There are more ways for people to engage in conversations, reconnections and everyday communications through social media outlets such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Can this be good for your health? Yes! Research shows that connections with others can help you feel less lonely and less stressed. It can also help open your mind about
A recent body of research has focused on the anti-cancer potential of natural compounds, with some scientists suggesting that a further generation of nutritional supplements could be devised to fight disease. Now, a study from the University of Kentucky demonstrates that grape seed extract can effectively force leukemia cells in a laboratory to kill themselves.
Recent research indicates that while Americans may hope to eat more healthily, some end up with a poor diet due to their worries about food costs. According to the 2009 Consumer Attitudes about Nutrition survey, 87 percent of Americans pay attention to the nutritional content of their foods, but some try to hold back on
Those who are uncomfortable with the idea of medicating children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder may want to look at alternative treatments such as meditation. According to research published in the online journal Current Issues in Education, transcendental meditation showed promise for improving the stress and anxiety levels of ADHD sufferers. “The effect
People with type 1 diabetes may soon have more options at hand than insulin replacement. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have reported being able to treat diabetes my eliminating a single hormone in the body. Called glucagon, the hormone is secreted by the pancreas. In individuals without type 1 diabetes, it
A new research study suggests that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy
More than 19 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 in the U.S. are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these individuals may exhibit poor dietary habits that contributes to their weight. Now, a news report indicates that some elementary schools throughout the country may
Think theres not a link between your heart health and your personality? Studies conducted at Tilburg University in the Netherlands show that chronically stressed out patients had a higher risk of heart attack. In fact, results indicate those with a history of heart disease who are classified as Type D (distressed) personalities are four times
Patients with depression or similar mood disorders may consider following a healthier diet, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. This is because research has found that individuals with depression commonly experience abdominal obesity, which can lead to higher risks of being diagnosed with cancer and cardiovascular disease. In an
Certain intestinal bacteria may increase the risk of developing irritable bowel disease (IBD) among those with a family history of the illness, according to findings published in the journal Cell. During a recent study, a team of researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health used an animal model to determine which microbes, or damaging