While kava tea is a popular drink in certain cultures, it may be better to stick to products that have been proven to improve well-being, like green tea, ginseng and herbal supplements. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center recently reported that kava-based beverages may cause kidney damage. In a case report published in
Scientists are learning more about the negative impact of stress during teenage years on cardiovascular health in later life. UCLA researchers conducted a study of 69 healthy, normal adolescents who reported negative interpersonal interactions, such as conflicts with family and friends, peer harassment or punishment by parents or teachers. They found that greater frequency of
Patients who have knee replacement surgery may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains for weight management, as a new study suggests that individuals who have the surgery are more likely to gain a few extra pounds. According to researchers from the University of Delaware, despite gaining the
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know obesity is becoming an epidemic in the United Statesand in other countries that adopt Western eating habits. But you might be surprised to learn what British researchers discovered about a new health threat associated with being overweight Find out what it isand what you can do to protect yourself
If youre a dieter prone to carb cravings that just wont quitheres some GREAT news for you. A recent study found that whole grains just might help you fight fat! Researchers at Pennsylvania State University said study participants who followed a weight loss program which included whole grain breads, cereals and other foods lost more
Having trouble getting to sleep at night? Try setting a specific bedtime and wake time. If not, your internal clock may be thrown out of whackand you might not know when you should go to bed. Make sure your bedroom is dark enough to get ample sleep, and try waking to bright lights or sunlight.
Researchers in the UK have found that doses of vitamin B complex may slow the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of degenerative dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In a clinical trial, scientists discovered that large amounts of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid appeared to slow cerebral shrinkage and MCI, both of
A new study has found that ginger may be used to ease the nausea suffered by patients receiving chemotherapy. As much as 70 percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy experience vomiting and nausea can persist even if actual vomiting has stopped. Moreover, many sufferers do not respond to antiemetic medications. However, scientists from the James P.
When thinking about preventing prostate cancer, a lot of research has focused on what types of food a man should eat. But what about how often or how much he eats? New research from the University of Minnesota suggests that regular fasting could be an additional health resource that helps men cut their
Although rates of colon cancer have fallen significantly across the industrial world in recent decades, Spain has consistently defied this pattern. This has puzzled scientists who have taken to analyzing the reasons behind this situation. In a study, published earlier this year in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, researchers from the University of Seville