Aches and pains can occur in several areas of the body at the same time. Pain can be felt deep in the muscles, joints, organs or other soft tissue, and while generalized aches and pains are usually dull, in some cases they can be far more severe and debilitating.
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Vitamin E, selenium not effective in preventing dementia: study
Antioxidant supplements vitamin E and selenium — taken alone or in combination — did not prevent dementia in older men, a U.S. study said Monday. Antioxidants as potential treatment for cognitive impairment or dementia have been of interest for years because oxidative stress, a process that causes cell damage, has been implicated as a dementia pathway, said the study published online in the U.S. journal JAMA Neurology.
Teach children the value of foodMar. 12, 2017, 10:9 PM Ast
There are many things in life we take for granted. Food is one of them. The wastage is glaring.
Teach children the value of foodMar. 12, 2017, 10:9 PM Ast
There are many things in life we take for granted. Food is one of them. The wastage is glaring.
Healthy Skoop Prepares for Accelerated Growth in 2017 with a New CEO, …
New CEO Robert Bennett to leverage 20-year history in consumer packaged goods to accelerate the brand’s growth Kids. Protein Smoothie, Daily Detox, Energy Protein and Greens & Protein deliver category-leading levels of nutrition in blends featuring organic pea protein and brown rice, organic fruits and veggies and other beneficial nutrients.
Diet rich in carotenoids and vitamin C may protect against lung cancer, study suggests
An epidemiological study published in Frontiers in Oncology suggests that a diet high in carotenoids and vitamin C may protect against lung cancer. The study authors found that vitamin C appears to reduce the risk of lung cancer in heavy smokers while beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, and lycopene play the same role in male heavy smokers.
High folic acid level in pregnancy may decrease high blood pressure in children
… early-life factors for the prevention of high blood pressure may be an important and cost effective public health strategy. There is growing evidence that maternal nutrition during pregnancy, through its impact on the fetal intrauterine environment, …
Ingredient in red wine ‘can slow ageing of the brain’
A substance found in red wine can help keep the brain young in a similar way to exercise and a low-calorie diet, scientists have discovered. A substance found in red wine can help keep the brain young in a similar way to exercise and a low-calorie diet, scientists have discovered.
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of iron…
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of iron supplementation in female soldiers during military training: effects on iron status, physical performance, and mood The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , Vol. 90, No.
Just what do energy drinks contain? 1
… for their perceived or actual benefits as a stimulant, for improving performance and increasing energy. What are the health risks?The health risks associated with energy drink consumption are primarily related to their caffeine content. That means …
: Highlights From the March 1 Issue
Check out these newsworthy studies from the March 1, 2017, issue of JNeurosci. Media interested in obtaining the full text of the studies should contact media@sfn.org .
Euromed’s Milk Thistle Extract Shown in New Study to Helping to…
Good News to Fight Chronic Inflammation: Just-published in PLOS ONE, study on silymarin from Euromed’s high quality milk thistle extract shows it helps regulate inflammation in both normal and altered states of health. We here at Euromed, the world’s leading manufacturer of milk thistle extract, are very excited that this new study opens the door to an emerging health benefit, that of counteracting pro-inflammatory conditions.
Expectant mothers’ poor diets a risk to their unborn child
… – during pregnancy. “Low vitamin D status has been associated with a wide range of adverse maternal and offspring health outcomes such as impaired glucose tolerance, low birth weight and poor foetal skeletal development,” said the study which was …
AstaReal USA Becomes First Qualified Producer of Natural Astaxanthin…
… with its NASC Preferred Supplier status, AstaReal USA is able to introduce AstaReal natural astaxanthin’s superior health benefits to companion animals. Astaxanthin is the most powerful naturally occurring antioxidant, shown to be 6,000 times more …
Ridgecrest Herbal Product Wins Award
Ridgecrest Herbals is thrilled that our PhysiQOL herbal supplement has won the 2017 Taste for Life Essentials Award in the category of Pain Management. This recognition is a tribute to the hard work our company has put into this unique product and the results our customers experience.
BIDMC scientists survey the state of sleep science
… Medical School and consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. BIDMC is in the community with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Beth …
Simple, Old-Fashioned Remedies
… others any way she can. One way she choosesto help is by offering information on the benefits and uses of natural health and healing methods for the well-being of both people and pets. Dee also teaches Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Color/Crystal …
Analysis suggests lifestyle changes may not fend off breast cancer
… is unlikely to make a difference. Ellen Warner, lead author of the analysis, and a medical oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, said she and her co-author Julia Hamer felt compelled to publish the analysis to combat the swell …
Nitric Oxide Therapeutics, Markets and Companies Report 2017: 35…
This report describes the latest concepts of the role of nitric oxide in health and disease as a basis for therapeutics and development of new drugs. Major segments of the market for nitric oxide-based drugs are described as well as the companies involved in developing them.
Pho, Campbell’s, ramen: What’s the best soup when you’re sick?
… to be up for debate. But one thing not up for discussion? The comfort factor. Alaska Dispatch News asked a range of health professionals – from nutritionists, doctors and school nurses – and food enthusiasts what soup they reach when they get sick. …
Your Ticker Talking, “Too Much Salt!”
