A German professional association for physicians has said that regularly participating in sports and basically remaining active could help people prevent the development of varicose veins.
For instance, people who walk instead of driving and who take the stairs instead of the elevator tend to strengthen their calf muscles. This acts like a pump in […]
Health experts have warned that while excessive drinking and smoking as well as lack of exercise could aggravate osteoporosis, indiscriminate intake of calcium to fight the debilitating bone disease could lead to other problems too.
While there could be a danger of stiffness of joints and pain in bones due to lack of calcium in […]
Scientists have found that binge-drinking reduces the level of essential fatty acids which play crucial roles in concentration and memory.
Research has shown that not only do heavy drinkers need to consume more omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), but that their diets contain lower amounts of the important nutrients.
Omega-3 is broken down into the fatty […]
British scientists have found that children who drink plenty of apple juice may be less likely to develop symptoms of asthma.
Apple juice is already known to protect from a host of diseases associated with aging, such as heart disease and cancer.
Besides obvious fruit vitamins like vitamin C, apple juice also contains the mineral […]
A recent research has shown that too much heat can decrease sperm count, and retard the surviving sperm. Researchers at the Bourn Hall Clinic in Cambridgeshire have suggested that soaking up the sun in tight trunks may not be the best preparation for fathering a child.
Many couples believe that a foreign break develops their […]
Latest British health guidelines say that daily consumption of fish oil supplements could prevent a repeat heart attack.
It has been recommended that cardiac patients consume one gram of omega-3 fatty acids daily in order to reduce the risk of having a repeat attack by up to 45 per cent.
Basically, Omega 3 fatty acids are […]
A U.S. study found 100 percent pomegranate juice and POMx liquid extract, or pomegranate polyphenol extract, have anti-viral and antibiotic effects.
Milton Schiffenbauer, a biology professor at Pace University in New York, tested pomegranate juice and POMx liquid extract and found them to be effective in the destruction of bacteria S. mutans, known to cause […]
According to a spokesman for the German Professional Association of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, persistent colds can lead to serious infections if they are not treated properly.
“Anything that lasts between 10 to 14 days is suspicious,” warned Michael Deeg, spokesman for the German Professional Association of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists.
Even the slightest […]
Researchers have found yet another benefit of Aspirin. Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent bowel cancer.
Studies have shown that an aspirin a day could help to protect a woman’s heart. It has also been found that Aspirin helps to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Also, researchers have said that […]
Traditional Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts during childhood appears to protect against symptoms of asthma and nasal allergies, according to a new study.
“There has been increasing interest in the role of nutrition in the development of asthma, and in the modulating effect of nutrition on environmental exposures,” Dr. Paul Cullinan, of […]
