Elderly individuals may want to take such as potassium to lower their blood pressure, as feelings of loneliness may increase their levels. According to researchers from the University of Chicago, feeling lonely increases the blood pressure rate of individuals who are 50 years old and up. The scientists examined the possibility that loneliness could bring
As we enter cold and flu season, people may be looking for natural health resources to enhance their immunity and ward off illness. Ginger tea recommended for a number of years to ease conditions including nausea and motion sickness may also be effective at fighting off colds, experts suggest. Dr. Chun-Su Yuan, director
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, Recent medical research claimed daily use of common painkillers could help protect your brain function as you age. But new evidence suggests just the OPPOSITE could be true! Whats worse, prolonged use of one of the most popular painkillers has been linked to heart damage! If you want to protect your mind
Skin damaged by excessive sun exposure could benefit from a different type of light therapy. According to new research conducted by the University of Michigan Health System, sun-damaged skin may be improved by treatment with a topical product that increases the skins sensitivity to light, followed by laser therapy. In this study, researchers at the
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If you are experiencing stiffness and pain from arthritis in your muscles and joints,then you know it can take the enjoyment out of doing the things you love to do. But researchers have found that daily exercise actually helped many arthritis sufferers douse their fiery joint painand boosted their energy levels! Find
If you have a heart defibrillator, you could be in danger from the very air you breathe! This is because air pollution may cause you to develop a life-threatening condition known as ventricular arrhythmia. This specific type of rapid abnormal heart rhythm can cause your heart to beat more than 100 times per minute. When
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Scientific studies have certainly brought countless health benefits to mankind. But sometimes the results are not what researchers expect especially if the unthinkable happens! Today Ill tell you about the governments response to an arthritis study that took a turn for the worse. Youll also discover a secret about some popular bottled
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Youve probably heard a lot of disturbing reports of food and drug recalls lately. In this weeks news we have yet another drug being pulled from the market amid reports of possible adverse reactions, and a big pharmaceutical company scrambling to contain liability. Unfortunately, the recall comes AFTER reports linking the drug