Obesity in Teens Leads to Rise in Hypertension
The number of children and teens who are being admitted to hospitals with high blood pressure has experienced a sharp increase over the past decade, according to a new study that was recently...
View ArticleResveratrol Shows Exercise Benefits
Dietary intake of the red wine polyphenol resveratrol is known to promote cardiovascular health in the general population—this is the source of the so-called French Paradox. When it comes to the...
View ArticleSea Buckthorn Benefits Exercise Efforts
Sea buckthorn could be considered a nutritional cousin to the better-known aloe vera. It is a plant which innately contains a large variety of nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, omega-3 and...
View ArticleProbiotics and Weight Management
By Dr. Deedra Mason Many of us who have difficulty in managing our weight may have been under the impression that our gut, and its microflora—the bacteria within it that aid in our digestion and...
View ArticleInternet Enhances Human Factor in Health, Survey Says
A once-popular concern related to The Information Age has been that the sheer quantity of both good and bad information will become overwhelming, prompting a culture of mistrust and culminating in a...
View ArticleSummertime Treat Shows Heart Health Benefits
Strawberries, the traditional summer treat, could also yield some unexpected health benefits. Scientists at the University of Warwick have been studying the beneficial effects of strawberries for our...
View ArticleOmega 3s and Brain Health
People whose diet is lacking in omega-3 fatty acids–as found in fish, fish oil and supplements–are more likely to experience accelerated brain aging, a new study found. People with lower levels of...
View ArticleOmega-3s Bring Balance To Mood
The American Heart Association currently recommends that all Americans consume fish, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, twice per week. This recommendation is based upon evidence that a diet high...
View ArticleNew Vitamin D research points to added heart benefits
Vitamin D deficiency has traditionally only been linked to low levels of adequate sunlight, poor bone health and osteoporosis. However, there have been many studies conducted over the recent years...
View ArticleVitamin B12 promising for Hepatitis C, study finds
Vitamin B12 has been always been a component to achieving overall optimal health, and it’s also useful in supporting cell maintenance. Adding vitamin B12 to your daily diet has significant benefits;...
View ArticleStudy: Vitamins C, D show promise for mood swings
For years, researchers have studied the significant benefits that both vitamin C and D have on the body. These vitamins have been shown countless times to help reduce illnesses and viral infections,...
View ArticleAntioxidant-Rich Diet Reduces Heart Attack Risk in Women
In America, an estimated 42 million women suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, and these afflictions are the leading cause of fatalities. However, a new study conducted in Sweden has found...
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