An increasing number of Americans are suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension), new statistics reveal. However, the data also indicates that more people are aware of their condition and are receiving treatment than in the past. Figures from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reveal that hypertension is on the rise among both
Scientists have found elevated cholesterol levels during midlife substantially increase the risk of developing Alzheimers disease or vascular dementia. An international team of researchers from Kaiser Permanentes Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland analyzed 10,000 individuals over a period of 40 years. Their work suggests those with high cholesteroldefined as 240
A recent poll found 74 percent of Americans who use public restrooms would rinse their hands with water and let them air dry if theres no soap or towels. Why bother, asks Dr. John Cmar, an infectious disease expert with Baltimores Sinai Hospital. “Washing with water alone does not get rid of microbes the
Resveratrol is a powerful anti-aging nutrient found in red wine, grapes, peanuts, seeds, various Chinese and Japanese herbs, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. Besides decreasing free radical damage, protecting your cells and helping increase your lifespan, resveratrol also shows promise for patients with diabetes or other blood sugar-related problems. A study conducted at the University of
Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is more than four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high
Researchers have a new understanding of psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety and depression, as theyve discovered a biological link for all of the conditions. According to findings published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers are hopeful that upon discovering the biological connection, they will be able to develop new forms of treatment for problems such as
According to a study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology, eating foods that contain high levels of fructose may increase your risk of high blood pressure. In an effort to determine the effects of too much fructose on heart health, researchers surveyed more than 4,500 people aged 18 years or older about their
Polyphenols found in red wine have already been found to lower the risk of Alzheimers disease, and now scientists are looking for ways to maximize the value of their delivery. One such study, conducted by a team from Purdue University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, showed that on the 10th consecutive day of feeding,
A new study suggests a drastic reduction of carbohydrate intake something more than a few people trying to lose weight have struggled with may not be necessary, as there is evidence even a moderate change can make a big difference. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed the weight of individuals
A growing number of young Americans are being treated for type 2 diabetes, with obesity suspected as a leading culprit. According to a study appearing in the journal Pediatrics, young people more than doubled their use of diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls aged 10-14 leading with a 166 percent increase. The study