Woo, I havent laughed that hard in a long time I needed that. The last time you said words like thatyou probably DID need a good laugh, and you should be sure to let it out more often! You might be surprised to know that a healthy dose of laughter is often just what you
When you hear the word cholesterol, many people associate it with a negative health problem. True, elevated low-density (LDL) cholesterol levels can contribute to heart disease and poor circulation. But healthy high-density (HDL) cholesterol is responsible for providing cell membrane structure and insulating nerve cells in your brain. Be sure to have your doctor check
Many Americans are already aware that taking daily vitamin supplements can help the body process food and replace old cells with new ones. However, researchers in the United Kingdom have announced that consuming adequate levels of vitamin D may reduce the likelihood of a developing a certain form of multiple sclerosis (MS). A study published
Women who receive hormone replacement therapy may be increasing their risk of developing breast cancer, new research suggests. Findings presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium sound a warning bell about menopausal hormone therapy that consists of estrogen plus progestin, linking it to an increase the deadly disease. Lead researcher Rowan Chlebowsky of Harbor-UCLA
What aren’t vitamin supplements good for? After all, they provide the body with valuable nutrients while reducing the time and effort it takes to consume them. Certain vitamins are especially important for healthy growth and development, as indicated in a study recently published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health. Scientists at the Child and
Women who consume a high-fat diet while pregnant could increase the risk of obesity and diabetes in their babies, according to findings presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior meeting. In an effort to discover the effects of a diet consisting of high fat foods during pregnancy, researchers fed a low-fat or
The fall is a tough season for some outdoor allergy sufferers with weed pollens like ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed and cocklebur causing sneezing, watery eyes and itchy, runny noses. There is relief without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications, however. According to a recent MSNBC.com article, knowing what triggers allergy symptoms is important. The
Many individuals realize the positive effects of vitamin D, and how the nutritional supplement can keep bones strong and healthy in addition to treating certain pains. However, a new study is suggesting that patients who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) in addition to having low vitamin D levels may also suffer from physical disabilities or
Patients who develop blood clots in veins nearer to the skin surface may be at risk from developing deep vein thrombosis, new research shows. An article in Archives of Dermatology highlights a study conducted at the Medical University of Graz in Austria where 46 patients who had superficial (surface level) thrombosis underwent a series of
One of the typical misfortunes that occur in cancer patients is that the disease can spread throughout the body if not caught in time. Many physicians have noticed that one of the most common organs for the disease to spread is the liver. A new study is suggesting there may be a therapeutic way to