Back in 1961 we began hearing the warning that you should eat egg whites only, because the yolks were considered unhealthily high in cholesterol and very dangerous for us. Some warnings were that it spikes your heart disease risk and the higher blood cholesterol raises the risk of diabetes. This has all been based on […]
Can Arginine Enhance The Immune Response?
December 15, 2017Researchers from the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) affiliated to the Universita della Svizzera italiana (USI), shows that L-arginine, which is an amino acid that is consumed through diet, can actually boost the activity of a particular type of immune cells, called T cells. The metabolism of these cells is organized and the cells […]
Palliative, Hospice Care For Cancer Patients
December 14, 2017The American Society of Clinical Oncology recommends that those patients with advanced cancer receive palliative care soon after they are diagnosed and receive hospice care for at least the last three days of their life. There are major gaps between these recommendations and the real-life practice, according to a study. The care received by all […]
Dill oil was once considered a magic potion, but it is an essential oil that works wonders for all ages. The oil is used for babies who suffer from colic to mothers who want to increase their milk production. Originally the Romans applied the dill oil topically before charging into battle, as they believed it […]
Vitamins A & C help erase cell memory
December 12, 2017Your DNA is also affected by Vitamins A & C and not good just for your health. The Babraham Institute Researchers and their international collaborators have discovered how vitamins A and C act to modify the epigenetic memory held by cells. This is an insight, which is significant for regenerative medicine and our ability to […]
Breast, Radiation-Free Mammogram Alternative
December 11, 2017There is a new method that identifies cancerous tumors by blood vessel structure. Around a million women in the Netherlands undergo mammograms for early detection of possible breast cancer. This x-ray is unpleasant and the researchers at TU Eindhoven are working on a breast-friendly method that does not use radiation and is more accurate. It […]
How Fast Food Destroys Your Body
December 8, 2017Hopping into your favorite fast food joint or stopping by the drive-thru tends to happen more often than some would like to admit. Fast food is cheap, convenient and marketed to us when we’re young, so we often ignore how negatively it can impact our bodies in the long run. Having fast food too frequently […]
Planking Everyday Keeps the Physiatrist Away
December 7, 2017Due to the minimal movement required, doing planks look deceitfully easy when in reality, it’s anything but. Planking can immensely boost fitness levels, requires no equipment, and engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously. It reaps great benefits for the whole body and may help in keeping the physiatrist away. 1. Doing planks decreases your […]
Three Signs of Thyroid Cancer to Look Out For
December 6, 2017We always associate a sore throat with common colds, allergies, or excessive exposure to pollutants. Fact is, it could be potentially serious, especially when it happens more often than usual. Thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells start growing in your thyroid gland. The thyroid gland, known for its butterfly shape, is located in the front […]
The potato, also called Solanum tuberosum, is a starchy crop favored amongst people of all ages. Although it has a reputation for being unhealthy, mainly because of how some fast food restaurants prepare them, the humble potato does have superb benefits. In particular, the skin of potatoes consists of disease-fighting nutrients and weight-friendly fiber. If […]
