Nutritional supplements can provide the crucial nutrients needed by undernourished people who have suffered a stroke, a new study indicates. Research conducted at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital gave nutritional supplements to more than 100 patients who had lost at least 2.5 percent of their body weight and found that the subjects exhibited noticeable improvement, Reuters
Psychologists at St. Andrews and Bristol Universities have found that eating foods that contain high levels of carotenoids may increase an individual’s perceived attractiveness. In a study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, the team announced that the compound group which is composed of natural pigments found in fruits and vegetables
Across the country, Yoga practitioners are stepping outside to further enhance the benefits of the Indian healing technique with a bit of sunshine and a warm breeze. According to Desert News, a Utah news source, yoga studios are responding to the demand by offering outdoor sessions to Americans tired and stressed by todays economy. “Life
Nearly every vitamin and mineral that humans consume contributes to a healthy heart in some way, no matter how indirectly. However, in light of National Cholesterol Education Month, the Hotze Health and Wellness Center (HHWC) has released a list of nutrients that are especially vital for cardiovascular well-being. – Omega-3 fatty acids: These molecules are
Like Americans who eat right and take herbal supplements to improve their health, many Pacific Islanders drink a beverage derived from the kava plant. However, considering the potential side effects of large amounts of kava, researchers are currently wondering just how these peoples can tolerate the plant. A study published in the journal Chemical Research
New research, published in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, indicates that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is linked to low levels of folic acid a form of vitamin B. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately half of all people who are aged 75 and older have some degree of ARHL. Akeem Olawale Lasisi,
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, We all need a little help when undergoing treatment for diseases and disorders. So why not add an inexpensive remedy to assist your body in accepting the treatment? In todays issue of the Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill tell you about one study that reports the positive effect vitamins can
Researchers associated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that three types of herbal tea have significantly health benefits. These brews chamomile, peppermint and hibiscus tea have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer properties. A team of scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging in Boston publicized
Good news for those who enjoy a cup of joe in the morning: drinking coffee when you are middle-aged could help ward off signs of dementia later on. A Swedish/Finnish study found that people who drank a moderate amount of coffee defined as between 3 and 5 cups per day when they were
Patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimers disease may be at an increased risk of developing blood clots, according to findings published in Neuron. Researchers discovered that in addition to causing damage to neurons, the disease may also be blocking blood flow in vessels found in the brain. This is because of an excess buildup