While many individuals know the importance of consuming the nutritional supplement vitamin D, some may not realize that having a deficiency of the nutrient may increase their risk for rheumatoid arthritis. According to researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, there is a definitive link between vitamin D and the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.
Polyphenols found in red wine have already been found to lower the risk of Alzheimers disease, and now scientists are looking for ways to maximize the value of their delivery. One such study, conducted by a team from Purdue University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, showed that on the 10th consecutive day of feeding,
Vitamin D may be a beneficial natural supplement as a new study has found that levels of the nutrient are associated with survival rates of lymphoma patients. The nutrient is most commonly received from sunlight exposure, but can also be found in various food and dairy products. Its most known for its link to blood
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Many folks know vitamin D plays an important role in fighting inflammation in your body. It also works with calcium to keep your bones healthy and strong. But a new study suggests people in certain regions may be able to add cancer warrior to vitamin Ds list of health benefits! Read on
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that more than 38 million Americans experience acid overload. This condition affects the delicate pH balance of your cells, tissues and organs, which leaves you open to disease. How do we become so acidic? Studies show that if you eat a typical Western diet of acid-forming foods
Women who suffer from diabetes may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium as a new study suggests that some medication for the disease may leave older females at a greater risk for bone fractures. Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., have found that women who take
Red, yellow and green are the most common colors youll see when shopping for tomatoes. But researchers at the John Innes Center in Great Britain have developed a breed of purple tomatoes using genes from the snapdragon flower. The good news isthese odd-colored tomatoes are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins! These antioxidants are found
Many diseases are more prevalent than others, but in todays world of processed foods dangerous toxins airborne contaminants and prescription medication dangers which diseases carry the greatest risk for you and your family? According to Health.com, there are many fears that can be put to rest simply by reviewing the facts. You have about a
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Did you know that more than 100 million Americans have high blood cholesterol levels, excess homocysteine or other risk factors for heart disease? Cholesterol-lowering drugs are a cash cow for doctors and drug makersas evidenced by Forbes Magazine sales estimates topping $26 billion each year! In todays Monday Edition of Health News
A new study suggests depression is associated with the accumulation of visceral fat which has been known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Visceral fat is the kind of fat found between internal organs at the waistline, and scientists from Rush University Medical Center have shown that depression triggers an increase in