A new study shows that a chemical found in green tea can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown. The study done by researchers in Hong Kong and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry finds that EGC, a main compound in green tea, boosted the activity of a key enzyme that
While it is widely known that natural health resources like Zen meditation offer many benefits, scientists from the University of Montreal recently discovered the reasons as to why Zen practitioners reap these benefits. Through previous studies, the scientists have found that Zen meditators have the ability to reduce their pain sensitivity. In turn, individuals who
Many people understand the importance of drinking milk to receive calcium, vitamin D and other health benefits, but new research reveals that teens are skimping on their glasses of milk. A study by the Project EAT (Eating Among Teens) studied 1,500 young adults and found that 68 percent of females and 53 percent of males
Different genetic changes may increase one’s likelihood of developing asthma, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. By discovering these variants, researchers may be able to improve current treatments for patients with the disorder. In order to better understand the susceptibility of this disorder, researchers examined DNA samples from a
While some individuals may want to stave off signs of aging as long as possible, a new study is cautioning against the use of anti-aging hormones as they have been found to be ineffective and have a high risk factor. According to the American Medical Associations (AMA) Council on Science and Public Healths recent report,
A new study has discovered that with vitamin D could help fight Crohns disease, which is a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers from McGill University found a link that ties vitamin D to Crohns disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. It was noted that people who live
Vegans, or vegetarians who consume no animal products of any kind, may be at an increased risk of blood clots and hardened arteries, mainly due to certain nutrient deficiencies. A lack of of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 was was found to have a particularly close association with the risk of atherosclerosis, according to
Non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management appear more effective than medications for treating depression after coronary artery bypass surgery. The research was conducted by Dr Kenneth E. Freedland and colleagues from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and involved 123 patients who had major or minor depression
Post-menopausal women who take soy for their bone health may want to switch to vitamin D and calcium instead, as a new study is questioning the effectiveness of soy. According to findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women who consumed soy protein did not see an improvement in preventing bone loss, which
In addition to taking natural supplements such as calcium and vitamin D to help with lower back pain, a researcher is trying to find more treatment options for a problem affecting 40 million Americans. N. Peter Reeves, a researcher from Michigan State University, is using system science to better understand how the lower back works