High Estrogen Levels May Cause Concentration Problems In Women

High hormone levels may affect a woman’s ability to pay attention, according to a trial published in the journal Brain and Cognition. Women commonly experience high estrogen levels during ovulation, and these findings suggest it may interfere with their concentration. Researchers from Concordia University in Canada used mice during latent inhibition, which is a test

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High insulin levels linked to breast cancer

High levels of insulin may play a stronger role in the development of breast cancer than was previously thought, a new study suggests. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University say that by targeting insulin levels in the blood, they may be able to develop new health resources that fight cancer. Previously,

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Study: An Hour Nap Could Boost Brain Power

Although an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help boost brain function, a new study is suggesting that a quick nap may also do a world of good in terms of retention and productivity. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have indicated that taking an hour nap can help boost

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Scientists Discover Group of Cells that may Mend a Broken Heart

A common phrase could actually be a dangerous problem. A broken heart, which is a result of significant trauma such as a heart attack, can leave the heart weak and susceptible to further complications. However, scientists have uncovered specific cells that could help mend a broken heart. According to researchers from Duke University Medical Center,

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Vitamin C ‘benefits cancer patients’

A recent study examining the benefits of vitamin C in cancer patients contained “serious flaws,” according to an article in Alternative and Complementary Therapies. The study in question suggested vitamin C taken with common anti-cancer drugs may reduce the antitumor effects of the medication.However Jack Challem, an Arizona nutritionist, points to two problems with the

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Vitamin B May Prevent Brain From Shrinking, Dementia From Forming, Experts Say

Researchers in the UK have found that doses of vitamin B complex may slow the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of degenerative dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In a clinical trial, scientists discovered that large amounts of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid appeared to slow cerebral shrinkage and MCI, both of

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