Vitamin E May Extend Lifespan Of Older Individuals

There is a widespread medical consensus that in order to achieve optimal health, older Americans should eliminate unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking. However, there may be good news for those who have tried and failed, to completely kick their habit, as a recent study suggests that vitamin supplementation may help. Finnish researchers have

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Nutritional health supplement may fight cancer

A nutritional health supplement developed in China showed some benefit in preventing some cancers, as well as improving overall life expectancy, according to research done jointly by the National Cancer Institute and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The supplement, known as “Factor D”, combines vitamin E, selenium and beta-carotene and was tested on nearly

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Bone strength begins when you’re young

If you want to ensure you have strong bones well into old age, it may be best to start when you’re young. A new study conducted by Japanese researchers, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that younger people who do weight-bearing exercises are less likely to suffer from osteoporosis when they are

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Menopause Can Trigger Depression

Research presented at the North American Menopause Society’s annual meeting suggests the risk of a major depression doubles when women are going through menopause. According to Reuters, the effects of reduced estrogen on the brain, coupled with the stress of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, can trigger depressive symptoms for middle-aged women. A study

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Hypertension In Children May Lead To Other Health Problems

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered that children who have high blood pressure are much more likely to develop learning disabilities, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to children who do not have high blood pressure. By examining 201 patients who were between 10- and 18-years-old, the researchers found that

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Drink milk for heart health

It is well-known that milk can be a healthy, low-fat source of calcium -if you choose the skim or 2 percent versions. However, drinking milk can also be heart-healthy and decrease an individual’s stroke risk by 15 to 20 percent. At the universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol in the UK, researchers have studied if

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Study: Relaxation Just as Effective as Massage Therapy in Patients Suffering from Anxiety

While individuals suffering anxiety may turn to alternative health resources such as aromatherapy and acupuncture, massage therapy and simple relaxation may also be key to letting go of life’s stresses. According to a new study published in the journal, Depression and Anxiety, patients who received a series of 10 massage therapy sessions are reported to

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Study Links Inflammatory Bowel Disease to Depression

Layne Lowery A new study shows the cause of your worries… anxiety attacks… mood swings… depression… and other emotional conditions could be directly linked with two serious digestive diseases. New studies link Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—with increased risk of depression and other mental disorders. Researchers from the University

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