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
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
If you want to ensure you have strong bones well into old age, it may be best to start when youre 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
Research presented at the North American Menopause Societys 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
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
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 individuals stroke risk by 15 to 20 percent. At the universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol in the UK, researchers have studied if
Under normal conditions your prostate should be about the size and shape of a walnut and its responsible for providing fluid for semen moistening the lining of your urethra and protecting sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina and cervix. For optimal prostate health, research shows that the berries from the saw palmetto plant
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 lifes 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
A common type of bacteria found in our intestines may play a role in the development of colon cancer, scientists say. Enterococcus faecalis is one of the bacteria that naturally live in the gut, helping it to function properly. However, research published in Medical Microbiology suggests that in certain situations particularly among susceptible individuals
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 Crohns disease and ulcerative colitiscollectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)with increased risk of depression and other mental disorders. Researchers from the University