Though oysters and strawberries may be stereotyped as aphrodisiacs, that does not mean that their image as libido-enhancers is necessarily wide of the mark. The University of Buffalo’s newspaper Spectrum listed foods that may increase mood, energy and potentially passion. Oysters and chocolate received top billing. These foods have been cited for centuries as being
Mild memory loss could be a developmental symptom of dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Previous theories have suggested that slight cognitive problems were associated with the aging process. However, researchers from the Rush University Medical Center have found that it may be a sign that a person is in the
The United States consumes more soda than any other country in the world. Studies report that more than 58 billion liters are sold each year in the U.S. alone. The American Beverage Association (ABA) estimates that each person consumes about 600 12-ounce servings of soda per year and the average can of soda contains about
Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Restless leg syndrome occurs when an individual is sleeping, and includes symptoms such as numbness, tingling and spasms in the legs. For this study, researchers enrolled 172 people with the joint
Researchers from the Neurology Clinic at Heidelberg University Hospital have discovered that certain immune cells in the blood inhibit inflammation after a stroke. The cells that offer this protective effect are called regulatory T lymphocytes (Treg), and in stroke models, the scientists were able to observe that mice with no functioning Treg cells suffered greater
Research has already shown that consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce an adult’s risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Now an international team of nutritionists and neuroscientists has found that omega-3s may also be crucial to a baby’s mental health. Their results appear in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats that are
Tinnitus is a lingering symptom that results in ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling or hissing in the ears even though there isnt an external presence of sound, according to the Mayo Clinic. And close to one in five Americans suffer from the symptoms. This condition could be caused by an ear infection, wax build-up in
New research has found evidence that curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, may reduce weight gain. Turmeric is a perennial herb related to ginger, and native to tropical South Asia, and has long been known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. For the study, scientists from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on
A new government survey has found most Americans arent eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. A survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests most adults need to add more to their diet. Just 33 percent reported eating the recommended amount of fruit and 27percent said they eat enough vegetables.
A number of studies have shown that compounds in cilantro many of which can be found in other vegetables and in herbal supplements are good for cellular and cardiovascular health. Now, a study has determined that the herb, which is also known as coriander, may also minimize the smell of chitlins. The report