The latest issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter has drawn attention to the digestive health benefits of probiotics. According to the newsletter, probiotics appear to change how the immune system reacts to invading microorganisms by enhancing the system and also calming it when it overreacts, although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood. They
A common stomach bacteria, known as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), may help to reduce inflammation of the colon that is caused by Salmonella, according to a new study conducted at the University of Michigan. The scientists analyzed mice that had been infected with H. pylori and who were also diagnosed with Salmonella poisoning. As a
Each year, millions of Americans purchase over-the-counter cold remedies in an effort to combat the symptoms of cold and flu. But are there easier, more natural health resources that people can use to stave off illness and boost their immunity? New research from Cardiff Universitys Common Cold Centre suggests that you enjoy a hot drink
According to a new study, exercise and electro-acupuncture can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and reduce the risk of developing metabolic disorders that frequently accompany the condition. The study conducted by Swedish scientists included 20 women who were divided into three groups one receiving low-frequency electro-acupuncture, one engaging
To answer the titular question of this article: more than you might think. Reading labels is an important step in the purchase of food, beverages and dietary supplements. However, there is a significant gap between how much Americans think they read on nutrient labels and the amount of information they actually absorb. A study published
Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has
A new study has found walking can help improve the overall mobility of stroke patients. Researchers with the Cochrane review followed the exercise regimes of more than 1,100 recent stroke sufferers and focused on how physical activity affected their mortality, dependence or disability. They found that subjects who took part in cardio-respiratory exercise, like walking,
When people consider optimizing their levels of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, it may be fair to say that most of them do not think about marmots instead of multivitamins. However, recent research has shown that the small, groundhog-like mammal may hold at least one key to the ways that the body processes fatty acids.
Israeli scientists have demonstrated how carbohydrate-rich foods – such as bread or cornflakes – can increase the risk for heart disease. The study was conducted by specialists from Tel Aviv Universitys Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center using 56 healthy volunteers. Participants were divided into four groups – one
Experts have long recommended red wine as one of the health resources that could play a role in preventing heart disease. Now, scientists at UCLA and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine are suggesting that naturally occurring compounds in red wine may aid the prevention of some tumors and even Alzheimers disease. Findings published in the