Menopause in women is associated with the lowering of estrogen levels and cessation of reproductive fertility. With significant individual differences, women may experience a variety of bothersome symptoms as they go through that phase, including hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain and fatigue. In the 1990s, hormone replacement therapy became popular, but new
While many people take with antioxidants in order to lose weight, a new study is suggesting taking too many can cause harm to a persons muscles. According to researchers from Kansas State University, antioxidants may be responsible for impaired muscle function. Because antioxidants can prevent or slow the oxidative damage in the body during psychical
A new study is suggesting that estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may not only lead to , but also an asthmatic condition in post-menopausal women. According to findings published in the journal Thorax, HRT may increase the risk of women developing asthma after they go through menopause. Researchers followed 57,664 women for three years and
A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting. Commonly found in adolescents, the symptoms of SDB include obstructive sleep apnea, upper-airway resistance syndrome and snoring. During the trial, the parents of more
Studies have found that the presence of homocysteine in the blood may indicate an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis, and new research indicates that this principle may even hold true for obese teenagers. Scientific investigation conducted at the Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland in California found that teens whose body mass indices
Scientists are starting to understand the mechanisms behind a mind-body technique that produces significant stress reduction after just five days of practice. The technique in question is called integrative body-mind training (IBMT) and was adapted in the 1990s from traditional Chinese medicine. In late 2007, researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) observed that practicing
Did you know that more than 70 percent of people over the age of 40 have plaque blocking the flow of blood in their arteries? If this happens, you could experience a heart attack, stroke or even death! So what causes the plaque to deposit within the walls of your blood vessels? It could be
For optimum health we need powerful anti-inflammatory agents known as omega-3 fatty acids. Hundreds of scientific studies have clinically proven the remarkable health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in all-natural krill oil. Boosting your intake of healthy omega-3 fats can help you soothe your minor joint aches balance blood sugar levels promote healthy heart
A substance found in grapes may help the body fight obesity and aging, according to recently published biochemical findings. A paper printed in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found that grapes are a natural source of reservatrol, a compound that scientists have already determined prevents cellular damage caused by free radicals in the body. The
Many women turn to the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease their symptoms of menopause including night sweats, fatigue, hot flashes and uncontrollable weight gain. Now research shows you can benefit from dumping the risky synthetic HRT and turning to all-natural solutions! In 2002, the Womens Health Initiative revealed that post- and premenopausal