The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior. In an effort to encourage Americans to use less salt, researchers are conducting studies to determine if physiological elements contribute to how much salt a person consumes. A team of investigators enrolled 87 participants
Women who have high blood pressure may want to consider turning to an alkaline diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new discovery suggests that women who suffer from the problem could be at a greater risk for dementia. The study, which is published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, suggests that
Besides ensuring the proper development of a baby’s nervous system, folic acid can reduce the risk of a number of birth defects. Now, researchers are saying that its protective effects may even extend to a child’s later risk of colon cancer. A study published in the medical journal Gut found that laboratory rodents fed folic
If youve ever experienced the deep, throbbing pain of a migraineyou know this isnt just your average headache. For many folks, it can mean the total disruption of everyday life activities! So what causes migraines? According to the Mayo Clinic, migraines can occur when levels of the brain chemical serotonin riseand then drop sharply. This
High-fat diets may increase one’s likelihood of suffering from sepsis, according to a study published in the journal BMC Physiology. Sepsis is a condition that prevents the body from protecting itself against infections that travel through the bloodstream. Over the course of three weeks, two groups of mice were fed either a western diet, which
Adding antioxidants to ones diet may lead to improved artery health and a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in Nutrition and Metabolism. During a recent study, researchers had a total of 70 patients in a hypertension clinic take either supplements containing antioxidants or a placebo over the course of six
You may already know that letting go of stress can lower blood pressure, but what types of activities are best to help yourself unwind? The findings of a new study reveal that using an audio relaxation tape and listening to classical music are both effective measures for reducing high blood pressure. Researchers monitored 41 elderly
Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Restless leg syndrome occurs when an individual is sleeping, and includes symptoms such as numbness, tingling and spasms in the legs. For this study, researchers enrolled 172 people with the joint
A new government survey has found most Americans arent eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. A survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests most adults need to add more to their diet. Just 33 percent reported eating the recommended amount of fruit and 27percent said they eat enough vegetables.
Consuming a high-protein diet as an adolescent may lead to weight gain as a person ages, according to findings published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism. During a recent study, a total of 18 rat litters were divided into three groups of six, and were fed a high prebiotic fiber, high protein or a normal