Conventional wisdom holds that eating carrots or taking herbal supplements that contain vitamin A is good for your eyes. Health authorities largely agree with this notion, since carrots and other vegetables contain retinol, also known as vitamin A, which is crucial in the production of the metabolite retinal, a molecule that is essential
A new study has found those with memory problems who are depressed are more likely to develop Alzheimers disease than those who show no symptoms of depression. The research conducted by UCLA scientists followed 756 people between the ages of 55 and 91 for three years who had mild cognitive impairment. A total of 208
If you enjoy munching on handfuls of dried fruit and nutsyou probably dont stop to think about why these combinations are often packaged together. Nuts are a great snack to help reduce your risk of heart trouble. But their high fat content makes some folks hesitate to use them often. What you might not know
Could you be dehydrated? Its possible that you dont get enough fluids from your daily beverages and foods. One sure sign is to examine the color of your urine. Nutritionists agree your urine should have a pale yellow color. If yours is darkerits a sign you could soon experience headaches fatigue nausea constipation or even
Layne Lowery If youve ever misplaced an important item forgotten an address or phone number or lost your thought in mid-sentenceyou know how frustrating everyday forgetfulness can be! But youre definitely not the only one to experience it A whopping 76 percent of Americans suffer from memory problems. In fact, some folks start to experience
Keeping blood glucose levels steady could help prevent age-related cognitive decline, according to new research published in the Annals of Neurology. Scientists at the Taub Institute for Research say that when blood sugar rises it affects the hippocampus, which is the area of the brain associated with learning and memory. Furthermore, they posit that this
Insufficient diet can be bad for men, women and children alike. Even in utero, getting adequate levels of vitamins and minerals can have a substantial effect on later health outcomes. Fetuses that are exposed to poor nutrient levels are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as adults, according to new scientific findings. A study
Recent research has found that consuming seaweed can help lower the risk of developing obesity, according to a study presented at the annual American Chemical spring meeting. For three years, a team of researchers studied kelp containing dietary fibers, which are bundles of carbohydrates originating in plants that absorbed into the human gut. Using an
A researcher was recently honored for his work in treating coronary artery disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S according to eurekalert.org. One way to prevent clogged arteries is with a healthy dietary intake, which one might find with an alkaline diet. Those who are suffering from the disease may have
Tiffany Lowery Women who receive an MRI after being newly diagnosed with breast cancer may face treatment delays, a new study shows. Whats more, they are more likely to undergo a painful mastectomy rather than reconstructive surgery! Study findings presented at the 2008 ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium shows that MRI scans in women newly diagnosed