Individuals who are worried that they may be at risk for developing Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may want to consider ingesting more vitamin K supplements, as a new study is suggesting that the medication may lower the risk of developing the disease. According to researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, patients who had a higher daily
Even though the prices of produce may rise, multiple health authorities recommend consuming a diet based heavily on fruits and vegetables. According to some research, produce may not even be that expensive. A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined that getting one’s full daily requirement of fruits and vegetables costs
Increasing your consumption of fish could help protect your arteries from fatty build-up, according to new research. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center investigated how omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish can prevent the accumulation of fat in the hearts major artery. Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum and colleagues divided mice
Mangosteen juice, known as an all-natural anti-inflammatory, may prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals, according to a new study. The studys results, published in the Nutrition Journal, suggest that the exotic fruit juice can lower the C-reactive protein level (CRP), which is a measure of inflammation. According to lead researcher
As modern people we not only lead stressful lives, we also do not have much time and tend to reach for pills when the pressures become overwhelming. However, there are many natural and efficient techniques that can make a big difference. In some cases, it is enough to know or anticipate what triggers stress or
A new study has found that a calcium deficiency early in life could lead to poor bone health and a higher risk of developing obesity, according to findings presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology meeting. During an 18-day study, a team of researchers monitored the bone density and strength in 24 newborn piglets. A total
French researchers have established that a 200 mg dose of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) a day is enough to boost cardiovascular health in men. The team studied the effects of increasing doses of DHA on 12 healthy men aged between 53 and 65 years. The participants were asked to consume 200, 400, 800 and 1600 mg
There are many methods that people may use to control their reactions to anxiety, from the use of herbal supplements to meditation. A new study gives insight into the way animals and potentially humans can train their minds to avoid anxiety, fear and depression. Dr. Eric Kandel of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Its no surprise that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with the flu and its complications each year. But what is shocking is that most people assume that getting sick is just part of life. But it doesnt have to slow you down each and every year, leaving you and your family with aches and
New research has demonstrated the anti-ulcer properties of the herb known as Eruca sativa (EER). A research team led by Dr. Syed Rafatullah from Saudi Arabia tested the properties of EER on experimentally-induced gastric secretion and ulceration in albino rats. They found that the ethanolic extract of EER significantly reduced the basal gastric acid secretion,