According to psychiatrist Stuart Brown, M.D., author of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, many peoples feelings of stress, depression and anger can be alleviated by making time for play in their busy lives. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies during his 40-year career. There are
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Theres been lots of talk about eliminating trans fats from foods lately. And if youre careful about consuming low-fat foodsyou may be surprised to know theyre not as trans fat free as they claim to be! In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill tell you about the hidden fat that
Sunflower seeds and almonds can help protect you from the aging effects often related to sun exposure. These nutritious nuts are loaded with vitamin Eserving as protection to the skins top layersand powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals to keep your cells strong. Strong cells help hold moisture and keep your skin hydrated, leaving your
Scientists have said nanoparticles of silver may protect against blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke when injected into the bloodstream. The American Chemical Society has reported lab test results that suggest low levels of the nanosilver injected into mice reduce the ability of platelets to clump together by as much as
Frankincense may evoke images of Christs birth for many people, but scientists say the herbal supplement now may offer the gift of killing bladder cancer cells. A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has demonstrated that an enriched form of the extract, which is taken from tree resin, promotes cancer cell death in the
Beetroot juice, a source of high nitrate levels, may help prevent high blood pressure, according to a study published in Hypertension. Nitrate is a compound that increases the amount of gas nitric oxide that circulates through the blood. In an effort to determine if beetroot juice contains enough nitrate to lower blood pressure, researchers had
Hurricanes, tornados and other severe weather have caused major flooding in the United States and other parts of the world. Water damage can also cause surfaces to moldwhich can pose a threat to your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say mold developing indoors may cause you to experience a stuffy nose
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Youd probably agree that being sick changes your entire life. It makes it difficult to carry out everyday tasksor even relax without pain and worry. Thats why its important to take preventive measures to help protect your health. In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll discover ways to help keep
If you take herbal supplements or over-the-counter tablets as a way to fight indigestion, then the following story may be for you, particularly if you like a glass of beer or wine every now and then. According to research conducted at Switzerland’s University Hospital of Zurich, alcohol may slow digestion, but it doesn’t cause gas,
While most people are familiar with blueberries as an addition to smoothies, cereals or pies, few may have heard about their recent use in a study aimed at determining the fruits effect on cardiovascular health. Research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry announced that laboratory rodents fed blueberry peels and the leftovers