If you are taking supplements like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), vitamin E and beta-carotene for dry skinhere are some simple dietary suggestions to improve your scaly arms and legs: Reduce your fat intake by about 25 percent Eat fish three times a week and Limit red meat to no more than twice weekly If you plan
Your muscles not only help you stay active, but believe it or notthey also help you digest food. So dont let a loss of muscle mass contribute to poor quality of life loss of balance and strength or your inability to recover from illness. According to the American Dietetic Association, working these five powerful foods
Rebound headaches caused by the overuse of pain medications are a global problem that deserves serious research and treatment strategies, Mayo Clinic researchers said. Commonly called medication overuse headaches (MOH), these drug-induced headaches occur daily or nearly every day. They typically develop over time when youve built up a tolerance to your favorite painkillers. According
It may seem a little crazy, but eating MORE fiber can help you shed some of those unwanted pounds by making you feel fullerfaster. Since it moves slower through the body than processed foods, you will feel satisfied much longer. Try adding these fiber-filled foods to your diet and see the weight disappear: Black beans
A green tea extract is showing promising results in early leukemia clinical trials, according to a new report. Mayo Clinic researchers have tested an active ingredient in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to determine its impact on patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In the first phase of the trial, a total of 33
Recent scientific research has uncovered a new reason to shed excess poundsbesides wanting to lose your love handles or fit into your skinny jeans. The study concluded that being overweight or obese may increase your likelihood of having severe headaches and migraines! According to a Reuters Health report, Earl S. Ford, M.D., and colleagues at
We all know work can be stressful, but according to a new study just 20 minutes of workplace meditation and yoga can reduce stress levels and potentially boost performance and productivity. The study was conducted by researchers from Ohio State University and used a modified version of what is known as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
Looking for a safe and natural stain lifter to brighten your whites? Try vinegar. The Family and Consumer Science Extension at Colorado State University suggests mixing 1 ? teaspoons of dishwashing soap with several drops of white vinegar and blot the trouble spot of your clothing. Wash as usualand see your stains disappear!
Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. During a recent study, researchers divided 40 participants aged 10 to 14 into two groups. One group sat in a chair while viewing
If youre anything like me, you might still have a few goals on your annual checklist that you didnt get around to! Lets face itmaking New Years resolutions is a lot easier than keeping them. But this doesnt mean you should STOP setting goalsespecially not the ones related to improving your health! As you set