People who are more extraverted and calm may be less likely to develop dementia, according to new research. Findings published in the journal Neurology show that certain personality traits are linked to lower rates of these memory problems. Study author Dr Hui-Xin Wang said past research had discovered a link between “chronic distress” and areas
Vitamin B12 is vital for bodily health and wellness, and depending on one’s diet, it can be either quite easy or relatively difficult to get enough of it. Choosing a multivitamin that includes vitamin B12 can ensure that adequate levels of the nutrient are maintained in the body, especially for vegetarians and vegans. Though it
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
Do you take vitamin supplements as part of your daily diet? If so, are you getting enough vitamin B complex? This group of nutrients can be rather mysterious, both in its origins in certain foods and in its effects within the body. While vitamin B9, or folate, is relatively well known for its place in
Although some people may believe that taking weight-loss drugs could be an effective means of dropping excess pounds, an alkaline diet rich with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may be a safer option. According to a new study published in the journal, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers are finding that anti-obesity drugs may not
In the latest contribution to uncovering the extensive health benefits of vitamin D, scientists have linked its level to asthma intensity. Scientists from Harvard Medical School travelled to Costa Rica where they studied 616 children with the respiratory condition. Each child was assessed for allergic markers, lung function and circulating vitamin D levels. The researchers
Pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with Crohns disease (CD) may be less likely to need surgery, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. CD is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes damage to the gastrointestinal system, and is commonly treated with medications. However, as individuals are diagnosed with the illness
A clinical trial may lead to the treatment of leg ulcers with maggot larva rather than the more common hydrogel therapy. UK researchers tested the two remedies on 267 patients and followed participants for a year with life questionnaires, clinical observation. They found that leg ulcers, which require the removal of dead tissue from diseased
The cocoa found in chocolate may be good for heart heatlh, according to a new report from usnews.com. The article cites a study in which 42 men and women were put on a diet that included 40 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with skim milk daily. The participants, who had an average age of
American adults are increasingly becoming more aware of the importance of proper diet and exercise habits. And recent survey results from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) show more folks are making an effort to eat more healthy foods and exercise regularly. The ADA began conducting the nutrition surveys in 1991. The researchers organized respondents answers