Nutritional supplements can help stroke sufferers

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

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Eating Carotenoid-Rich Produce May Make Facial Color More Alluring, Scientists Say

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 –

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Balmy weather draws yoga practitioners outside

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 today’s economy. “Life

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Which Nutrients Are Good For Heart Health?

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

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Researchers Scratch Their Heads Over Kava

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

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Inexpensive remedy to help fight THIS disease! – Issue 66

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 today’s issue of the Monday Edition of Health News Weekly™, I’ll tell you about one study that reports the positive effect vitamins can

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Drinking Herbal Tea Can Give Bodily Health A Boost

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

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