Consuming vitamin D, either in dietary supplements or as a part of a healthy eating regimen, is vital for skeletal and cellular health. Individuals who dont get enough of the nutrient are at risk for a number of serious deficiency symptoms, as are people whose body cannot adequately process the vitamin. Concerning the latter group,
Scientists have said nanoparticles of silver may protect against blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke when injected into the bloodstream. The American Chemical Society has reported lab test results that suggest low levels of the nanosilver injected into mice reduce the ability of platelets to clump together by as much as
There are many measures that individuals can take to keep their colon healthy. Taking such as fiber may help protect the organ from infection, and now a new study has suggested there could be a specific treatment to help prevent colon cancer. According to findings published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, patients
If you’ve been reading the news in the past few years, you may have heard some of the hype concerning berries and red wine, which reportedly contain some of the same healthy compounds commonly found in herbal supplements made with dark-purple fruit peels. But what are these benefits? And can they be gotten without drinking
By taking vitamin supplements, individuals who miss a few servings of fruit or vegetables in a day can ensure that they get their recommended allowance of vitamin C, at the very least. This nutrient plays an active role in a healthy immune system and is essential for the synthesis of proteins and neurotransmitters. A new
Higher-than-normal weight in early life increases the risk of mobility problems and associated disabilities in old age even if the weight is lost, according to a new study. The research was conducted by scientists from Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and found that women who were overweight or obese
A new study has found that regular screenings for prostate cancer cut the risk of dying from the disease in half, according to Lancet Oncology. This is because patients who may develop prostate cancer will be more likely to be diagnosed earlier and begin treatment sooner. In an effort to determine how much regular screenings
Nutrients found in broccoli may protect against the development of breast cancer cells, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research. In order to determine if sulforaphane, the compound found in broccoli, can kill off cancerous cells, researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center fed broccoli sprouts and stems to mice with
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and need to have a gland surgically removed may suffer some temporary nerve damage. Complications of this major nerve could lead to more health concerns, including the killing of healthy cells in the penis, as well as erectile dysfunction. However, researchers have discovered a protein that could
Muscle strains and sprains become more common as we age, and with the onset of the outdoor season the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has published guidelines to help seniors avoid injuries while gardening, exercising or vacationing. The expert stresses exercise is a great natural health resource that may help stave off serious disease,