It may be a good idea to start an alkaline diet, which may prevent heart complications for patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as the lung condition may affect the hearts functions. According to a new study published in the New England Medical Journal, even though the lung disease has little to no
Statistics show more than 61 percent of Americans are at least 30 pounds overweight. This can have an unhealthy effect on your blood pressure your joints your blood sugar levels and your memory! And some folks bad habit of overeatingor eating until theyre fullcan dramatically increase their risk of becoming obese! Most people would agree
If you experience an energy slumpyou may need a vitamin B boost. Most of the B vitamins can help convert the food you eat into energy, according to dietician Cindy Moore. Youll get more of these healthy vitamins in foods like lean beef, pork, poultry and fish. Plus youll find plenty of healthy B vitamins
Its no secret that stress can suppress your immune system—and leave you wide open to a variety of diseases. But studies show that the amount of stress you experience can even affect your cholesterol levels! Catherine Stoney, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Ohio State University, studied 127 airline pilots and 100 medical students. She
People who suffer from a certain sleeping disorder may be more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and other neurological disorders later on in life, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. During the trial, researchers analyzed the medical records of 27 patients who had developed a sleep behavior disorder associated with
Music has been shown to have many positive benefits for your body and mind. In fact, one study in the journal Heart & Lung shows that listening to music can produce a significant boost in your cognitive and verbal abilitiesespecially in those people who have experienced heart disease. Whats more, Harvard researchers have shown classical
Roz Roscoe The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that $61.2 billion a year is spent on drugs that offer pain relief. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as aspirin and ibuprofenmay reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This finding
Weight loss may be among calciums lesser known benefits, scientists believe. A new study, conducted by researchers at Universit? Lavals Faculty of Medicine in Canada, has found that calcium intake may help in weight loss, but only in those who are calcium deficient in the first place. The study involved obese women who consumed on
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Thousands of Americans are concerned about losing their freedom because of age-related dementia. And its a legitimate concernespecially when Alzheimers disease is known to be a leading cause of reduced brain function for seniors. In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly , Ill tell you about how your genes could make
During chilly winter months, you might find yourself experiencing a downturn in your mood a lack of interest in many activities or maybe even feel disconnected from family and friends. But dont let it get you down. According to Nancy Stone, Ph.D., a simple change in colors can help brighten your mood and stimulate peaceful