A number of studies have shown that compounds in cilantro many of which can be found in other vegetables and in herbal supplements are good for cellular and cardiovascular health. Now, a study has determined that the herb, which is also known as coriander, may also minimize the smell of chitlins. The report
Drinking apple juice may be beneficial to patients with Alzheimers disease (AD), according to findings published in the American Journal of Alzheimers Disease and Other Dementias. In fact, the fruit-based beverage may lower irrational mood changes in individuals with cognitive complications. During a one-month trial, a team of researchers had hospitalized AD patients drink two
A new study is suggesting that those who receive the organ procedure have an elevated risk for developing skin cancer. Researchers found in the Archives of Dermatology discovered that there were increased instances of multiple skin cancers in heart transplant patients. While previous studies have indicated that renal transplant patients had a high risk of
Men who have been diagnosed with the most aggressive types of prostate cancer may have denser bones, according to a trial conducted at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Previous studies have found that this form of cancer commonly spreads to the bones, and in order to better understand how certain bone characteristics affect the advancement
In addition to trying vitamin supplements in order to get adequate levels of nutrients and minerals, adults may want to consider eating balanced meals made with fresh ingredients. Consuming natural, wholesome foods may improve more than one’s overall health and well-being, according to a dietitian at the University of Missouri. Nutrition expert Robin Gammon recently
Substituting refined grains for whole grains may lower fat tissue and prevent several health complications, according to findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Prior research has found that visceral fat, which is found on the abdominal organs, can lead to several metabolic disorders, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In order to determine
A new report has found that exercise is an effective option for boosting bone strength and preventing falls among seniors. The recommendation was made by Cochrane researchers based on a systematic review of the available evidence from 111 trials that included 55,303 older people. The review found that exercise in that group improves strength, flexibility,
Consuming a high-protein diet as an adolescent may lead to weight gain as a person ages, according to findings published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism. During a recent study, a total of 18 rat litters were divided into three groups of six, and were fed a high prebiotic fiber, high protein or a normal
Currently more than 39 million Americans take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in order to help keep their blood vessels clear and reduce the risk of heart problems. However, there are many dangerous side effects associated with these prescription drugs including a dramatic decrease in your bodys coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels. This essential nutrient is literally the
A new study suggests it may be a good idea to consider , which removes unwanted metals from the body, as lead may be one of the main contributors to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings published in Current Directions in Psychological Science indicate that genes may be the cause of 70 percent of hyperactivity cases