If you are fasting, don’t go shopping: Study finds shopping hungry usually leads to more high-calorie purchases
A team of researchers at Cornell University suggests that shopping for groceries on an empty stomach will lead to the purchase of high-calorie foods. Aner Tal, lead author of the study, said that people tend to skip meals because of dieting,
Dreamless sleep actually contributes to illness, according to sleep expert
According to a recently published comprehensive review of data, dreamless sleep can contribute to illness, as reported on Science Daily. Rubin Naiman, a sleep and dream specialist at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, examined data regarding the causes and
Carriers of a non-O blood type are more likely to suffer a heart attack, new research finds
Your blood type could determine your susceptibility to a heart attack. People whose blood types fell into a non-O blood group are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke, claim the researchers behind a compelling new study. The Dutch
The risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., but recent studies have ranked it third after they found that deaths caused by this disease were underreported. In addition, many people who potentially have Alzheimer’s never receive
The dangers of aspartame explained
Whether you have diabetes or you’re trying to lessen your sugar intake, chances are you’ve already replaced table sugar (sucrose) with an artificial sweetener called aspartame. This sugar substitute has fewer calories, but studies have shown that the use of
“Mystery virus” spreading like wildfire across U.S. population, putting people in bed for a MONTH… is this a depopulation bioweapon experiment?
A cough can be rather annoying, especially when it keeps you up at night, but you can usually take comfort from knowing that it tends to run its course rather quickly and you’ll be back to normal in no time.
94% of Americans who grew up during the era of leaded gasoline found to be lead poisoned and brain damaged
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 94 percent of Americans who were exposed to leaded gasoline in childhood may show signs of lower IQ scores and socioeconomic status in adulthood. Health experts
More reasons to soak up that healthy sunlight: Low levels of vitamin D linked to inflammatory markers
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays a pivotal role in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, a large portion of the world’s population is grossly deficient in this essential nutrient. Estimates show that approximately 1 billion people suffer from
High consumption of lycopene-rich foods improves cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading health problems in the world. Recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 610,000 deaths every year. This shows that there is an urgent
Assessing the dietary profiles of adults with varying levels of organic food consumption
A study by scientists from various research institutes in France investigated the effects of organic food intake on the overall quality of a person’s diet. Their findings, which were published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, showed that adults who ate more
Strength training can reduce your risk of cancer-related death by a substantial 31%
Countless studies have shown just how important exercise is for preventing chronic diseases including cancer. However, the majority of these studies focus on aerobic exercise, so much so that other forms of exercise like strength training are disregarded. A recent study from
Vaccine shot killed famed cancer doctor in mere minutes from “total organ failure” … state-run media desperately tries to cover it up
Dr. Martin Gore, a widely celebrated cancer doctor credited with “saving thousands of lives” died from “total organ failure” just minutes after receiving a vaccine shot yesterday. Dr. Gore was a professor of cancer medicine at the Institute of Cancer
More reasons to soak up that healthy sunlight: Low levels of vitamin D linked to inflammatory markers
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays a pivotal role in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, a large portion of the world’s population is grossly deficient in this essential nutrient. Estimates show that approximately 1 billion people suffer from
RIDICULOUS: Researchers want children born to overweight mothers to lose the weight artificially; resulting in a potential drug problem
Instead of encouraging the young to lose weight naturally, researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia are attempting to prevent weight gain among children born to overweight mothers artificially. In a flabbergasting new study, scientists say
These 5 neurotoxins found in popular food may be lurking in your favorite snack
You would expect most of the food that you eat to be free from neurotoxins, but some of these substances can still find their way into a lot of popular processed foods. It is important to learn more about the
Moxibustion is a safe alternative treatment for insomnia
Researchers from Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine have identified moxibustion to be a novel treatment for insomnia. Their findings, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, noted the viability of the treatment, given its low rate of adverse effects,
Healing touch and oncology massage lessen cancer pain
A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed that both healing touch and oncology massage therapies can provide immediate relief from cancer-related pain. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Atrium Health. People
High consumption of lycopene-rich foods improves cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading health problems in the world. Recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 610,000 deaths every year. This shows that there is an urgent
Traditional Chinese medicine found to ease symptoms of acid reflux
Acupuncture, a staple in traditional Chinese medicine, continues to gain popularity in the U.S. as more Americans try this ancient practice to relieve pain. A survey published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that about 14 million Americans have
Chewing areca nut can prevent cancer
Since ancient times, people from certain locations such as Africa and Asia have customarily chewed areca (betel) nuts to strengthen community ties. According to a study, the areca nut, which comes from the areca palm (Areca catechu), may also possess anti-cancer
Antioxidant-rich matcha green tea found to help beat breast cancer
Matcha green tea is rich in antioxidants and has been found to help fight breast cancer, according to a report by The Daily Mail. In desperation to find a treatment for her mother’s breast cancer, Katherine Swift, 45, traveled to Japan
Drug-free methods to protecting kidney function
When people think of life-threatening diseases, the first thing that comes to mind is either heart disease or cancer. While both remain to be the leading causes of death in the U.S., it’s interesting to note that deaths from these
Strength training can reduce your risk of cancer-related death by a substantial 31%
Countless studies have shown just how important exercise is for preventing chronic diseases including cancer. However, the majority of these studies focus on aerobic exercise, so much so that other forms of exercise like strength training are disregarded. A recent study from
Korean researchers say that mulberry leaf extract manages blood sugar levels
Researchers at Chonbuk National University Medical School in South Korea have found that taking mulberry leaf extract supplements can help lower blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as decrease triglyceride and total cholesterol levels. Earlier studies have found a link
