While people with high blood pressure may consider trying an alkaline diet that is high in fruits and vegetables to help with the issue, others who use monitors to measure their levels while they slumber may be losing sleep over it. Scientists are suggesting that patients who are losing sleep over their blood pressure monitors
containing glucosamine or chondroitin are believed to be helpful in reducing and eliminating joint pain. But researchers are saying supervised exercise therapy can improve symptoms of a common knee pain as well. A recent study followed 131 patients aged between 14 and 40 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome for one year. They found that the
Consuming blueberries, a food source that contains high levels of antioxidants, may help prevent the development of liver disease, according to findings published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Despite the development of many liver disease medications, researchers have yet to find a prescription that cause numerous side effects. In an effort to discover a
Chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are increasingly prevalent in the U.S. due to lifestyle factors such as bad diet, sedentary work or smoking, so any news about natural ways to protect the body from these health problems is potentially significant. Scientists from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that a water soluble
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem that affects millions of American men of all ages. For those who prefer to improve their libido naturally, a physician recently made a few suggestions in an online health report published on The Huffington Post. Family medicine practitioner Jeffry Life, M.D., wrote that the basic problem underpinning all ED
A daily glass of 100 percent fruit juice reduces the risk factors for several chronic diseases, researchers say. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Minnesota and based on a review of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004, found evidence that juice drinkers were slimmer, had better insulin sensitivity
A type of chemical commonly found in food packaging, carpets, clothing and personal care products may affect a womans ability to become pregnant, new research suggests. Findings published in Human Reproduction indicate that a high level of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in the blood may delay pregnancy. PFCs are currently being phased out of use in
A growing epidemic that can affect up to 500,000 women every year, cervical cancer continues to be a health concern. Although there are with antioxidants that may help prevent cervical cancer, physicians are still looking for additional options for women. According to new findings published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, a new chemotherapy treatment
Adding dairy to a diet helps people consume more calories while maintaining their weight, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism. The study found that while eating the suggested three servings of dairy per day didnt help people to lose or keep weight off, it did allow them to take
Get ready for some jaw-dropping news a new study suggests that the number of folks who develop a horrible jaw condition after taking popular oral osteoporosis drugs may be much higher than previously thought. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a condition that causes pain swelling infection and even loose teeth. Weve been told that