It may be a good idea to cut out high processed foods from your diet as a new study finds that a diet high in fructose increases the risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. While such as garlic and hawthorn may help control hypertension, it may be beneficial to look into the nutritional facts
The kale family it’s healthy, it’s flavorful and, if cooked correctly, it may have cancer-fighting properties. So said a group of researchers from the University of Illinois, who recently published a study touting the health benefits of fresh or lightly steamed broccoli. According to the group, this and other vegetables are naturally rich in
New research suggests that even being moderately overweight can raise your risk of suffering from heart failure. Findings published in the journal Circulation reveal that the chances of heart failure increase in relation to the amount of extra weight a person carries. As part of the study, approximately 21,000 American men were followed for 20
Some women have reported experiencing sexual problems after surviving breast cancer, according to survey results published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Those who completed the questionnaire explained their sexual experiences after approximately two years after they were diagnosed and had completed their chemotherapy treatment. According to the survey results, more than 80 percent of
The frequent need to get out of bed at night to urinate has a name, nocturia, and according to recent research, a significant proportion of older men suffer from it. A study published in the Journal of Urology found that 21 percent of adult men have the condition. Incidences of nocturia increase dramatically with age.
A scientist has raised concerns about the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs on human brain function. Yeon-Kyun Shin of Iowa State University said that commonly prescribed statins may affect how the brain processes data and memories. He explained that statins work by preventing the liver from making cholesterol, but these medications also directly affect the production
It may seem a little crazy, but eating MORE fiber can help you shed some of those unwanted pounds by making you feel fullerfaster. Since it moves slower through the body than processed foods, you will feel satisfied much longer. Try adding these fiber-filled foods to your diet and see the weight disappear: Black beans
Feeling stressed? Try rhodiolaan herb that is classified as an adaptogen. This means it can help normalize your bodys response to stress. After taking rhodiola for 10 weeks, UCLA study patients experienced a 50 percent reduction in symptoms such as worry, tension, fatigue and headaches. Other herbs in this mood-boosting group include ginseng and licorice.
For years, scientists have given two thumbs up to grape seed extract as a powerful disease fighter. Now, findings by the American Association for Cancer Research show it may be powerful enough to blast away leukemia cells! As its name implies, grape seed extract is pressed from the seeds of grapes. Laboratory studies have shown
Metabolic status prior to pregnancy may determine if a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after becoming pregnant, according to findings published in the American Journal Epidemiology. Researchers have previously found that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnoses during pregnancy can lead to type 2 diabetes after a woman’s child is born. In order to better