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Posted: 09-2-2010 at 6:03 pm

Sweet Spice Can Help Prediabetics Maintain Better Health

Chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are increasingly prevalent in the U.S. due to lifestyle factors such as bad diet, sedentary work or smoking, so any news about natural ways to protect the body from these health problems is potentially significant.

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Posted: 09-2-2010 at 5:00 am

Drinking Tea May Prevent Cognitive Problems In Elderly People

Individuals who include tea in their daily dietary regimen may be less likely to suffer from memory problems later on in life, according to a study presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference. Over the course of 14 years, a team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) examined the amount of coffee and tea consumed by more than 4,800 people aged 65 years or older.

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Posted: 09-2-2010 at 5:00 am

Soy Consumption May Lead To Better Weight Loss Results In Post-Menopausal Women

Eating soy may improve weight loss in women who have already gone through menopause, according to findings presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. Soy is a vegetable used to make milk, oil and other food products, and contains a variety of nutrients, including compounds similar to estrogen, that can lead to many health benefits when added to one’s diet.

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Posted: 09-1-2010 at 7:18 pm

McGill Study Supports Use Of Cannabis For Neuropathic Pain Relief

Many individuals who suffer from chronic conditions that cause severe pain are in need of alternatives to pharmaceutical medications that can cause harmful side effects. One of such alternatives is cannabis, but its use has been subject of controversy for decades.

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Posted: 08-31-2010 at 3:58 pm

Genetic Discovery May Pave Way For Better Asthma Treatments

There are no effective treatments for allergic asthma at the moment, so people suffering from this condition can only be treated symptomatically in order to keep their quality of life from deteriorating. However, a new study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers hope for better therapeutic strategies in the future.

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Beetroot Juice Consumption May Benefit Patients With High Blood Pressure »

Posted: 08-30-2010 at 5:00 am

Beetroot Juice Consumption May Benefit Patients With High Blood Pressure

Beetroot juice, a source of high nitrate levels, may help prevent high blood pressure, according to a study published in Hypertension. Nitrate is a compound that increases the amount of gas nitric oxide that circulates through the blood.

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Want Green Tea Benefits? Try TheHome-brewed Variety »

Posted: 08-27-2010 at 4:52 pm

Want Green Tea Benefits? Try TheHome-brewed Variety

Green tea is a well-know natural health resource, which can deliver powerful antioxidant polyphenols that help protect the body from a host of chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.

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Vitamin D May Protect Lung Disease Patients From Mold Allergy »

Posted: 08-26-2010 at 6:51 pm

Vitamin D May Protect Lung Disease Patients From Mold Allergy

Mold allergy is a nuisance to everyone affected by it, but it can be dangerous for individuals with asthma or cystic fibrosis. That is why any news of successful therapeutic approaches is bound to attract attention.

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Chronic Bowel Conditions May Be Treated With Natural High-fiber Foods »

Posted: 08-26-2010 at 3:09 pm

Chronic Bowel Conditions May Be Treated With Natural High-fiber Foods

Individuals who suffer from autoimmune conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, have a substantially impaired quality of life. What is more, most of these illnesses are chronic and incurable, which makes them popular subjects of scientific research.

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Regular Prostate Exams Lead To Early Detection, Better Survival Rates »

Posted: 08-26-2010 at 5:00 am

Regular Prostate Exams Lead To Early Detection, Better Survival Rates

A new study has found that regular screenings for prostate cancer cut the risk of dying from the disease in half, according to Lancet Oncology. This is because patients who may develop prostate cancer will be more likely to be diagnosed earlier and begin treatment sooner. In an effort to determine how much regular screenings increased mortality rates linked to the illness, more than 20,000 men who were born between 1930 and 1944 were split into two groups.

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