Its a question many deal with on a daily basis: whats the best way to lose weight and keep it off? Researchers at California Polytechnic State University say the answer may rest in how conducive your home is to weight loss success. The new study, appearing in The Annals of Behavioral Medicine, has found that
Painful bone breaks can leave you confined to a wheelchairor possibly send you to a nursing home! But new research to explain how aging slowsor even preventshealing of broken bones provides hope for potential treatments designed to restore lost healing capability! Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center focused their current study on the
Eating vegetables and avoiding heavy meats may contribute to more a healthier heart. Findings published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology suggest that eating a plant-based diet may improve blood-phosphorus levels in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the recent study, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine reported
A new University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study aims to learn whether women at high risk of breast cancer can use exercise to reduce their risk of developing the disease. The Women in Steady Exercise Research (WISER) Sister trial will investigate two different levels of regular treadmill exercise as a possible method of breast
These days, vegetarians and vegans can more easily follow a balanced and healthy diet but there are still some nutritional needs they should keep an eye on, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the February issue of Mayo Clinic Womens HealthSource, the experts give advice on how to ensure you are getting adequate levels
Men who begin losing their hair around the age of 20 are more likely than those who don’t to develop prostate cancer later in life. French researchers discovered this phenomenon while interviewing men treated for the prostate disease. Their results appear in the journal Annals of Oncology. The team surveyed more than 600 men, the
Apples may seem like a simple food, but their health benefits can pack a mighty punch. An article in the Chicago Daily Herald draws attention to the power of apples to help keep cholesterol levels in check, as well as helping to prevent metabolic syndrome and related cardiovascular problems. Nutritionist Victor Fulgoni told the news
A new study has found that losing weight could be an important step kidney disease patients can take to protect their health. The study in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology suggests that weight loss can reduce current kidney damage and may prevent additional kidney decline in obese patients. Researchers analyzed 13
Individuals who follow an alkaline diet that focuses on the consumption of whole grains, vegetables and fruits may want to consider expanding their horizons to a similar diet know as the Mediterranean, which also incorporates fish and fatty acids. Findings that were presented during the American Academy of Neurologys 62nd Annual Meeting indicated that individuals
Adolescents who dont get the appropriate number of hours of sleep each night may increase their risk of developing obesity, according to findings presented at the Pediatrics Academic Societies annual meeting. More than 700 adolescents were enrolled into a study in which researchers monitored sleeping trends both during the week and on weekends. Also, on