Women who are expecting and want to be able to exercise safely during pregnancy can benefit from practicing yoga, according to findings by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Many studies have showed that taking yoga classes can improve muscle and joint strength, as well as flexibility, which can all benefit women during childbirth,
A new study suggests it may be a good idea to consider , which removes unwanted metals from the body, as lead may be one of the main contributors to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings published in Current Directions in Psychological Science indicate that genes may be the cause of 70 percent of hyperactivity cases
A new article appearing in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that there is a specific amino acid in vegetable protein that can help lower blood pressure. By consuming 4.72 percent more glutamic acid as part of their daily protein intake, individuals in the study were able to lower their systolic blood pressure
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
A research team from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University has determined why obese women taking oral contraceptives experience a different hormone balance to non-overweight women. Women who are obese take longer for their hormone levels to balance out and reach the correct blood concentration of contraceptive hormone to prevent pregnancy. This means
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
Individuals who already consume healthy amounts of fruits, multicolored vegetables, leafy greens and dietary supplements may be excited to learn that a special kind of vitamin A appears to slow the onset of macular degeneration (MD). Among Americans over the age of 60, MD is the primary cause of vision loss, according to the National
While numerous people have explored various health resources to potentially find a cure for HIV, a new study suggests that a chemical found in bananas may offer immunity to the potentially fatal disease. According to scientists from the University of Michigan, BanLec, the lectin found in bananas, was just as potent as two anti-HIV drugs.
A recent study has found that honey could be used in antibiotics, according to a report published in the FASEB Journal. In fact, researchers have found that when bees make honey, they add defense-1, a protein in their immune system that combats bacteria growth. During the trial, investigators controlled the honey-making process in test tubes,
Post-menopausal women who include soy in their diets may be less likely to suffer from bone health problems, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. For three years, a team of investigators from the University of California, Davis asked women who had already experienced menopause to take supplements containing isoflavones,