The level of inflammation in the body is linked to how much body fat a person has, as well as their level of fitness, according to a new study. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center measured the white blood cell count of 452 men, HealthDay News reports. Previous studies have found that having a
Eating foods that have a high alkali content may be a good way to protect against bone loss, new research suggests. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that consuming bicarbonate can reduce biomarkers associated with bone loss and fracture. The researchers explain that fruits and vegetables are metabolized by
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University report that the naturally occurring sex hormones testosterone and estrogen may influence the risk and progression of artery hardening, which may explain why men are at increased risk in developing heart disease. The findings, presented at the American Heart Associations annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, found that older women,
New research suggests that even being moderately overweight can raise your risk of suffering from heart failure. Findings published in the journal Circulation reveal that the chances of heart failure increase in relation to the amount of extra weight a person carries. As part of the study, approximately 21,000 American men were followed for 20
The kale family it’s healthy, it’s flavorful and, if cooked correctly, it may have cancer-fighting properties. So said a group of researchers from the University of Illinois, who recently published a study touting the health benefits of fresh or lightly steamed broccoli. According to the group, this and other vegetables are naturally rich in
Some women have reported experiencing sexual problems after surviving breast cancer, according to survey results published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Those who completed the questionnaire explained their sexual experiences after approximately two years after they were diagnosed and had completed their chemotherapy treatment. According to the survey results, more than 80 percent of
A scientist has raised concerns about the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs on human brain function. Yeon-Kyun Shin of Iowa State University said that commonly prescribed statins may affect how the brain processes data and memories. He explained that statins work by preventing the liver from making cholesterol, but these medications also directly affect the production
The frequent need to get out of bed at night to urinate has a name, nocturia, and according to recent research, a significant proportion of older men suffer from it. A study published in the Journal of Urology found that 21 percent of adult men have the condition. Incidences of nocturia increase dramatically with age.
Metabolic status prior to pregnancy may determine if a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after becoming pregnant, according to findings published in the American Journal Epidemiology. Researchers have previously found that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnoses during pregnancy can lead to type 2 diabetes after a woman’s child is born. In order to better
Daily life brings with it lots of stress, but some of it may be good for the circulation as scientists have found anger causes carotid artery dilation and increases blood flow to the brain. Scientists from the University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center also noticed that his reflex was absent in people with