A recent study conducted at the University of Manchester determined that drinking green tea and eating blueberries and other purple fruits may decrease the likelihood of neurological degeneration. Published in the journal Archives of Toxicology, the paper claimed that illnesses like Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimers disease are caused by iron that is not
While high cholesterol can be an indicator of people who are at a higher risk of suffering a heart attack, not all people who have a cardiac episode exhibit cut-and-dry symptoms or warning signs. However, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are suggesting that there is a blood test that can identify people who
Low libido can have several causes, including aging, stress and a number of medical conditions. However, not all hope is lost for those who are suffering for reduced bedtime energy. The UK Daily Mail has published a list of foods that may help boost libido. Cecilia Tregear, a physician and aging specialist provided the new
Using dietary supplements and other alternative treatments is something that millions of Americans do in order to stay strong. Now, researchers have announced that many urban adolescents with asthma use alternative and integrative medicine for their pulmonary health. A study conducted at the University of Cincinnati found that 71 percent of participants between the ages
The life expectancy in the United States is roughly 77 years of age, according to Joseph Maroon, M.D., author of The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes For a Longer and Healthier Life. In the 1780s, most people could expect to live to around 35 years old before dying of pneumonia, tuberculosis,
A new study suggests that older men who suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS) may also be at risk for erectile dysfunction. A new study published in the journal Sleep suggests that erectile dysfunction was 16 percent more prevalent in men who suffered from restless leg syndrome symptoms between five and 14 times a month.
In the quest to keep the brain youthful and spry, many people rely on herbal supplements and good nutrition. Now, new research suggests adding another element to a routine to help prevent memory problems: exercise. The findings of a study presented at the Radiological Society of North America reveal that older adults who engage in
Even though such as calcium can help keep bones strong and healthy, some people may have to resort to surgery to fix their discomfort. A new study suggests that the previous mortality rate for patients post-op recovery may be wrong. While previous studies have indicated that the heightened risk of death during recovery for patients
Air pollutants can be dangerous for humans and can come in the form of gases, liquids or other solid particles. Now, new research suggests that air pollution may even contribute to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which blocks airflow and breathing. Scientists from the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology of the Danish Cancer
Scientists have discovered that children who take nutritional supplements with potassium citrate while on the ketogenic diet to control epilepsy may avoid developing kidney problems. The ketogenic diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrates and is sometimes prescribed to children who do not respond well to medications. However, it can lead to painful