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.
Although individuals who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a nerve disorder, may want to boost their dietary intake of nutritional supplements that feature flaxseed oil, a new study is suggesting that they may want to burn more energy as well.
Researchers have discovered that while nutritional supplements may help an individual lose weight, there are certain ways to trick the body into consuming more energy, which can ultimately result in a slimmer figure.
When people are trying to lose weight, they sometimes try an alkaline diet rich in fruits and vegetables. However, a new study suggests that one’s daily amount of energy exerted could be a successful way to maintain weight loss.
The food you put into your body can have a great affect on your overall health and well-being. Most Americans consume a high-acid diet full of fatty meats, chicken, turkey, pasta, cheese and hundreds of processed food items. This diet can ruin your body’s alkaline balance and actually lead to cell death in your entire body.
If new research results are confirmed, kudzu vine, which covers millions of acres in the southeastern U.S., may become a tool in the fight against metabolic syndrome.
For those who struggle to lose weight, there may be a new answer to their struggle with low energy and a high appetite. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine identified an important enzyme in the brain that may regulate both of these factors
In addition to mainstream treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), there is also a range of alternative and complementary options those who suffer from the debilitating condition may consider.
New research into the impact of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy shows it decreases the incidence of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian scientists.
Medical tai chi, a Chinese exercise that has been described by some as "the secret to anti-aging," is proving increasingly popular with Americans, particularly as traditional healthcare costs continue to rise.
