Post-menopausal women who suffer from HIV have a higher risk of bone fractures, a new study suggests. Although such as vitamin D and calcium can help increase the strength of bones, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism indicates that therapies used to make HIV patients live longer can be detrimental
If you want to help roll back the clock so you can look and feel younger, you dont have to resort to expensive and dangerous plastic surgery procedures. According to Add More Ing to Your Life by Gabrielle Bernstein, the first step should be to act like a kid again. By participating in activities you
For many years the medical community embraced the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing the effects of menopause. This condition occurs mainly in women ages 40 to 60 when their production of estrogen and progesterone decreases. However, the results of a Womens Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial revealed staggering results regarding the
Are you one of the 20 million Americans with a blood sugar imbalance? Or one of the 54 million Americans with borderline blood sugar problems? Do you have a family history of blood sugar troubles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, its important you keep reading. If you notice youre urinating more
If you want to decrease your chances of prostate problems, then studies indicate a diet loaded with certain fruits and vegetables may be your best bet. Researchers analyzed comprehensive data from various trials and concluded that antioxidant- and flavonoid-rich sources like tomatoes, citrus fruits, berries, onions and carrots have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. If you
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Im sure youd agree its devastating when illness strikes. Being sick changes your entire life. Thats why I stay alert to research and news of treatments than can help you detectand even reverse health problems BEFORE they cause long-term damage to your health! In this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly,
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Forgetting things can be so frustrating! It can make you spend precious time searching for a lost wallet or keys or cause embarrassment when you cant remember someones name or have you driving in circles to find a destination! The good news isscientists may have identified a surprising cause for memory lapses.
If youre one of more than 39 million Americans taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, then you probably have a deficiency in the spark needed to ignite your fuel and turn it into energythe powerful antioxidant known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This amazing antioxidant, discovered in 1957, provides 95 percent of your bodys energy! And hundreds of scientists
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals a staggering majority91 percentof nursing homes across the country were cited for violating government health and safety standards in each of the past three years! In the report, Trends in Nursing Home Deficiencies and Complaints, HHS Inspector General (IG) Daniel R. Levinson found that
Thousands of folks usher in each New Year with a resolve to adopt a healthier diet and exercise plan. But new research suggests one type of diet could actually wreak havoc on your memory! According to a Reuters report, researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts said low-carb diets may play a role in clouding your