In addition to being a good source of physical activity, practicing Tai Chi, a form of martial arts, can improve symptoms that are associated with chronic mood disorders, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A team of researchers collected data from 40 studies conducted nationwide and observed how Tai Chi
Besides being good for the heart, the liver and the metabolism, experts suggest that olive oil may also be good for the skin. An article in the Wall Street Journal suggests laving the face with the natural moisturizer for smoother, firmer skin. The newspaper said that Cleopatra, the ancient Greek queen and Egyptian pharaoh of
By sequencing the genes of bacteria living in the human intestinal tract, researchers believe they have found two particular varieties whose presence or absence may be associated with a serious liver condition. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology determined that people with fatty liver disease display unusual levels of two species of gut flora.
New research is suggesting that there is a link between depression and a loss of bone mass, which could lead to bone breakage and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more common among women than men, and is a condition that causes bones to weaken and possibly fracture, which is why some nutritionists recommend taking such as vitamin
Do you eat right and try to exercise regularly? Do you take dietary supplements or a daily multivitamin? Do you pay close attention to your intake of the minerals that your body needs? If so, the following study may interest you. A report appearing in the journal Internal Medicine found that individuals who get too
While some diabetes patients rely on such as cinnamon to lower their blood sugar, scientists are currently trying to find additional vitamins that may help prevent diabetic retinopathy (DR), which can potentially blind patients suffering from the disease. According to a study found in the American Academy of Ophthalmology journal, vitamins C, E and magnesium
While an alkaline diet may help reduce inflammation, a new study suggests that those who take certain medications for the problem may be receiving multiple health benefits. Researchers from Stanfords School of Medicine wanted to conduct further research that the popular anti-inflammation drug known as Celecoxib can help prevent skin cancer after conducting research in
Adding fish to your diet already has the approval of many health experts, particularly if it is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Now, British scientists are suggesting that eating fish a couple of times a week could help diabetics avoid kidney disease. Findings published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases suggest that eating fish
These days, stress seems to be a near-unavoidable part of daily life, with troubling headlines about the stock market, job outlook and climate change dominating the news. Now, scientists have discovered more about how stress affects peoples ability to make important decisions. Researchers at the University of Washington conducted a rat test which suggested that
Young adults who suffer from hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, might consider taking extra precautions in their overall wellbeing as a study suggests they may be more susceptible to suffering a stroke. According to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, patients with an overactive thyroid between the ages of 18 to