Cutting down on calories may be able to help older men and women boost their memory, according to new research. German scientists say that participants who restricted their calorie intake were able to perform better on a series of memory tests. As part of the study, they divided subjects into three categories: one group cut
A strong heart may be achieved by simple meditation and stretching as new research is suggesting that yoga may be beneficial for heart health. The International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics is reporting that heart rate variability (HRV), which is the sign of a healthy heart, has a higher incidence in yoga practitioners than
According to an article published in Pain Medicine, new trends show that people who suffer from chronic pain are turning to alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits. For six years, the University of Michigan (UM) Health System Study observed the ethnic and racial patterns of more than 5,700 people who used alternative
Scientists have found evidence that vitamin D3, together with a chemical found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help protect the brain from the damage inflicted by Alzheimers disease. The research conducted by scientists from UCLA, UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute found the compounds do so by helping stimulate the immune system
If you are taking supplements like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), vitamin E and beta-carotene for dry skinhere are some simple dietary suggestions to improve your scaly arms and legs: Reduce your fat intake by about 25 percent Eat fish three times a week and Limit red meat to no more than twice weekly If you plan
Looking for a sweet treatment for your cuts and scrapes? In her book Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies, Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends the use of sugar to help heal your minor wounds. The sugar granules are natural antibacterial agents and can help speed up the healing process. So reach for a
Some folks are convinced that foggy thinking is a natural part of aging. But if you have hypertension and experience spikes in your blood pressureyou might have an increased risk of experiencing brain drain! Jason C. Allaire, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, conducted a study
Many Americans embark on diet plans for general health or weight loss reasons but new research has suggested that an individuals vitamin D levels may predict how many pounds he or she will lose. Researchers are currently learning whether vitamin D deficiencies cause excessive weight gain, or whether people first become obese and it this
Hormone replacement therapy has already been connected to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems among older women now, a new study suggests a link to brain shrinkage as well. Findings from the Womens Health Initiative Memory study indicate that estrogen-based treatments raise an older womans chances of developing dementia or suffering cognitive decline. The
Sickle cell patients receiving narcotic treatments may need to be better monitored for constipation, according to findings published in Pediatric Blood and Cancer. Individuals with sickle cell suffer from painful episodes caused by sickle cells that get caught in small blood vessels and result in blood flow blockage. The frequent use of narcotics in these