A new study by The American Heart Association has found women with insufficient vitamin D intake in their premenopausal years are at risk for developing high blood pressure in mid-life. Researchers followed a group of 559 Caucasian women with an average age of 38 from 1992 through 2007. They found that the premenopausal women who
When it comes to protecting your heart, brain and other organs from free radical damage, you should be taking the most potent anti-inflammatory nutrient that Mother Nature has to offer. Some regular fish oil supplements claim to help boost your health and reduce inflammation, but are you aware of the risks associated with inferior ingredients?
The presence of inflammation in the body can identify an elderly individual at a higher risk of a fatal heart attack, a new study has found. Scientists from the University of Glasgow studied seniors aged between 70 and 82 who had or were at risk of cardiovascular disease and found that increased levels of three
You may already be aware that high blood pressure (hypertension) may endanger your heart health, but were you aware that it can also affect your cognition? A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences found that people with chronic hypertension were more likely to perform poorly on cognitive tests when they experienced
Do you know what gives energy to all 100 trillion cells in your body? Its a miracle nutrient known as Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). And your heart uses up to 10 times more CoQ10 than any other organ in your body! CoQ10 is responsible for tripling your energy levels, heart-healing powers and antioxidant levels. However, if
Stress from the recession is continuing to take a toll on Americans health, the results of a new survey suggest. According to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, one in three people are losing sleep because they are concerned about their personal finances or the state of the U.S. economy. The findings also reveal
Have you read some of the startling side effects of taking cholesterol lowering drugsor statins? These drugs can destroy your levels of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), or the super nutrient energy switch that sparks all 100 trillion of your bodys cells. Check out some of the research from the worlds top medical schools and journals: The
While such as calcium and vitamin D may fill the nutrient void that individuals who have a milk allergy may face, a new study has found a way for individuals who are allergic to the drink to enjoy it. According to findings that were presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, when
Mangosteen juice, known as an all-natural anti-inflammatory, may prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals, according to a new study. The studys results, published in the Nutrition Journal, suggest that the exotic fruit juice can lower the C-reactive protein level (CRP), which is a measure of inflammation. According to lead researcher
There are many methods that people may use to control their reactions to anxiety, from the use of herbal supplements to meditation. A new study gives insight into the way animals and potentially humans can train their minds to avoid anxiety, fear and depression. Dr. Eric Kandel of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute