Researchers have discovered that exercising at least 15 minutes a day may help reduce the fatality risk for prostate cancer patients. The study was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention research conference, and scientists indicated that moderate levels of exercise can offer benefits to those fighting the disease. Prostate
Healthy seniors who drink a light or moderate amount of alcohol may be improving their chances of avoiding physical disabilities, a new study suggests. Dr. Arun Karlamangla and colleagues at UCLA classified participants into three groups: heavy drinkers, light to moderate drinkers and abstainers. They found that those who consumed fewer than 15 drinks per
A new study has found that consuming just one and a half servings of tart cherries daily can enhance the antioxidant activity in the body. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Michigan and reported at the 2009 Experimental Biology meeting in New Orleans. The study included twelve healthy adults, aged 18
While allergies to certain foods can require dietary restriction, the simplification of one’s eating regimen may have unintended positive side effects. Celiac disease, for instance, can force those who have it to eat more whole foods, according to Rye Patch. The news source said that the digestive condition, which is essentially a gluten allergy, can
Obese individuals may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new study suggests that obesity can bring a greater risk of death among colon cancer patients. According to findings published in the journal, Clinical Cancer Research, obese patients with colon cancer have a greater
An antioxidant found in cruciferous vegetables may at some point in the future be used in combination with selenium to help fight skin cancer, new research suggests. Isothiocyanates found in broccoli, cabbage and similar foods have already been identified as an anti-cancer compound. Last year, scientists at UC Santa Barbara discovered isothiocyanates helped
A professor at Oregon Health and Science University recently told colleagues that his research indicates that eczema may often proceed food allergies, rather being caused by them. Dermatologist Jon Hanifin addressed other specialists at the annual conference of the American Academy of Dermatology. He noted that food allergies are roughly three times as common as
We all get the blues once in a while even more so when the weather turns gray during the winter months. Writing in Parade magazine, dietician Joy Bauer says that there are a number of nutritional supplements that can help lift peoples moods by having a positive effect on brain chemistry. Some research has
Cutting down on calories may be able to help older men and women boost their memory, according to new research. German scientists say that participants who restricted their calorie intake were able to perform better on a series of memory tests. As part of the study, they divided subjects into three categories: one group cut
Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests. Despite physicians stressing the importance of exercise, research published in PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, suggests that running in sneakers exert more stress on joints than running barefoot does. Researchers selected