Music has been shown to have many positive benefits for your body and mind. In fact, one study in the journal Heart & Lung shows that listening to music can produce a significant boost in your cognitive and verbal abilities—especially…
Consuming a plate of fresh spinach or a handful of beets may allow muscles to operate more efficiently, according to research conducted at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
The nutrient coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced in your body and needed for basic functions on a daily basis. In fact, CoQ10 is responsible for up to 95 percent of the body’s energy production. Unfortunately, our CoQ10 levels begin to decrease as we age. This is why it’s important to supplement with this nutrient for improved heart health, memory function, circulation, blood pressure levels and cholesterol levels.
Individuals who exercise regularly could reduce their risk of developing a physical or mental condition, as well as slow down their body's aging process, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. The research indicates that being physically active is an important lifestyle choice a person can make in order to improve their health. Leslie Alford, the study's lead author, said that individuals have control over some of the factors that contribute to how healthy they are, and this includes exercise.
Bile acid, or lithocholic acid (LCA), may be linked to cell longevity, according to findings published in the journal Aging. This is because exposure of the acid to free-living yeast can lead to improved health. Prior research has resulted in this compound improving liver and pancreatic health in mice. For this study, a team of researchers analyzed more than 19,000 molecules, including the bile acid, to determine the anti-aging effects of LCA.
Aging people who nap in the afternoon on a regular basis may have more energy, according to a study conducted at the University of Surrey in London.
Determining one’s energy requirement may lead to better treatment opportunities for underweight patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Young people who have developed fibromyalgia may alleviate painful side effects by exercising regularly, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain. In an effort to better understand how physical activity may improve joint and muscle pain among adolescents, researchers enrolled 104 individuals aged 11 to 18 years in a one-week trial.
Regular aerobic exercise may prove beneficial to individuals who suffer from insomnia, according to a study conducted at Northwestern University.Over the course of 16 weeks, researchers observed 23 individuals aged 55 years and older who had been dia
Starting the school day later may be beneficial to high school students, according to findings published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. In fact, researchers have found that a delayed start time can improve alertness, mood and overall health.
A disrupted sleep routine may lead to an increase in migraines, according to a study that will be presented at the American Headache Society’s annual meeting.
Though exercise is known to keep the body healthy and fit, some people may feel that they have to exert too much energy before seeing health benefits. A new study is suggesting that simply walking at a brisk pace may reduce a woman’s risk of suffering a stroke.
A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting.
Patients who exercise daily and eat a proper diet while receiving treatments for breast and prostate cancer may improve their overall health, according to a study that will be presented at this year’s annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Mothers who have just given birth may want to try nutritional supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids to keep postpartum depression at bay. Additionally, a new study suggests that exercise could also reduce a new mom’s risk of the mental disorder.
