Antioxidants are substances that may delay specific types of cell damage. They can be added to your diet as a nutritional supplement or consumed from natural sources as part of a healthy diet. Many fruits and vegetables are high...
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, one of a group of chemicals known as carotenoids. These naturally occurring chemicals are taken to prevent cancer and stroke, to protect the skin from sunburn damage, and to prevent other damage caused by...
Arginine is one of the most common naturally occurring amino acids. While it can be manufactured by the human body, the body does not make the full amount that it needs for health and wellness. For this reason, it’s...
Amino acids are a crucial part of the body’s ability to synthesize proteins, and contribute to overall healthy functioning. Unfortunately, most amino acids are not made naturally by the human body, and cannot be stored in the body after...
The year may be off to an early start, but the influenza season is striking with a flurry, and doctor’s offices are filled up with sick patients. Doctors are sharing their words and advice on how to stay healthy...
Research about coffee and its effects on the human body have been done throughout the years, and have always had mixed results. Research on Friday in a UK science journal finally demystified the dehydrating effects of coffee on the...
Lung cancer is one of the highest numbers of death around, and the number of cases of lung cancer has always traditionally gone up. Smoking never ends, people get worse, and it is the cycle of life. But, news...
Laxatives have been used throughout modern times to ease constipation and to help relieve people of these symptoms. It could be health related, stress related, or a mixture of both that causes it. But, the FDA on Thursday issued...
Having great teeth and dental health is quite important, and anyone who has had to go the dentist on numerous occasions will agree with that almost 100% of the time. But as recent research has shown that eating nuts...
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and an increased more around the globe. With it, patients have to monitor their blood sugar often and regulate their sugar in ver crucial ways. But, on Wednesday, the US FDA approved a new...
Smokers have been around throughout the world throughout history, and those numbers continue to grow based on numbers released on Tuesday. The global numbers of smokers from around the world has approached one billion, and the concerns surrounding smoking...
Getting a good nights sleep is something that almost everyone dreams about, but for those who snore or have health problems, it proves problematic for them. In a new bed released at the Consumer Electronics Show on Tuesday, it...
As the new year is here, many people are looking for ways to lose weight and get their health better for the 2014 year. A study on Monday shows that for those looking to lose weight and to lower...
The study of legalizing marijuana has always been a long debated topic, and one that is both political and socially topical. On Monday, a new study came out that shows that Americans for the first time actually support the...
Vending machines are the easy way to grab a bite on the go, and often times is the devil of most dieters. It’s a quick way to get a bag of chips, a quick soda, or even a sandwich....
High blood pressure is something that has been discussed over the years, and is a common cause of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Research released on Friday points to high blood pressure in women being more of a concern than...
If you or anyone you know has ever experienced the rash and blisters that Shingles brings, you know the extremely uncomfortable experience that they endure. But, research on Thursday came out that those Shingles sufferers might have increased risks...
Getting sleep is one of the most treasured experiences for people of all ages. Research by Swedish scientists on Thursday though have research pointing to those who get more sleep generally have better brain health. This news will be...
As the new year has just started, people are continuing to feel the effects of the holidays, and especially the influenza. The high case of influenza in children and adults has already picked up high numbers in 2014, and...
As the new year starts and 2014 rolls into a thunderous beginning, diets and health trends are always the top picks for people and their resolutions. According to Google and their Zeitgeist report that tracks searches, the Paleo Diet...