People who have a smaller waistline may be better protected against all causes associated with death, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers have previously found that a larger waist is linked to an increased risk of suffering from diabetes, heart complications and unhealthy cholesterol levels. A theory suggests
A natural compound that can help enhance your memory and restore your brains cell function is resveratrol. This nutrient is found in grapes, red wine, peanuts, seeds, nuts, various Chinese and Japanese herbs, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. The power of resveratrol was first discovered in association with French diets. Longevity and increased heart health
While tooth decay can cause further dental complications, a new study has found that the problem could also increase the risk of obesity in children, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Societys annual meeting. In an effort to discover the link between poor oral hygiene and excess weight gain, researchers enrolled a total of
Here is another reason to consider increasing your intake of either green or black tea: scientists have linked the consumption of three cups a day to a reduced risk of stroke. Researchers at UCLA looked at a number of studies that had explored the connection between drinking tea and suffering a stroke. Their analysis concluded
A treatment procedure used for heart rhythm complications may lower your risk of dementia disorders and death, according to a study presented at the 31st Annual Scientific Sessions of the National Heart Rhythm Society. A team of researchers from the Heart Institute at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, conducted two studies in which
Women who are diagnosed with epilepsy may be at a higher infertility risk, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Over the course of 10 years, a team of researchers monitored the infertility rate among a total of 375 women with an average age of 26 years. Throughout the trial, 62 percent of
You may be getting more benefits than you think from your daily coffee. According to a study in the Journal of Nutrition, coffee may be a way to decrease colon cancer development. Researchers have found that a compound known as “trig,” which is found in coffee beans, may be able to help prevent colon cancer.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with clinical depression may benefit from therapy done over the telephone rather than in person with their therapist, according to a study published in Behavioral Therapy. A team of professors from Brigham Young University enrolled 30 participants into a study who had been diagnosed with major depression. The individuals, who
Migraine sufferers may be getting more than they bargained for when they reach for common pills to tackle the potentially debilitating condition. Thats according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York, who found that the overuse of medications containing barbiturates or narcotics for migraine symptoms could actually
In the quest to prevent and treat Alzheimers and dementia, scientists have often assessed the effectiveness of natural health resources. Now, a study published in the Journal of Alzheimers Disease suggests apple juice may be one of the remedies that shows a great deal of promise. Researchers at the Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration