More than $62 billion a year is spent worldwide on over-the-counter painkillers, according to Psychological Science. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as aspirin and ibuprofenmay be dangerous for your prostate. These drugs can reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This
Just as acid can ruin your car battery, increased acidity in your cells and tissues can eat away at the linings of your arteries and increase your chances of both brain and cardiovascular problems erode cartilage and cause inflamed joints and damage skin cells which can contribute to premature wrinkling and other aging issues. The
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Im sure you want to increase your odds of staying healthy. Thats why Im going to share more health news and advice to help you stay in tip-top shape! Youll find out how to protect yourself from killer diseases that can keep you from enjoying life. And youll discover many safe and
If youre worried about prostate problems, a plate piled high with fresh vegetables may be just what the doctor ordered, a new study shows. A long-term health study reported in the February edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows men who consumed the most vegetables were 11% less likely to have symptoms of
Its embarrassing. Its annoying. Its exasperating. And its controllable. Were talking about the distressing inconvenience of the side effects associated with prostate problems. This often means midnight treks to the bathroom to pee, pain when you start and end urination and dribbling when youre done. It can be frustrating when nothing you do seems to help, no matter how careful you try to be. The key to
It may be a good idea to look into for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and
The nutrient coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced in your body and needed for basic functions on a daily basis. In fact, CoQ10 is responsible for up to 95 percent of the bodys energy production. Unfortunately, our CoQ10 levels begin to decrease as we age. This is why its important to supplement with this nutrient for
Heart disease claims more American lives each year than all other diseases. To protect yourself from this health assassinnew research suggests it may be as simple as getting more sleep each night! Christopher Ryan King, B.S., of the University of Chicago Medical Center, and colleagues found that one extra hour of sleep each night appears
Take a deep breath Youve probably heard those words many times at your doctors office. But where you WONT hear them repeated is in many of the areas devastated by raging wildfires. These areas have air that contains a mother lode of unhealthy particles that could harm your health. In todays Monday Edition of Health
People who suffer from anxiety disorders may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In an effort to determine the effects of the mental illnesses on heart health, two groups of researchers observed two groups of people who