Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United Statesand in other countries that adopt Western eating habits. But you might be surprised to learn what British researchers discovered about a new health threat associated with being overweight Find out what it isand what you can do to protect yourself
The level of inflammation in the body is linked to how much body fat a person has, as well as their level of fitness, according to a new study. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center measured the white blood cell count of 452 men, HealthDay News reports. Previous studies have found that having a
Patients with nerve inflammation may be caused by postsurgical neuropathy, according to a study published in the journal Brain. Postsurgical neuropathy is a rare occurrence that happens after an individual undergoes a procedure that results in pain, numbness or weakness. The complication occurs when nerves connected to brain and the spinal cord become inflamed due
If youre experiencing a burning case of athletes foottry adding a few minced garlic cloves to your cotton sock and wearing it overnight. Be sure to wash your feet thoroughly in the morning, and repeat the process each night until the fungus is gone. If this method is too strong, try adding a couple of
New scientific analysis suggests that a vitamin deficiency may be linked to some age-related conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, bone fragility, calcification of the arteries and kidneys, and even cancer. The study, done by researchers at Childrens Hospital Oakland Research Institute, suggests the importance of optimal vitamin K intake to prevent these diseases. It tested
Lately, a number of studies have been touting the benefits of nutritional supplements containing vitamin D. Now, the latest looks at how a persons level of vitamin D is linked with colon health, finding significant benefits to high consumption of the vitamin. Research published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention shows that high levels of
For food lovers who love their vegetables crisp and fresh, the prospect of eating overcooked broccoli can be pretty grim. If you’re going to leach out all the nutrients through excessive boiling or steaming, why not simply take a multivitamin or a dietary supplement instead? Now, researchers are saying that there appears to be a
Inhalers, the kind used by millions of Americans for treating asthma attacks, may come with an unexpected side effect. Newly published research suggests that this form of bronchial therapy may temporarily lower immunity in children. Pediatricians at the Universite de Montreal discovered this effect after giving asthmatic children and teens small, measured doses of antigens,
You may think that the digestion process doesnt begin until your food reaches your stomach. But it actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, As you mount a new calendar on your wall or desk, remember thisevery day brings new opportunities to improve your health!And Ill be right here to give you more fantastic health tips to help you meet your goals!In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll find out why some doctors say