Scientists are starting to understand the mechanisms behind a mind-body technique that produces significant stress reduction after just five days of practice. The technique in question is called integrative body-mind training (IBMT) and was adapted in the 1990s from traditional Chinese medicine. In late 2007, researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) observed that practicing
Colder temperatures may affect older peoples blood pressure, which should be closely monitored during the winter months, a new study suggests. French researchers looked at the differences in blood pressure among people aged 65 or older during different seasons, finding that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure changed according to temperature fluctuations. For example, around
Women who have a higher proportion of abdominal fat, as well as elevated stress levels, may be at risk of developing high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center looked at the effect of belly fat and stress on black women, Reuters Health
Although such as vitamins C and E can help reverse damage caused to the skin by sunlight, skin cancer remains prevalent in todays society. A new study has discovered how sunlight causes skin cells to become cancerous. Findings published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, suggests that sunlight can damage a skins DNA, leading it
Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is over four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high levels
While lean protein is known for being a nutritional supplement that can help prevent heart disease, research is finding that a certain protein found in the body may predict an early heart attack or stroke. A study in the journal Neurology found that those who have high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker
With age, the incident of colon disorders increases substantially, but according to one expert simple steps may prevent some of the more serious conditions. According to Dr Kim Turgeon, a gastroenterologist at the University of Michigan Health System, diverticulosis, or small bulges (diverticula) in the colon, is among the most common benign conditions affecting as
Although urinating is a natural process for all humans, researchers are suggesting that healthy patients who have high blood pressure may face life threatening conditions if they experience too much protein loss in their urine. According to a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology, patients with high blood pressure
Bucking public perception, research at Ohio State University shows that elements in marijuana can reduce inflammation in the brain and may stimulate the formation of new brain cells, possibly reducing the effects of Alzheimers disease. Although scientists have yet to discover the exact cause of Alzheimers, brain inflammation is thought to contribute to memory loss.
Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction during mid-life may be more likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study. Research conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that men who experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) at any point in their life were 80 percent more likely to have heart disease, compared with those who did