Your immune system is your bodys defense against infectious organisms and invaders. So you must keep your immunity levels in tip-top shape in order to be prepared to fight back when flu season rolls around each November. Your immune system is made up of a complicated network of cells, tissues and organs that work together
Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberries or who take may have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It’s called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently
Scientists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered the mechanism that causes blood clots also known as thrombosis in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). APS is an autoimmune disease in which bacteria and virus-fighting immune system cells attack healthy body tissues and organs, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Those struggling to lose or maintain weight have another natural health resource to chose from, as research suggests practicing yoga can help prevent overeating. Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center conducted a study that was based on a previous work showing regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age people from gaining weight and promote
Healthy adults who were faced with abuse during their childhood may be more likely to suffer from physiological issues, according to findings published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. For the study, a total of 69 men who ranged in age from older teenagers to adults in their 60s underwent a series of psychiatric tests. The team
Eating salmon or other fatty fish at least once a week helped reduce mens risk of heart failure, according to a new study. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) followed 39,367 Swedish men between the ages of 45 and 79 from 1998 to 2004. They found those who ate fatty fish (including herring,
Blueberries are considered to be a superfruit for their numerous health benefits. Containing nutritional supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber, blueberries can help symptoms of urinary tract infections and varicose veins. A new study has discovered that blueberry juice can also improve memory retention in elderly individuals. According to findings published in the
Scientists are in the process of determining ways to keep bones strong and healthy in hopes of discovering how to prevent osteoporosis. While some nutritionists believe that such as vitamin D and calcium could be good for bone strength, researchers are examining a tissue culture that grows human bones. Researchers from the University of Houston
Although natural diabetes remedies may help keep symptoms at bay, scientists have discovered five new gene variants that could raise blood sugar, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to a new study published in Nature Genetics conducted by the Meta-Analyses of Glucose and Insulin Related Traits Consortium (MAGIC), it would seem that
Taking vitamin supplements is something that numerous Americans try as a way to stay healthy. Which nutrients are the most important for proper bodily functioning? Vitamin D is certainly essential, since it is responsible for bone health, cellular growth, nerve function, a balanced inflammatory response and according to new research the timing of