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Author Archive for Mark McGhee

Research Looks Into Rebalancing Omega Fatty Acid Intake for Better Health

By Mark McGhee • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Inflammation

Scientists believe changes in the Western diet have altered the balance of omega-6 fatty acids (w6) and omega-3 fatty acids (w3)—which resulted in an increased risk of inflammation—and they are trying to remedy the problem. The background to the study says human ancestors maintained a 2:1 w6/w3 ratio, but in today the ratio can be as high as 10:1 for Americans.



Research Links Living Environment to Diabetes Risk

By Mark McGhee • Dec 21st, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Living in a neighborhood with sidewalks that’s close to a host of shopping and exercise venues isn’t just about real estate value. New research suggests the type of neighborhood you live in may lower your risk of developing diabetes.



Study Finds Vitamin D Deficiencies Common Among Breast Cancer Patients

By Mark McGhee • Nov 26th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News

This October marks the 25th annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to raising awareness and educating the public about the disease itself as well as its treatments and advances, scientists have released a study that has found many breast cancer patients suffer from a vitamin D deficiency.



Scientists Pinpoint the Heart-Healthy Dose of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

By Mark McGhee • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Heart health

French researchers have established that a 200 mg dose of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) a day is enough to boost cardiovascular health in men. The team studied the effects of increasing doses of DHA on 12 healthy men aged between 53 and 65 years.



Study finds cell phones may weaken bones

By Mark McGhee • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Bone strength, Health News, Prostate health

A new study has found that people who wear their cell phones on their belts may have decreased bone density.



Pregnant Women May Want to Look for Alternative Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections

By Mark McGhee • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News, Prostate health

For pregnant women experiencing urinary tract infections, it may be a good idea to look into alternative medicine as a recent study found that certain antibiotics might increase the risk of birth defects.



Battle the flu with exercise

By Mark McGhee • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News, Prostate health

There’s a good reason to keep active this flu season. Researchers say regular exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the chance of being affected by the seasonal flu virus as well as the H1N1 strain.



Supplements may promote eye health

By Mark McGhee • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Health News, Prostate health, Vision

Which nutritional supplements are proven to be good for your eyes? ABCnews.com has identified what really works and what does not.



Study: Exercise best for knee pain

By Mark McGhee • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Joint Health, Prostate health

Nutritional supplements containing glucosamine or chondroitin are believed to be helpful in reducing and eliminating joint pain. But researchers are saying supervised exercise therapy can improve symptoms of a common knee pain as well.



Study: Vegetable juice may help individuals get proper intake everyday

By Mark McGhee • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News, Prostate health

Scientists say as many as eight out of ten people worldwide don’t eat the recommended four servings of vegetables every day. But a new study has found a simple way to change that statistic: vegetable juice.



An all-natural treatment for side effects of cancer therapy

By Mark McGhee • Oct 26th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News, Prostate health

A new discovery may lead to a new way to reduce side effects from radiotherapy cancer treatment.



Beating seasonal allergies without medication

By Mark McGhee • Oct 22nd, 2009 • Category: Allergies, Health News, Prostate health

The fall is a tough season for some outdoor allergy sufferers with weed pollens like ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed and cocklebur causing sneezing, watery eyes and itchy, runny noses. There is relief without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications, however.



Study finds green tea may help reduce risk of certain cancers

By Mark McGhee • Oct 21st, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News

Researchers in Japan have said drinking green tea may be an important health resource to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer.



Study: ‘Good’ fats beneficial for female diabetics

By Mark McGhee • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

New research suggests eating certain types of fats can help diabetics reduce their body fat.



Study: Eating rice can reduce risk of diabetes, other chronic diseases

By Mark McGhee • Oct 16th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News

Adding rice to your diet may help improve your overall diet and help you avoid some common chronic diseases, according to a new study.



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