet. It is essential for almost all cell processes, helps bones absorb calcium and keeps certain diseases at bay. Researchers have known for some time that vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of cancer, but recent inquiry has found that more is
Inhalers are usually thought of as a health aid, helping people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe more easily. However, new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has linked inhalers with an increased risk of heart attack and death from cardiovascular problems. People with COPD have narrowed lung
The reactions of certain bacteria in the gut may be linked to the way the body regulates weight, according to new research. Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center said that they had discovered a molecule, known as Gpr41, which could slow the speed at which food moves through the intestine. The team suggested that by
Have you noticed more flab around your belly, hips and thighs lately? And are you making more frequent trips to the bathroom at night? Or perhaps youve noticed your libido has hit an all-time lowand youre wondering why Well, you could be suffering from a hormone imbalanceeven if youre a MAN! In todays Thursday Edition
What a shocker! Its a rare event for pharmaceutical giants to admit their drugs dont work. But thats just what two drug maker giants recently admitted about their popular cholesterol-lowering drug. Find out why their faces are redand why some researchers say this drug may be linked to another health dangerin todays Monday Edition of
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Another year is coming to a close. If you didnt meet all of your fitness goals, dont worry. Its never too late to start improving your healtheven if youre past the bloom of youth! In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill share more interesting news to help protect your health.