Tai chi may provide another tool among health resources available to recent stroke victims, a new study suggests. Proponents argue that tai chi may improve balance and minimize falls, and Christina Hui-Chan, head of physical therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, tested whether the benefits would extend to stroke victims. Hong Kong residents
Nutritional levels found in spinach may improve when exposed to fluorescent lighting used in grocery stores, according to findings published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Prior studies have found that spinach is a high source of antioxidants, folate and vitamins C, D and K. Spinach is normally sold in clear plastic containers
If recent research results are further confirmed, scientists may have stumbled upon a discovery that can change the way we approach disease prevention and aging. Researchers from Kingston University in London, in collaboration with Neals Yard Remedies, tested 21 plant and herb extracts for their medicinal properties and found that white tea consistently outperformed them
Vegetarian diets, if properly executed, can be healthy and in fact protect against chronic diseases in infants and elderly alike, researches have said. The recommendations have come from the American Dietetic Association, which has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that appears in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic
Springtime is here. For those who do not live in the U.S., and who consider March 1 when spring has sprung, it was already here, the Straight Dope reports. With springtime comes allergy season. News outlets are recommending that people with seasonal allergies prepare ahead of time. Even though it may still be cold at
People with a history of cancer may be more susceptible to cognitive issues, according to research presented at the Science of Cancer Health Disparities conference. For the trial, more than 9,800 people aged 40 years and older were surveyed about their dietary regimens and overall health, and among the group, a total of 1,305 previously
A so-called master switch of inflammation may play a part in determining whether a person becomes obese, new research suggests. In a mouse study, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California-San Diego looked at how the process of overeating affects the brain. The findings, published in the journal Cell, reveal that
Drinking a large number of alcoholic beverages in a single sitting can contribute to the development of clogged arteries, new research suggests. According to scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, patterns of drinking may have more impact on a persons arterial health than the total amount consumed. In the terms of the study,
As researchers are uncovering ever more evidence of vitamin Ds role in maintaining a healthy immune system, some of them have turned to it for an explanation of bacterial vaginosis (BV) infections. BV may lead to a variety of complications, including preterm birth, and scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and the Magee-Womens Research Institute
Taking herbal supplements is an effective way to get key nutrients on a daily basis, as well as of maintaining the healthy function of one’s organs. Recent research has found that a drug related to a centuries-old folk treatment can reduce the risk of arrhythmia, congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. Digoxin, which is extracted