Some nutritionists feel that an alkaline diet high in fruits and vegetables may be an easy way to keep weight off. A study published in Health Education and Behavior found that middle-aged women who are too busy to focus on their diets have a higher risk of obesity. The study looked at 200 women with
A new study has suggested eating more whole grain foods may help keep blood pressure in check. The study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that men who ate the most whole grains were 19 percent less likely to develop hypertension than those who ate smaller amounts, according to Reuters. Scientists say the
Patients who have a history of blood clots may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid anigiopathy (CAA),
New research conducted at the University of California, Berkley has found that a reproductive hormone balance may be upset by stress, making it harder for couples to conceive. When an individual is under pressure, he or she releases more stress hormones, like cortisol, that block gonadotropin-inhibitory (GnIH) hormones that hold back the release of gonadotropin-releasing
A new report suggests sugary,calorie-packed drinks are making some Americans fatter. Researchers from the Center for Public Health Advocacy and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research interviewed 42,000 Californians of all ages for the study. They found that 24 percent of adults drink one or more non-diet sodas a day. They say those people
Its common knowledge that individuals can start healthy eating habits such as an alkaline diet in order to keep weight down. However, a new study is suggesting that overweight individuals over the age of 70 may actually have a longer life span. According to research published in The Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, elderly
Because zinc is one of the most important elements that contribute to optimal health, and supplementation is recommended to replenish a possible deficit, scientists have developed a molecular sensor that can reveal the amount of zinc in cells. The work conducted at Imperial College London and Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands marks the
The worlds largest quality of life study to-date has found one in three people dealing with chronic chest pain says it affects their daily lives. The study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals 29 percent of patients experience angina chest pain at least once a week, despite contemporary medical treatments. In addition, 60
It may be a good idea to take such as vitamin D for bone strength as a new study is suggesting that grandparents who have weaker bones may pass it down to their grandchildren. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, grandfathers who have hip fractures serve as a
Men who are suffering from erectile dysfunction may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as the problem could be an indicator of cardiovascular problems. According to a study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, erectile dysfunction can be a strong predictor of