Emotions, such as laughter, affect heart health.
Now, a study recently presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting has found that listening to music which gives one a sense of joy also positively impacts heart health. And it does so in a very tangible way, too, by improving the function of blood vessels. (more…)
A study conducted a Loma Linda University found that adults who drank 5 or more glasses of water per day were about 50% less likely to pass on because of a heart attack.
For the study, the research team had looked at the water consumption habits of more than 20,000 people, including both men and women, in the Adventist Health Study. (more…)
Recently, results from the Physicians’ Health Study II were to be presented at the American Heart Association’s 2008 Scientific Sessions.
The study had found neither vitamin C nor vitamin E supplementation to have an effect in reducing major cardiovascular outcomes, when compared to placebo. (more…)
Many of us struggle to get our daily recommended servings of vegetables. Apparently, as many as 7 out of 10 American adults fail to meet the intake recommended by the US Dietary Guidelines (5 servings, or about 2.5 cups).
Now, interesting research at the University of California-Davis has suggested that drinking vegetable juice is an effective way of helping people to raise their consumption of vegetables. (more…)
A study in Norway, part of the Hordaland Health Study, looked at the link between eating different amounts of fish and fish products and cognitive performance.
The study found a positive association between eating such foods and the improved cognitive function. (more…)
The health benefits of eating fish are quite well renowned.
And a recently-reported study which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that consumption of fish may improve prostate cancer survival. (more…)
Vitamin D has been linked to an incredible number of health outcomes. In specific relation to cancer, it has been shown to be a strong protector against many types of cancer.
Recently, research led by Kimmie Ng, M.D., M.P.H., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has revealed that vitamin D can improve the survival rates of people with colorectal cancer. (more…)
A study conducted at the University of Glasgow has found that living near parks and forests improves people’s health. And this is regardless of their social class.
According to Dr Richard Mitchell, the use of parks and fields for walks as well as other activities helps to lower blood pressure and also to combat the harmful effects caused by stress. (more…)
A study published in the October issue of Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences has revealed a certain “formula” for older folks to “thrive”, or enjoy excellent health, in their latter years.
The study, conduced by the Portland State University, the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Oregon Health & Science University, and Statistics Canada, had followed 2,432 Canadians for a period of ten years. “Thrivers” were those who enjoyed great health throughout the entire decade. (more…)