According to the American Stroke Association, someone in America has a stroke every 45 seconds. Approximately 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year. Stroke is the third highest cause of death in the U.S., and a leading cause of severe,...
Two studies have suggested a possible link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Many scientists have questioned the design and results of these studies, however. Using information from a...
Question: Is it true that olive oil can help relieve pain? Answer: Originally published 1/10/2006 It appears to be true. New research suggests that extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound called oleocanthal that acts in the same way ibuprofen does to...
Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, decrease inflammation, enhance mood, and encourage overall long-term health. Two ways to get your omega-3 fatty acids are through diet...
Q: Your recent article mentioned one’s “omega-3 level.” How do I measure mine or find what my level is? I’m trying to increase my intake of omega-3s with flaxseed (ground), fish and lentils. A: Omega-3 fatty acids are special unsaturated fats...
Q: What do you think of new research showing that olive oil causes blood vessels to constrict by 34 percent, injuring their lining and contributing to heart disease, and recommendations to stay away from olive oil because it impairs blood vessel...
Penyakit Parkinson’s seringkali berhasil diobati dengan pengobatan konvesional (oleh dokter), dengan mengikuti prosedur pengobatan dan operasi. Namun, meskipun cara tersebut tidak bersifat menyembuhkan, tetapi paling tidak, cara tersebut dapat menghambat kemajuan penyakitnya dan membantu mengontrol gejala-gejala utamanya. Di samping cara konvesnional...
Exercise your mind. Crossword puzzles, mind games, challenging reading or educational classes can help keep your brain agile and strong. Exercise your body. Physical exercise seems to correlate with better mental function, perhaps because of improved circulation. Eat a diet rich...
Prepared by Barbara Sweeney for Dreamlife Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — known as “SIDS” — is the leading cause of death in infants in the United States. Many more children die of SIDS than any other problem, including AIDS, cancer, pneumonia,...