Medical journals, doctors and even the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) all warn of the dangers of sodium consumption in relation to heart disease and high blood pressure. But there is a scientific process that is necessary for your cell functions. According to the book The Salt Solution by Richard Moore, M.D., Herb Boynton and
A new study has found that office workers are becoming increasing inactive, resulting in a higher risk of obesity, according to findings published in the journal Preventative Medicine. For this research, a team of investigators used statistics collected from a 26-year span, which included survey groups ranging from 17,000 to 132,000 people. While analyzing the
Researchers say eating a low-fat diet diet can help people who have had skin cancer avoid getting the disease again. According to Reuters, an International Journal of Cancer study has linked a diet high in saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers followed 457 men and 600
Among individuals who take herbal supplements, multivitamins and other all-natural, complementary therapies, there may be good news for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. A team of European immunologists has found that a specially derived plant extract may relieve nasal allergies caused by pollen. The extract in question is called Ze 339, or petasol butenoate
For women going through menopause, the risk of osteoporosis can be much greater than with younger women, as the condition can sometimes cause bones to become weaker and more susceptible to breaks and fractures. Although such as vitamin D and calcium may help keep bones strong, postmenopausal women should be acutely aware of their elevated
Herbal supplements containing red clover may have a beneficial effect on DHEA levels and help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that these herbal supplements may have preventive effects, but scientists caution that more research is needed. Julia Arnold of the National Center
Men who are sexually active in their 50s may be at a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Nottingham propose that having an active sex life, which may include intercourse or masturbation, helps remove toxins from the body. The researchers followed approximately 400 men who had been
Drinking apple juice may be beneficial to patients with Alzheimers disease (AD), according to findings published in the American Journal of Alzheimers Disease and Other Dementias. In fact, the fruit-based beverage may lower irrational mood changes in individuals with cognitive complications. During a one-month trial, a team of researchers had hospitalized AD patients drink two
A research team from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University has determined why obese women taking oral contraceptives experience a different hormone balance to non-overweight women. Women who are obese take longer for their hormone levels to balance out and reach the correct blood concentration of contraceptive hormone to prevent pregnancy. This means
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