Magnetic Stimulation May Improve Mood Disorders

The use of magnetic waves may alleviate symptoms of mood disorders, according to a study published in the journal Brain Stimulation. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that conducts electrical pulses, which are directed to stimulate certain lobes of the brain. Areas affected by this treatment increase mood-enhancing compound levels, such as dopamine, norepinephrine

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Proteins are good, but their source is also important

Proper protein intake is crucial to muscle functioning, and proteins support nearly every biochemical process inside the body. However, nutritionists increasingly agree that some protein sources are better than others. In particular, studies have linked overconsumption of animal-derived proteins with problems ranging from digestive disorders and heart disease to cancer. By contrast, plants and plant-derived

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Presence Of Certain Genes May Indicate Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says

Beyond taking saw palmetto, how can patients improve their chances of surviving prostate cancer? Genetic analysis may hold the answer. A recent study has associated the discovery of three small genetic markers in men with the increased risk of developing the disease. Published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the paper determined that single-nucleotide changes

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Probiotic nutritional supplements can help with bowel problems

A new probiotic has been identified that may help ease the symptoms of those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is an uncomfortable condition which affects up to 20 percent of American adults, with symptoms that include cramping abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield say that nutritional

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