Obesity has been associated with a range of health problems, and a new study suggests that some of them may already start in childhood in individuals with high body mass index (BMI). Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine have published a study which suggests that waist circumference and BMI are consistent risk factors
Taking herbal supplements is an effective way to get key nutrients on a daily basis, as well as of maintaining the healthy function of one’s organs. Recent research has found that a drug related to a centuries-old folk treatment can reduce the risk of arrhythmia, congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. Digoxin, which is extracted
If youve ever experienced the deep, throbbing pain of a migraineyou know this isnt just your average headache. For many folks, it can mean the total disruption of everyday life activities! So what causes migraines? According to the Mayo Clinic, migraines can occur when levels of the brain chemical serotonin riseand then drop sharply. This
Adding antioxidants to ones diet may lead to improved artery health and a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in Nutrition and Metabolism. During a recent study, researchers had a total of 70 patients in a hypertension clinic take either supplements containing antioxidants or a placebo over the course of six
Researchers say understanding risk factors and making healthy lifestyle changes can help to avoid peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and minimize its progression upon diagnosis. A new study conducted at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago suggests that minimally invasive interventions can be avoided in asymptomatic patients particularly if they stop smoking, watch their diets, lower their cholesterol
You may already know that letting go of stress can lower blood pressure, but what types of activities are best to help yourself unwind? The findings of a new study reveal that using an audio relaxation tape and listening to classical music are both effective measures for reducing high blood pressure. Researchers monitored 41 elderly
Certain antioxidant compounds found in green tea could provide some assistance for people looking to lose weight, new research suggests. Findings published in the Journal of Nutrition reveal that a subclass of flavonoids known as catechins may enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat. As part of the study, a total of 132 obese adults between
Consuming a nutritious daily diet and taking a daily vitamin supplement are two ways that a woman can increase her chances of conceiving a baby, according to most health authorities. Now, new research has suggested that getting into a harmful circadian rhythm, and thus eating at the wrong times of day, may decrease fertility. Scientists
Layne Lowery When your healthy blood flow is interrupted it can result in memory loss muscle pain high blood pressure migraines and not to mention the risk of serious health disasters! Most times your poor circulation is the cause of rogue blood clots traveling through your bloodstream. A widely used technique to detect deep vein
Can beer actually be good for your health? Research from the University of California, Davis indicates the frothy beverage contains antioxidant-rich malted barley and vitamin B6, which helps reduce the production of homocysteine. This chemical is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Beer also contains the compound silica that can help strengthen your