As people get older, it is normal to find yourself feeling aches and pains that you may not have experienced at an earlier age. An article in US News and World Report suggests that a therapy called naprapathy may be just the thing to help ease joint pain, back pain, headaches, knee strain, tennis elbow,
One way to protect skin from ultra-violet rays is to wear sunscreen if outside during the day. However, a new study by scientists at the University of Leicester in the UK learned that vitamin C may be an important component in helping to prevent skin problems. According to the results, vitamin C helped wounds to
The ancient Chinese martial art form tai chi has been practiced for centuries by people who want to balance the body and mind, as well as increase their life energy. Now, new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that this balance-based exercise program could help reduce falls suffered by older
A new study suggests people who choose plain water to quench their thirst over other beverages have healthier diets. According to Reuters, the study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drink water tend to eat a diet higher in fiber and lower in sugar and calorie-dense foods. According to researchers
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the most over-prescribed drugs on the market today. Statin drugs such as Lipitor®, Pravachol® and Crestor® can significantly deplete your levels of the essential nutrient known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Research shows that these prescription drugs can lower your CoQ10 levels by up to 40 percent. CoQ10, discovered in 1957,
With the uncertain economy adding to the stresses of daily life many people reach for drugs and expensive treatments, but there are powerful natural techniques that can help get people through difficult periods. According to U.S. News and World Report, meditation, which has grown out of ancient spiritual traditions, has been attracting growing numbers of
While some individuals take medication for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), researchers have discovered there may be a safer alternative to treating the condition. According to a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, patients who were treated with behavioral therapy had a positive response to treatment within the first four weeks. The participants were
Diabetics who are looking for health resources to help cut down on their chance of suffering from heart attacks may want to think twice before taking aspirin as a preventative measure. Research has suggested that a daily dose of aspirin can help people reduce their heart attack risk. However, a new study published in the
Maintaining proper sleeping habits may increase a woman’s longevity, according to a study published in the journal Sleep Medicine. For this trial, researchers from University of California San Diego (UCSD) analyzed results of a four-year study conducted from 1995 to 1999, which included 459 women. During the research, each participant’s sleep duration was measured
Older Americans may benefit from a nutritional health supplement that includes vitamin D, researchers say, because it could lessen the risk of bone fractures. Following more than 42,000 patients over age 65 for a year, researchers tracked the number of non-spinal bone fractures and found benefits for those who took pills containing 482 to 770