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Study: Men Unaware They Have Osteoporosis
Oct 12, 2010
A University of Sydney study has found that many elderly men in Australia are unaware they have osteoporosis. The condition is most associated with women, who typically have more slender, delicate bones than men. Osteoporosis is especially prevalent...Yoga Decreases Anxiety and Depression
Oct 12, 2010
A recent study by the Boston University School of Medicine has found that the ancient Indian discipline of yoga has a positive effect on mood, with significant increases in the levels of neurotransmitters associated with an enhanced disposition. Though...New Study Finds Tai Chi Benefits People with Fibromyalgia
Aug 30, 2010
A new study has found that Tai Chi may help relieve pain and aid healing for people with fibromyalgia. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is characterised by pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and tender...Study Finds Meditation Boosts Attention Span
Aug 09, 2010
Have you ever found it hard to keep focused and stop your mind from wandering? According to a new study conducted in the US, meditation might just be the answer. What Inspired the Study The study, which was inspired by Buddhist monks, has found that...Study Shows Vitamin D May Help Fight Colds and Flu
Aug 09, 2010
New research has suggested that a daily vitamin D supplement may help ward off colds, flu and various respiratory infections. In a recent Finnish study, 164 male military recruits were asked to take either 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D or...Study: Can Cranberry Juice Really Help With Urinary Tract Infections?
Aug 02, 2010
Cranberry juice has long had an anecdotal association with fighting urinary tract infections (UTI). UTI are largely the result of E. coli bacteria, which affix themselves and colonise the bladder and urinary system. Recent research has however confirmed...Can Vitamin B Help Lower Depression in Later Life?
Jul 09, 2010
Vitamin B deficiency has been shown to be a causal factor in depression in the elderly. Diet, specifically an adequate balanced diet, is especially necessary for this age group when food intake drops and stomach problems are often prevalent. The...Is the Male Menopause a Myth?
Jul 07, 2010
While the female menopause is well documented and researched, some men have long maintained that they experience a similar phenomenon. Though they are known to undergo physical and emotional changes associated with the ageing process; can these really...Does Homeopathy Have a Scientific Basis?
Jul 07, 2010
Recent research has suggested that homeopathy may have a strong scientific basis. Noted Nobel prize winner and virologist Luc Montagnier, who discovered the link between HIV and AIDS, told an international conference that water can in fact retain the...Fertility and Fitness: A Study on the Effects of Exercise on IVF
Jun 16, 2010
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It assists in weight loss and maintenance, tones the body, clears the mind and reduces overall stress levels. In an ideal world, we should all be doing a cardiovascular workout, 45 minutes at a...Multivitamins Linked to Breast Cancer in Inconclusive Study
Apr 20, 2010
Multivitamins & Breast Cancer Study A major Swedish study (see American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) has associated daily multivitamin intake with an increased risk in breast cancer. Sweden’s Karolinska Institute monitored thirty five thousand women...Common Mineral Deficiencies & Their Effects on Health
Oct 02, 2009
Minerals are substances that your body needs to function well. Your body needs two types of mineral nutrients: macrominerals like calcium and potassium, which your body needs in relatively large quantities, and microminerals like iron and selenium, which...High GI Foods & Heart Disease: What's the Connection?
Oct 01, 2008
You may have heard nutrition experts extol the virtue of low GI diets, and how they can benefit our health. Well, now new research is showing that a low GI diet can actually reduce our risk of heart disease. Read on to learn more. What is the GI? The...Left Side vs. Right Side of the Brain
Aug 31, 2008
Has anyone ever told you that you are more "right-brained" or more "left-brained"? Do you wonder what it all means and if there's even any difference? You would be surprised! Read this article to find out how the two distinct halves of the brain affect...Understanding Trans Fatty Acids
Apr 16, 2008
We've all heard about the dangers of saturated fats, such as those found in meat and dairy products, but there's a new type of fat that may prove to be just as dangerous, and it's found in all of our diets. These are trans fatty acids, also known as...
