In addition to being a good source of physical activity, practicing Tai Chi, a form of martial arts, can improve symptoms that are associated with chronic mood disorders, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A team of researchers collected data from 40 studies conducted nationwide and observed how Tai Chi
While some diabetes patients rely on such as cinnamon to lower their blood sugar, scientists are currently trying to find additional vitamins that may help prevent diabetic retinopathy (DR), which can potentially blind patients suffering from the disease. According to a study found in the American Academy of Ophthalmology journal, vitamins C, E and magnesium
Do you eat right and try to exercise regularly? Do you take dietary supplements or a daily multivitamin? Do you pay close attention to your intake of the minerals that your body needs? If so, the following study may interest you. A report appearing in the journal Internal Medicine found that individuals who get too
New research is suggesting that there is a link between depression and a loss of bone mass, which could lead to bone breakage and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more common among women than men, and is a condition that causes bones to weaken and possibly fracture, which is why some nutritionists recommend taking such as vitamin
While an alkaline diet may help reduce inflammation, a new study suggests that those who take certain medications for the problem may be receiving multiple health benefits. Researchers from Stanfords School of Medicine wanted to conduct further research that the popular anti-inflammation drug known as Celecoxib can help prevent skin cancer after conducting research in
These days, stress seems to be a near-unavoidable part of daily life, with troubling headlines about the stock market, job outlook and climate change dominating the news. Now, scientists have discovered more about how stress affects peoples ability to make important decisions. Researchers at the University of Washington conducted a rat test which suggested that
Adding fish to your diet already has the approval of many health experts, particularly if it is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Now, British scientists are suggesting that eating fish a couple of times a week could help diabetics avoid kidney disease. Findings published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases suggest that eating fish
Individuals who suffer from painful digestive troubles may not always need to take risky prescription drugs to find relief. Instead, they may turn to alternative health resources to treat their condition without the chance of experiencing harmful side effects. Patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may want to try hypnotherapy as a cure,
While such as glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate pain, researchers are now saying that breathing techniques may help ease various discomforts. Researchers from the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University found that chronic pain sufferers, also known as fibromyalgia patients, were less likely to report feeling pain when they breathed slower.
Young adults who suffer from hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, might consider taking extra precautions in their overall wellbeing as a study suggests they may be more susceptible to suffering a stroke. According to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, patients with an overactive thyroid between the ages of 18 to