According to new research, omega-3 fatty acids could help protect men against advanced prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of California at San Francisco have determined that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can be primarily found in fish, reduces the risk irrespective of an individuals genetic predisposition, according to Health Day. The
Do you know what gives energy to all 100 trillion cells in your body? Its a miracle nutrient known as Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). And your heart uses up to 10 times more CoQ10 than any other organ in your body! CoQ10 is responsible for tripling your energy levels, heart-healing powers and antioxidant levels. However, if
A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting. Commonly found in adolescents, the symptoms of SDB include obstructive sleep apnea, upper-airway resistance syndrome and snoring. During the trial, the parents of more
Scientists have discovered a significant correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a study that included a large sample of elderly adults. The study was conducted by French scientists who monitored 8,801 French participants over the age of 65 and found that systolic and diastolic blood pressure values differed significantly across the four seasons
A new study is suggesting that estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may not only lead to , but also an asthmatic condition in post-menopausal women. According to findings published in the journal Thorax, HRT may increase the risk of women developing asthma after they go through menopause. Researchers followed 57,664 women for three years and
While studies have shown that a reduced calorie diet that is low in sugar may have significant health benefits including reduced longevity, new research has shown how it can benefit the body on the cellular level. Researchers tweaked an enzyme found in yeast cells to make it last one-fifth longer than normal yeast cells, which
Sleep plays a valuable role in helping people learn a variety of tasks for the first time and also remember what they have learned in the past, according to new research. A study conducted at the University of Chicago found that college students were able to learn new information more effectively and retain that information
People who incorporate fish into their diets may help better protect themselves against several health complications, according to findings published in the magazine Agricultural Research. Fish, such as salmon and tuna, are enriched with omega 3 fatty acids, which are healthy forms of fatty acids. Maintaining proper intake of omega 3 fatty acids can help
Scientists are starting to understand the mechanisms behind a mind-body technique that produces significant stress reduction after just five days of practice. The technique in question is called integrative body-mind training (IBMT) and was adapted in the 1990s from traditional Chinese medicine. In late 2007, researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) observed that practicing
Not getting enough sleep may prevent optimal weight loss results, according to findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Over the course of one month, a total of 10 people aged 35 to 49 who were considered obese followed a low-caloric diet. Researchers then had participants follow two different sleep regimens for two