It is already well known that stress is one of the underlying factors that may contribute to a cardiovascular incident such as a heart attack. But how exactly does this happen? New research suggests that stress tends to lead people to engage in unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and being lax about physical fitness. These
Consuming a healthy amount of potassium salts could lower one’s blood pressure, according to findings published in the journal <i>Archives of Internal Medicine.</i> While a combination of healthy diet choices and physical activity proves beneficial for those with high blood pressure, increasing one’s consumption of potassium can also prevent this health problem. During the recent
As hunters die every year from strenuous exercise and bursts of activity that hunting can bring, the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center will be hosting an event this month to discuss the risks and preventive measures as the hunting season approaches. According to Dr. Eric Good, a University of Michigan cardiologist, the combination of sitting
Omega-3 deficient diets cause up to 96,000 preventable deaths each year in the U.S., a new study has found. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health examined 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors and found omega-3 fatty acid deficiency ranked as the sixth highest killer of American men and women. They established that
Scientists have discovered that a protein that controls weight and appetite may also help prevent Alzheimers disease (AD). Patients with higher leptin levels had a significantly lower risk of developing the debilitating disorder, according to a study found in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine indicated
Building on previous research, Philadelphia scientists have found evidence that extract from an herb called Nigella sativa not only kills pancreatic cancer cells but also appears to inhibit the development of the cancer. Researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University found that thymoquinone, a compound found in the oil extract from the
If you get up at night for frequent bathroom visits, then it could be due to your decreased prostate health. And if your urine stream is often reduced to a few drops or dribbles then this article could help warn you of a dangerous condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is BPH? This
For some people its easy to fall into a deep rest, but for others its a constant battle every night. These folks may suffer from mild insomnia, or the inability to get a good nights sleep. Insomnia can affect your daily abilities your overall mood and can put a strain on your heart and brain.
Asthma affects 17 million folks in the United States alone. But taking a daily fish oil supplement could help reduce the sneezing and wheezing. Fish oil contains potent anti-inflammatory fatty acids, which can help open your airways and leave you breathing clearer day and night!
Heartburn is associated with a stomach acid deficiency, indigestion and chronic illness. Studies and doctors alike have recognized that what happens in your intestines can affect other parts of your body as well. In the book Heartburn and What to Do About It, James F. Balch, M.D., and Morton Walker, M.D., said if you are