When people consider optimizing their levels of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, it may be fair to say that most of them do not think about marmots instead of multivitamins. However, recent research has shown that the small, groundhog-like mammal may hold at least one key to the ways that the body processes fatty acids.
Taking vitamin supplements is an efficient way to get one’s daily recommended dose of crucial compounds, like the complex of nutrients known collectively as vitamin E. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant, but vitamin E may be able to mitigate the effects of a particular liver disease among children and some adults. A study
Israeli scientists have demonstrated how carbohydrate-rich foods – such as bread or cornflakes – can increase the risk for heart disease. The study was conducted by specialists from Tel Aviv Universitys Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center using 56 healthy volunteers. Participants were divided into four groups – one
It may be a good idea to look into for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and
It is well known that low cholesterol levels are associated with better heart health, but researchers now believe that by reducing cholesterol patients can lower their risk of cancer as well. During the course of the research study, Dr. Keith Solomon and his team from Childrens Hospital in Boston fed mice a high fat “Western”
Experts have long recommended red wine as one of the health resources that could play a role in preventing heart disease. Now, scientists at UCLA and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine are suggesting that naturally occurring compounds in red wine may aid the prevention of some tumors and even Alzheimers disease. Findings published in the
The role of pectin a complex carbohydrate found in all fruits and vegetables in fighting off deadly diseases such as cancer has been further elucidated by new research. Scientists at the Institute of Food Research in the UK analyzed the composition of pectin and discovered that sugars within the carbohydrate bind to a
Spanish researchers say they have come closer to understanding how olive oil may help fight cancer. It is already thought that extra virgin olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, can help reduce peoples risk of developing cancer due to its abundance of polyphenols. In the new study, the scientists focused on testing
Even with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, maintaining good prostate health is not always easy for maturing men. Enlargement of the prostate gland is a common condition, but fortunately one that has a widely used natural remedy. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or inflammation of the prostate gland, occurs quite often in maturing American
Theres new evidence that a mothers health during pregnancy could affect the health of her child later in life. A study conducted at the University of Southern California has found children of women who had the flu while pregnant are at a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life, according to Reuters. Researchers