While the name may sound vaguely familiar, many Americans are not entirely sure what vitamin K does for the body, or where it comes from. Some may not even be aware that it exists. It does, though, and it is essential for bone and vascular health. Vitamin K comes primarily from leafy greens like spinach
Individuals who are concerned with their cholesterol may want to consider replacing their normal intake of saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that patients who replaced saturated fat in their diets with polyunsaturated fat reduced their risk of developing coronary
British scientists have discovered that an ingredient in breast milk acts to protect and heal the intestines of newborn babies. The research was conducted by a team from Queen Mary, University of London, which used human intestinal cells in the lab and found that when they inflicted damage to them a compound called pancreatic secretory
Long-term use of aspirin may lead to a higher risk of developing Crohns disease, an illness that leads to inflammation and swelling throughout the digestive system, according to findings presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week conference. Previous studies have found that aspirin use can lead to irritation of the bowel tissue, and to determine
Tiffany Lowery Researchers have uncovered new clues about how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) contributes to bone loss. These findings may not only help researchers reverse RA-related bone lossbut with some minor changes, they could also help in developing new treatments for osteoporosis! RA is an autoimmune disease that affects a whopping 2 million Americans. The disease
Alzheimers disease is NOT a normal part of aging, but the risk of getting it does increase with age. For example, researchers estimate that about 3 percent of men and women between ages 65 and 74 have Alzheimers disease. This increases to 10 percent by age 80 and nearly 30 percent for those ages 85 and older. Early symptoms differ by individual, as well as day-to-day. Some signs
As allergy medications often have unpleasant side effects, sufferers will be relieved to learn a new hayfever-fighting product based on acupressure points is now available. The Qu-Chi acupressure band has been developed by acupuncturist Andrew Broch and works by applying pressure to a specific acupuncture point on the arm, known as the Qu-Chi point, also
Women who are looking to shed excess weight without losing muscle tone should concentrate on getting enough protein in their daily diet, an expert has suggested. Writing on the Kansas City infoZine, dietician Karen Collins describes how multiple studies have found that female dieters tend to lose muscle as they lose weight, even if they
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
Vitamin deficiencies are quite common in the U.S., but in under-developed nations they can be rampant, especially in regions where agriculture is scarce and a wide variety of foods is not readily available. Having low vitamin levels can be dangerous, particularly for growing children. However, a new report has suggested that vitamin supplements may preserve