Frequent sexual activity in older adults can boost brain health, according to new research from the universities of Coventry and Oxford. Don’t overlook the benefits of sex. Not only is it fun, pleasurable and extremely intimate, but it is great for your health too. The new study found that those […]
Extra virgin olive oil protects against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. The Mayo Clinic explains the details of Alzheimer’s disease: The new research shows that consumption of olive oil protects memory and reduces the formation of amyloid-beta plaques, which are known as […]
Yoga and meditation reverse DNA reactions that cause depression, according to a new study from the universities of Coventry and Radboud. The research reviews over a decade of studies dedicated to how our genes are affected by practices like yoga and medtiation. The researchers concluded that the group of studies […]
Drinking coffee protects from dangerous liver cancer, according to new research from the UK. Coffee lovers, time to rejoice! Coffee has shown much health benefits lately and is a huge part of the American lifestyle. According to Harvard research, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day. The […]
Penn State researchers have found that grape compounds kill colon cancer stem cells. Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, could eventually help create treatments to prevent colon cancer, said Jairam K.P. Vanamala, associate professor of food sciences, Penn State. According to American Cancer Society statistics, there will be over 95,000 cases of […]
A canabis compound may help treat schizophrenia, according to a new study from the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. Medical marijuana is increasing in popularity as a treatment for many conditions, including eating disorders, cancers, and pain. It is becoming legal in more and more states. With marijuana being more widely accepted […]
Eating french fries may double the risk of premature death, according to recent research from Italy. Let’s learn more about the health risks found in the study. French fries are a staple in pretty much every American restaurant, especially fast food ones. Back in February of this year, we reported […]
Vegetarian diets are almost twice as effective for weight loss, according to new research from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Those who go vegetarian lose weight more effectively than those on conventional low-calorie diets, but also improve their metabolism by reducing muscle fat. In the study, 74 participants with […]
