A new article appearing in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that there is a specific amino acid in vegetable protein that can help lower blood pressure. By consuming 4.72 percent more glutamic acid as part of their daily protein intake, individuals in the study were able to lower their systolic blood pressure
While numerous people have explored various health resources to potentially find a cure for HIV, a new study suggests that a chemical found in bananas may offer immunity to the potentially fatal disease. According to scientists from the University of Michigan, BanLec, the lectin found in bananas, was just as potent as two anti-HIV drugs.
Australian researchers have reported that taking more steps each day can significantly reduce insulin sensitivity in middle-aged adults. Their findings appeared in a recent issue of the British Medical Journal. Scientists at the Murdock Childrens Research Institute gave pedometers to more than 500 sedentary men and women, and monitored their walking over a five-year period. The research team
With the uncertain economy adding to the stresses of daily life many people reach for drugs and expensive treatments, but there are powerful natural techniques that can help get people through difficult periods. According to U.S. News and World Report, meditation, which has grown out of ancient spiritual traditions, has been attracting growing numbers of
Diabetics who are looking for health resources to help cut down on their chance of suffering from heart attacks may want to think twice before taking aspirin as a preventative measure. Research has suggested that a daily dose of aspirin can help people reduce their heart attack risk. However, a new study published in the
Regular aerobic exercise may prove beneficial to individuals who suffer from insomnia, according to a study conducted at Northwestern University. Over the course of 16 weeks, researchers observed 23 individuals aged 55 years and older who had been diagnosed with symptoms of the sleeping disorder, including abnormal sleep patterns and the inability to function properly
Men may now have more reasons than just weight loss to reduce their carbohydrate intake as scientists have found restricting carbohydrates may slow the growth of prostate tumors. Based on animal studies, researchers at the Duke Prostate Center determined that insulin and an insulin-like growth factor contribute to the growth and proliferation of prostate cancer,
Staying up late could affect more than fatigue levels the next day as new research suggests the possibility of higher blood sugar and diabetes risks for night owls. Scientists using data from the Western New York Health Study of 1,455 participants reported that impaired fasting glucose, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes,
There are many reasons to drink red wine, eat grapes or take vitamin supplements, not the least of which is the presence of resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound that researchers say may slow cellular aging and neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Research published in the journal ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters recently pointed
Air quality can affect health in a number of different ways, causing symptoms such as breathing problems, nausea and irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. But researchers say theres another potential effect of air pollution: headaches. Results of a new study appearing in The American Journal of Epidemiology suggest poor air quality can be