Boosting the amount of fruits and vegetables a person consumes on a daily basis may help them fight off a common eye disease, scientists say. Scientists at the University of Liverpool are urging people to increase the levels of fruits, vegetables and nuts they incorporate into everyday meals in order to help prevent age-related macular
Canker sores are painful mouth irritations that affect millions of Americans at one point or another. Now, new research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev suggests that taking regular doses of vitamin B12 nutritional supplements can help prevent the sores, which are officially known as recurrent aphthous stomatisis. As part of the study, published in
Cooking beef that has been marinated with rosemary extract, a source of antioxidants, may lower toxin levels in the meat, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science. Antioxidants are natural compounds found in many food sources, including several types of cooking herbs, that eliminate free radicals in the body that can
If you like gazpacho a traditional chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil, vinegar and other vegetables you may be interested to hear that its vitamin C content actually decreases as its ingredients are combined and served cold. Those are the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the
A water-soluble extract of kava has been shown to be effective in short-term treatment of anxiety. Australian scientists have determined that supplementation that lasts no longer than a week is safe and highly effective, as long-term consequences of kava use have not been determined, according to WebMD.com. The three-week long study involved 37 people with
Good news for those who cant seem to cut calories, by balancing your protein intake, you may have a longer lifespan. Protein, which can either be found in natural supplements or food, may have more health benefits than dieting, according to a study from Wellcome Trust. While dietary restrictions may help some people lose weight,
If you find yourself experiencing unexplained leg pain, dont just chalk it up to old age it may be worth examining the problem further. That is the advice of Dr. Thomas Livingston of Baylor All Saints Medical Center. He warns that between 8 million and 12 million Americans suffer from a circulation condition known
New research suggests getting the flu can increase the risk of having a heart attack. Researchers at the UCL Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology in London looked at 39 studies conducted between 1932 and 2008 and found that heart attacks were more common during flu season, especially in patients with heart disease or diabetes. “Most
Adding foods containing high levels of vitamin E to ones diet may contribute to better cognitive function, according to a study published in Archives of Neurology. This is because researchers have discovered that vitamin E protects the brain against oxidative stress, which can lead to Alzheimers disease, the most common form of dementia. During a
Powerful anti-inflammatory agents known as omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the symptoms associated with joint pain, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, poor memory and mood swings. In fact, hundreds of scientific studies have clinically proven the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in all-natural krill oil. Here are just a few of the