A new study in France shows that the absence of a specific bacterium in your intestines could be a possible cause of the chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder known as Crohns disease. Crohns disease symptoms can vary from person to person and flare-ups can range from mild to severe. Some common symptoms include: Chronic diarrhea Abdominal
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
If you enjoy munching on handfuls of dried fruit and nutsyou probably dont stop to think about why these combinations are often packaged together. Nuts are a great snack to help reduce your risk of heart trouble. But their high fat content makes some folks hesitate to use them often. What you might not know
A new study has found those with memory problems who are depressed are more likely to develop Alzheimers disease than those who show no symptoms of depression. The research conducted by UCLA scientists followed 756 people between the ages of 55 and 91 for three years who had mild cognitive impairment. A total of 208
Bacteria that naturally live in the human gut shows promise for helping fight colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, new research suggests. Findings published in the journal Microbiology show that these bacteria work by converting a fat in the human diet into conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Only some types of CLA are beneficial to human
You may think that the digestion process doesnt begin until your food reaches your stomach. But it actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if
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
Vitamin C is important in the formation of collagena nutrient essential for the health of blood vessels, connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and bones. But new research has found that vitamin C can also help regulate blood pressure. A 10-year study involving 242 women between the ages of 18 and 21 was conducted by the National
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
Recent scientific studies have discovered a simple compound that can help enhance, improve and even lengthen your lifewithout any negative side effects. Imagine living five 10 or 15 years longer than the average-age man or woman. Specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University state that a miracle nutrient called resveratrol found in red wine