Cardiovascular disease patients who suffer from anxiety disorders may be linked to an increased risk of developing severe hearth problems, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. In an effort to determine how anxiety may affect people with heart problems, investigators examined more than 1,000 patients who had been diagnosed with
In another example of how a small change can make a big difference, researchers have found that those who try to lose or control their weight should reach for fat free-milk rather than a fruit drink in the morning. Australian scientists enrolled 34 overweight but healthy individuals in the study and conducted two testing sessions
A gel is currently in the process of being tested to see if it can effectively provide a libido boost to post-menopausal women. Known as Libigel, women rub the testosterone-based product into their upper arm every morning, a process which delivers the hormone into the bloodstream. Testosterone is naturally produced by the ovaries and is
Researchers from Telemark University College and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health have discovered that there are significant differences among normal and overweight children’s dietary habits. The scientists assessed the eating habits and obesity rates of more than 900 fourth graders through surveys about how often certain foods were eaten. The children were also weighed
While an alkaline diet may help lower blood pressure, a new protein has been discovered that can help prevent hypertension. Researchers from the University of Iowa indicated that the protein channel ASIC2 helps trigger sensors in blood vessels to keep blood pressure in check. When ASIC2 is not present in the body, the brain never
Women who have already experienced menopause and are following a high-protein diet may be at risk of bone density loss, according to findings published in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. In order to determine the effects of this regimen on post-menopausal women, researchers from Purdue University examined the results of two studies that had female
A gene variation has been identified that may affect a persons risk of suffering from colon cancer, scientists say. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that those who inherit a variation of a gene known as ADIPOQ are as much as 30 percent less likely to develop this form of
While consuming less fattening foods and following an alkaline diet of fruits and vegetables may help decrease artery blockage, a study has found that exercise may help patients with peripheral artery disease. There are more than 5 million patients who suffer from the disease, which deals with the plaque build-up in arteries that can limit
The importance of taking advantage of natural supplements and remedies to reduce inflammation has recently been driven home by the results of a study that found that prolonged inflammation may be conducive to cancer growth. According to scientists from the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, inflammatory conditions may induce the proliferation of tumor cells.
The traditional practice of acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, and many alternative medicine experts swear by its pain-relieving effects. Now, a study has determined that acupuncture treatment may be able to reduce the perceived severity of hot flashes in women going through menopause. The report, published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine,