Maintaining a proper diet and monitoring insulin intake can not only improve longevity, but it may also improve cognitive function, according to a study published in Public Library of Science Biology. Using worms, a team of researchers from Princeton University examined how a low-calorie dietary regimen and reduced insulin intake could affect metabolism, memory, stress
Colonoscopy preparation medications may be equally effective when taken either the night before or the day of the procedures, according to findings published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. For this study, more than 100 colonoscopy patients were split into two groups and were given either the entire dosage of the preparation drugs the morning
A poll released by the National Sleep Foundation shows that Americans are experiencing increased stress in the current economic climate and this is beginning to affect their sleeping patterns. The Center for Disease control advises that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to help prevent diseases and conditions like diabetes
It is important to eat a healthy, balanced diet in order for the body to work at its optimum level and new research has highlighted the importance of further avoiding trans fats. A report appearing in Atherosclerosis explains how consuming trans fats can lead to clogged arteries because the carbon chains in the fats are
In a quest to prevent or minimize the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), scientists have turned to dietary analysis and provided nutritional guidelines. AMD occurs when blood vessels in the center of the retina break down. According to Health.com, studies published in Archives of Ophthalmology suggest a diet rich in fish, olive oil and
Taking vitamin supplements is something that numerous Americans try as a way to stay healthy. Which nutrients are the most important for proper bodily functioning? Vitamin D is certainly essential, since it is responsible for bone health, cellular growth, nerve function, a balanced inflammatory response and according to new research the timing of
Painful bone breaks can leave you confined to a wheelchairor possibly send you to a nursing home! But new research to explain how aging slowsor even preventshealing of broken bones provides hope for potential treatments designed to restore lost healing capability! Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center focused their current study on the
For millions of Americans seeking alternative health resources to drinking tap water, bottled water may seem like a safe choice. However, a new study raises questions about the purity of some leading brands of bottled water, which were found to contain a variety of contaminants. Research undertaken by the Environmental Working Group tested 10 commonly
There are a number of possible side effects for women who take birth control pills, which is why many doctors recommend regular exercise and a healthy, nutritious diet. Taking vitamin supplements is an easy way to get one’s daily dose of nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, which new research said may be important for
Why do drug companies not disclose that their cholesterol-lowering drugs cause a deficiency of your essential Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels? In Canada, the disclosure is mandatory if the drug inhibits your amounts of CoQ10. But here in the United States, if you take statins and are unaware of the side effects you could suffer from: