If you occasionally get less than about eight hours of sleep, you could be increasing your chances of experiencing a life-threatening heart or brain disaster. In a Japanese study of more than 1,200 adults age 33 to 97 years old with high blood pressure, those who slept less than 7.5 hours each night had a
It may be a good idea for male cancer survivors to take nutritional supplements like zinc and vitamin C, as a new study suggests that some of the side effects from testosterone deficiency caused by chemotherapy treatments could lead to erectile dysfunction. Research published in the journal Cancer reveals that testosterone deficiency can be a
New findings suggest that patients who suffer a stroke over the weekend may be given a more aggressive treatment than those who are admitted to the hospital on a weekday. According to findings in the Archives of Neurology, stroke patients who are admitted on weekends are more likely to receive a clot-dissolving medication tissue plasminogen
The season in which a pregnant woman is in her first trimester may determine what type of allergies her child may develop later in life, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. During a five-year trial, researchers monitored allergy patterns of approximately 6,000 infants born between 2001 and 2006.
Honey is an ingredient in many nutritional health supplements and has also been shown to have antioxidant properties. Now, scientists are suggesting that the sweet treat could also be effective at treating chronic sinusitis, which affects tens of millions of Americans each year. The condition begins when mucous membranes in the sinuses become inflamed. Eventually,
Antioxidants play a significant role in the body’s fight against free radicals, which are highly charged particles that can damage DNA and expedite the aging process. Many people turn to coffee for antioxidants, but new research has indicated that dietary supplements may be a healthier source. A study conducted at the University of Guelph found
An increasing number of Americans are aware that trans fats are bad for heart health, according to a new survey. Trans fats are considered to be bad for the heart because they raise your level of bad LDL cholesterol, as well as lowering levels of good HDL cholesterol. Findings published in the February issue of
Incorporating walking into ones exercise regimen may help prevent cognitive degeneration, according to findings published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. In an effort to better understand how certain forms of exercise may protect against memory loss, researchers from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign enrolled 65 people aged 59 to 80 years in a
Tumeric extract use may improve osteoarthritis symptoms Incorporating curcumin-based turmeric extract into one’s pain relief regimen may benefit osteoarthritis sufferers, according to a study by the American Botanical Council. Tumeric is a plant commonly used for medicinal and cooking purposes, and contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound. Previous trials have found that turmeric extract can help
Those who are seeking a way to help lower blood pressure naturally may need to look no further than their own kitchen. Chicken legs which are often discarded in the U.S. in favor of more popular chicken breast cuts have been found to contain proteins that are effective at combating hypertension (high blood