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01/27/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Lifestyle choices have more influence on your health than genetics, according to new research

Your lifestyle choices have a greater impact on your health than genetics, reports Science Daily. Researchers from Uppsala University say that genetic effects are influenced by different lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, socio-economic status, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. They reached this conclusion after studying the genetic and self-reported lifestyle information of 360,000 middle-aged people in […]

01/27/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Sleepless nights? Researchers find that acupressure can help

People who suffer from insomnia can improve their condition without using harmful drugs. Researchers from Hong Kong suggest acupressure. In their study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, they assessed the short?term effects of self?administered acupressure for alleviating insomnia. For the randomized controlled trial, they recruited 31 people who were suffering from insomnia. The participants […]

01/26/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating ginger regularly may suppress the negative effects of a high-fat diet

Consuming ginger or taking ginger extracts regularly may help prevent some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients. The study found that ginger intake prevents body weight gain and body fat in rats fed with a high-fat diet. Carried out by Korean researchers, the study […]

01/25/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Omega-3 fatty acids can treat male infertility

A systematic review supports the claim that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids may treat male infertility. The review, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, found that omega-3 fatty acids can significantly improve sperm motility and concentration of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in seminal plasma in infertile men. Researchers in Australia and Iran assessed […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

A South American flowering plant is found to have antidiabetic effects

Tietie (Paullinia pinnata), a climbing shrub native to South America and Africa, is rich in antioxidants and can be used to prevent diabetes, according to researchers from Nigeria. This isn’t anything new for local healers, as the plant has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes-related symptoms. In their study, researchers from the Michael Okpara University of […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

High-intensity interval training improves heart health in those with metabolic syndrome

A study published in the Journal of Hypertension has found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve the cardiovascular health of people with metabolic syndrome. The study suggests three sessions of four-minute high-intensity exercise every week to improve cardiovascular health. Decreased aortic reservoir function results in a rise in aortic reservoir pressure that is an […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

The persimmon tree shows promise as a natural remedy that can improve blood circulation

Persimmon trees, which are common in South Korea during spring, are more commonly known for their fruit. However, the leaves of this tree also have some uses. Persimmon tree leaves have been studied by South Korean researchers and found that these leaves can help improve blood circulation. In the study, which was published in the […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Can acupuncture be an effective therapy for treating osteoporosis?

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that acupuncture is an effective therapy for treating osteoporosis. The review’s findings found that different forms of acupuncture are more effective than Western medicine. Researchers from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Aloe vera reduces your risk of diabetes-induced nephropathy

Researchers from KIET School of Pharmacy and Swami Vivekanand Subharti University in India have found that aloe vera can protect against diabetes-induced nephropathy. In the study, they found that aloe vera reduced lipid alteration, decreasing oxidative stress in the kidneys, and providing kidney protection. Researchers examined the effect of aloe vera, particularly its hypolipidemic and antioxidative effects, […]

01/23/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Another benefit of aloe vera: It reduces fasting blood glucose

The number of people with diabetes continues to increase. To fight this epidemic, researchers continue to search for safe and effective natural treatments. One of the natural medicines discovered by scientists is aloe vera. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine supports the oral consumption of aloe vera for the reduction […]

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