It may be a good idea to cut out high processed foods from your diet as a new study finds that a diet high in fructose increases the risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. While such as garlic and hawthorn may help control hypertension, it may be beneficial to look into the nutritional facts
The kale family it’s healthy, it’s flavorful and, if cooked correctly, it may have cancer-fighting properties. So said a group of researchers from the University of Illinois, who recently published a study touting the health benefits of fresh or lightly steamed broccoli. According to the group, this and other vegetables are naturally rich in
New research suggests that even being moderately overweight can raise your risk of suffering from heart failure. Findings published in the journal Circulation reveal that the chances of heart failure increase in relation to the amount of extra weight a person carries. As part of the study, approximately 21,000 American men were followed for 20
A scientist has raised concerns about the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs on human brain function. Yeon-Kyun Shin of Iowa State University said that commonly prescribed statins may affect how the brain processes data and memories. He explained that statins work by preventing the liver from making cholesterol, but these medications also directly affect the production
The frequent need to get out of bed at night to urinate has a name, nocturia, and according to recent research, a significant proportion of older men suffer from it. A study published in the Journal of Urology found that 21 percent of adult men have the condition. Incidences of nocturia increase dramatically with age.
Some women have reported experiencing sexual problems after surviving breast cancer, according to survey results published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Those who completed the questionnaire explained their sexual experiences after approximately two years after they were diagnosed and had completed their chemotherapy treatment. According to the survey results, more than 80 percent of
Daily life brings with it lots of stress, but some of it may be good for the circulation as scientists have found anger causes carotid artery dilation and increases blood flow to the brain. Scientists from the University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center also noticed that his reflex was absent in people with
Metabolic status prior to pregnancy may determine if a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after becoming pregnant, according to findings published in the American Journal Epidemiology. Researchers have previously found that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnoses during pregnancy can lead to type 2 diabetes after a woman’s child is born. In order to better
A green tea extract is showing promising results in early leukemia clinical trials, according to a new report. Mayo Clinic researchers have tested an active ingredient in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to determine its impact on patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In the first phase of the trial, a total of 33
The short days and low light levels of winter may be proving particularly difficult for some. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is estimated to impact the lives of at least 10 million Americans each year, and is generally observed to peak during the winter months. Possible symptoms include lethargy, lack of appetite or (conversely) overeating,