New research suggests that pausing from a hectic schedule to inhale the scents of nature may actually help some people feel less stressed. Lemon, mango, lavender and other strongly-scented plants are believed to help calm nerves and a new Japanese-lead study set out to prove this is the case. In the study, the research team
Consuming plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding salted snacks, getting plenty of exercise and taking a daily multivitamin are effective steps toward good physical health. However, many people undercut these practices by snacking over the course of the day. New research has suggested a way to cut cravings early. Scientists at the University of
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Lets face itaging takes a toll on your body. And depending on the health problems you face, you may even feel youre getting old before your time! Fading eyesight is a common problem for many aging Americans. Some have turned to the popular LASIK surgery to restore eagle-eye vision. But if youre
Blood sugar level is regularly monitored in diabetics, but new research has suggested the level of triglycerides may also need to come under closer scrutiny to protect against nerve loss. Triglycerides are fats which are a known cardiovascular disease risk factor, and their level can be easily measured with available tests. Scientists from the University
Consuming healthy food and plenty of nutrients is important in all stages of life. However, new scientific investigation has suggested that adequate maternal diet during pregnancy can have a big impact on a child’s subsequent risk of becoming obese in adulthood. The report, which appears in the journal Brain Research, found that malnourished newborns are
Anxiety and depression may interfere with the recovery efforts of those who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke, according to new research. A Dutch study found that nearly one-third of people who survived this type of stroke in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the area between the skull
Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins
The various risks posed by a class of widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs have been recorded in a new paper, published online in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs. Lead author Dr. Beatrice Golomb of the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues looked at nearly 900 studies on the side effects of using
A new study suggests that a diet with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to unhealthy weight gain. According to researchers from Princeton University, there are some sweeteners that are worse for people than others. When test rats were given high-fructose corn syrup, it was found that they packed on significantly more weight than rats
There are many reasons to drink red wine, eat grapes or take vitamin supplements, not the least of which is the presence of resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound that researchers say may slow cellular aging and neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Research published in the journal ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters recently pointed