Taking dietary supplements is a great way to give your body many of the nutrients it needs without adding empty calories to your diet. What does the body need? Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids all help reduce inflammation and regulate cell growth. The body also needs sodium, but only in moderate amounts. However, moderation
Although rates of colon cancer have fallen significantly across the industrial world in recent decades, Spain has consistently defied this pattern. This has puzzled scientists who have taken to analyzing the reasons behind this situation. In a study, published earlier this year in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, researchers from the University of Seville
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help support healthy bones and prevent diseases such as osteoarthritis. Now, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease say they have learned more about the process of bone degeneration. Bone degeneration takes places when cells known as osteoclasts migrate through the blood to the surface
Researchers from New Delhi have found that measuring vitamin D levels among the elderly may be a useful way to assess the risk for these individuals to suffer a hip fracture. While previous studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency has been considered a hip fracture risk, the new investigation unveils that levels of this
According to new research, seniors with low muscle density are more likely to be hospitalized that those with a more moderate ratio. Muscle density is a measure of the ratio of lean tissue to fat contained within muscle, and scientists now believe it is a better predictor of a persons risk of hospitalization than muscle
A new study indicates that consuming the greens and reds may help protect pregnant women against upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Researchers believe that eating fruits and veggies may boost pregnant womens immunity against the common cold and sinus infections. At the Boston University School of Medicine, scientists examined 1,000 pregnant women and found that
Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions, affecting some 40 million Americans, including many children. The frenetic pace of modern life is putting money, health, family, work or school burdens on many individuals, who may develop symptoms that are often persistent and interfere with everyday life. In order to help individuals cope, some
A newly discovered cell linked to melanoma tumor growth may help researchers better develop future treatments, according to findings published in Nature. During a recent study, researchers examined cell samples taken from the melanoma cancer, which provided more accurate results compared to cultured cells. During analysis, investigators found CD271, a compound located in more than
Those who suffer from sore and painful muscles after exercising may find relief and a boost by drinking beetroot juice, a study has found. British researchers at the University of Exeter conducted research which suggests drinking beetroot extract can help boost stamina and help some people to exercise up to 16 percent longer. The study
You may already be aware that running can boost your cardiovascular health, but now scientists suggest this type of high-impact exercise can aid your bone health as well. Scientists from the University of Missouri looked at the benefits of different forms of exercise cycling, jogging and resistance training on peoples bone mineral density.