Some who experience chronic insomnia are caught in a cycle of anxiety caused by a lack of sleep, which then brings on more insomnia. Scientists suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy may help those who have sleep problems and a new study has highlighted how this helped patients, even those suffering from depression or anxiety. Lead
Including flax in the diet may help prevent colorectal tumors or slow down their growth when they do appear, a new study has found. The research was conducted at South Dakota State University and found mice on diets supplemented with flaxseed oil had, on average, 45 percent fewer tumors in the small intestine and the
Researchers at the Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany have discovered that a defective gene can damage a protective bile component. This can expose your liver to bile toxinsand ultimately cause serious damage or complete liver failure! Liver cells exposed to bile toxins are changed from healthy cells into connective tissue. This causes a gradual loss
There are many reasons to consider vitamin D supplements, including the benefits many health organizations say the nutrient has on bone health. Now researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Copenhagen have announced that taking plenty of vitamins may support normal sperm motility. Thats right. According to a study published in the journal
Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption, cell growth, immune functions and inflammation in the body, and researchers are saying that many Americans are simply not getting enough of it. New research has suggested that enriching bread with the nutrient may partially relieve this public health issue. The key, says a study in the Journal of Agricultural
In the latest contribution to uncovering the extensive health benefits of vitamin D, scientists have linked its level to asthma intensity. Scientists from Harvard Medical School travelled to Costa Rica where they studied 616 children with the respiratory condition. Each child was assessed for allergic markers, lung function and circulating vitamin D levels. The researchers
To support ones bone health, experts suggest taking a dietary supplement containing enough calcium and vitamin D to meet ones individual needs. Particularly for aging adults, such a regimen could help ensure maintenance of strong, healthy bones long-term and should not be overlooked. Research published in the journal Nutrients indicates that consuming adequate levels of
A new study has found that it may be possible to improve impaired attention in those who have suffered a stroke, which in turn could aid further recovery. Impaired attention is a common neuropsychological side effect of stroke and can significantly reduce cognitive productivity, the ability to focus on tasks and the overall quality of
A new study may give vaccination a potential shot in the arm, thanks to probiotics. Probiotics are bacteria that have been harvested, primarily from dairy, and can be prescribed by doctors to increase the function of certain parts of the immune system. By packaging an anthrax vaccination within probiotics, researchers at Northwestern University found that
Pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with Crohns disease (CD) may be less likely to need surgery, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. CD is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes damage to the gastrointestinal system, and is commonly treated with medications. However, as individuals are diagnosed with the illness