Research conducted at the University at Buffalo, suggests that isoflavones, which act as physoestrogens and are mostly found in soy, may help to decrease the risk of some forms of breast cancer. Anne Weaver, one of the study’s investigators, said that specific types of breast cancer were analyzed and that the findings suggest that menopausal
A large body of research has already been amassed that points to the benefits that a Mediterranean diet may offer to your cardiovascular health. Now, a new study carried out in Spain suggests that following this type of eating plan with an extra dose of nuts each day may help people keep their
Individuals who suffer from high blood sugar may soon have another natural way of improving their condition, as Chinese scientists have announced that an herbal extract may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Researchers discovered that a natural compound called emodin, obtained from two herbal plants known as Rheum palmatum and Polygonum
The level of inflammation in the body is linked to how much body fat a person has, as well as their level of fitness, according to a new study. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center measured the white blood cell count of 452 men, HealthDay News reports. Previous studies have found that having a
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University report that the naturally occurring sex hormones testosterone and estrogen may influence the risk and progression of artery hardening, which may explain why men are at increased risk in developing heart disease. The findings, presented at the American Heart Associations annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, found that older women,
Eating soy may improve weight loss in women who have already gone through menopause, according to findings presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. Soy is a vegetable used to make milk, oil and other food products, and contains a variety of nutrients, including compounds similar to estrogen,
Youve heard plenty about the dangers of too much salt in your diet. But you might not know about some natural alternatives that are healthier for you. Unrefined natural sea salt is different from common table saltwhich is chemically treated and stripped of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Not only does natural sea
Roz Roscoe Many folks use incense to freshen the air inside their homes. But a new study concluded that long-term use may increase your risk of developing respiratory tract cancers! Incense is made of plant materials mixed with oils. According to a statement from the American Cancer Society, burning it produces possible carcinogensor cancer-causing particles.
An herbal tea containing hibiscus can help lower your blood pressure, according Tufts University in Boston. Study patients who drank hibiscus tea blends for six weeks lowered their systolic blood pressurethe top numberby an average of seven points. Overall, this can help you avoid the risk of stroke or heart attack. The good news is
Eating foods that have a high alkali content may be a good way to protect against bone loss, new research suggests. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that consuming bicarbonate can reduce biomarkers associated with bone loss and fracture. The researchers explain that fruits and vegetables are metabolized by