Individuals who are over the age of 50 may want to consider cutting their consumption of copper and iron as a new study suggests that it could boost their chances of developing Alzheimers disease. Scientists are suggesting that consumers cutting ones intake may help lower the risk of developing Alzheimers. According to published reports in
Previous studies have shown that high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids have been found in the eye’s retina and that the nutrient could help to prevent vision damage. Now, a new investigation further suggests that omega-3s may help to protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
Individuals who are experiencing a low libido and are taking such as zinc and vitamin C may also want to try getting some sleep, as a new study suggests that a lack of sleep could be one of the main factors for a low sex drive. The National Sleep Foundation conducted a study that found
A new article in Obesity and Weight Management has shed more light on the link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and excessive weight. In the report, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Pennsylvania describe a 48-year-old patient who was mildly obese and suffered from hypertension and ED. They explain that the
The presence of inflammation in the body can identify an elderly individual at a higher risk of a fatal heart attack, a new study has found. Scientists from the University of Glasgow studied seniors aged between 70 and 82 who had or were at risk of cardiovascular disease and found that increased levels of three
A research abstract presented at a recent conference suggests that rather than reaching for sleeping pills, those suffering from insomnia may benefit from natural therapies such as meditation. Insomnia often leads to anxiety, fatigue and depression and can significantly impair a persons quality of life, while medications may have serious side effects. However, researchers from
A flower used for years as an herbal remedy may help people lower their blood pressure, according to research presented at an American Heart Association conference. Researchers including Diane L. McKay of Tufts University say that hibiscus tea may be able to reduce blood pressure in those at risk of hypertension. She and her colleagues
It may be known as laughing gas, but an international team of researchers has said there is nothing funny about nitrous oxide. Besides its potential for misuse, the commonly used anesthesia may boost homocysteine in the blood to dangerous levels, according to new research. A study published in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia found that
A review of earlier studies has found that vegetables, nuts and a Mediterranean dietary pattern are associated with a lower risk for heart disease. It was conducted by Dr. Andrew Mente and colleagues from the Population Health Research Institute in Ontario, Canada, and looked at articles investigating dietary factors in relation to heart disease published
Many dieticians already say that eating meals with a low glycemic index is healthier because it causes a decreased appetite and lower blood sugar, but now scientists may have found out how it works inside the stomach. Researchers studied levels of GLP-1, a gut hormone known to suppress appetite, in volunteers for 150 minutes following