While there have been previous studies that have focused on the many health benefits of the found in green tea, a new study has found more evidence to back up the notion that green tea may help fight eye diseases such as glaucoma. According to findings in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers
Media reports have suggested the ongoing economic problems are leading many Americans to explore alternative therapies to help relieve stress and anxiety. Yoga studios, meditation classes and the offices of massage therapists and acupuncturists are quickly filling up with people who have lost jobs, homes, retirement savings or those who are afraid of losing them,
Acupressure is the latest traditional Chinese therapy that studies suggest could treat a variety of maladies, from chemotherapy side effects to back pain. Now, scientists are proposing that the remedy could help children relax before surgery, expanding the health resources available for this purpose. Acupressure functions using energy lines that run throughout the body. During
It seems that chatting away for hours on a cell phone could have other physical repercussions beyond a sore ear. Some frequent talkers are at risk of suffering an allergic reaction to the nickel surface on mobile phones, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. After noting a number of published cases describing an explained
In a quest to prevent or minimize the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), scientists have turned to dietary analysis and provided nutritional guidelines. AMD occurs when blood vessels in the center of the retina break down. According to Health.com, studies published in Archives of Ophthalmology suggest a diet rich in fish, olive oil and
A new wave of detox diets has been gaining in popularity, promising to deliver higher energy levels and a cleaner colon, according to an MSNBC report. These cleansing diets combine a mixture of fresh vegetables, fruits and spices that are aimed at replacing the processed and often unhealthy options that many Americans eat on a
It may be safer to take for ailments as opposed to prescription drugs as a new study shows that poisoning as a result of prescription drugs is on the rise. Research published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that hospitalizations as a result of poisoning by opioids, sedatives and tranquilizers have increased 65
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help keep their blood pressure in check. Now, new research suggests that these supplements should contain vitamin C. A study published in the Nutrition Journal found that young women who consumed high levels of vitamin C tended to have lower blood pressure. Previous research had already found an
A new study has found that those who drink milk can lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke by up to 20 percent. A team of researchers from several British universities has reviewed 324 studies of milk consumption as a predictor of CHD, stroke and diabetes
While oral may help remove all of the excess metals that are in an individuals body from factors such as tainted drinking water, a new study is suggesting that medication remnants can be found in water as well. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection found that tiny amounts of medication ranging from antidepressants to birth