It may be a good idea to try an alkaline diet, which is high in fruits and vegetables, as new evidence suggests that an amino acid found in red meat, fish and eggs may increase the risk of developing Alzheimers. Researchers from Temple University recently published a study in Current Alzheimers Research that suggests that
Women whose diets are rich with foods that have the nutritional supplement Omega-3 fatty acids may have a lower risk of developing endometriosis, a serious condition that occurs when pieces of the wombs lining grow outside of the womb. Although some women who suffer from the condition experience no symptoms, many females experience excruciating stomach
Scientists recently discovered that small amounts of bleeding in the brain, which have been previously linked to stroke, are actually associated with aging. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine examined 33 adults who were between 71 and 105-years-old. None of the participants had any history of stroke. Overall, the investigators found that cerebral microbleeds
Its difficult to test for, but new research suggests that zinc deficiencies are widespread across the world, with as many as 12 percent of the total U.S. population and an estimated 40 percent of elderly Americans affected by it. A new study conducted at Oregon State University finds that even minor zinc deficiencies can cause
Women who take drugs known as bisphosphonates to treat the effects of osteoarthritis may be putting themselves at risk of a rare but serious heart problem, researchers say. Findings presented at a conference of the American College of Chest Physicians reveal that this FDA-approved medication which is prescribed for strengthening bones could raise
Scientists believe some natural extracts which have been studied for cancer prevention benefits, may be even more valuable in that there is evidence they may boost the value of conventional chemotherapy drugs. A study conducted at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University examined the activity of chlorophyllin and found that it was 10
Whether or not you like the taste of broccoli matters very little, since you can get plenty of nutrients and vitamins by taking dietary supplements. However, for those who do consume the vegetable, eating the whole floret appears to be more beneficial for health than munching on the heads and throwing away the stems. According
People with diabetes who incorporate garlic oil into their diet may improve their heart health, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Previous reports have found that an estimated 80 percent of all deaths among people with diabetes are caused by heart disease. Among the different types of these
Individuals who exercise regularly could reduce their risk of developing a physical or mental condition as well as slow down their body’s aging process, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. The research indicates that being physically active is an important lifestyle choice a person can make in order
A new study has found that office workers are becoming increasing inactive, resulting in a higher risk of obesity, according to findings published in the journal Preventative Medicine. For this research, a team of investigators used statistics collected from a 26-year span, which included survey groups ranging from 17,000 to 132,000 people. While analyzing the