Its embarrassing. Its annoying. Its exasperating. And its controllable. Were talking about the distressing inconvenience of the side effects associated with prostate problems. This often means midnight treks to the bathroom to pee, pain when you start and end urination and dribbling when youre done. It can be frustrating when nothing you do seems to help, no matter how careful you try to be. The key to
When people consider optimizing their levels of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, it may be fair to say that most of them do not think about marmots instead of multivitamins. However, recent research has shown that the small, groundhog-like mammal may hold at least one key to the ways that the body processes fatty acids.
Based on new research, there is evidence that men may be able to use coffee as a weapon against the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. ALS is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that damages key neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Among its many contributing factors is oxidative
Taking vitamin supplements is an efficient way to get one’s daily recommended dose of crucial compounds, like the complex of nutrients known collectively as vitamin E. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant, but vitamin E may be able to mitigate the effects of a particular liver disease among children and some adults. A study
The role of pectin a complex carbohydrate found in all fruits and vegetables in fighting off deadly diseases such as cancer has been further elucidated by new research. Scientists at the Institute of Food Research in the UK analyzed the composition of pectin and discovered that sugars within the carbohydrate bind to a
It is well known that low cholesterol levels are associated with better heart health, but researchers now believe that by reducing cholesterol patients can lower their risk of cancer as well. During the course of the research study, Dr. Keith Solomon and his team from Childrens Hospital in Boston fed mice a high fat “Western”
Experts have long recommended red wine as one of the health resources that could play a role in preventing heart disease. Now, scientists at UCLA and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine are suggesting that naturally occurring compounds in red wine may aid the prevention of some tumors and even Alzheimers disease. Findings published in the
It may be a good idea to look into for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and
Israeli scientists have demonstrated how carbohydrate-rich foods – such as bread or cornflakes – can increase the risk for heart disease. The study was conducted by specialists from Tel Aviv Universitys Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center using 56 healthy volunteers. Participants were divided into four groups – one
Spanish researchers say they have come closer to understanding how olive oil may help fight cancer. It is already thought that extra virgin olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, can help reduce peoples risk of developing cancer due to its abundance of polyphenols. In the new study, the scientists focused on testing