Based on recent scientific studies, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued updated recommendations on vitamin D and its role in maintaining skin health. As before, the AAD maintains that dietary sources and nutritional supplements, rather than unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices, are the best sources of
Although fruit and vegetable consumption has long been known to boost immunity and promote overall health, a new study is the first to show it may reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections (URTI) in expectant mothers. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine analyzed more than 1,000 pregnant women and found those who ate
Taking time to indulge a simple pleasure can prove beneficial for your heart health. Thats according to experts at Rush University Medical Center, who identify regular enjoyment of the simpler things in life as key to an individuals health resources. “Spending just 30 minutes a day doing something you enjoy can go a long way
A substance found in grapes may help the body fight obesity and aging, according to recently published biochemical findings. A paper printed in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found that grapes are a natural source of reservatrol, a compound that scientists have already determined prevents cellular damage caused by free radicals in the body. The
Herbal supplements containing St. Johns wort are just as effective as prescription antidepressants for treating depression, researchers say. Findings published by German scientists in the journal Cochrane Review reveal that St. Johns wort was as successful as standard antidepressant drugs such as Prozac and boasted fewer side effects, too. The researchers, led by Klaus
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related disease that affects about 5 percent of first-time mothers, and recent research has revealed that taking certain supplements may reduce the risk of the condition. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that women who consumed nutrition bars that contained vitamins and the amino acid L-arginine were significantly
A common blood test that is used for signs of inflammation may also be an indicator for a patients risk for colon cancer. According to research presented at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), researchers found that a protein produced by the liver as a response to inflammation is
An antioxidant found in apples, other fruits and vegetables, and nutritional supplements may do more than simply prevent damage caused by free radicals. A recent laboratory test has determined that polyphenols may be able to lengthen lifespan. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers from Hong Kong and China
A new study conducted by Danish scientists has found that vitamin C-deficient babies may be at a higher risk for mental development and memory problems. A team of researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Copenhagen showed that guinea pigs with moderate vitamin C deficiency develop 30 percent fewer hippocampal neurons
You may already take vitamin D nutritional supplements to benefit your bones and teeth, but did you know they could also boost the health of your heart? People who are lacking in vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, according to new research. Findings published in the Journal of the American