Although some people use nutritional health supplements to correct deficiencies in minerals like iron, recent research suggests that some diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease cause a similar deficiency, but in the brain. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is the human form of mad cow disease, and both work by infecting proteins in the brain, leading to severe brain damage
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
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,
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
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
If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you may be only too familiar with the joint pain that can lead to sleepless nights and difficulty with moving. Now, research published in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism suggests that occupational therapy may be a beneficial addition to health resources for osteoarthritis patients, alongside an exercise program.
Middle-aged women who have a healthy level of vitamin E intake in their diet can lower the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by 10 percent, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Societys annual International Conference in New Orleans. A team of researchers led by Anne Hermetet Agler, a doctoral
Following a diet enriched with vitamin D may be associated with achieving better weight loss results, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Over the course of two years, more than 300 individuals aged 40 to 60 who were considered overweight followed three different diets, which all featured foods that
Patients with heart disease may have a higher mortality rate if they suffer from depression, according to findings published in the journal Heart. Over the course of five and a half years, a team of researchers observed the mental and physical health of approximately 6,000 people. During the study, an estimated 15 percent of the