… a nurse my early years were focused on getting sick people back to baseline. After becoming a diabetes educator and health coach my passion became raising that bar on the baseline – helping my clients to not only feel better but to look better and …
Desperate family fundraise for last chance cancer treatment – intravenous vitamin C
After 14 years, four brain tumours, 10 neurosurgeries and ongoing heartache Noah Telford is on his last chance to live for his family. Telford, his wife Pauline Sanders Telford and their three children are desperately hoping a course of intravenous vitamin C will send his cancer into remission and save his life.
Fish oil asthma benefits may be blocked by medication
… “If an individual is unable to produce desirable levels of SPMs-due to lifestyle behaviour, dietary choices, or health status-in response to an immune challenge, the resolution of the immune response can be impacted. Omega-3 fish oils can be found …
10 Proven Health Benefits of Cherries You Need to Know
Cherries are especially useful for treating gout. Gout is a kind of arthritis linked to an unusually high amount of uric acid in the bloodstream.
Nutritionist Sally Wisbey provides 7 tips for choosing right supplement
… avoid anything that has been genetically modified, including your supplements. Not only are GMO products bad for your health, they are not good for the environment and the community. They can require heavy use of toxic pesticides and herbicides …
Two Cups Of Grapes A Day May Keep Alzheimer’s At Bay
… exhibited significant metabolic decline in these critical brain regions. The researchers believe grapes support brain health by reducing oxidative stress in the brain and promoting healthy cerebral blood flow. Grapes also help maintain healthy …
Scientists catalogue ‘parts list’ of brain cell types in a major appetite center
Using Harvard-developed technology, scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have catalogued more than 20,000 brain cells in one region of the mouse hypothalamus. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience , revealed some 50 distinct cell types, including a previously undescribed neuron type that may underlie some of the genetic risk of human obesity.
Grapes may shield you from Alzheimer’s
… study contributes to the growing evidence that supports a beneficial role for grapes in neurologic and cardiovascular health, however more clinical studies with larger groups of subjects are needed to confirm the effects observed here, Silverman …
‘The Iron Lady’ and the paradox of treating anaemia
… highest burden of disease also do worse with currently available iron supplements. So, despite considerable public health efforts, the most widespread nutritional deficiency remains without an effective cure.” Nearly 12 years ago, while at the …
Why you should take vinegar
The most popular vinegar in the natural health community is Apple Cider Vinegar. It is claimed to lead to all sorts of benefits.
Risk to women’s health benefits seen in health law repeal
From a return to higher premiums for women to gaps in coverage for birth control and breast pumps, the Republican push to repeal the Obama-era health care law already is raising concerns that women could be hit hard. The 2010 law ended a common industry practice of charging women more than men for policies purchased directly from an insurer.
What is the best time to drink milk?
Starting your day off gulping down a glass of milk might seem like a quick and nutritious start to your day Milk drinking is a routine many of us get used to from childhood, and many carry well into adulthood. But have we been drinking milk all wrong? Milk may be better saved as an end of day drink to help you wind down and crank up the sleep inducing serotonin and melatonin levels in your body.
Spotlight: Canadian-Chinese study says Alzheimer’s disease can begin in womb
… any effect on the later stages of Alzheimer’s development. That’s where we started,” he said. “According to a World Health Organization survey, there are almost 200 million pre-school children who have vitamin deficiency and about 20 million …
Coffee: How much is too much?
A cup of coffee in the morning may pack more than just an energy boost. More and more research is emerging to suggest that there may be several health benefits associated with drinking this dark black beverage, from helping prevent diabetes to lowering the risk of liver disease.
Medical journal no longer recommends popular morning sickness pill
… is used in half of Canadian pregnancies that result in live births. It is the only prescription drug authorized by Health Canada to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Diclectin is recommended by the Society of Obstetricians and …
Health Canada seizes ‘health products’ from Toronto adult shop
… cleaners, room odourizers or liquid incense – that can be inhaled or ingested by consumers for recreational purposes. Health Canada says the other seized products are promoted for sexual enhancement and labelled to contain drugs – DHEA, …
Global Threonine Acids Expected to Be Biggest Emerging Market by 2026
… regions. Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa hold huge potential and shows substantial growth in terms of rising health standards, increasing in the customer base, growing disposable income, expanding demand for processed food, high consumption of …
‘Red yeast rice’ statin alternative not harmless either, study says
A natural cholesterol-lowering supplement called red yeast rice could pose the same health risks to users as statin drugs, a new study contends. Red yeast rice could increase risk of muscle injury or liver damage, Italian researchers reported after reviewing 13 years of patient data.
‘Red yeast rice’ statin alternative not harmless either, study says
A natural cholesterol-lowering supplement called red yeast rice could pose the same health risks to users as statin drugs, a new study contends. Red yeast rice could increase risk of muscle injury or liver damage, Italian researchers reported after reviewing 13 years of patient data.
‘Red Yeast Rice’ Statin Alternative Not Harmless
A natural cholesterol -lowering supplement called red yeast rice could pose the same health risks to users as statin drugs, a new study contends. Red yeast rice could increase risk of muscle injury or liver damage, Italian researchers reported after reviewing 13 years of patient data.