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07/01/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Good fats, antioxidants, and sunshine: A recipe for beating Alzheimer’s

Two studies that were conducted at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), Bordeaux Population Health (Bordeaux University) show that vitamin D deficiency can contribute to increasing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially if the person also doesn’t have a storage of “good fats” and antioxidant carotenoids. The studies led by Inserm […]

03/03/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Majority of people consider alcohol more harmful than marijuana, according to recent survey

As opinions differ regarding marijuana legalization all over the country, an important question is how amending the national marijuana policy can affect the use of other substances, such as alcohol. A new research study, conducted by researchers at North Carolina-based nonprofit organization RTI International conducted a survey of over 1,900 adults in Oregon before the […]

01/16/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Chrysanthemum flowers found to have antitumor effects on prostate cancer

Chrysanthemin, which is the 3-glucoside of cyanidin, is a member of the anthocyanin class of natural products. According to an MTT assay (a colorimetric assay for assessing cell metabolic activity), chrysanthemin tends to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells, inducing dose-dependent and time-dependent cytotoxic effects in them. Chrysanthemin can be isolated from various plants […]

01/13/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Ginger and rosemary found to benefit the heart by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels

Ginger and rosemary can help a person’s heart and arterial health, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The paper, titled Possible hypocholesterolemic effect of ginger and rosemary oil in rats, pointed that ginger and rosemary have cholesterol-reducing effects after in vivo trials in rats that were fed with […]

01/12/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

How to avoid catching the bug your co-worker had: Tips for avoiding sick days

So you’re working at your desk, out in the field, or in the assembly line – wherever – when you notice that the girl beside you starts to sneeze loudly and cough badly. She looks distressed, and you realize that she is definitely down with something. Here are some tips so that you won’t have […]

01/11/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Korean herbal medicine confirmed to treat flu-like conditions

Researchers have found that mahwang-tang (also spelled as mahuang-tang in some studies), a traditional Korean herbal medicine, contains anti-inflammatory properties — making it ideal for treating flu-like diseases. In their study, titled Simultaneous determination and anti-inflammatory effects of traditional herbal medicine, mahwang-tang, a group of researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine conducted a simultaneous analysis of the nine […]

01/08/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Don’t sweat the exam: Another study confirms mindfulness reduces stress

Mindfulness lessens stress in students during exam periods, a study that appeared in the journal The Lancet Public Health showed. The study also showed that Buddhist meditation boosts pupils’ overall well-being. This ancient form of meditation is recommended by the National Health Service to help people feel better. University counseling rose by 50 percent from […]

12/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

When you trim your chia pet, put the clippings in your smoothie: Chia is a superfood

Chia seeds, which come from the plant Salvia hispanica, can be eaten as they are, or baked, or cooked, or mixed into other meals to add texture and make them more sumptuous. Endemic to the regions of southern Mexico, chia seeds are a member of the mint family and are an essential part of the […]

12/18/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Doctors worry torn knee ligaments lead to arthritis, but could it be the treatment? Almost all such injuries receive surgery

Soccer player Jason Lalli tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at age 26. Four years later, his knee started aching, and the pain became more constant over time, persisting and creeping up on him “like a toothache.” Soon, the news he received boiled down to this: At just 30 years old, he had arthritis. Orthopedists […]

12/10/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Double the benefit: Exercise outside to get the combined benefits of vitamin D and fitness – research shows they work better together

A new study that was published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism focused on the effects that both exercise and adequate vitamin D intake – when present in a person’s life at the same time – have on heart health. The study showed that the two factors working together contributes to heart health […]

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