Its been reported that aromatherapy and carbohydrates may be used as a way to curb overeating during the holiday season. Experts feel that stress and anxiety are a large reason why people tend to overeat during the holiday season, which is why its being suggested that one takes time out for themselves in order to
A newly released study is the first to demonstrate that chronic insomnia with short sleep duration is an independent and clinically significant risk factor for high blood pressure. According to study authors from the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, participants with insomnia and sleep duration
Incorporating several foods containing anti-inflammatory compounds into one’s diet may help stave off several health issues, according to a study conducted at Lund University in Sweden. Over the course of four weeks, a total of 45 healthy people who were considered overweight ate foods enriched with anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as antioxidants, fiber and omega 3
The life expectancy in the United States is roughly 77 years of age, according to Joseph Maroon, M.D., author of The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes For a Longer and Healthier Life. In the 1780s, most people could expect to live to around 35 years old before dying of pneumonia, tuberculosis,
Researchers at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources are looking for ways to add more beneficial ingredients to ice cream. The scientists are looking to add more such as pro-biotics and fiber to help improve digestive health. One problem the researchers are facing however is that the nutrients theyve been adding have had
Here is another reason to hit the treadmill: a new study has found those who have suffered a stroke tend to recover faster if they are physically fit. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Florida conducted a study which found patients who had exercised regularly before a stroke occurred were significantly more likely to have
German researchers have reported promising results from a clinical trial of an herbal supplement that might alleviate impotence and low libido problems. Citing German media sources, the medical news website Theonlineclinic.com reports the tested remedy contains a mix of herbal products, including Tribulus terrestris, which is already used in a variety of alternative medicines, maca,
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,
Within the past year, more than 200 new food products have emerged in grocery stores around the country containing probiotics, the good bacteria that has been shown to improve a persons digestive health, according to a study. Datamonitor, a market research firm, found that aside from various yogurt products, which are known to carry the
Kids who live near air pollution caused by traffic may suffer from more severe asthma, according to new findings. A study published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found children who are exposed to more traffic-related air pollutants tend to make more hospital visits related to their condition. Dr. Ralph J. Delfino