A new study has found a combination of insulin and vitamin C may stop the damage caused by type 1 diabetes. Scientists from at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center found that this particular combination stopped blood vessel damage, known as endothelial dysfunction, caused by the disease in patients with poor glucose control. “We had
Engaging in physical activity can help people lower their risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new study. Research conducted by Washington University School of Medicine and Harvard University analyzed data from previous studies looking at exercise and colon cancer. They discovered that subjects who took part in the most physical activity cut their
Women may be able to use omega-3 nutritional supplements to help treat common menopausal symptoms such as mild depression, according to a new study. French researchers say their findings are the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of omega-3 for menopause-related psychological distress. As part of the study, Dr Michel Lucas and colleagues studied 120 women
If you find yourself with consistently cold hands and feet or a tingling sensation in these areas, you may be suffering from poor circulation. According to an article in the pressofatlanticcity.com, people with circulation problems whose blood does not move adequately through their veins and arteries can potentially boost their health with nutritional
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Researchers are already aware that consuming a diet high in fat can lead to heart disease but now they know a little bit more about how this process works. A study at the University of Cincinnati looked at high-fat diets and the effect they have on the tissue around human blood vessels. First, in
If you take herbal supplements or a daily multivitamin, it may be because you are trying to improve your cardiovascular health, something that nearly all doctors strenuously emphasize. How many times do you think a physician would need to remind you about your cholesterol before you took their words to heart? Recently, scientists announced that
Young people who have developed fibromyalgia may alleviate painful side effects by exercising regularly, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain. In an effort to better understand how physical activity may improve joint and muscle pain among adolescents, researchers enrolled 104 individuals aged 11 to 18 years in a one-week trial. Participants wore
While recent studies have found Americans are at a risk of vitamin D deficiency, new research has linked the condition to increased inflammation in otherwise healthy women. University of Missouri nutritional sciences researcher Catherine Peterson has found increased concentrations of serum TNF-alpha, an inflammatory marker, were found in women who had insufficient vitamin D levels,
How does caffeine interrupt your immune system? Caffeine is a stimulant that can induce dehydration and cause depletion of key vitamins and minerals. Overuse of caffeine can also lead to anxiety, insomnia, headaches and heart palpitations, according to the Journal of Toxicology. When your body is weakened by the effects of caffeine, its the perfect