Here is another reason to hit the treadmill: a new study has found those who have suffered a stroke tend to recover faster if they are physically fit. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Florida conducted a study which found patients who had exercised regularly before a stroke occurred were significantly more likely to have
Children born during the fall months are at greater risk of developing asthma than babies born any other time of year, according to a new study. The research, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, finds that children born four months prior to the winter virus peak are 30 percent more
A new study reports that an amino acid is one of the nutritional supplements that can help build muscle in elderly men and women and may improve fitness levels by almost thirty percent. The findings, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, show that after taking the amino acid beta-alanine for
New research shows that getting less sleep per night increased the risk of heart disease in people with high blood pressure. The Japanese study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, reported that people who slept less than 7.5 hours per night had a 68 percent higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those
Patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease (PD) may have relief from symptoms associated with the condition in the near future, according to a study presented at the 2010 American Society for Stereotactical and Functional Neurosurgery. In an effort to find potential treatments for individuals with the nervous system disorder, a team of researchers
Those struggling with skin disorders such as acne who do not want to take antibiotics or use skin-drying creams may benefit from a range of herbal remedies. One of the key elements of a natural approach to treating acne is a well-balanced diet, rich in fresh fruit and vegetables and low in sweets and dairy
Some people who are fed up with taking over-the-counter or prescription medications for their allergies are finding relief through acupuncture. Alternative therapies may appeal to people who do not want to suffer the side effects that some commonly prescribed pills can cause, KFYR-TV reports. For example, Lisa and Lori sisters who did not want
Despite the fact that homeopathy has not been embraced by the conventional medical community, many people who use this type of alternative therapy say they experience improvements, new research reveals. A German and Swiss study looked at the effects of homeopathy on patients suffering from chronic conditions including headaches, allergies and sleep disorders, Reuters Health
Increasing your consumption of fish could help protect your arteries from fatty build-up, according to new research. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center investigated how omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish can prevent the accumulation of fat in the hearts major artery. Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum and colleagues divided mice
Even though the prices of produce may rise, multiple health authorities recommend consuming a diet based heavily on fruits and vegetables. According to some research, produce may not even be that expensive. A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined that getting one’s full daily requirement of fruits and vegetables costs