Performing yoga may help people suffering from depression or anxiety disorders, according to a new study from the Boston University School of Medicine. The popular exercise, which involves special postures, stretching, controlled breathing, and meditation elements, seems to be able to boost levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric (GABA). Low levels of this neurotransmitter are associated […]
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Yoga may help relieve depression and anxiety
Published June 18th, 2007 in Exercise and Health Studies. 1 CommentFlaxseed and ginseng may help treat cancer
Published June 18th, 2007 in Natural Treatments, Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 CommentsFlaxseed and ginseng, two popular “alternative” cancer therapies, may provide some benefit to patients, according to new research from the US. Researchers at Duke Medical Center found that men who consumed 30 grams of omega-3-rich flaxseed on a daily basis were able to significantly slow down the growth of their prostate tumors. At the Mayo […]
Mediterranean diet may prevent allergies & asthma in children
Published April 5th, 2007 in Asthma, Allergies, Healthy Foods, Health Studies and Children's Health. 1 CommentChildren who eat a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts — may experience fewer respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma, according to a new study conducted on the Greek island of Crete. Researchers said this may explain why, on the island, skin allergies are as common as anywhere else but […]
Dieting, exercise equally effective for weight loss
Published March 23rd, 2007 in Exercise, Weight Loss and Health Studies. 0 CommentsEating fewer calories and exercising in order to burn more calories are equally effective methods of losing weight, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Results from the study also showed that there is no way to selectively remove fat (AKA “spot reduce”) from any specific area of […]
Brain stimulation may provide relief from painful headaches
Published March 23rd, 2007 in Pain Relief, Brain Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsPeople who suffer from the debilitating pain of cluster headaches may be able to get relief through electrical brain stimulation, according to new research from Britain and the US. Researchers found that stimulating certain nerves in the brain with implanted electrodes provided significant relief from pain associated with cluster headaches in the majority of patients.
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