Migraine sufferers may be getting more than they bargained for when they reach for common pills to tackle the potentially debilitating condition. Thats according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York, who found that the overuse of medications containing barbiturates or narcotics for migraine symptoms could actually
It may seem like weight gain is an inevitable part of growing older, but a new study suggests that walking is one way to avoid the creep of extra pounds. Research conducted at the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina found that the more people walked, the more likely they were
As hormone replacement therapy is becoming increasingly discredited, a new survey has revealed healthcare providers have been largely supportive of the use of the black cohosh extract as an alternative. Black cohosh is a perennial woodland plant native to the eastern U.S. and Canada whose root has long been used to prepare herbal supplements and
Older people who are in good physical shape may find they also have better spatial memory than their non-active counterparts, new research suggests. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that controls memory formation, as well as playing a key role in spatial navigation. Previous studies found the hippocampus tends to shrink with age,
Patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who exercise regularly may experience several health benefits, according to a report published in the journal, Arthritis Care and Research. During a recent trial, a team of investigators analyzed a total of 14 studies that observed the effects of physical activity on RA sufferers. A total
Patients who exercise daily and eat a proper diet while receiving treatments for breast and prostate cancer may improve their overall health, according to a study that will be presented at this years annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology. A team of researchers enrolled a total of 50 participants into the trial, which
The latest study into the causes of the American obesity epidemic suggests that overeating rather than lack of exercise may be to blame. The research was presented by Australian scientists at an Amsterdam conference sponsored by the European Association for the Study of Obesity, according to Agence France Press. AFP quoted study leader Boyd Swinburn
A new wave of detox diets has been gaining in popularity, promising to deliver higher energy levels and a cleaner colon, according to an MSNBC report. These cleansing diets combine a mixture of fresh vegetables, fruits and spices that are aimed at replacing the processed and often unhealthy options that many Americans eat on a
It might surprise you to hear that as early as age 10, you could start to accumulate fat in your arteries. Over the years it continues to build up and by the time youre 50, your arteries are likely full of thick, sticky plaque and too narrow for optimum blood flow. This leaves you at
Vitamin E, a natural supplement found in pistachios, may help decrease the risk of lung cancer. Findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference suggest that a handful of pistachios every day in ones diet may decrease the risk of developing lung cancer, as well as other diseases.