Increasing one’s intake of B-complex vitamins may help prevent cognitive degeneration, according to a study conducted at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. During the recent trial, patients enrolled had been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can lead to developing Alzheimer’s diseases or other forms of dementia. Over the course of two years, participants
Keeping one’s levels of dietary vitamins and nutrients high can have numerous positive health effects, health experts have found. One of these benefits is a significant lessening of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to recent research. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that taking a daily dose
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New research suggests an integrative approach to the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may yield health and economic cost benefits. A team of scientists from the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Maxima Medical Centre, divided patients with mild to moderate COPD into two groups, one of which received usual care
Some individuals who lose weight by restricting their calories can have trouble keeping the pounds off once they resume typical eating, and a recent study may have determined one reason why. A paper printed in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has established that individuals with low levels of ghrelin and high levels of
A bill aimed at studying the nutritional quality of food marketed and offered in U.S. schools has received some important support. The Endocrine Society, the worlds largest and most active society devoted to the study of hormones, says that aggressive marketing to children can lead to poor food choices. The Food Marketing in Schools Act
For some time now, having high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) has been considered a key cause of artery hardening and heart disease. However, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine claims that CRP is not actually a cause of cardiovascular disease, but simply an indicator. Danish researchers approached the link
Aging people who nap in the afternoon on a regular basis may have more energy, according to a study conducted at the University of Surrey in London. For this trial, a total of 62 older individuals were surveyed about their sleeping habits. As a result, the researchers found that while participants reported exhaustion during the
Scientists believe changes in the Western diet have altered the balance of omega-6 fatty acids (w6) and omega-3 fatty acids (w3)which resulted in an increased risk of inflammationand they are trying to remedy the problem. The background to the study says human ancestors maintained a 2:1 w6/w3 ratio, but today the ratio can be as
The health of the average American may differ considerably based on their state of residence, according to the findings of a new report. A study conducted by UnitedHealth Group found that residents of Louisiana and Mississippi were the unhealthiest in the nation. Meanwhile, those living in Vermont, Hawaii and New Hampshire were found to be