Getting the right amount of vitamin D each day is important for dozens of processes in the human body, which is why many people try to remember to take vitamin supplements as regularly as possible. New research has shown that this practice may keep the blood vessels healthy. Scientists with the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health
Adding foods containing high levels of vitamin E to ones diet may contribute to better cognitive function, according to a study published in Archives of Neurology. This is because researchers have discovered that vitamin E protects the brain against oxidative stress, which can lead to Alzheimers disease, the most common form of dementia. During a
Walnuts a great source of fiber may be consumed by those suffering from prostate problems, as fiber has been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Now, new research suggests that breast cancer patients could also benefit from including the nuts in their diet, because they may slow the growth of tumors.
An increasing number of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a new report. Scientists from the University of Colorado have found that the average blood levels of vitamin D appear to have decreased in the U.S. between 1994 and 2004. They suggest that in addition to poor diet, a decline in outdoor
While people with high blood pressure may consider trying an alkaline diet that is high in fruits and vegetables to help with the issue, others who use monitors to measure their levels while they slumber may be losing sleep over it. Scientists are suggesting that patients who are losing sleep over their blood pressure monitors
containing glucosamine or chondroitin are believed to be helpful in reducing and eliminating joint pain. But researchers are saying supervised exercise therapy can improve symptoms of a common knee pain as well. A recent study followed 131 patients aged between 14 and 40 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome for one year. They found that the
Consuming blueberries, a food source that contains high levels of antioxidants, may help prevent the development of liver disease, according to findings published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Despite the development of many liver disease medications, researchers have yet to find a prescription that cause numerous side effects. In an effort to discover a
A daily glass of 100 percent fruit juice reduces the risk factors for several chronic diseases, researchers say. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Minnesota and based on a review of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004, found evidence that juice drinkers were slimmer, had better insulin sensitivity
Chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are increasingly prevalent in the U.S. due to lifestyle factors such as bad diet, sedentary work or smoking, so any news about natural ways to protect the body from these health problems is potentially significant. Scientists from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that a water soluble
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem that affects millions of American men of all ages. For those who prefer to improve their libido naturally, a physician recently made a few suggestions in an online health report published on The Huffington Post. Family medicine practitioner Jeffry Life, M.D., wrote that the basic problem underpinning all ED