Daily life brings with it lots of stress, but some of it may be good for the circulation as scientists have found anger causes carotid artery dilation and increases blood flow to the brain. Scientists from the University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center also noticed that his reflex was absent in people with
The short days and low light levels of winter may be proving particularly difficult for some. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is estimated to impact the lives of at least 10 million Americans each year, and is generally observed to peak during the winter months. Possible symptoms include lethargy, lack of appetite or (conversely) overeating,
New figures suggest dietary supplement sales in the U.S. increased slightly in 2008, reaching an estimated $4.8 billion. The report has been published in the nonprofit American Botanical Councils quarterly journal HerbalGram, and was based on data from multiple market research firms. It found the five top-selling herbal supplements of 2008 were flaxseed oil, wheat
A green tea extract is showing promising results in early leukemia clinical trials, according to a new report. Mayo Clinic researchers have tested an active ingredient in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to determine its impact on patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In the first phase of the trial, a total of 33
Millions of Americans take St. John’s wort in herbal supplement form for a variety of mild health conditions. Now, researchers at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles’ Keck School of Medicine are saying that a synthetic form of a compound found in the plant may be used to supplement brain tumor therapies. A study
Consuming foods that are high in calories for breakfast may cause the body to metabolize nutrients differently for the remainder of the day, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity. For this trial, a team of researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) created different diets and fed them
A genetic variation has been discovered that could one day lead to a treatment for one of the most common causes of blindness in the developed world. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 60 and over, according to the National Eye Institute. Sometimes, the vision problems progress
New research shows frankincense could be the perfect giftno matter what time of yearfor folks in need of arthritis pain relief! According to a study published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, patients taking an enriched extract of the Indian frankincense herb Boswellia serrata showed significant improvement in osteoarthritis knee pain in as little
Peyton Posey Red clover is a flowering herb that grows in meadows and along roadsides in the United States. But this amazing plant doubles as a powerful expectorant to treat bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma. And its amazing abilities dont end there! Considered one the worlds oldest herbs, red clover has been used by people
Healthy foods can help satisfy and nourish you&mdashboth inside and out. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C can help fight wrinkles and age-related dry skin. Try this smoothie mask: Blend one cup of strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, with one cup plain or vanilla yogurt and 1