A new study has found eating fish may not keep your heart as healthy as previously thought. Researchers in Europe followed residents over 55 living in the Netherlands for nearly 20 years. They found no difference in the risk of developing heart failure between those who did and did not consume fish. “Scientists and health
Anyone who has ever flown halfway around the world recognizes how symptoms of jet lag can linger, interfering with various aspects of your daily life. Now, the findings of a new study may provide some relief for those who take long-haul flights. Italian researchers discovered that travelers who took pine bark extract (brand name Pycnogenol)
While several studies have pointed to a possible connection between poor sleep habits and weight gain, scientists have identified a hormone that stimulates appetite and is affected when people do not sleep properly. UCLA researchers studied the level of ghrelin, a hormone in the stomach that increases appetite, among both insomniacs and those with healthy
A new study shows that a chemical found in green tea can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown. The study done by researchers in Hong Kong and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry finds that EGC, a main compound in green tea, boosted the activity of a key enzyme that
People who take nutritional supplements to lower their homocysteine levels may be doing so to improve their heart health now, new research suggests it could benefit their mental health as well. Research reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that older people who have high levels of the amino acid may be more
While it is widely known that natural health resources like Zen meditation offer many benefits, scientists from the University of Montreal recently discovered the reasons as to why Zen practitioners reap these benefits. Through previous studies, the scientists have found that Zen meditators have the ability to reduce their pain sensitivity. In turn, individuals who
Different genetic changes may increase one’s likelihood of developing asthma, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. By discovering these variants, researchers may be able to improve current treatments for patients with the disorder. In order to better understand the susceptibility of this disorder, researchers examined DNA samples from a
Many people understand the importance of drinking milk to receive calcium, vitamin D and other health benefits, but new research reveals that teens are skimping on their glasses of milk. A study by the Project EAT (Eating Among Teens) studied 1,500 young adults and found that 68 percent of females and 53 percent of males
A new study has discovered that with vitamin D could help fight Crohns disease, which is a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers from McGill University found a link that ties vitamin D to Crohns disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. It was noted that people who live
While some individuals may want to stave off signs of aging as long as possible, a new study is cautioning against the use of anti-aging hormones as they have been found to be ineffective and have a high risk factor. According to the American Medical Associations (AMA) Council on Science and Public Healths recent report,