Recent scientific research has uncovered a new reason to shed excess poundsbesides wanting to lose your love handles or fit into your skinny jeans. The study concluded that being overweight or obese may increase your likelihood of having severe headaches and migraines! According to a Reuters Health report, Earl S. Ford, M.D., and colleagues at
We all know work can be stressful, but according to a new study just 20 minutes of workplace meditation and yoga can reduce stress levels and potentially boost performance and productivity. The study was conducted by researchers from Ohio State University and used a modified version of what is known as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
New research has suggested that high vegetable intake may be related to a lower risk of prostate cancer in men. The conclusion comes from a review of studies on prostate cancer and vegetable consumption, including 29 cohort studies, 69 case-control studies, and 4 randomized clinical trials. It is believed that the protective mechanism relies on
New research suggests that an element of tick saliva may aid in the treatment of a disorder that causes limb weakness and stroke-like symptoms such as slurred speech and vision issues. A study from St. Louis University identified a protein in the insects saliva that keeps the hosts immune system from reacting to a tick
Individuals who are on an alkaline diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a means for staying healthy may want to incorporate more mangoes into their diet. New research has discovered that mangoes may help prevent colon cancer. According to a study conducted by Texas AgriLife Research food scientists, mangoes have the capacity to
Researchers are saying juice extract from North American lowbush blueberries biotransformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit may become the latest natural health resource for people who are obese or diabetic. Canadian scientists tested the blueberry juice on mice prone to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension, and found that it reduced their
Vitamin supplements may improve health, even at university. Almost everyone is familiar with the way collegians eat. Once given access to 24-hour dining halls, many university students start eating loads of processed foods and starches, without paying much mind to fruits and vegetables. Don’t they? Do they ever, said a team of researchers from Oregon
Many folks find a warm bath can help them unwind after a long, hard day. But you might not realize that you can reap greater health benefitsjust by adding a few natural ingredients! Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D., author of The Complete Book of Water Healing suggests these natural remedies: Apple cider vinegaradd a cup to
You might expect to experience some degree of vision loss as you age. But new study results show that dialysis patients may experience a more severe degree of vision loss. According to a Reuters health report, researchers from the University of Toronto examined 159 dialysis patients, aged 65 or older. The patients were evaluated for
During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes profound hormonal changes, which can radically affect bone health and cardiac well-being. This phenomenon is one reason why health experts recommend that mature women take vitamin supplements containing calcium and vitamin D. As far as the latter nutrient is concerned, peri- and post-menopausal women often don’t get enough in