Many people over 55 know that herbal supplements can improve memory and increase energy. New research suggests that tutoring young students can have a similar benefit. Researchers from the Washington University in St. Louis and Johns Hopkins University found that tutors in the Experience Corps program experienced significantly less depression than the control group and
Those who are looking for health resources to manage their blood pressure may want to ensure they are consuming enough potassium, following the findings of a new study. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center looked at data relating to over 3,300 patients and concluded that those with the lowest intake of potassium
Vitamin Ds role in keeping bones and teeth healthy and strong has long been recognized and many people already consume nutritional supplements that contain this ingredient. Now, a health expert says that in addition to promoting bone health, consuming sufficient amounts of the vitamin will also help protect all 36 of the bodys organs
A soybean component has been shown to promote health in an animal model of the menopause, according to Taiwanese scientists. The research, conducted at the National Chiayi University in Taiwan, suggests that the compounds in question called soy aglycons of isoflavone (SAI) may be used as nutritional supplements to lower cholesterol and increase the anti-oxidative
Anyone who has ever flown halfway around the world recognizes how symptoms of jet lag can linger, interfering with various aspects of your daily life. Now, the findings of a new study may provide some relief for those who take long-haul flights. Italian researchers discovered that travelers who took pine bark extract (brand name Pycnogenol)
A new study has found eating fish may not keep your heart as healthy as previously thought. Researchers in Europe followed residents over 55 living in the Netherlands for nearly 20 years. They found no difference in the risk of developing heart failure between those who did and did not consume fish. “Scientists and health
Landing on one’s toes during jump-related exercises may reduce the risk of knee injuries, according to findings published in the Journal of Biomechanics. Constant jumping and landing during sports can cause too much force on the knees, resulting in several injuries. In women’s basketball, one of the most common injuries a player can suffer is
Its no secret that your body is made up of about 70 percent water. Every one of your 100 trillion cells is filled with water. And every other chemical in your bodyfrom the stomach acid you need to digest food to the blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of all your organseither
People who take nutritional supplements to lower their homocysteine levels may be doing so to improve their heart health now, new research suggests it could benefit their mental health as well. Research reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that older people who have high levels of the amino acid may be more
While several studies have pointed to a possible connection between poor sleep habits and weight gain, scientists have identified a hormone that stimulates appetite and is affected when people do not sleep properly. UCLA researchers studied the level of ghrelin, a hormone in the stomach that increases appetite, among both insomniacs and those with healthy