Ancient grains are getting a lot of attention these days as a healthy alternative to processed wheat products. But they’re not exactly a new health food fad. In fact, such grains – including buckwheat, quinoa, and spelt – have been around for thousands of years. Unlike the cultivated, refined grains used in most conventional food products today, ancient grains are… Read More
A common gene variant has been discovered in about one-third of the population that may explain why some people's brains age faster than others, US researchers said Wednesday. The gene, known as TMEM106B, accelerates normal brain aging in older people by up to 12 years, said the report in the journal Cell Systems. The gene generally starts to affect people… Read More
Concussions, or head injuries, are considered to be some of the most common sports injuries. Athletes can experience head trauma due to a variety of injuries and accidents related to their specific sport. While there are various symptoms which can characterize the presence of a concussion, recent research studies have found that certain markers in the blood can predict an… Read More
Each year, cases of liver disease developing without the instance alcohol abuse are increasing throughout the United States, the U.K, and Australia. Decades ago, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis were diagnosed due to excessive alcohol consumption. Currently, however, more and more adults and even children are diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a… Read More
For the more than 68 percent of Americans who own smart phones, it’s difficult to imagine doing without them, especially when it comes to your health. Millions use them to keep track of the number of steps they take, the calories they consume, and even the medications or supplements taken each day. To aid in this process, more than 165,000… Read More
An Australian study involving more than 60,000 volunteers aged 45 years and older found that eating fruits and vegetables lowered anxiety and depression. The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal Open, measured psychological distress at two time points, 2006-08 and 2010 using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. It also assessed their intake of fruits and vegetables. Eating… Read More
Over recent years, the detox has become a form of diet in its own right for losing weight with low-calorie regimens. As springtime arrives and some may have weight-loss programs in mind, here's a look at five common myths about detox diets and whether they're true or false. Detoxing is a natural process TRUE. In reality, detoxing is a natural… Read More
If you live in the city, you might want to make sure you take your vitamins. A study from Columbia University found that B vitamins reduce changes to the epigenome — the chemicals that regulate and direct genes — caused by air pollution. The study reveals even small amounts of the vitamins could counteract the damage caused by tiny, toxic… Read More
Parents, take courage. If you survive the sleep deprivation, toddler tantrums and teenage angst, you may be rewarded with a longer life than your childless peers, researchers said Tuesday. Fathers gained more in life expectancy than mothers, a team wrote in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health -- and particularly in older age. "By the age of 60, the… Read More
Type 2 diabetes in the United States has tripled since the 1980's, where researchers have estimated that one in three Americans will have diabetes by 2050. More than one-third of American adults are obese and one in three Medicare dollars are spent on issues relating to diabetes. Unfortunately, these numbers continue to increase. The sequence of health complications associated with… Read More