Lowering the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may improve blood pressure, according to findings published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Assocation. In addition to blood pressure, research has found that a high intake of sugary drinks can also lead to obesity, metabolic syndromes and type 2 diabetes. A total of 810 people aged 25
If youre like most Americans, your arteries are already packed with plaque. Because by the time you were 10 years old, small plaque deposits already had a foothold inside you. And every year since, those deposits have grown in sizeslowly choking off blood flow to your heart, your brain and every other organ your joints,
Consuming dark chocolate may prevent stroke-related brain injuries, according to a study published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. Using mice, a team of researchers fed one group a small amount of epicatechin, a natural compound found in dark chocolate. After 90 minutes had passed since consumption, the investigators induced strokes in
Including flax in the diet may help prevent colorectal tumors or slow down their growth when they do appear, a new study has found. The research was conducted at South Dakota State University and found mice on diets supplemented with flaxseed oil had, on average, 45 percent fewer tumors in the small intestine and the
Vitamin D is one of the most beneficial nutrients for your entire health from head to toe. But as you get older, you are no longer able to maintain the adequate amounts of vitamin D that you need. So how can individuals help support optimal bone mineral levels and enhance their bone strength, while preventing
Natural pigments found in vegetables and fruits may help prevent bone loss among older people, according to a new study. Findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrate the power of carotenoids to protect bone mineral density. Carotenoids are biological antioxidants that provide living things with their color. They have also been shown
Women should not hesitate to search out health resources to treat their spider and varicose veins in order to prevent further circulation problems, a doctor has urged. Michael Wager, president of the German Vein Association, told the Deutsche Presse-Agentur that spider veins may indicate the presence of “deeper and hence unseen” varicose veins which
A vitamin D deficiency can not only lead to decreased bone strength, but according to The Vitamin D Council, serious medical problems could arise. Studies show that ensuring optimal and adequate levels of this vitamin may promote heart and cardiovascular health, support strong immunity, enhance mood and mental health, promote strong and healthy muscle function
Scientists from Emory University have found that using antioxidants, including as a nutritional health supplement, may aid in the prevention of some age-related diseases by lowering the amount of oxidized cysteine, a biomarker for the diseases. Cysteine, which is an amino acid that either comes from animal proteins or the bodys own production using homocysteine,
When it comes to optimum health, most of us are deficient in one key vitamin that can help unlock the mystery of common ailments. If you suffer from heart problems, poor circulation, joint discomfort, decreased bone strength, mood swings, blood sugar imbalance and low energy levels, then your vitamin D levels could be seriously low.