Substituting refined grains for whole grains may lower fat tissue and prevent several health complications, according to findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Prior research has found that visceral fat, which is found on the abdominal organs, can lead to several metabolic disorders, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In order to determine
Women who are expecting and want to be able to exercise safely during pregnancy can benefit from practicing yoga, according to findings by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Many studies have showed that taking yoga classes can improve muscle and joint strength, as well as flexibility, which can all benefit women during childbirth,
A new article appearing in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that there is a specific amino acid in vegetable protein that can help lower blood pressure. By consuming 4.72 percent more glutamic acid as part of their daily protein intake, individuals in the study were able to lower their systolic blood pressure
A new study suggests it may be a good idea to consider , which removes unwanted metals from the body, as lead may be one of the main contributors to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings published in Current Directions in Psychological Science indicate that genes may be the cause of 70 percent of hyperactivity cases
Women may be able to use omega-3 nutritional supplements to help treat common menopausal symptoms such as mild depression, according to a new study. French researchers say their findings are the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of omega-3 for menopause-related psychological distress. As part of the study, Dr Michel Lucas and colleagues studied 120 women
If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you may be only too familiar with the joint pain that can lead to sleepless nights and difficulty with moving. Now, research published in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism suggests that occupational therapy may be a beneficial addition to health resources for osteoarthritis patients, alongside an exercise program.
Women may experience a decline in memory and learning abilities shortly before the onset of menopause, according to new research. Researchers from UCLA spent four years studying 2,362 women between the ages of 42 and 52. The women were given verbal memory, working memory and information processing speed tests at the four stages of the
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, As you age, you probably want to continue feeling and looking great. Some folks feel a little nip and tuck is the best way to achieve this goal. But a new report links this popular cosmetic surgery with a dangerous infection. This drug-resistant superbug infects more than 90,000 Americans each year. Plus,
A recent study has found a link between type 2 diabetes and colon cancer among men, according to findings published in the journal Gastroenterology. For this research, a team of investigators monitored the health trends among a total of 73,312 men and 81,663 women. Over the course of seven years, more than 1,500 men were
Individuals should watch their daily sugar intake as a new study suggests that high amounts of added sugars can increase the risk of heart disease. According to findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, consuming added sugars from processed or prepared foods is related to lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol,