It has long been known the diet plays a significant role in the health of your cardiovascular system. Writing in the Coloradoan, dietician Shirley Perryman of Colorado State University explains how eating highly colorful foods can help people include valuable heart-healthy nutrients and vitamins in their diet. “Color is often an indication of different phytonutrients,
Fluid produced in the gums may lead to the development of non-invasive tests to diagnosing gum disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Proteome Research. A team of researchers have found that the newly discovered gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) builds up where inflammation between the teeth and gums occurs. Since taking samples
For pregnant women experiencing urinary tract infections, it may be a good idea to look into alternative medicine as a recent study found that certain antibiotics might increase the risk of birth defects. Alternative treatments for urinary tract infection include herbal supplements made from cranberries, blueberries and uva urasi according to mothernature.com. Acupuncture is also
Individuals who take dietary supplements, eat a healthy diet, exercise and watch their sodium levels may find a recent study, conducted by Belgian researchers, interesting. The report, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that low levels of sodium in the urine are not associated with better cardiac health. On
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Many folks know vitamin D plays an important role in fighting inflammation in your body. It also works with calcium to keep your bones healthy and strong. But a new study suggests people in certain regions may be able to add cancer warrior to vitamin Ds list of health benefits! Read on
When people run, lift weights or do other forms of exercise, their bodies blood sugar is affected as glucose is rushed to the muscles to use as energy. Along with exercise, insulin is the other main trigger for glucose delivery, and now scientists are looking at proteins that stimulate glucose transport during exercise to find
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has said that taking aspirin may not prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is the formation of a clot in the blood vessels, usually in a vein deep within the legs or hips. Surgeries, obesity and even prolonged air travel can increase the risk of DVTs, a condition that
Scientist are beginning to understand the mechanism which drives people who do not eat breakfast to overcompensate later in the day, which may lead to a weight gain. A team from Imperial College London studied 20 non-obese people who were asked to skip breakfast before they underwent a functional MRI exam, according to WebMD.com. The
As the American obesity epidemic shows no sign of slowing, many health experts have placed some blame for the trend upon the Western diet. Now, a study conducted at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that peoples consumption of sugary beverages has grown over the past 20 years in the U.S. The
After multiple studies have documented the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for vision and cardiovascular health, articles published in a recent issue of Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter again linked them to a range of health benefits. They detail several new studies, such as the one which showed people who had just experienced a