It is no secret that contemporary lifestyles have made it more difficult for families to sit down together at mealtime. Now, research suggests that this factor could be among those causing people to pay less attention to what they eat and gain weight in the process. A Japanese study published in the British Medical
Incorporating several foods containing anti-inflammatory compounds into one’s diet may help stave off several health issues, according to a study conducted at Lund University in Sweden. Over the course of four weeks, a total of 45 healthy people who were considered overweight ate foods enriched with anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as antioxidants, fiber and omega 3
Estrogen dominance can be a major health hazard for womenand menover the age of 40. When your levels are balanced, estrogen provides anti-inflammatory properties and protects your health in many ways. However, an imbalance in which there is an excess of estrogen and xenoestrogens (chemicals in the environment that mimic the effects of estrogen) leads
New research suggests that pausing from a hectic schedule to inhale the scents of nature may actually help some people feel less stressed. Lemon, mango, lavender and other strongly-scented plants are believed to help calm nerves and a new Japanese-lead study set out to prove this is the case. In the study, the research team
Consuming plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding salted snacks, getting plenty of exercise and taking a daily multivitamin are effective steps toward good physical health. However, many people undercut these practices by snacking over the course of the day. New research has suggested a way to cut cravings early. Scientists at the University of
Consuming healthy food and plenty of nutrients is important in all stages of life. However, new scientific investigation has suggested that adequate maternal diet during pregnancy can have a big impact on a child’s subsequent risk of becoming obese in adulthood. The report, which appears in the journal Brain Research, found that malnourished newborns are
Blood sugar level is regularly monitored in diabetics, but new research has suggested the level of triglycerides may also need to come under closer scrutiny to protect against nerve loss. Triglycerides are fats which are a known cardiovascular disease risk factor, and their level can be easily measured with available tests. Scientists from the University
Anxiety and depression may interfere with the recovery efforts of those who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke, according to new research. A Dutch study found that nearly one-third of people who survived this type of stroke in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the area between the skull
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Lets face itaging takes a toll on your body. And depending on the health problems you face, you may even feel youre getting old before your time! Fading eyesight is a common problem for many aging Americans. Some have turned to the popular LASIK surgery to restore eagle-eye vision. But if youre
Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins