A typical Western diet full of fried food and animal fat may be responsible for more than one-third of heart attacks worldwide, according to new research. Scientists at McMaster University in Canada found a link between a poor diet and heart attack, as well as a reduced risk among those who ate larger
Scientists from the University of Louisiana have found that a component of fish oil could help to protect brain tissue and promote stroke recovery. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in fish oils. Nicolas Bazan, the study’s lead investigator, said that the research shows the “significant impact of omega-3 essential
Scientists have discovered that the antioxidant EGCG, found in green tea, may be able to help prevent or slow down the onslaught of type 1 diabetes. While researching the effects EGCG has on Sjogrens syndrome, scientists discovered that the antioxidant also slowed the development of type 1 diabetes in lab mice. Although the antioxidant reduced
Consuming a healthy diet is a critical part of not only maintaining good daily health, but also of potentially avoiding chronic diseases later in life. In this regard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends eating at least four and a half cups of fruits and vegetables each month. Many dieters may have trouble
As an increasingly large body of research points to the benefits of vitamin D, health experts are suggesting some U.S. teenagers are not getting enough of the sunshine vitamin. A group of scientists meeting at the Workshop Consensus for Vitamin D Nutritional Guidelines are suggesting the minimum acceptable level be increased to 20 ng/mL from
Those who are looking for health resources to manage their blood pressure may want to ensure they are consuming enough potassium, following the findings of a new study. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center looked at data relating to over 3,300 patients and concluded that those with the lowest intake of potassium
Many people over 55 know that herbal supplements can improve memory and increase energy. New research suggests that tutoring young students can have a similar benefit. Researchers from the Washington University in St. Louis and Johns Hopkins University found that tutors in the Experience Corps program experienced significantly less depression than the control group and
Vitamin Ds role in keeping bones and teeth healthy and strong has long been recognized and many people already consume nutritional supplements that contain this ingredient. Now, a health expert says that in addition to promoting bone health, consuming sufficient amounts of the vitamin will also help protect all 36 of the bodys organs
A soybean component has been shown to promote health in an animal model of the menopause, according to Taiwanese scientists. The research, conducted at the National Chiayi University in Taiwan, suggests that the compounds in question called soy aglycons of isoflavone (SAI) may be used as nutritional supplements to lower cholesterol and increase the anti-oxidative
Landing on one’s toes during jump-related exercises may reduce the risk of knee injuries, according to findings published in the Journal of Biomechanics. Constant jumping and landing during sports can cause too much force on the knees, resulting in several injuries. In women’s basketball, one of the most common injuries a player can suffer is